A New Approach To Reach Teens – ZEFR And Coca-Cola

As brands become prolific storytellers, branded content is better than it’s ever been. The question becomes – with all that great content, how do you make sure it’s seen by the right people, in the right context, on the right platforms? Zefr will explore how data and insights can unlock breakthrough distribution strategies on the platforms that matter, delivering actionable insights to ensure your stories are elevated and seen by the right audience.

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How To Reach Consumers Who Are Not Willing To Spend

The global retail industry is experiencing an unprecedented crisis in the wake of Covid-19. Consumers are staying home and tightening their spending as they face uncertainties related to their health, wealth, and jobs.

This physical and psychological hunkering down is hitting retailers hard, as U.S. retail sales dropped a historic 8.7% in March, and moving forward are expected to drop 20% (at least) according to the National Retail Federation. Retailers are in turn laying off staff and scrambling to understand their options. Where are the opportunities for retail marketers and how can they minimize losses?

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Brand Stories – The Future Of Branded Content | A Documentary

During Brand Storytelling at Sundance 2016, we asked brand marketers and their agencies about the future of storytelling.

As interruptive advertising is increasingly turned off, brands are turning on to creating content with intrinsic value. There is a big story unfolding in the world of media, marketing and advertising. Many feel it is the beginning of a new era that will be enabled by technology but led by creativity. It’s an exciting time and we are happy to be playing our role in this unfolding story. I hope you will watch and let us know how you valued the show.

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How To Brand Educational Institute To Drive Successful Enrolment

Not too long ago, Educational Institute didn’t have much need for a strong brand. But as the market for funding, recognition, academic talent and even student recruitment has started to heat up, the need has become critical. A strong brand and message can easily convert to higher enrollment, but with the current approach to education branding, it’s easy to see where many Educational Institute fall short. To build a stronger brand and improve student retention, follow these steps to develop a stronger brand and message.

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Brand Stories – The Return On Investment | A Documentary

As brands move away from interruptive messages and invest in content that people will find value in, they must demonstrate an ROI on that content. As this episode reveals, metrics for brand storytelling are less than established and far from standardized, but we’re getting there. Check out how major brands are approaching the metrics of storytelling.

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Why Brands Lose Their Way : The Dangers Of Inconsistent Branding

A brand is a constantly-evolving entity. Your brand strategy should not only highlight your company’s identity today, but how you plan to evolve in the future in the pursuit of your unique vision. Of course, just because your brand shouldn’t remain static, doesn’t mean that it should be constantly changing either. After all, the more your identity changes, the more confused your customers will become.

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Your Prescription For Perfect Promotion – Healthcare Marketing Strategy

The best healthcare marketing campaigns don’t just convince people to come to you, and use your products and services, when they need help; they also build a relationship with your customers that leads to long-term loyalty. After all, how many people do you see changing their healthcare provider every other week?

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Brand Stories – What Makes A Good Brand Story? | A Documentary

In this episode, we talk with marketers from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marriott International, and Mondelez. Each are producing a variety of stories, published on various platforms; from Snaps and Vines to long form documentaries, comedy, fantasy and scripted series. Stories of all shapes and sizes that are engaging audiences and endearing them to their brands. These brands have taken a bold step towards investing in content that consumers will find valuable and sharable.

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Brand Stories – Stories Vs Interruptions | A Documentary

As interruptive advertising is increasingly turned off, brands are turning on to creating content with intrinsic value. There is a big story unfolding in the world of media, marketing and advertising. Many feel it is the beginning of a new era that will be enabled by technology but led by creativity. It’s an exciting time and we are happy to be playing our role in this unfolding story. I hope you will watch and let us know how you valued the show.

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