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How much traction can a brand get out of a press release? A carefully-crafted press release can garner attention from media outlets, but can a press release do anything for your SEO goals or are these releases really just a relic of the past? Getting a mention in a big media outlet can provide a […]
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It seems there is always a new algorithm: a new way to use keywords, hashtags or links that you need to know about, and this part of the content creation process can be difficult to keep up with. The latest topic to land on many content creators’ desks is ChatGPT, which is an artificial intelligence […]
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Using data the right way can help your company engage with your target audience in a highly effective way. Data-driven marketing is key to making vital connections that can turn into loyal customers. You may find that you have more data than you know what to do with, but when used intentionally, data-driven marketing can […]
Have you ever had to wipe away tears after a commercial? You feel sort of silly. It’s just marketing, after all. You quickly reach for a tissue and wipe away the evidence. Whether it’s Folgers’ “Peter Comes Home for Christmas” or the famous “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” commercial, there are brands […]
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You’ve likely heard some buzz about user-generated content but maybe you haven’t really figured out the best way to utilize it for your brand. Here are three tips to take your user-generated content to the next level, as well as a couple of examples of brands that are exceptionally great at user-generated content: Think Beyond […]
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You’ve been working at your content marketing for a while, posting regular blogs and producing video content, even throwing in an infographic here and there. But it’s not producing the results you anticipated, and you’re wondering why. Here are four steps you can take to update your content marketing strategy: Change Your Voice: In this […]
The utilization of digital technology for data insights and analytics has led data to become an integral player in the marketing strategy of companies large and small. The question is, are you getting the most you can out of your data? Data and Social Strategies To know whether your social media strategy is successful, for […]
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It’s often been said that marketing is both an art and a science. You need both the attention-getting punch of perfect storytelling and a way to measure whether that story was heard. You need the outside-the-box ideas as well as the carefully constructed metrics. Your marketing strategy needs creativity that’s applied to both the art […]
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Why do you need content marketing in your strategy for reaching your marketing goals? Is it worth the effort? According to the “State of Content Marketing 2022,” 97% of organizations use content marketing. Why? Because it is what consumers want. Consumers don’t engage with brands that just produce sales ads. Instead, successful marketing focuses on […]
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Marketing strategies that include the visual powerhouse that video brings to the mix are connecting with consumers across all industries. But when social media feeds are crowded with visual content how do you make sure yours doesn’t get lost? You need a well-thought-out plan that considers many different variables and pain points of consumers so […]
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