I was walking my dog the other morning along Mosquito Creek, and in a very ambitious circle route we ended up along the Capilano River, and finally out to the Pacific Ocean. As is often the case on dog walks, the inspiration for blog and newsletter content hits. Specifically this week, on how we need to grow our communication channels from creeks, to rivers, which then lead to … [Read more...]
The power of STORY
I have been gripped in the power of story this week. My mother passed away unexpectedly but peacefully a couple weeks back. At 92 it was a life well lived, but it was still a shock and it's been tough getting her affairs sorted, and keeping up with business commitments. While I kept up weekly e-newsletter group communication, my blog took a hit. But I'm back this week to share … [Read more...]
Produce content that sings solo. Don’t just join the chorus
Let’s be honest. Producing regular original content is hard. You’re forced to wear many hats – creative director, writer, editor, and even project manager. And you’ve likely thought to yourself, is all the time to product content and pump it out on social media actually worth it? There’s tons of good information out there. Am I just joining the chorus with more of the … [Read more...]
Pitching media in the age of native advertising and sponsored content
Two weeks ago I did an article on how the traditional published news landscape is changing with the emergence of online only news providers. I looked at how the readership and growth of online was shifting the way earned media was accessed, in particular how it all relates to native advertising and “pay to play editorial.” I have had lots of engagement both online and off over … [Read more...]
Earned media versus “going native” in the age of “snack and share” news
Knowing how to earn media, and how and when to “pay to play” in this new "snack and share" mobile news model, is going to be critically important for marketers and public relations people. This week I look at how things are changing, trends and numbers, what publishers look for in terms of sharable earned media content, and what native advertising actually is, and how it is … [Read more...]
