Ann Smarty — January 9, 2017 — January 9, 2017 How often do you think customers discuss your products and its problems or drawbacks? How well do you know your brand online context? Nowadays most businesses are already aware of the importance of listening to social media conversations mentioning their brand name as well as … Continue reading “Own” Your Search Results: How and Why to Research Branded Keywords
Say hello to .google and other branded internet addresses New rules let companies build web and email names using .nike, .mcdonalds and .hbo, but tech giant Google is the most eager. October 18, 2016 Google is helping usher in a new way for companies to tout their brand names in the digital realm. On September … Continue reading Searchers Will Begin Seeing Google, Other Branded Internet Addresses
by Laurie Sullivan@lauriesullivan, October 5, 2016 Artificial intelligence software remains the foundation of most services and products that advertisers will see this year. While search became the first to demonstrate the power of AI and machine learning, it now shares the glory with video and other media. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said during a recent … Continue reading AI, Advertising’s Next Big Step In Personalizing Branded Videos
by Gretchen Tibbits, Op-Ed Contributor, September 16, 2016 Reactions to the phrase “branded content” today span a spectrum from “the only way to reach an audience” to “a thinly veiled attack on what’s left of journalism.” While there is an element of truth to both statements, I think we can all agree that they … Continue reading Branded Content Is Key To Growth
Yes, print news consumption is in a funk, but columnist Megan Hannay explains how journalists and brands can actually help each other. Megan Hannay on August 17, 2016 With each new issue, “all the news that’s fit to print,” the famous New York Times slogan, comes closer to an anachronism. Earlier this year, Pew … Continue reading Local journalism, meet branded content: What the decline in print means for brands
by Ben Young, Op-Ed Contributor, August 11, 2016 The tide is going out on the majority of so-called “native studios,” the feeding frenzy for publishers to rapidly build in-house offerings to leverage the native advertising trend. The reason? Many are still using native content as a lure to sell more display. But as many marketers … Continue reading The Branded Content Studio Experiment Is Over
by Sahail Ashraf July 19, 2016 Follow @TalcontentJuly 19, 2016 Facebook seemingly knows no limits as it pushes its marketing potential for both brands and marketers. While everyone knows that using the platform makes sense if you represent a brand, there’s now a legit and very effective way to ensure that content is literally ‘on … Continue reading Branded Content On Facebook: How Does It Work And What Does It Do?
What are the differences between branded and non-branded local packs in Google, and how might ranking factors be weighted differently for each? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares her observations. Joy Hawkins on June 17, 2016 I had a unique experience a couple months ago that confirmed that Google weights local ranking factors differently for branded … Continue reading Brief change suggests local SEO ranking factors are different for branded queries
by Danielle Foley June 6, 2016 Follow @FoleyMarketingJune 6, 2016 I recently completed a market research report on behalf of a client to determine the trends, usage and effectiveness of videos implemented as part of a marketing strategy employed by small businesses. Through my research, it became evident that video is an ideal medium for … Continue reading Why is it Important for Small Businesses to Create a Branded Video? A Market Research Report (part 1 of 3 part series)
by Justin Herring April 19, 2016 Follow @justincherringApril 19, 2016 You’ve Been Branded! How SEO Can Build Your Brand Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is all about getting YOUR brand more visibility. That’s really the name of the game. You are optimizing your online properties such as your social media accounts, website(s) and listings on directory … Continue reading You’ve Been Branded! How to Use SEO to Build Your Brand
