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Public Relations
10 Steps for Public Relations Professionals to Improve their Pitches in 2025
Public relations professionals face a significant challenge. Publishers, influencers, and journalists are overworked and under-resourced, with inboxes overflowing—more than half receive over 50 pitches per week, and nearly one in ten field over 150. Meanwhile, AI-generated content is flooding the market, PR automation tools are being misused, and relevance is often sacrificed for volume. In this environment, standing out requires…
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Advertising Technology
Why “Made in America” Is More Than a Label—It’s a Strategic Marketing Advantage
Made in America is having a marketing moment in the U.S., and it’s not just about waving the flag. With shifting tariff policies under President Donald Trump reshaping global trade and supply chains, brands are rethinking how they source products and how they tell their stories. At Market Mentors, LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations (PR) agency…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Brandwatch: Dominate Your Market with AI-Powered Consumer Intelligence
Brands don’t fail from a lack of data—they fail from failing to act on it. With the nonstop velocity of consumer expectations, trends, and threats, marketing and communications teams are being stretched thin as demands for data-driven decisions continue to rise. If you’re struggling to surface the signal from the noise, it’s time to rethink your toolkit. Brandwatch Brandwatch is…
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Public Relations
How to Pitch an Influencer, Blogger, or Journalist
Every day, I receive pitches from PR professionals, marketers, and startup founders hoping to get featured on Martech Zone. Most fail miserably. But occasionally, one lands perfectly in my inbox: relevant, respectful of my time, and rich with material I can use. Here’s a video that shows how an effective pitch works from a publisher’s perspective. Years ago, I received…
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Public Relations
How NOT to Pitch to an Influencer, Blogger, or Journalist
I recently received this email from a public relations (PR) professional asking if I’d cover their client’s latest acquisition on Martech Zone. The entire body of the email (minus the contact signature) read as follows: [Client Name] is expanding its international business and services by acquiring a UK-based multimedia service provider next week, further strengthening its global footprint and reaching…
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Content Marketing
30 Strategies To Promote and Grow the Reach of Your Company Blog
A company blog is a powerful platform for thought leadership, customer education, and lead generation, but consistent promotion is essential to unlocking its full value. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since I wrote Corporate Blogging for Dummies… but you’d be surprised at how little has changed when it comes to growing the reach of your company…
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Public Relations
Public Relations Disasters That Should Have Been Avoided: Lessons from Recent High-Profile Failures
Public relations (PR) failures often stem from missteps by PR professionals or firms, such as poor planning, cultural insensitivity, inadequate crisis management, or tone-deaf communication. These errors can exacerbate public reactions, damage reputations, and result in financial or legal consequences. Table of ContentsCommon Types of PR FailuresPublic Relations Failure ExamplesNike’s Marathon Campaign Backlash (2025)Ulta Beauty’s Insensitive Email Newsletter (2022)Fearey Agency’s…
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Public Relations
How Modern PR Agencies Measure Success in the Digital Age
In the past, public relations (PR) success was straightforward: securing a feature in a major newspaper, a segment on a national TV broadcast, or a mention in a prominent magazine was considered a win. These traditional media placements were the gold standard, with success measured by the number of clippings or airtime minutes. Fast-forward to 2025, and the PR landscape…
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Content Marketing
What is Content Marketing? The Strategies Driving Results in 2025
Even though we’ve been writing about content marketing for over a decade, I think it’s essential that we address basic questions for both marketing students and validate the information provided to experienced marketers. Content marketing is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of activities. The term content marketing itself has become the norm in the digital age… I…
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Advertising Technology
Should You Leverage Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Winning an industry award can be a significant victory for companies, products, or individual professionals. But beyond the trophy and press release, business owners often ask: Do awards really move the needle in marketing? Let’s examine whether pursuing awards is a viable marketing strategy, backed by data and expert insights, and how to navigate the world of accolades without falling…