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Why Advertising Isn’t Dead

Cision

Therein, James McQuivey, a principal analyst at Forrester drilled into a report which explored that CMOs will reduce their spend, on display advertising by as much as $2.9 Opposed to counter that agreement directly, I want to take you down the road of history to see how advertising continuously renews itself.

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Don’t Miss The Gen-Z Driven PR Opportunity In 2024

The Hoyt Organization

This means that the oldest members of this generation are currently in their early twenties, comprising a rising generation of consumers. Understanding The Gen-Z Market Advertisers and marketers will need a unique approach to capture the attention of this tech-savvy audience. Over half of Gen Z consumers are over the age of 18.

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

The effect extends beyond individual assessments and significantly impacts marketing strategies where singular characteristics often shape consumer perceptions of advertisements and brands. The Halo Effect occurs when our overall impression of a person influences our judgments of their specific traits. Commercial Research. 3 Smith, R.

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What’s Trending for 2023?

PRSay

However, smart organizations will continue to advertise and to engage in media relations, despite a downturn in the economy. If the communications industry learned anything else from the Great Recession of 2007–2009, then it was the importance of maintaining brand awareness through the tough times. Reevaluating Twitter.

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[Guest Post] Five Ways to Ensure Your Next Speaker Lineup Includes More Than Just Middle Aged White Guys

Deirdre Breakenridge

Since 2007, 57 keynote speakers at Apple’s Worldwide Development conference have been men. i] At the International Consumer Electronics Show I attended last week, of the twenty-two keynote speeches, only three were delivered by women. How Many Women Has Apple Put On The WWDC Keynote Stage Since 2007?” A Guest Post By Sara Capra.

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What Shadow Banking Means for Your Financial Services PR Program

Shift Communications

However, since the financial crash of 2008 and the coinciding rise of AWS, iPhones, and frictionless services, non-banks are finding creative ways to fill financial needs for both consumers and businesses across the country in a phenomenon known as shadow banking. Consider in-app advertising to fintech/finserv related sites.

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5 social media marketing predictions for 2015 that are flat-out wrong

Communications Conversations

Consider the following stats: 91% of Americans own a cell phone; 61% own a smartphone; mobile ad spending doubled in 2013 and 2014; and, consumers spend 60% of their internet time on a mobile device. Is this 2007? Prediction: The native advertising backlash will intensify—but from brands, not media critics. Am I in a time warp?