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Does Social Media Marketing need a Reboot? Drew Neisser Chimes in

Flack's Revenge

In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies. First, social media will be around for many years to come, just like TV, outdoor, radio and even print.

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Does Direct Mail Really Work for Millennials?

Critical Mention

As social media and search advertising have become integrated into our everyday lives, many believe that direct mail is an outdated way to reach consumers as smartphones allow millennials to access information, products and services instantly. “Ninety percent of millennials think direct mail advertising is reliable.”

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Letter from Middlesbrough: 13 lessons from Mary Meeker’s 2019 report

Stephen Waddington

The internet ad market #3 Mobile and telly ad and viewing parity The time spent on media versus advertising revenue is in sync for desktop (18% vs 18%), TV (33%) and mobile (34%). Radio is under indexed (12% vs 8%) and print is over indexed (3% vs 7%). #4 The conversation about user privacy is growing louder.

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Lockdown letter: brainstorming second order COVID-19 effects

Stephen Waddington

Polarisation of digital privacy - electronic communication has led to a relaxation in attitudes to legislation such as GDPR but it has also highlighted awareness. The exception may be local and hyper local print that connects directly with communities. Advertising revenue will follow where it hasn’t already.

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The Future of Marketing: Sara Castellanos

Shift Communications

Newer trends like predictive analytics and big data are emerging and increasingly replacing traditional marketing tactics such as cold-calling and print advertising. There will likely be a greater awareness around privacy and security issues given growing consumer concerns and the rapid advancement of technology.

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Paid Social Media as Surround Sound in B2B Marketing; Off Script No. 39: Betsy Hindman of the Hindman Company

Sword and the Script

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. BH: I worked with a Nashville-based PR agency that focuses on advertising agency PR. Since PR has traditionally focused on earned media.

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

More and more, I see comms positions advertised as comms + (fundraising, design, content development, etc.”. Adherence to privacy regulations.”. Advertising trusted less and less and PR and earned media are seen as more credible.”. From print to digital. Additional duties. All things to all people. “We Taking a stand.