We all love getting positive media coverage. It gives us a credible ‘thumbs-up’ and gets the word out about what we have to offer and how we make life better for our target audience.
But today, the breadth of publications has lessened as the publishing world continues to be transformed by...
According to Curata, two of the three most effective types of video are tutorial videos (50%) and demonstration videos (49%). If you consider this along with the overwhelming number of stats that show the value of video marketing, then you may be able to convince your company to embrace video as a means for communicating with your target audiences.
In my last blog on this subject, we explored how important video marketing is. And I’d be willing to bet that video marketing is one of the first forms of communication that most companies ignore due to fears over costs, content and bandwidth.
Fear no more! You CAN take advantage of the many benefits of video marketing, and here’s how to get started.
It’s a question we get asked pretty much every time we develop a PR program: “…but how will we know it’s working?” And, fair enough – the resources put into PR and marketing efforts can be considerable, both from time spent and a financial standpoint. Data collection and interpretation are playing a huge role in every aspect of business, and the PR profession is not immune. After all, what gets measured gets improved.
But can goodwill towards your brand be quantified?
It’s a standard question we ask every new client: “Do you have any videos we can use?”
Surprisingly, the majority of our clients answer no. Why when video is so pervasive? Whether it’s a quick, 30-second video of a pair of shoes we’re tempted to buy or a video of our favorite professional athlete hitting a walk-off home run – it’s a fact that video touches us all on a daily basis.
What keeps you from adding video to your marketing mix? Likely the answer is time and budget. In fact, according to Buffer 73% of marketers said they’d create more video content if there were no obstacles like time, resources and budget. And, if it’s not time and budget then the other answer may be, “We’re too technical for video.”
Well, time and budget may continue to be an issue…but let’s explore “too technical” and why this should come off of your list of reasons NOT to shoot videos.
On the list of things that have the potential to frighten, CES – the biggest consumer tech tradeshow of the year – can rank right up there with the latest episode of American Horror Story for those of us in tech circles.
If the mere thought of Las Vegas in January makes your heart race and palms sweat, we’re here to put your fears to rest. You need an exceptional PR and marketing partner to guide you through CES, and we’re it. #TeamLages has been there and done that – over and over again. We have a full spectrum of tech experience working alongside everyone from startups to billion dollar enterprises. Our years of experience will get you the media attention and analyst connections you are looking for.
You have 74 days (and counting) to prepare – let’s get started, shall we?
It’s an exciting time – you are prepping to launch a new product, your company direction has pivoted to reach a new market, you’ve secured funding, you have an amazing entrepreneurial story to share…the list goes on as to why you’ve engaged a public relations firm to guide you on getting the word out.
Before you jump in, it’s important to take a moment to consider the roles of all the players in the new adventure of connecting with media. It can’t be hard, right? People do it all the time from the cool start-up at your region’s most noted incubator to the established power players at Fortune 500 companies.
You’ve seen it. You’ve probably found it useful or informative, and it has likely influenced your opinion on something – more than once. I’m talking about sponsored content – that is, content that appears to be editorial and often mimics the look and feel of the digital environment it appears in, but has actually been paid for and provided by an outside company with an agenda.
This type of content initially started appearing 7 or 8 years ago thanks to new (at the time), edgy media companies (think Mashable, BuzzFeed) that favored sponsored content over traditional display advertising – and it’s definitely something to consider having in your company’s communications arsenal in 2017.
Doesn’t it seem like the 4th quarter happens quicker every year? That magical year end milestone is upon us and there is so much to do to plan for 2017 while striving to hit your final goals for this year. If you’ve got CES on your calendar, then this is critical path time to rally the troops to ensure you hit the mark at the year’s biggest tech confab.
Harness the Power of Storytelling in Public Relations and Marketing
In the early days of social media, a single tweet could be heard around the world. Sharing content was simple and organic reach was alive. Many brands have already rallied around the idea that content is an effective way to influence customers. But with more channels to share content than ever before – from email platforms like Constant Contact to blogs and a large selection of increasingly popular social media platforms like Periscope and Instagram – how do you chart the right course?
This year, the “content” part of content marketing will take front and center stage for brands that want to be heard.
So how do you create an effective content marketing strategy?
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