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We guide you through the tips and tricks on how to write a press release that grabs the attention of journalists.
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. It’s something I quietly learned as a 15 year veteran of online content marketing but also as a longtime TV viewer. It is this: rerunning web content (articles, infographics, videos, etc) is one of the best but lesser-known ways for you to extend the interest, reach,…
The best websites offer clarity and choice to users — and this extends to your website’s internet privacy policies. Check out our top tips.
“Computer!” VUI (Voice User Interface) has been likened to all kinds of futuristic pop references from Star Trek to KITT, David Hasselhoff’s smart, talking car from Knight Rider. The concept is a simple—yet tech disruptive—one: Ask a question to your home assistant device (or phone interface) and get a spoken-word answer in real time. And thanks to…
“Sure, sure. But why should I believe you?” This is the perfectly fair question that marketing and advertising professionals dread from customers. Because it’s a very good one! Why should customers believe someone who they know is trying to sell them something? That is exactly why case studies are so powerful, and why knowing how…
It’s not every day that graphic design makes the front page, at least at least not as the topic for discussion. Uber’s made the news again recently, with yet another new logo—their fourth in recent years. Dunkin’ Donuts just announced that they are dropping “Donuts” from their well-known logo. Even the Ad Council replaced its…
I’m convinced there are two types of creators in this world: genius ones and everybody else. By my estimation, 99% of us fall into the latter category, myself very much included. As such, we must play by different rules. You see, 1% genius talent (or creators) are so good and so talented at what they…
Stories. Suddenly, everyone is telling them. Chief marketing officers want to hire, not just writers, but storytellers. Multinational corporations now have chief storytelling officers. Nike. Virgin. Accenture, Microsoft, Google, SAP, and Salesforce, among others. The most popular TED talks are really just stories in disguise. Everyone is jumping onto the bandwagon. Do a quick Google…
There are dozens and dozens of articles out there on how to optimize your next video conference call—yet most of the best practices, tricks and tips you’ll come across are focused on the technical aspects of the virtual chat (VC). But what about the chat itself? And by “chat” I mean YOUR voice and delivery…
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…