Marketing Communications Resources

Demand Generation

The Availability Heuristic, Sharks, and Your Marketing

The availability heuristic is a mechanism used by the brain to recall and label information, and it can cause lots of biases in buyers. Some brands attempt to use those biases to their benefit—through awareness advertising, for example. Ethics aside, it's probably not a good idea...

Artificial Intelligence

How Communications Pros Should 'Date' AI

Marketers' tentative trial-and-error with AI can feel a lot like dating—red flags and all. Here's how a "dating" approach can help you embrace AI.

Branding

How to Craft Your Brand's Elevator Pitch

To make the right first impression, your brand needs an elevator pitch—a practiced script that introduces yourself and your business in a positive way that is both relevant and memorable. Here are tips on how to craft one.

Public Relations

Face the Digital Age of AI in PR and Avoid Pitfalls: Five Ways to Prepare

Increased use of generative AI has the potential to populate the Internet with false photos and misinformation, and PR pros need to prepare for possible crises.

Public Relations

How to Secure More Press for Your Company

Paid advertising gives you reach, but it's earned media coverage that builds brand trust. Check out this article for tips on how to get more media coverage.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI Conundrum: Should B2B Communicators Embrace ChatGPT?

How should B2B communicators dip their toes into the AI waters before fully embracing it? There are three major things to consider: what AI excels at, what skills it lacks, and what legal and copyright issues are at stake.

Marketing Strategy

Key Considerations When Building an Online Community

Slack and Discord are the titans of online community at the moment—particularly for businesses looking for easier ways to communicate. But they're not the only options. As illustrated by (naturally) Nicolas Cage, sometimes the obvious choice isn't the right one for you.