While two-thirds of marketers consider thought leadership to be among their top priorities, recent research finds that only 26 percent say their current program is successful, and 65 percent say only moderately successful—even though their organization’s thought...
For many years now, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have been among the best places for businesses to connect with their audiences. Due to the growing popularity of social media, more and more marketers are deeply integrating such channels into their...
Throughout history, humans have sought to make sense of the world around them through stories. It has been the vessel people have used to pass on wisdom, influence behavior, and shape cultures. From ancient storytellers spinning mythical yarns by the campfire to...
The terms content marketing and brand journalism are often used interchangeably, which makes it confusing for a lot of people in the marketing industry. In this article, we will shed light on the disparities between content marketing and brand journalism, emphasizing...
Nowadays, most customers require reassurance before doing business with your company. If they don’t trust you or your brand, they’ll just go someplace else. That’s where great testimonials step into the spotlight, speaking volumes about your company’s credibility and...
Like May flowers, Bulldog’s traffic blossomed last month, with some high-visibility posts from our contributors. These terrific writers tackled a wide range of comms topics, including AI use cases and warnings to heed, tips for increasing content visibility and...
The customer voice has always been important, but with the growing influence of online reviews as a trusted resource for buyers, it matters more today than ever before. Surveys are a proven and cost-effective method of generating publicity based on that voice, yet...
I’ve previously warned of the dangers of writing with vampire words—those useless words and phrases that latch on to sentences and bleed them dry of meaning and vitality; bloodsuckers like “focus” and “prioritize” and “process.” In sticking with the horror theme, this...
Content has always been king, but thanks to the burgeoning creator economy, it now has a business empire of its own—and business is booming! Now a thriving industry unto itself, new research from music licensing platform Epidemic Sound provides insights into the...
If you’re a business owner, you can’t have failed to notice that you have a lot of competition. If you’re not aware of your competitors, then it’s time to look more closely at them, even though that might not be a comfortable thing to do. The more you know about your...
Being able to craft an interesting narrative and tell a story that resonates with the public is something that many businesses want to do. It is part of their marketing plan and a way to make their business and products memorable and exciting. Yet storytelling is...
Your book promotion strategy might involve book reviews, attending book signings, conducting book readings, and running contests and giveaways. However, one mention in the press can multiply your efforts, sending a community of readers your way, and earning your book...