As messaging and communications experts, crafting the right articles, replies and thought-provoking insights is now as important as getting traction on press releases. In the previous blog, we wanted to demystify what content marketing is and set a foundation. Below are some thoughts on how to ace it like a pro. Be prepared to refine […]
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Content marketing is a new and fashionable term. Often discussions about digital marketing and new PR include this term as if it’s commonplace. Its real-world benefits lead many companies to try to become their own media bureau. And often they fail. The problem lies within the term. In the past, content was at the periphery
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Eeeek! You’ve made an online blunder. You are now facing an avalanche of negativity across all channels, especially on social media. If you are an online business, this can be fatal. So what should your next steps be? Step 1: Acknowledge It Ignoring it may have worked for brick and mortar businesses in years past,
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Influencer marketing is not new. Celebrities have always been used by brand marketers and PR professionals to drive interest and create brand loyalty by association. It definitely works; if it didn’t, it would have died long ago. Where influencers are different is that they are self-made celebrities. No fashion show, film or TV appearances are
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Branding used to be handled by a separate marketing agency. However, in today’s era of blogs, social media, connected mobile devices and ubiquitous Internet, PR has become part of branding. Here are three reasons why you need PR for branding: Give your brand a face Creative visuals are important for branding. So are the accompanying
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