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Content Marketing During a Downturn: Here’s What the Conventional Wisdom Gets Wrong

Contently - Strategy

As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. Data shows that proactive marketing “ pays off ” during recessions—for brands across industries, including the likes of Toyota, Amazon, Coca-Cola, etc. Focus on big ideas and big rocks.

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The 15 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2020

Onclusive

Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! PRNEWS Crisis and Measurement Summit. This gathering invites you to dive deep into the industry’s most progressive curriculum on Crisis Management. Content Marketing World. Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Building Trust & Connections: Authenticity’s Role in PR

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. Consumers crave genuine connections and are drawn to brands and personalities that share their values and beliefs. Think of the brands you deal with daily.

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Get a Big Picture of the PR Landscape with these Notes from 10 Industry Surveys

Sword and the Script

She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. PR pros have always been connectors and coordinators for their clients and organizations, but during the current crisis, collaboration has seen a heavy increase,” according to the report.

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The Role of Marketing in a Crisis? Be More Human.

PR 20/20

As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? One of our core tenets is the belief that marketing can make brands “more human.”. There are no best practices in a crisis. Should you raise funds or donations for those being hurt by the crisis?

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point. Jon Amar , Principal Consultant, onword.

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How a Well Structured Press Release Will Boost Your Business Growth

PR Fuel

About 80% of consumers prefer to learn about a business through custom content. Without a content marketing strategy, you could miss a chance to reach customers. Instead, you can focus on consumers who already want or need your business. You can also use press releases to create an omnichannel marketing strategy.