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The Difference Between Viral and Buzz Marketing

Critical Mention

Before digital marketing techniques came about, word of mouth was the key to brand awareness. In today’s digital age word travels at light speed with the rise of social media. Through this phenomenon, viral and buzz marketing were born. A more in-depth look at viral marketing. viewers per episode.

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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently - Strategy

A few years ago, I consulted for a client that sold outdoor travel gear and wanted to tell adventure stories. The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. Millions of people read Monster’s content each month.

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5 Ways To Nail Your Brand Story

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are some quick takeaways and observations based on experience with storytelling for B2B brands. New companies naturally want to make the brand story all about them, and a colorful narrative about a bootstrapped business can be a powerful media pitch in a PR campaign. It’s not about you. Tell, don’t sell.

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7 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a PR Business

Deirdre Breakenridge

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. A travel PR firm could go with TravelPR.agency. What’s your niche? agency, media and.

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4 Powerful Examples of Earned Media in 2020

Critical Mention

Tracking earned media is essential for PR pros, communications experts and marketers because it can help them to amplify brand awareness and build strategies for the future. The roller skate industry saw a similar spike because of videos going viral of skaters on Twitter and other top social media sites.

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Why it’s important to prepare for a PR crisis

Prohibition

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. But other times share values falling sharply, lawsuits, contaminated or dangerous goods, investigations, or even a new, slightly controversial, marketing tactic you couldn’t wait to try may be enough to damage a brands reputation and enter a real crisis period.

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Top 13 influencer marketing fails

Prohibition

Working with influencers can be a really great way for brands to reach their target audiences, communicate their messages and gain brand awareness. When it goes well, it can be a successful mechanism in driving traffic to your website, increasing direct sales and making more people aware of your brand.