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9 Content Marketing Trends That Will Rule The Roost In 2016

Cision

Soon 2015 will fade into history, so it’s time to forecast which content marketing strategies are most likely to follow through in 2016 and which of them will die a fast death. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016? Learn how to build a brand journalism program with Cision’s free white paper! Social Media.

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Getting Your PR Measurement Program in Shape for 2016

Shift Communications

It’s the fall – which means back to school, back to work and pretty soon planning for 2016. Both in-house and agency marketing teams will be defending the year’s work, planning for 2016 and securing (or hopefully expanding!) How can you showcase your current work in the best light and set the stage for an even more successful 2016?

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10 Types of Content That Drive Demand & Boost Engagement

Cision

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Nearly 100 percent of B2B buyers want content with more input from industry thought leaders, and white papers fulfill your target audience’s desire. Promote via earned media (media coverage & social mentions).

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GDPR Primer for Marketing and Public Relations

Shift Communications

Marketers, advertisers, and public relations professionals are ill-informed and ill-equipped to manage the largest change in data and privacy in the last 20 years: GDPR. An EU citizen visits a Canadian company’s website and fills out a form for a white paper download. GDPR stands to impact advertising companies most of all.

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How to Pitch Social Influencers

Cision

It ’ s 2016 (Almost) and thankfully you don ’ t have to convince your boss that social media is a good idea. Changing media habits coupled with massive pushes in ad blocking, including iOS9 ( TechCrunch ), are increasing the importance of organic content and native advertising. Get Cision’s free white paper now!

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Marketing Spend: What Would You Do with an Extra $5 Million? [UML]

Sword and the Script

There’s an old saying in marketing that half of the advertising budget is wasted, we just don’t know which half. Advertising spots for the big football game this year grew to $5,000,000 for a mere 30 seconds of airtime. Most marketers have dabbled in native advertising – upwards of 90%. And that’s the theme for this week.

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The New Marketing Mandate for the Advocacy Era

Cision

In fact, according to Edelman’s 2016 EARNED BRAND study , 86% of surveyed consumers rely on peer sources for learning about brands and 71% rely on peer sources for buying decisions. And you can’t just invest in paid advertising. Buyers aren’t just in control of their own purchases; they’re influencing other people’s purchases.

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