Michael Estrin

3 big brands that don't want -- or need -- an agency

Not every brand uses an agency. These companies prefer to keep the work in-house. Find out why.

Mark Naples

A brand marketer's guide to speaking with the press

If you haven't had training in handling the press, consider this your cheat sheet. Here are six perspectives to help you prepare.

Chloe Della Costa

10 brands exposed as total hypocrites

Even the most successful companies often fail to practice what they preach. Here are the brands that got called out on their two-faced marketing efforts.

Gerhard Jacobs

Why your brand should be more demanding

Some brands just aren't in a position to demand action from customers. But if you've got the power, don't be afraid to use it. Here's how to ask more of your followers.

Mark Regan

2 steps to build powerful brand advocates

By extending your message to their networks, brand advocates promote authentic, meaningful marketing at no cost. Here's how to convert your loyalists into disciples.

Justin Gray

4 content marketing myths discredited

Don't be fooled by rampant misconceptions that are actually preventing companies from reaching new buyers. Read on for the real deal with content marketing.

Michelle Salater

5 ways you are inhibiting your own message

It's never been easier to connect with your target market online, but don't take clear communication for granted. Here's how you're getting in the way of your own message.

David Hahn

How to avoid accidental dealings with pirates

Despite their best efforts, many respectable brands end up inadvertently supporting file sharing sites. Here are three ways to protect your company from pirates.

Jacqueline McDermott Lisk

4 secrets to successful content marketing

Most businesses have gotten wise to the notion that they need to formulate a content marketing strategy. Those that fail forget to follow these vital steps.

Jack Krawczyk

Why brands aren't becoming publishers

The spread of social media may enable brands to regularly produce their own content -- but even publishers have yet to master it. Here's why brands can't become publishers on their own.

Drew Hubbard

4 broken promises agencies make to brands

Agencies don't want to get fired, so they tell their clients what they want to hear -- but then fail to deliver. Be on the lookout for these common agency lies.

Kyle Montero

Brands breeding loyalty through digital

Smart brands are leveraging digital platforms to not only find customers but to also build relationships. Meet the 20 companies that are doing it best.

Molly Rice

4 steps to avoid brand decay

Updating your brand doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here are the steps to make sure your brand is fresh, focused, and poised for the future.

Greg Kihlström

A step-by-step guide to digital strategy creation

Without a clear set of goals, it's easy to create a series of tactics that serve no purpose. Here's a simple and organized approach to creating your digital strategy.

Dax Hamman

A manual for the brand-agency-vendor relationship

The constant shifts in relationships among brands, agencies, and media vendors can lead to confusion. But for those paying close attention in this evolving landscape, opportunity abounds. Here's why.

Jordan Berg

How to behave like a brand leader

Many companies focus solely on entertainment, but the smart ones are moving beyond the status quo. Gain a loyal following with these five admirable brand behaviors.