CMOs Talk Authenticity, Engaging Consumers At Advertising Week by Larissa Faw , (October 01, 2018) When consumers are telling you that they hate your ads, flocking to ad blockers and ad-free platforms, then putting the same ads in front of them is probably insane, says Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing & communications officer, MasterCard, during a … Continue reading CMOs Talk Authenticity, Engaging Consumers At Advertising Week
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Brands strive for authenticity as audiences turn a skeptical eye toward ads
Brands attempting to be ‘real’ and ‘human’ often make missteps that get them in trouble. Contributor Peter Minnium explains why this is important and how to get it right. Peter Minnium on March 23, 2018 Consumers are experiencing a crisis of faith. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, today only 52 percent of global … Continue reading Brands strive for authenticity as audiences turn a skeptical eye toward ads
The Need for Authenticity: Customer Engagement & Content Marketing
By Larry Alton February 23rd, 2018 In crowded marketplaces with dozens of competitors fighting over the same consumers, being able to actively engage customers is critically important. Research has shown that one of the keys to driving customer engagement and finding success with online marketing is to promote brand authenticity through content marketing. Promoting Authenticity … Continue reading The Need for Authenticity: Customer Engagement & Content Marketing
How Smart Companies Embrace Brand Authenticity to Improve Customer Relationships
KC Claveria — August 11, 2017 Follow @kcclaveria — August 11, 2017 Most of us can detect phony people when we meet them, so we aren’t able to truly connect with them. It’s true with brands as well. Research conducted by The Drum in collaboration with Opinium shows that 78 percent of consumers feel brands … Continue reading How Smart Companies Embrace Brand Authenticity to Improve Customer Relationships
The New Authenticity On Social Media
Sahail Ashraf — July 21, 2017 Follow @Talcontent — July 21, 2017 It is not easy to be authentic on social. Even if your client’s posts are relaxed and calm and don’t sell stuff, chances are they will turn up the noise every now and then. Take a moment to look through some social feeds … Continue reading The New Authenticity On Social Media
For marketing with developer events, connection and authenticity matter
If you want to make developer-centric events a success, columnist Josh Aberant explains, you need to be able to connect with the dev community. Josh Aberant on May 10, 2017 Developers can be skeptical, dismissive of hyperbole, willing to bench-test any product claim and unhesitatingly open to sharing their opinions with the rest of … Continue reading For marketing with developer events, connection and authenticity matter
How Authenticity, Integrity, and Clarity are Great For Business!
Brian Basilico — April 22, 2017 Follow @bbasilico— April 22, 2017 Fixing A Sour Stomach A while ago, I gave up coffee. The reason I gave up coffee is I was drinking a pot of home-ground Starbucks a day and it was starting to bother my stomach. That happens. So I started drinking green tea. … Continue reading How Authenticity, Integrity, and Clarity are Great For Business!
The importance of local authenticity
When deciding which local businesses to patronize, consumers choose ones they know and trust. Columnist Brian Smith shares tips for marketers looking to help their businesses cultivate a strong image within their local communities. Brian Smith on January 9, 2017 Welcome to the post-truth world. A world of fake news and faulty Facebook metrics. … Continue reading The importance of local authenticity
15 Creators Dissect Authenticity in Influencer Marketing
Jared Augustine — December 28, 2016 Follow @JaredAugustine— December 28, 2016 “Authenticity in influencer marketing” is one of the most cliché phrases used in the space. But what does that actually mean to creators? I asked 15 influencers to share their thoughts about how they would define an authentic brand partnership. Misty Kingma “What makes … Continue reading 15 Creators Dissect Authenticity in Influencer Marketing
The Anxiety of Authenticity — Or, New Ways of Seeing
by Josh Engroff, Op-Ed Contributor, October 14, 2016 Consumers spend an overwhelming amount of time in environments where brands are not always welcome. As good as the ad experiences are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as a brand you are in constant competition with other people the user would rather talk to: friends, family, the … Continue reading The Anxiety of Authenticity — Or, New Ways of Seeing