We all know businesses use a variety of social media platforms—such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram— to engage with consumers. Some experience astounding results, while others not so much. Social media can be a huge asset to branding, but it’s easy to make mistakes if you don’t know what you’re doing. Follow the tips below to successfully steer your company’s social campaigns: Continue reading “6 Helpful Tips for Making Social Media Marketing a Success”
Content Marketing Scores in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is well underway. Thousands have flocked to San Paulo, Brazil to cheer on their home team. From memorable upsets to unforgettable goals, the world’s largest sporting event has not disappointed fans or corporate sponsors. This year’s World Cup is expected to generate four billion dollars in total revenue for FIFA—66 percent more than the 2010’s tournament in South Africa.
The majority of the revenue will come from—yep, you guessed it—television (1.7 billion dollars) and marketing rights (1.35 billion dollars) from corporate partners such as Coca-Cola, Sony, Visa, and Hyundai. For these companies, it’s money well spent as the tournament draws a massive, passionate following from all over the globe. Successful campaigns have picked up on the emotional appeal that viewers have come to love. Continue reading “Content Marketing Scores in the 2014 FIFA World Cup”