The Wordsmithie Stance on Misinformation

For the past several years, fringe (and not-so-fringe) corners of the internet have been a haven for an alternative reality, a reality devoid of facts and quality sources of information. Yet until the last year or so, this world has felt far away for most of us, with the exception of perhaps the occasional sordid…

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Evaluate Fake News in the Content Marketing Era

the era of fake news makes it difficult to create high quality, informative and correct content

When it comes to content, it is the best of times, it is the worst of times. There are so many options available to amplify your voice and views: blogs, social media, email newsletters, YouTube videos…the options are almost endless. On the flip side, that means that all information, both correct and incorrect, can be…

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Do You Need an Ad Hoc or Traditional Communication Strategy?

social media campaigns

The digital age has redefined the way brands and their audiences communicate. With the rise of social media, brands have more tools in their back pocket than ever before for genuine, rapid-response relationship building. However, that doesn’t mean they should do away with the traditional communications strategies that require longer-term planning and implementation. Let’s break…

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The Future and Its Voice: AI, VUI and Where Humans Fit

The Rise of AI, VUI and Where Humans Fit

Alexa. Siri. Google Assistant. Cortana. These names are becoming as ubiquitous as the name Google in most households. The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), such as voice assistants, in commonplace daily tasks is multiplying at a dizzying rate. From vacuum cleaners to chatbots to copywriters, artificial intelligence is taking on tasks that up to now have…

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