Influencer marketing is so hot right now. I’ve spoken to several brands that have shared an interest in testing out influencer marketing, but they’re hesitant because they have a small budget or aren’t ready to go all-in for a strong campaign. If you are just getting started with influencer marketing, here are a few ways you […]
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Twitter unveiled a new audio-only broadcast feature for users of its platform and Periscope on Friday. Periscope engineer Richard Plom explained in a blog post that users had been requesting an option to broadcast without having to show their surroundings. The update also comes at a time when audio podcasts are becoming more popular as
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It’s not often that marketers get to kick back and relax while customers do their job for them, but when you adopt user-generated content (UGC) as your creative, that’s how it works. Coca Cola’s “Share a Coke” campaign is a famous example where sales rose by more than 2% in the US after people began
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While the “content is king” mantra sits firm 0n its throne, it leaves one burning question: “How do I find writers fit for such royalty?” From low-cost content factories to high-ticket copywriters you feel you can’t afford, you may find yourself wondering if there’s a middle road. How do you know which solution is best for
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“Storytelling” has become an industry buzzword that’s bandied about in client meetings and marketing conferences. Spurred on by a flurry of articles and think pieces, we are captivated by the promise of greater engagement, retention and influence. The “why” of storytelling, however, remains elusive; we are left in the dark as to how this rediscovered
If you’re in marketing, I’ll bet that at one point in your professional career you have either heard or learned for yourself that keeping a customer costs less than obtaining a new one. Ideally, repeat customers are a lot like dogs: They are immensely loyal. They stick around longer than they probably should; they speak
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There’s a whole host of reasons you’d want to rebrand your local business: Your product and service offering might be outgrowing your name and website. You might have found a new location close to the center of town. You feel a facelift might revitalize a flagging business. Whatever your reasons, they must be good given
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I’m a big fan of Twitter because it provides me with instantaneous information and commentary. It lets me see what’s trending while gaining quick insight. It’s everything I want in a social platform except for one troubling issue: Twitter lacks context. It’s not just Twitter. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and other platforms all provide us with short,
I recently overheard a conversation amongst a group of interns tasked with mapping the new media landscape: “Uber is clearly a medium, not a service!” argued one eager participant. “It’s a platform that mediates interactions between users; if Facebook and Google are media companies, then so is Uber!” When I started in the advertising industry,
“Isn’t Pinterest just for bloggers?” I hear this question all the time when I mention Pinterest marketing, typically from digital marketers, search engine optimization (SEO) experts and your typical horde of haters. And my usual response is usually along the lines of… “Maybe. So?” After all, nearly every website out there has a blog in
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