Categories for: Content Marketing

5 Seriously Smart Content Marketing Campaigns from 2019

Published: January 24, 2020 by
2019. The year Popeye’s made the world go crazy over a sandwich, Samsung looked to The Future, Taco Bell opened a hotel, Colonel Sanders experienced the ultimate glow-up, Chase failed to give us some #MondayMotivation, and Kylie Jenner basically took over the world (at least that’s what it feels like). As another year (and decade!) comes to a close, we... Read More

Which Digital Marketing Trends Are You Watching in 2019?

Published: January 31, 2019 by
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When we typed the title of this post into Google’s search bar, more than 98 million results popped into view within 0.65 seconds. That’s equal to one result for every person living in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Wyoming combined (give or take a few). Current digital marketing trends are incredibly popular topics. If we could gaze into our crystal... Read More

Your Guide to Instagram’s IGTV

Published: September 5, 2018 by
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In 2016, Instagram made a splash in the video marketing world by introducing Stories. While this feature allowed Instagram to compete with Snapchat, it still didn’t put Instagram on the same level as YouTube. Even though YouTube can be viewed on desktops, most YouTube content is viewed on mobile devices. IGTV targets this same audience with a twist: all videos... Read More

Black Hat Marketing Tactics to Avoid in the Auto Industry

Published: March 29, 2018 by
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Ah, the auto industry. When most people think of auto dealerships, the ‘70s sleazy car salesman comes to mind. I personally think of Harry Wormwood, dressed up in his polyester suit, intentionally selling cars with bad parts. Despite the caricatures we dream up in our heads, many of us still require a car. So, how can the automotive industry remove... Read More

Valentine’s Day Cards for the Digital Marketer in Your Life

Published: February 12, 2018 by
Valentine's Day Cards for the Digital Marketer in Your Life
  Ah, February…love and last minute Valentine’s Day cards are in the air. If you don’t yet have a card for the digital marketer in your life, these sharable puns have got your back. Whether you’re ready for a wedding hashtag or just want to show someone you care, there’s a perfect card for you. Much love this Valentine’s Day... Read More

19 Ideas to Give Your Higher Education Digital Marketing Campaign an A+

Published: June 3, 2017 by
19 Ideas to Give Your Higher Education Digital Marketing an A+
You aced your exams in undergrad, maybe flew through a few graduate courses and call yourself “master,” and now enjoy the leisurely life of academia. Or, perhaps not. Whether you’ve been in the academic landscape longer than the books in the library or you’ve just jumped onboard your favorite university’s internal team - marketing for a university can be one... Read More

Approaching Digital Purposefully: What I Learned at Boston’s Content Marketing Conference

Published: May 30, 2017 by
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Too much meaningless noise exists on the internet, and Content Marketing Conference by Writer Access is here to change that. I flew to Boston, notepad and camera in hand, to learn from the best this industry-within-an-industry has to offer (and to consume a few lobster rolls along the way). A common thread (creating purposeful content) wove itself through the three... Read More

How to Engage Influencers for Your Next Marketing Campaign

Published: May 22, 2017 by
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Influencer Marketing on the Rise What’s the power of an influencer? Well, where did you first hear about that lipstick shade you are wearing, or how did you choose those shoes on your feet? Chances are it either came from a trusted source, like a friend, family member, or a connection on Facebook. For millennials, this is even more accurate.... Read More

Creative Content Marketing Strategies for Auto Dealerships

Published: April 19, 2017 by
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  Here at BigWing, we have a knack for marketing auto dealerships, but this didn’t come overnight. We've spent years researching and testing the best types of content for dealerships. Over time, we have found that unique, unexpected online content is most effective at engaging and educating customers in the auto industry. Without further ado, we’re sharing four out of... Read More

Content Marketers are Unicorns and Other Content Marketing Myths

Published: February 22, 2017 by
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After working with clients and teams creating and promoting content (that's the core of content marketing, right?) for nearly 40,000 billable hours, we've noticed there are still many misconceptions about content marketing. Good content marketers are unicorns. Isn't content marketing just blogging? People will naturally find my content if it's really good. These are just a few misconceptions our team... Read More