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Trust on the Internet: Marketing in the Age of Scepticism

Sep 12, 2025 / by CWM

These days, trust online is in short supply and we’re living in a world increasingly built on doubt. With endless noise, branded content fatigue, and fickle algorithms, consumers (especially Gen Z) are understandably sceptical of polished and sparkly campaigns.

Tags: brand building, reddit, trust

Meme Marketing: When Hashtags Laugh Back

Sep 5, 2025 / by CWM

In today’s digital playground, memes are more than just playground jokes and idle distractions. When wielding with deft and precision they can be (and have been) deceptively powerful and flexible marketing tools. Brands that “speak meme” share the same language as their audiences: punchy, playful, and instantly relatable. But with great lol comes great responsibility,…

Tags: hashtags, meme

How Amazon Prime Day Can Help You Win Your Back-to-School Campaigns

Aug 29, 2025 / by CWM

Amazon’s Prime Day, which was held this year (2025) from July 8 to 11, has become something of an annual holiday for many consumers. Like Black Friday before it, it’s spent the last decade finding its feet as a legitimate cause celebre among those looking for a summer bargain. But it’s not just an excuse…

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Advergames: When Brands Become Playable

Aug 22, 2025 / by CWM

Gaming is a bigger business now than it ever has been, with the industry worth more than the film and music industries combined.

Tags: advergames, branding

The Ethical Edge: Transparent Sustainable Marketing

Aug 15, 2025 / by CWM

Today’s consumers are wide awake when it comes to how they’re data is being used and what the brands they throw their money at are getting up to behind the scenes. In this kind of world, transparency is key, and the brands that are transparent and back up green claims with real action are the…

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Instagram’s “Quiet Posts” & “Trial Reels”: Top Strategies for Marketers

Aug 15, 2025 / by CWM

As far as the “big” social media platforms are concerned, Instagram has always traditionally been quite comfortable coasting on its legacy, implementing quiet changes occasionally, to keep up with the Joneses. In recent years, however, it’s really started to kick into gear, perhaps as a reaction to the immense success of TikTok.

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LinkedIn Unleashed: Proven B2B Content Strategies That Drive Engagement

Aug 1, 2025 / by CWM

LinkedIn’s ascent as the premier B2B social platform is nothing short of remarkable. With over a billion professionals worldwide, it offers unparalleled reach into decision-maker audiences. Today, 96% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for organic content marketing, and the platform drives 80% of all B2B social media leads.

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B2C and B2B SEO: The Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Differences

Jul 25, 2025 / by CWM

At their core, B2C and B2B SEO share a goal: boosting organic visibility and driving revenue, yet they diverge sharply in audience profiles, sales cycles, and content strategies.

Tags: b2b, b2c

Plug the Leaks: How to Seal the 5 Biggest PPC Budget Drains

Jul 19, 2025 / by CWM

PPC budgets can leak through a variety of hidden “holes,” but certain key culprits definitely stand out and left unchecked, each of these can siphon off 10-30% of your spend without delivering real results.

Tags: google ads, PPC

How to Explain the Value of SEO to Newbies

Jul 11, 2025 / by CWM

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is still one of the most powerful tools available to digital marketers, yet it remains misunderstood by many newcomers. At its core, SEO is the practice of improving a website’s visibility in organic search results, which drives targeted traffic without the need for ongoing advertising spend. It delivers among the highest…

Tags: business tips, search engine optimisation