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Don't Be Naïve About Native Advertising

Mindful Marketing

Native advertising is the term used to describe “paid advertising where the ad matches the form, feel and function of the content of the media on which it appears.” Today's native advertising is much more stealthy. time spent on the site, page views) for purpose of appeal to advertisers. billion. .”

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Survey shows people follow brands on social media to stay informed about new products and services

Sword and the Script

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Updating Brand Values to Ensure You’re Connecting With Today’s Consumers

5W PR

Consumers care more about the impact of their purchases on the world. To connect with modern consumers, a brand can update its values using various strategies. Conduct surveys, focus groups, and other types of research to gain insights into consumer values and concerns. Brands must align values with ethical practices.

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Advertising is Dead—Exploring the Future of Paid, Owned and Earned Media

Cision

If advertising as we know it is truly dead, what’s next for paid, earned & owned media? The study, The End of Advertising As We Know It , warned marketers that billions of dollars were going to be moved out of traditional advertising in 2017. Advertising can and will continue. Paid Media Will See Big Changes.

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#14: What happens when influence outshines advertising?

NewsWhip

What happens when influence outshines advertising? Bryan Pedersen, Chief Information Officer, MSL USA. They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript. Paul Quigley, CEO & Co-founder, NewsWhip.

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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 mistaken belief might arise from the fact that both of them have to do with the information found about a person or brand in the media, making both of them marketing. The starkest difference between them is that advertising is controlled media.

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

Prohibition

Social media is a powerful tool for people to digest and interact with information regularly. 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.