Kim Caro — September 22, 2019 — September 22, 2019 I attended Denver Digital Summit this summer, and as is often the case at such conferences, social media was a hot topic. A major point of discussion was how people are losing trust in these platforms due to fake news, fake social media accounts, bots … Continue reading Keeping it Real: Authenticity, Honesty & Transparency in Social Media
Carolee Bennett — November 18, 2018 Follow @medialogic — November 18, 2018 As reported by ClickZ in October 2018, brands are increasing their ad spend on Instagram, which now boasts “a global community of one billion.” Financial brands are among those attracted to the image-centric social platform — and not just with ad dollars. Many … Continue reading How Financial Services Influencer Marketing Strives for Authenticity on Instagram
CMOs Talk Authenticity, Engaging Consumers At Advertising Week by Larissa Faw , (October 01, 2018) When consumers are telling you that they hate your ads, flocking to ad blockers and ad-free platforms, then putting the same ads in front of them is probably insane, says Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing & communications officer, MasterCard, during a … Continue reading CMOs Talk Authenticity, Engaging Consumers At Advertising Week
Brands attempting to be ‘real’ and ‘human’ often make missteps that get them in trouble. Contributor Peter Minnium explains why this is important and how to get it right. Peter Minnium on March 23, 2018 Consumers are experiencing a crisis of faith. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, today only 52 percent of global … Continue reading Brands strive for authenticity as audiences turn a skeptical eye toward ads
By Larry Alton February 23rd, 2018 In crowded marketplaces with dozens of competitors fighting over the same consumers, being able to actively engage customers is critically important. Research has shown that one of the keys to driving customer engagement and finding success with online marketing is to promote brand authenticity through content marketing. Promoting Authenticity … Continue reading The Need for Authenticity: Customer Engagement & Content Marketing
KC Claveria — August 11, 2017 Follow @kcclaveria — August 11, 2017 Most of us can detect phony people when we meet them, so we aren’t able to truly connect with them. It’s true with brands as well. Research conducted by The Drum in collaboration with Opinium shows that 78 percent of consumers feel brands … Continue reading How Smart Companies Embrace Brand Authenticity to Improve Customer Relationships
Sahail Ashraf — July 21, 2017 Follow @Talcontent — July 21, 2017 It is not easy to be authentic on social. Even if your client’s posts are relaxed and calm and don’t sell stuff, chances are they will turn up the noise every now and then. Take a moment to look through some social feeds … Continue reading The New Authenticity On Social Media
If you want to make developer-centric events a success, columnist Josh Aberant explains, you need to be able to connect with the dev community. Josh Aberant on May 10, 2017 Developers can be skeptical, dismissive of hyperbole, willing to bench-test any product claim and unhesitatingly open to sharing their opinions with the rest of … Continue reading For marketing with developer events, connection and authenticity matter
Brian Basilico — April 22, 2017 Follow @bbasilico— April 22, 2017 Fixing A Sour Stomach A while ago, I gave up coffee. The reason I gave up coffee is I was drinking a pot of home-ground Starbucks a day and it was starting to bother my stomach. That happens. So I started drinking green tea. … Continue reading How Authenticity, Integrity, and Clarity are Great For Business!
When deciding which local businesses to patronize, consumers choose ones they know and trust. Columnist Brian Smith shares tips for marketers looking to help their businesses cultivate a strong image within their local communities. Brian Smith on January 9, 2017 Welcome to the post-truth world. A world of fake news and faulty Facebook metrics. … Continue reading The importance of local authenticity
