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Financial analysts say marketing is an investment, not a cost

Sword and the Script

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” Many financial analysts believe advertising is an investment More financial analysts “perceive advertising as an investment (37%)” than those that believe it’s “a cost (24%).”

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How Paid Advertising Can Expand Your Brand’s Reach

5W PR

In the fiercely competitive landscape ͏of digital marketi͏ng, businesses are increasingly turning to paid advertising as a ͏strategic tool to amplify their reach, engage target audiences, and dri͏ve business growth. What is paid advertising? Advertisers bid for ad space, and the highes͏t bidder gains visibility.

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Authentic Representation Matters for Businesses to Outperform Financially

Business Wire

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 Moving away from the one-size-fits-all approach is to be applauded. However, it only scratches the surface.

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Financial Stardumb?  Celebrities Endorsing Investments

Mindful Marketing

Cryptocurrencies recently tapped celebrity associations with great success, but a notable bankruptcy and the industry’s slide have led to serious financial fallout for many investors. I asked each to share his thoughts about celebrities endorsing financial products. Babe Ruth promoted tobacco products.

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IPR and Voya Financial Report Finds Employees Want to See People with Disabilities Featured in Social Media and Advertisements, But Feel Organizations Fall Short

Institute for Public Relations

IPR and Voya Financial surveyed 1,014 employees to find out their perceptions of disabilities and caregiving in the workplace Download: News Release for Communications Professionals (PDF) Download: News Release for Human Resources Professionals (PDF) Download: Full Report Available Here NEW YORK, NY, — Despite nearly three-quarters (73%) of employees (..)

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Should Anyone Advertise Alcohol?

Mindful Marketing

Most of us are familiar with the risks of excessive alcohol consumption , which can lead to everything from disease (heart, liver), to poor mental health (depression, dementia), to social problems (broken relationships, unemployment), to DUI accidents (serious injury, death), all of which enact high financial and other costs on a country.

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What Are the Real Consequences of Fake Financial News?

Business Wire

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, released the results of a new survey revealing the startling impact that fake financial news is having on Americans' ability to make retirement, investment and healthcare decisions. This pessimistic outlook is a reflection of today’s media landscape.

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