The thought process behind successful video content 

video content marketing

When it comes to creating video content, it can be hard to know where to start. You’re probably asking yourself all kinds of questions. Is this useful to my audience? How long is this going to take? How long should it be? Will anyone like it or see it? Is videography even important? Questions like these can…

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Changing landscape of the news media

news media strategy

In case you missed it: The news media landscape as we once knew it is gone. While mistrust in national news grows, conglomerates are quietly dismantling local news. Across the country last year, media outlets and organizations laid off more than 20,000 people. That’s more layoffs in news media than in 2021 and 2022 combined.  …

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Creative ways to generate buzz

Lacey Taylor discusses creative ways to generate buzz

From the desk of Vice President of Client Services Lacey Taylor  Confession: I’m not a traditional New Year’s Resolutions person. Goal-oriented? Yes. Ambitious? A resounding yes. However,  many people rush too quickly out of the much-needed holiday hibernation, both in their personal lives and in the marketing world.   So fast, that by the time…

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Be a 2024 marketing trendsetter

Some marketing trends last, like the use of short-term video. Some come back in style, like QR codes. And then, some fall to the wayside like an outdated meme. The mid-20s are here, and time is not slowing down. We put on your trendsetter hat and get ready to navigate the waves of our always…

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Marketing campaign measurement: A comprehensive guide

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Measuring marketing campaign effectiveness is crucial for more reasons than you may think. Sometimes (like knowing how much sugar is in your Starbucks coffee), ignorance is bliss. However, unlike the sugar content of our favorite drinks, marketing metrics shouldn’t be ignored. Typically, a lack of measurement leads to negative consequences. These range in missed opportunities…

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Community Partnerships: 4 Steps for Success

community partnerships

Thinking about community partnerships can be one of your most authentic and sustainable marketing strategies. How so? Because you are fostering mutually beneficial relationships that better your community. Rising tides raise all ships, right? It feels less like a sales transaction and more of a partnership. At Resolute, we call this “relationship capital.” It helps…

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6 steps to develop your best marketing campaign plan yet

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October has arrived and the leaves are changing. However, that doesn’t mean we want any marketing momentum to cool off. Believe it or not, now’s the time to start developing innovative marketing campaign plan ideas for 2024.   Creating a marketing campaign plan can be a hauntingly scary task. There’s no one-size-fits-all campaign plan. The planning…

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Public Relations is NOT ‘Spin’

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Although it doesn’t happen as often as it used to, people do use the dreadful term “spin” when referring to public relations. It’s not as shocking as it used to be, though it can still make PR professionals’ blood boil. Another day, another mischaracterization of public relations. Any time “spin” is brought up in conversation,…

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The public relations vs. marketing debate

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The age old question of public relations vs. marketing may become irrelevant as our industry evolves. Traditionally, public relations is managing how the public sees and feels about a brand or company. Simply put, PR focuses on maintaining a positive reputation through press releases, media interviews and other pitches. On the other hand, marketing is…

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2023 Marketing Trends You Don’t Want To Ignore

resolute pr team members discuss 2023 marketing trends

Was it just us, or did 2022 go by in a flash? All the sudden it’s 2023, and our industry is doing everything but slowing down. From authentic video content to virtual reality marketing (yes, we went there), here is a list of our 2023 marketing trends predictions. Short-form video   First, we predict seeing an increase…

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