The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated its endorsement guidelines for sponsored content, influencer marketing, and commercial online reviews for the first time in 14 years—essentially since long before these practices became widely used components of...
2023 FutureBrand Index: Innovation-focused, people-centric companies will be the successful brands of tomorrow
Consumer expectations for the brands and businesses they engage with and purchase from have, as we know, ballooned well beyond the perennial criteria of old: price and quality. In fact, those diehard measures aren’t even among the considerations that define today’s...
Enhancing PR with AI: Moving beyond automation to explore the potential—and the limits
I think a lot of people view my job as a bit of an oxymoron. I’m the founder and general manager of a public relations company powered by artificial intelligence. And if you believe the hype, generative AI is on track to replace organizations like mine wholesale. I’m...
Next-generation journalists speak out: Evolving media landscape loaded with challenges from misinformation to AI’s impact, but most are optimistic
It’s not an ideal time to be entering the field of journalism—declining public trust in the media, concerns about the impact of technology, and shrinking newsrooms are among many concerns—but new research from professional services communications firm Greentarget...
Brand storytelling: 7 steps for crafting compelling narratives to connect with your audience
Which is more enticing, emotion and reason? In almost all cases, emotion tends to win over reason or facts. Thus, in this overly-automated, fast-paced, and digitally-driven society, businesses should strive to pull their audience's heartstrings, connect with them, and...
Trust in marketing: 7 in 10 biztech decision makers are disappointed with B2B marketing content
With the clarity and impact of marketing content playing such an impactful role in B2B industries, senior business technology decision makers are viewing this content more critically—and new research from business technology market insights firm Informa Tech uncovers...
How to measure influencer marketing’s value—and 6 tips for getting your money’s worth
More and more brands are using influencers and digital content creators as a form of marketing. Is influencer marketing worth your time and money? PR managers can leverage influencer marketing when helping clients build their brand awareness. Influencers can even play...
CX appeal: Consumers want brand relationships with benefits—when it comes to brands’ mobile apps, they want to feel the love
Consumers are taking their brand relationships to a whole new level—new research from mobile app experience company Airship finds they’re willing to share their personal details with their favorite brands, but first they want to be wooed. So what are they looking for...
6 things any marketer can learn from how luxury products like jewelry are promoted
Understanding marketing strategies used for luxury brands may seem irrelevant for ordinary businesses, but there are invaluable lessons to learn. So, let's get the lowdown on how high-end brands showcase their products and elevate consumer desires to the next level....
4 tips for busy PR pros for optimizing productivity and tracking time management
As a PR pro, you are a navigator of chaos steering through a whirlwind of clients, campaigns, and continuous communication. It's a world where time is a precious commodity, and the demands can often feel overwhelming. Your daily to-do list is a dynamic one, with...
AI’s creativity impact: Large majority of marketing and creative leaders say generative AI is an essential part of their creative toolkit
Yes, generative AI can automate general workflow tasks, speak to clients and customers intelligibly, and churn out content at lightning speed. On the latter task, the resulting product tends to be boilerplate-style copy devoid of any personality or voice—in other...
How to effectively track sales from your influencer marketing efforts
As brands seek to stand out from competitors and offer audiences targeted content, many are turning to social media marketing for support. In particular, influencer marketing is enjoying a popularity boom, alongside new technology like AI content marketing tools. ...












