B2B communications professionals would be smart to consider the impact of both “prompt” and “de-influencer” as they build out their 2024 communications plan.
Is Threads right for B2B Technology Companies?
Threads has arrived with a huge bang. The new microblogging site from Meta was launched in early July and in its first five days garnered more than 100 million app downloads – and that’s without any users from Europe where the company says it is still working through …
Marketing Priorities in a Challenging Economy
Allison Braley is a partner and Head of Marketing for Bain Capital Ventures. Every day she talks with startup founders from Bain’s portfolio companies about the challenges they face in marketing – especially in the tough economic times we are now facing. On the Justin Brady Show …
3 Ways to Build Trust Like a Social Media Influencer
The first goal of marketing communications plans is usually to build awareness among key stakeholders. But that’s just a pre-cursor for building trust with those stakeholders, which is why trusted third-party awareness efforts such as analyst relations and influencer marketing are now mainstays of communications …
4 Steps to Creating Marketing Messaging That Connects with Customers
The success of your marketing strategy and activities depends on many factors – creativity, relevance, execution, etc. – but it is anchored by clear, precise and relevant marketing messaging. Marketing messaging can be defined as a structured presentation of your product’s value proposition – that …
Think You Need PR? 7 Questions To Ask First
“Do you think we should start a public relations (PR) program? Give me your recommendation.” It’s a situation I’ve seen many times: a marketing manager is heads down when the boss asks for a quick Zoom call to discuss if its time for a PR program. …
Reinventing a Social Impact Marketing Strategy – Lessons Learned from TOMS
Picture this: after more than a decade, the simple, buy-one-give-one idea at the heart of your socially conscious marketing is now renowned and much copied. It has been so successful, in fact, that you’re on track to reach a giving goal of a 100 million shoes. …
DJA Brand Gets a Refresh
Did you notice?! Welcome to the new website and improved visual brand for The David James Agency. We designed the new logo and the new website to put a renewed emphasis on who we serve and how our company mission drives success. Supporting B2B Customers Who we …
Wikipedia Writing: Easier Said Than Done!
It’s hard to believe that Wikipedia has just had its 20th anniversary. Created on January 15, 2001, Wikipedia emerged at a time when Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter did not yet exist. Nearly a decade ago, some of our clients were eager to get their …
Communicating the Pivot
Pivots – the changing of direction that restarts growth in a company – are in the news lately. Twitter, PayPal, Groupon, Starbucks and Nokia are all publicized examples of successful pivots. Most experts say that pivots are a good and necessary thing for all businesses. …