Do you need to streamline your Facebook marketing activities? Have you explored all of the functions Facebook has for marketers? In this article, you’ll discover 12 overlooked Facebook features that help you better manage your content and communities. #1: Customize Your News Feed The Facebook algorithm and the posts that get shown in the news […]
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Is controversy always a good thing for marketing your brand?
It’s that age-old question… is all press good press?
There are supporters on either side of the fence, both armed with examples that suit their purpose.
So which side of the fence are you on?
Let’s reframe the question like this: How much and to what extent is controversy good for marketing, and after what point does it get bad?
The answer is complex, with several things to consider, like:
The level of controversy
The subject of controversy
The connection between the controversy, the conversation and the brand.
This may seem surprising given we are accustomed to seeing high-profile companies running controversial (sometimes highly controversial!) campaigns, and hijacking conversations on social media to rake in the profits that come from increased visibility.
But a study by academics from Wharton Business School found that while “controversy increases the likelihood of discussion at low levels”, beyond a moderate level of controversy, it “actually decreases the likelihood of discussion”.
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Do you use Instagram story highlights? Wondering how to make them more recognizable to your followers? In this article, you’ll discover how to change your Instagram story highlights cover from the default view to a branded cover image. Why Brand Your Instagram Highlight Covers? The Instagram Highlights feature lets you group and save important, educational, […]
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Are your YouTube videos ranking in YouTube search? Looking for tools to optimize your titles, keywords, and tags? In this article, you’ll discover a four-step process to reveal high-performing keywords for your YouTube content. #1: Gauge Topic Interest with Google Trends Before you create a YouTube video, the first step is to find a topic […]
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We all know the benefits of a great blog. A perfect blog will help to build your brand’s reputation by grabbing readers’ attention and showcasing your site as a credible source of information. If you have it automated with your e-newsletter, a blog is also a great way to keep your brand top of mind with subscribers. But beyond these media benefits of a blog, it can also be a powerful inbound marketing tool.
Time and again, content marketing has proven to be massively effective in driving customer engagement and lead generation. Quality articles with optimized metrics for ranking, delivered on a consistent basis, will build up your domain authority and web traffic over time.
We compiled a year’s worth of content marketing data from our clients’ projects and analyzed it against several keyword research tools and content optimization tools. We then had that data analysis reviewed by a statistician who holds a Master of Science in Statistics from Texas A&M University. The results show which tools are most effective in determining the probability of ranking, and what measures you can take to improve the quality of your content.
The following are four of the most import… Read More
