The hardest part of anything ambitious and worthwhile is getting started. The second hardest part is sticking with it. The best way to do both is to have a plan, strategy, roadmap… whatever you want to call it. Here, I’ve outlined the 10 key categories that should be in there. Just lay this out in a PowerPoint, KeyNote, or Word and start filling in the blanks. If you need help with any of it, give […]
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Should You Hype Your Startup Pre-launch by Marketing Now?
New movies, video games, apps and even new flavors of existing products all pre-market before they’re available, so why shouldn’t your startup or crowdfunding campaign do the same? Unless there’s a specific reason for flying under the radar, get out there early and often on social media channels, create compelling content like videos and blogs start your PR outreach and get blogs and publications writing about you and interviewing you. Instead of waiting until everything […]
Read More10 Reasons You Should be Marketing with Online Video
Online video is undoubtedly one of the most effective forms of digital marketing. 89 million people in the United States are going to watch 1.2 billion online videos today (ComScore), and 52 percent of consumers say that watching product videos makes them more confident in online purchase decisions (Invodo). The numbers are clearly there, but here are 10 reasons you should be incorporating online video into your digital marketing strategy. 1. Video is memorable Images and text can be captivating, […]
Read More10 Reasons Why PR Professionals Should Be Using Social Video
I’ve often argued that video is a tool of social media. So as many social media responsibilities are being taken on by PR departments, we are seeing public relations teams becoming more actively involved in the creation and deployment of social video content. Viral videos, branded entertainment, web series videos and video game trailers top the list along with original, entertaining product launch videos. This new breed of video content, rather than simply supplementing the […]
Read More5 Ways To Sell your New Product Via Video And Social Media
Everyone who launches a new product, from Proctor & Gamble to a couple of college grads who thought it up at a bar, are convinced they’ll be rich. If they didn’t think it would sell, they wouldn’t try. Look at some of the morons on Shark Tank. They all believed and in all fairness, some are good ideas and prove successful. As you develop your new idea, go through this checklist and take a realistic […]
Read MoreYouTube Advertising and How Brands Are F#@king It Up
Okay, so I wrote this post about 10 minutes ago, in a hurry… because I’m pissed. I run a prominent Los Angeles marketing agency / production company, I write lots of articles, I’m a “thought leader.” (quotes intended).
Read MoreThe Holy Grail of Content Marketing – and When to Recommend It
By Tanya Hall, Guest Contributor With much of the business world abuzz about content marketing, smart marketers are taking stock of opportunities for their clients to use the power of story to convey a message and build stronger brands. Conspicuously absent from most content strategies, however, is the granddaddy of all content marketing: writing a book. The benefits of launching a book are many: increased visibility and credibility, tighter messaging, an angle around which to build […]
Read More5 Things Video Game Execs Need To Know About Marketing Games
I don’t care of your game involves stacking cherries on top of ice cream before it melts or shooting hookers in the street. Own it.
Read MoreHow to Make a Social Media Update Checklist
I was in a McDonald’s one day when I saw the cleaning checklist on the back of the bathroom door. I thought, if the guy cleaning the bathroom needs a checklist to make sure he doesn’t forget to sweep or wipe down the sink, we definitely need a social media update checklist to make sure we don’t forget to post everywhere for ourselves and the companies we work with. Posting daily content on a regular […]
Read MoreVideo Series Production Tips For Brands and Startups
The perfect branded video series combines elements of entertainment and the same addictive qualities that keep people coming back to watch their favorite TV series. The trick is to plan out how you’ll build a fan base, appeal to your audience, get your message across without unleashing a series of ads, let people find and share, and be consistent. You want to get consumers hooked, telling their friends and coming back for more. That’s where […]
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