Even though the COVID crisis has walloped business budgets in all departments, many marketers are facing pressure to deliver full budget-sized results, according to new research from B2B tech communications and content agency 10Fold. The new study reveals that most...
Where’s digital marketing trending? Here are 4 directions.
COVID-19 may not have delivered a business boost to most industries, but it’s caused many more consumers to rely on digital shopping. The trend had been steadily growing but accelerated after the pandemic was declared. Yet, according to Smart Insights, digital PR and...
The evolution of SEO: Why backlinks could be a thing of the past
Search engine optimization is often defined as a long-term strategy, with small dynamic changes throughout. As the classic idiom goes, slow and steady wins the race. This is the right approach for a savvy marketer’s game. SEO, by nature, is a discipline that is always...
COVID-19 caused worst year in a decade for marketing agencies
With brand marketing budgets tight due to COVID-19, communicators slashed their reliance on media and creative agencies more than any year in the past decade, bringing various advertising tactics in-house or splitting work using a hybrid model, according to the 14th...
5 innovative technologies to drive your business success
If you want to grow a successful small business, it helps to harness the power of the latest technologies. There are new tools being created every year that can make it easier to find success as a small business owner. The following are five technologies that you...
Exploring consumer sentiment around Hispanic representation in media
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. (September 15th-October 15th), ENGINE Insights conducted a survey to discover Americans’ views on how well they think advertising, media, and brands are doing in its representation of the Hispanic culture...
Consumers chime in on 2020 holiday shopping—what can marketers expect?
No one is quite sure what to expect in this year’s holiday-shopping season, but a new survey of consumers from comms firm 5W Public Relations reveals insights that holiday marketers and PR can use to plot their expected behaviors. The new survey includes data on the...
5 strategies to monetize your video podcast
Video podcasts can be an effective way to build a strong connection with an audience, facilitate business growth, and reinforce your perceived authority in a specific niche. They can also generate a constant stream of income, especially if you put the right podcast...
5 things to know when running and promoting a startup
Owning a startup company has its share of benefits. From being the one in charge of all the decisions, the accomplished feeling you get when everything goes right and just doing something you love to do, it is a dream for many people. Here are five things you need to...
7 tools for a healthcare marketing strategy that builds patient trust
It’s clear that the way people approach healthcare providers is changing, but the stakes are higher than you might think. When it comes to health, growing distrust means consumers no longer take your brand at its word on reliability and safety. If you are part of a...
Why your website is one of the most powerful PR weapons you have
As a business, or even as a professional individual, your public relations is an integral part of your brand that you need to manage correctly. Good PR can provide a lot of benefits, such as enhancing your reputation, boosting your credibility, and has the potential...
5 new tech tools to help your business engage modern consumers
We live in a very technologically advanced age. The technologies that we have available at our fingertips have helped to make lives across the country (and around the world) easier. Not only do these developments benefit individuals, but they also benefit businesses...