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Bank of America had the biggest brand story in August with community loan scheme

NewsWhip

Just as August was coming to a close, Bank of America announced its new initiative to make buying a home easier and more affordable for Black and Hispanic/Latino communities, which includes zero-down-payment and zero-closing mortgages for first-time home buyers. Let’s take a look at what other brands and stories stood out in August.

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6 Trends That Will Affect PR In 2022

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment.

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How Indie Beauty Brands Can Grow with Cult Followings

5W PR

In recent years, indie beauty brands have gained traction as consumers seek unique and innovative products not found at traditional retailers. With an influx of indie brands on the market, it can be difficult to gain a cult following. Beauty brands should focus on quality over quantity when creating content.

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Marketing a Brand to Both Businesses and Consumers

5W PR

Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing are the two most prominent types of marketing relationships. Depending on a brand’s goals and target demographic, one of these groups of consumers may not apply. Let’s break down ways to optimize consumer communications for both marketing approaches.

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Deborah Weinstein on the Challenges Confronting PR and Digital Marketing

Flack's Revenge

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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The two brands leading the way with brand journalism during COVID might surprise you

Communications Conversations

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

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What is User Generated Content?

5W PR

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. Brands use UGC to engage audiences and boost online presence. User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. UGC can also be created to support a brand or share experiences and opinions with others.