Editors note: Surprisingly, we have never posted anything about Reddit. Well it’s high time that changed! As someone who has never used the platform, this article has opened my eyes to a new content source. I want to learn more! Reddit: Does This Platform Deserve Your 2nd Look? The most pressing issue with content marketing…
In this article, Shelly Kramer discusses the benefits of long form content, along with the warning that not all content fits this form. It is another in our “Great Articles You may have missed” series. Long Form Content In The ADD Era? These days, it seems like everyone has got something to say online—your business…
For many years, customer service has been underrated. Most brands have considered it ‘a post-sales activity’ or worse ‘just a necessary cost’. This ignores the inner value of customer service for overall business. Well, if you still have this kind of approach in 2017, it is no wonder that you struggle to retain your customers! In this…
If you want to draw the right kind of attention to yourself in the blogosphere, the best way to go about it is to comment on other blogs. That’s why when I participated in this Curatti On Air Interview (see below) I was extremely keen to talk about commenting (as well as other aspects of blogging): In the…
In this article, Bryan Kramer talks of his fondness for “atomization”. Whereas this term is not typically used in conjunction with marketing, Bryan borrows it to describe producing bite-sized content from larger articles or reports. He describes why this captures the attention of those who may not read the longer form. It makes for interesting…
We’ve all heard that “the money is in the list”. Whether that’s an email or subscribers list, staying in touch with timely, fun and informative information can be daunting. If you’ve ever struggled with coming up with ideas on what to send your email list, struggle no longer. Here are 15 ideas you can use…
I’ll keep this article as concise and informative as possible. If you have a blog with decent traffic, chances are, you will receive inquiries for sponsored content. Some of these solicitations will include the demand that you include follow links (sometimes called ‘dofollow links’). It can surely be tempting to accede to this requirement and…
On January 15, 2017, the public relations firm Edelman presented its annual trust report. The findings were then published by PR Newswire with a rather explosive title: 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer Reveals Global Implosion of Trust. The subtitle is perhaps even more sobering: “CEO Credibility at Lowest Level Ever” (PRNewswire). Edelman surveyed more than 33,000…
This piece by Tony Zambito is very thought-provoking. It looks at how digital transformation is causing us to find new ways of understanding our customers. Don’t feel much like reading, but want to watch something instead? You can scroll down to the amazing video by Gerd Leonhard or click here. This is another installment in…
“Deliver the right message at the right time.” is a phrase oft-repeated as a mantra for any marketing campaign to succeed. However, marketers these days have another crucial aspect to take care of when it comes to reaching out effectively to their customers: the platform. Today’s customers no longer connect with your brand using just…
