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Dreaming of Christmas 2016

Mark My Words

It’s November 2016 and we’re watching the latest John Lewis Christmas ad. Could it possibly top the previous year’s much lauded television event? But it would be fair to concede that the 2016 contribution to the cannon was comfortingly familiar. We’ve been drip fed on teasers and speculation has been rife.

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Avoid advertising blahblah: the real meaning of Christmas?

Prakkypedia

It has struck me that this standard message is regurgitated by a lot of organisations in their marketing and advertising material and it’s a wasted opportunity. (I I watched some regional SA television recently – during a Christmas trip – and saw a swathe of festive commercial messages from local retailers. If so, you’re not alone!

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The Enduring Significance of Broadcast Media: Why TV and Radio Remain Essential for PR Professionals

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

In today’s digital age, where streaming platforms and online media dominate the landscape, it’s essential not to overlook traditional broadcast media’s enduring relevance and significance, such as television and radio. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

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State of Social Q4 2016: Facebook Aims For the TV

Shift Communications

The largest social network in the world – and to some people, the entire Internet – released its Q4 2016 and year end earnings. Not only is Facebook the largest communications medium on the planet, but CEO Zuckerberg has aimed his sights on the lucrative television market. User Growth. Facebook now sports 1.86

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How an Influencer Marketing Agency Can Help with Video Strategy

Konnect Agency

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Influencer Marketing Agency Breakdown of Video Content Evolution.

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Why Brands Need to Get Emotional

Cision

Far from a secret pheromone added to the air in a clothing retailer — or subliminal cues placed in television advertising — emotional, truth-based storytelling plays on a consumer’s state of mind and makes them want to believe. Duracell has long used imagery of emergency response professionals , and toys for kids in their advertising.

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Behind the Headlines With Joanna Brahim

Cision

In this interview, Joanna discusses the ways television and entertainment brands have adapted to new audience consumption habits, what to do when a crisis hits and how to get started in the communication industry. What are some of the biggest PR challenges television and entertainment brands face? How did you handle it?