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7 Companies That Should Buy Medium, Because Why Not?

Contently

Last week, Medium CEO Ev Williams announced that the company was laying off 50 staffers, closing its offices in New York and Washington DC, and ceasing its ad-sales operation. Williams titled his announcement post, “ Renewing Medium’s Focus ,” but that focus still remains extremely unclear. So what happens now?

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Three 2017 B2B sales and marketing video trends: it’s time to make your move

Biznology

Less advertorial. What’s important is using the medium effectively. More conversational, less advertorial. The more pervasive personal video streaming and messages become, the less relevant categories such as webinar, slideshare, explainer, tutorial, and commercial become. More conversational. More formats.

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4 Industries That Are Thriving (and Ramping up Content Marketing) Post-COVID

ClearVoice

One- or two-person marketing teams may no longer suffice to meet ramped-up sales potential when a niche product (i.e. There’s lots of work available writing explainer articles and advertorials, as well as SEO content and LinkedIn-style social media content. Personal care CPG (consumer packaged goods). Virtual media events.

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How to Create Cross-Channel Campaigns: 5 Do’s, 5 Don’ts, 3 Examples

ClearVoice

There is no ‘right’ way to learn about a company or a person, which is why cross-channel campaigns are essential for success. By creating a strategy for each of these mediums, you ensure your message finds the right people in relevant and actionable ways, according to Esther Poulsen , founder and CEO of Raare Solutions, LLC. “An

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What Is Earned Media?

ClearVoice

Earned media is when a writer, producer, journalist or another influential person discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because it caught the media professional’s attention and they decided, on their own accord, without payment, to feature the product, person or brand.

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When Facts Fall Short: Why Brands Need a Point of View

Contently

It was a fairly standard advertorial, presenting the facts (or “facts”) a brand wants the consumer to know. While branded content is still an emerging medium, the battle between emotion and rationality has existed in the marketing world for the past 100 years. The article itself wasn’t all that controversial.

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Why Cisco Is Hiring Over 200 Content Marketers

Contently

“Her vision is to be a leader in real-time personal marketing communications. But] she didn’t smell like a marketing person. Despite working at technology giants like Marketo and LinkedIn, Miller has always found a way to let his big personality shine. What the hell does that mean? ” A focus on owned media.