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Walmart’s suspension of advertising on X became last month’s biggest brand story

NewsWhip

That was Elon Musk’s somewhat predictable response to the announcement that Walmart was the latest brand to suspend advertising on X, following other major companies who left the platform back in November when the issue first began. Here are some other brands that captured attention in the news and on social media.

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Advertising vs Publicity

PR for Anyone

It’s the age-old question… what is more impactful to a business – advertising or publicity? 1 – publicity is free – advertising you pay for. #2 2 – publicity is someone else telling the world how great you are – advertising is you telling the world how great you are. #3 The article.

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Elevating Outdoor Brands Through PR Strategies

5W PR

As consumers gravitate more towards adventure, escape, and a bond with nature, outdoor brands face the challenge of distinguishing themselves in a bustling marketplace. Fostering brand recognition In a world teeming with marketing tactics, brand recognition stands paramount.

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Social Media Advertising – The Latest Updates

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Heading into another month of more social media updates that advertisers need to be aware of to achieve the best results. This is an interesting introduction as advertisers now have a way to promote their business on select content which can expose brands to a whole new audience quite easily.

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5 Ways PR Beats Paid Advertising

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. If you’re a scrappy startup or an early stage tech company, you may not have the capital for massive advertising budgets. Plus, advertising is usually a one-way communication.

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Strong Media Brands: the answer to Native Advertising Concerns

Flack's Revenge

So is native advertising (sometimes called brand journalism or, more generally, content marketing) a curse or cure all? Is it good for what ails online advertising? Farhad Manjoo wrote an article in the NY Times about the state and decline of banner ads. The answer is strong media brands. Well, how, you may ask.

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Social media updates: Instagram caption polls, TikTok’s silent fallout & LinkedIn introduces Sponsored Articles

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Brands may need to pivot towards creating original soundtracks or leveraging the available music library creatively. LinkedIn introduces Sponsored Articles LinkedIn has introduced a new ‘sponsored articles’ feature, exclusively available on company pages. An article ‘boost’ if you will.