Earned Media
Influencer Marketing Challenges [CHART]
Some influencers accept free products as payment for endorsements, others charge thousands of dollars for a single post. While the compensation scale varies by following and content type, some marketers are concerned that teaming up with social media influencers is getting expensive.
Read MoreTrust Consumers Place In Brand Information Sources [CHART]
Just one-third (33%) of consumers who rely on advertising for brand information say they trust its messaging, making it the least credible source of information among the options given, according to a report by Kantar Media.
Read MoreWhat People Think Is Advertising [CHART]
While global consumers’ attitudes towards advertising haven’t changed much over the past year, those in the US report being somewhat less bothered by advertising this year than last.
Read MoreTypes Of Influencers Used By PR Pros [CHART]
Around half (49.2%) of US PR professionals say they use influencers to get brand stories and key messages out, while close to one-third (32.5%) are considering doing so, according to the results of a recent report by PR News and Meltwater.
Read MoreMicroinfluencers [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic from SocialPubli illustrates why microinfluencers are so…influential.
Read MoreHow Consumers Find Information About Brands [CHART]
Most online adults across 5 key countries turn to websites in order to find information about brands and services, while about half rely on recommendations from friends and family, according to a report from Kantar Media. The study indicates that social media is also a popular source of information, though more so in some countries than others.
Read MoreLink Building Tactics [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic from Kissmetrics illustrates 14 link building tactics that do not include unsolicited emails.
Read MoreVoice Assistant Use By Daypart [TABLE]
After a surge this past holiday season – when 4% of U.S. adults reported they acquired their first smart speaker device — ownership is up 128% since January 2017, to now one in six Americans (16%) having a smart speaker.
Read MoreMost Trusted Sources Of Company Information [CHART]
Companies around the world are facing an ‘authenticity gap’ as they fail to meet customer expectations in key areas that drive authenticity, such as value and customer care. Trouble is, companies are considered the least credible when they’re talking about those particular areas.
Read MoreAverage Social Shares Per Press Mention By Industry [CHART]
Higher education institutions got the most bang for the buck in digital PR last year, enjoying an average of more than 121,000 social shares from press mentions per month.
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