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Acquisitions signal agencies are betting on influencer marketing

Martech

A pair of influencer marketing platforms were acquired by agencies this week, in a sign the advertising industry sees a future in influencer-led strategies that’s bright enough to attract investments in the technology behind them. IMAI also relies on AI, which it says helps connect marketers and creators worldwide.

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Designing an Event Marketing Budget? Here’s What Experts Recommend

Hubspot Marketing

The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. Print and out-of-home advertising. An event marketing agency can market your event through creative design, advertising strategy in markets you don’t know well, or PR for media coverage.

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When UGC Goes Wrong: How Smart Brands React to Controversy [Expert Interviews]

Hubspot Marketing

Way back when iOS8 was released (and dinosaurs roamed the Earth), pranksters shared an official-looking advertisement for a new feature called Apple Wave. I’m not your PR or legal team and recommend that you consult trusted brand experts when and if the unthinkable happens. Is it just your reputation on the line or a customer’s life?)

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Where AI falls short in high-stakes B2B industries

Martech

If you’re marketing a medication for hypoglycemia and an AI transcript from your trusted subject-matter expert says “hyperglycemia,” you run the risk of serious — even dangerous — false advertising. For example, my company works with law firms that require PR tied to their working cases and new legislation.

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Every Team Should Know Its Earned Media Value — Here's Why

Hubspot Marketing

They pour money into ads and PR, hoping to buy attention. In other words, how much would you have to spend on advertising to get the same level of attention? Channels That Drive Earned Media Value Public relations (PR): Getting your brand featured in news articles, magazines, TV, or radio through strategic outreach for free.

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5 influencer marketing KPIs to measure your next campaign

Sprout Social

Influencer marketing is no longer a novelty—it’s a critical component of advertising strategies. The right influencer partner can get you in front of potential customers you may struggle to reach via traditional advertising, including people who might not have considered your brand otherwise.

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Why it’s time to add Reddit marketing to your mix

SmartBrief - Marketing

Agencies can use scans for initial research when onboarding new clients, agencies and brands can use scans to detect current or potential PR issues. But tread lightly here, Redditors are savvy and don’t take to overt advertising very well. Come in genuinely and with an open mind , and be sure to avoid sales speak.

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