Marketing is sometimes perceived as deceitful or manipulative, with a goal to make us buying things that we don’t really need or at unfairly high prices. It may also be viewed in an oversimplified manner, as “common sense” and “creative thinking”, limited to promotional activities and advertisement. On this site I will focus on positive aspects of marketing - changing the world for the better, establishing new trends, providing great customer service, engaging and creating shared value, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. I will also tell you how successful marketing strategies are rooted in understanding human psychology.
We all tell stories, whether we realise it or not - it's how we pass on wisdom and knowledge. A great storyteller creates a lasting connection between their story and audience. Here are 3 simple tips for writing stories that people connect with.
From books to movies to digital content, stories are revered everywhere. It’s the best way to connect with your readers and engage them, using scientifically proven ways. Storytelling is a way of c…
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Basics of storytelling, well explained by our marketing colleagues from New Delhi
Whether it's a chart, a graph or a colorful pie—a graphic can have the power to influence the meaning of your data, and consequently, how people respond to it.
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Proper data visualization can be a powerful part of your storytelling
Ever since the word “viral” (in relation to content) entered the general lexicon of the internet, achieving it has been the ultimate goal of every person publishing content online. As coveted as this goal has become however, actually “going viral” in any kind of consistent way has...
Content marketing isn't nearly as important as doing content marketing correctly, and knowing that it ultimately comes down to the audience and how well they're targeted.
Storytelling in marketing refers to the usage of a narrative to improve advertisements, inbound activity or social media campaigns - and anyone can use it.
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The article includes a few nice examples of storytelling
You've heard about a billion different content types you could use. But how do you connect the best content types with the different ways people learn?
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In order to reach more customers, we should be aware of rules of adult learning and use them in our content marketing
The ad began airing in the U.S. on Aug. 24. It will continue to run through year-end in early-morning and late-night slots on local network outlets and cable in the New York, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco markets.
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This is a new advertising campaign by Lavazza, so far their most expensive. It builds a positive brand image by tapping into company history and tradition of discovering and mixing different coffees from around the world. It leaves us with an inspirational tagline "In life, there's always more to taste".
There are 3 key steps that you need to succeed at content marketing. If you implement the first 2 but don't execute the last vital component, you will fail.
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Traffic and engagement should lead to conversion, otherwise it is a waste of time
Can you still do content marketing like a boss in an unsexy industry or with a limited budget? Yes. Here are four takeaways – Content Marketing Institute.
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Good learning about content marketing done like a pro
"The idea of writing a press release—for me—feels like the worst thing imaginable. I'd rather be able to tell an interesting story." Those are the words of Ben Tamblyn, Manager of Storytelling at Microsoft and the man behind Microsoft Stories, one of the most impressive long-form brand storytelling projects we've seen. At last week's Contently Summit, Tamblyn joined Carrie Parker, VP of Content Innovation at American Express, to discuss how to create truly engaging brand stories and measuring th
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How Microsoft and AmEx use storytelling in their content marketing
Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs don’t have the time it takes to do effective content marketing by themselves. It’s a team effort, and if you lack a solid team, you’ll be forced to forego a strong content presence.Content comes in many shapes and sizes.
Many people believe that marketing is just advertising or selling. But, in reality, marketing is actually a conversation that you the entrepreneur start by
Here are excerpts from four excellent books on content marketing and copywriting that give practical tips for telling stories to inspire and influence business audiences Use the language of your audience You develop an unbreakable bond with...
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