There is a common misconception about what media relations is and what it entails. While social posts, news releases, and blog posts are sources of news, media relations is the process of communicating such news directly to a journalist, in the form of a pitch. Media relations is handled by a company’s communications officer or […]
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A bounce rate sounds like a happy thing, and a high bounce rate should be even more fun, like a kid jumping on a trampoline or riding one of those sit-and-bounce balls, right? Not so much. Unfortunately, high bounce rates are serious business for marketers. Google simply defines a bounce rate as a single-page session
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It’s estimated there are over 2 million podcasts with more than 48 million podcast episodes available as of this month. Podcast popularity is at an all-time high, and why not? They’re mobile, most are free, and they can be listened to while multitasking, such as when driving or exercising. In fact, 37 percent of Americans
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Not that long ago, press releases were considered by PR professionals to be passé, particularly in our digital times when news can be disseminated over social channels. But nearly as quickly as they became unfashionable, press releases experienced a resurgence. Why? One big reason is that they’re considered to be credible information sources—something vital in
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No lie—marketers create a lot of content. But do you ever wonder if that great blog post you wrote gained traction with as many people as it could have? Think about it: the post runs once and then disappears forever into the blog archive. Perhaps it’s time to repurpose that same content in different ways
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We are firmly planted in the digital age, with email, social channels, websites, and online advertising a mainstay of the marketer’s toolbox. It’s been this way, really, since the early 2000s ushered in high-speed Internet (half of all Americans had broadband by 2007) and people began spending more and more of their business and personal
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Spring is the time when we think about starting off with a fresh, clean slate. This is why we’re revisiting one of our most popular posts ever, which relies on wisdom from organizing consultant Marie Kondo to help marketers “spring clean” their tactics and tools. Originally posted 3.7.19 Spring is finally here! For some reason,
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When you create a PowerPoint presentation, you want your slide deck to be as professional looking and engaging as possible. After all, your brand and company image are in the spotlight. We’re sharing six easy tips to help your next presentation shine.
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What do New Year’s and spring have in common? They’re both times when we think about starting off with a fresh, clean slate. This is why we’re revisiting one of our most popular posts from earlier this year, which relies on wisdom from organizing consultant Marie Kondo to help marketers re-energize their marketing toolbox. Good reading before the new year.
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There’s a reason Millennials are nicknamed the “Selfie Generation” and the “Always-On Generation.” They’re by far the most digitally connected group our nation has ever experienced. As marketers, how do you reach and engage them? Read our blog to find out.
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