Though many search marketers focus primarily on non-branded searches, columnist Thomas Stern believes it’s crucial to invest in a branded search strategy. Thomas Stern on December 7, 2017 Search experts understand the importance of targeting non-branded search terms: Optimizing for high-volume, non-branded terms can drive a significant amount of traffic to your brand’s site. … Continue reading The importance of targeting branded searches
Gustaf Steunlund — November 27, 2017 Follow @stenlundgustaf — November 27, 2017 rawpixel / Pixabay As marketers, we have a tendency to optimize campaigns towards the cheapest clicks, because surely, the more clicks you get, the more leads, online purchases and fan mail you’ll receive… right? Wrong. The truth is not all clicks are created … Continue reading We Analyzed 7 Million Paid Clicks to Branded Content, Here’s What We Learned
Joei Chan — September 22, 2017 Follow @joeei — September 22, 2017 Whenever my colleagues ask, “hey Joei, where did you go for lunch today?” I reply, “check my Instagram story!” Yes. I’m addicted to Instagram. But I’m not alone. According to TechCrunch’s latest study, Instagram has recently rocketed past 700 million users, making it … Continue reading Instagram Hashtags: Lessons from 5 Awesome Branded Campaigns
How can you take more control of the SERPs for your brand name, beyond using your own site? Columnist Brian Patterson shares ideas for maximizing positive portrayals of your company on page one. Brian Patterson on August 29, 2017 at 2:54 pm This article was co-authored with my colleague at Go Fish Digital, Samantha Hughes. … Continue reading 6 web properties you can use to protect your branded search results (with real examples)
Chloe Mitchell — August 14, 2017 Follow @thesocialselect — August 14, 2017 StockSnap / Pixabay It is often assumed that viral content is completely random and by chance. While this is certainly always a possibility, it is more often the case that the newest viral sensation that you see reposted all over social media is … Continue reading 7 Steps For Making Your Branded Video The Next Viral Sensation
Contributor Peter Minnium dives into the results from a study showing that branded content truly works and has a positive impact both on consumers’ brand awareness and their purchase intent. Peter Minnium on August 11, 2017 Most of us today can recall a time before the internet, or even the widespread availability of personal … Continue reading Does branded content drive brand lift? New research takes an in-depth look
By Victoria Klochkova July 27th, 2017 Content marketing is, undoubtedly, one of the most important buzzwords among crucial concepts of modern promotional activities. Unfortunately, content marketing isn’t always applied to maximum effect. A good illustration is a recent study by software company Prezi: 8 out of 10 people forget about branded content in no more … Continue reading 8 Out of 10 People Forget Branded Content In 3 Days
Elizabeth Harr — July 25, 2017 — July 25, 2017 The goal of any brand strategy is to build a strong brand. That is because a strong brand—and an effective brand strategy—results in a higher return on investment for your marketing dollar. It is as true for professional services brands as it is for consumer … Continue reading Best Brand Strategy: Branded House or House of Brands?
It’s not enough for your brand to be in the right place at the right time. Contributor Peter Minnium shares tips on how to craft meaningful branded stories that will connect with consumers. Peter Minnium on July 14, 2017 The fireworks have come and gone, and summer is finally upon us. Naturally conducive to gathering, … Continue reading Branded storytelling: Capitalizing on moments that matter
Wynne Phillips — June 7, 2017 — June 7, 2017 Wokandapix / Pixabay When you’re looking to increase traffic on your site, one of the most effective ways to do that is to use the appropriate keywords. These are simply words on your site that search engines will pick up, allowing potential viewers to see … Continue reading Long Tail Keywords Vs. Branded Keywords
