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Should Anyone Advertise Alcohol?

Mindful Marketing

In only one year, from 2019 to 2020, tax revenue from liquor sales fell by $813 million , which was “the largest decline in three decades — and a cause for alarm for a government facing broad fiscal challenges.” I have to admit that alcohol advertising is a difficult issue for me to approach objectively.

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Social media advertising blunders- a look at past advertising failures and what brands can learn from them

Prohibition

Social media has the potential to grow a brand’s identity and consumer base extensively. However, advertising can just as easily be detrimental for businesses, and blunders are commonplace in the industry. Lesson learned – think before you tweet and double think before you advertise!

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National brands will spend $62.7 billion targeting local consumers in 2019

Agility PR Solutions

While national brands continue to invest heavily in national advertising to build brand awareness and favorability, they’re increasingly taking their marketing programs to the local level to drive engagement. billion in 2019 to target local consumers. “Of Of course, the most […]. “Of Of course, the most […].

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PR vs. Advertising: What’s the difference?

5W PR

When most people hear about PR and advertising, they assume it’s roughly the same thing. The starkest difference between them is that advertising is controlled media. P R is also much cheaper than advertising – a fraction of the cost. PR is a fraction of the cost of advertising. billion in 2019.

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Authentic Representation Matters for Businesses to Outperform Financially

Business Wire

Consumer spending by women worldwide reached an estimated US$31.8 Trillion in 2019. I see encouraging examples of multiculturalism, with more people of color, women and other minority groups turning up in mass advertising campaigns. Buying power of the global LGBT population rose to about US$3.6

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Addressing The “Scaries” In Ad Tech

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

GDPR was the slow-moving zombie that eventually arrived at our doorsteps in 2019. In reality the privacy regulations are well-intended and will protect consumers. How are you getting consent from consumers? All players are working on solutions to keep advertising effective. . Privacy laws spook marketers. However, beware!

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Top Marketing Trends for 2019

Critical Mention

Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition! Rise of native advertising. Marketing’s funnel is changing. Gen Z is on YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat.

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