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Admittedly, some of it probably shouldn’t be said in public, so we’ll keep it to the stuff that matters. Don’t expect us to only spew words or facts. We’ll tell you what we think, and more importantly, why it should matter to you.
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Why B2B Content Marketing Has High ROI
Now that 2023 is in full swing, we’re starting to hear more and more about how this year’s marketing trends are taking shape. More than ever, B2B marketers are investing in content marketing because they are gaining tangible ROI. In a recent Chief Marketer survey, 62% of those surveyed said that content marketing has the […]
Nonprofits Can Find Fundraising Dollars on Social Media
Social media is one of the most user-friendly means for marketing, especially for fundraising efforts of nonprofits and charities. In fact, 87% of nonprofits regularly use social media in their digital marketing and fundraising strategy according to Nonprofit Tech For Good. But some people working in this sector may not realize just how many tools […]
Trend: Promoting successful female leaders for PR stories
Although many women have successfully integrated into positions of power in the business world in recent decades, they’re still sorely underrepresented in management in certain industries. This lack of diversity is particularly noticeable in male-dominated fields like engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades. The good news is that we’re seeing a growing trend in trade publications […]
Should You Be Using Employer Branding? Its Effect on the Workforce Will Surprise You.
You may or may not have heard the term employer branding. Some explanations can be somewhat convoluted, but it doesn’t have to be. It all boils down to the way an organization portrays its reputation as an employer and the value proposition it offers both team members and prospective employees. An employer branding strategy should […]
Should Your Brand Take a Stand? Here’s What You Need to Know to Decide
Empathy is a tricky thing. It’s powerful, but only if it’s authentic. If brands don’t use it earnestly and in good faith, then their customers can smell a fake from a mile away. And there’s nothing people hate more than a brand trying to approach a cultural touchstone opportunistically with just profits in mind. How […]
AI, ChatGPT and the Future of Copywriting
Many of us who spend (probably too much) time online have probably seen chatter lately about ChatGPT, a new AI writing program. Many are pretty amazed about how well it can write. Naturally, that has led to all kinds of excitement about what it could mean for the future of advertising, journalism and literature. It’s […]
In 2023, empathy is more important than ever for brands to embrace in their marketing efforts
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three years. In 2020, the world’s history took a dramatic turn as the pandemic changed the way we lived our lives. It changed how people wanted to interact with businesses and in turn, pushed businesses to change the way they serve customers. That also means that it’s […]
2023 Marketing Trends: The Geile/Leon List
After a couple of years of tumult and chaos in the business world and the world at large, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to settle in and rely on some predictable outcomes in 2023? For instance, knowing that a targeted digital ad campaign is going to draw the right prospects to you? That […]
The Winter Watchlist: G/L’s Top 6 Marketing Documentaries
We are right in the middle of holiday season, and baby, it’s getting cold outside. That means it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with your cozy beverage of choice, a warm blanket in front of the fireplace (or space heater) and something good to watch. So we’ve come up with our favorite marketing documentaries […]
Gaining Confidence: My Summer as a G/L Intern
When I found out I got the internship at G/L, I was really excited to finally gain experience at an agency. My goal throughout my college career has been to get experience in as many different industries as I can to have a good idea of what I want to do by the time I […]