How copywriting can influence purchasing decisions
The role of emotion in copywriting and the influence it has on a reader’s purchasing decision is undeniable. Researching the connection between the heartstrings and the purse strings, Lerner, Small, and Loewenstein discovered that feelings of sadness trigger acquisitive neural states in response to a desire to change presently unfavourable circumstances, meaning sadness can – […]
The Oxford comma – what are the rules?
The Oxford comma is one of the most contentious punctuation marks in the English language, raising disagreements between grammar experts and linguists alike regarding its value and usage. The Oxford Companion to the English Language states: ‘Commas are used to separate items in a list…..usage varies as to the inclusion of a comma before ‘and’ in […]
Ideation techniques for effective digital PR brainstorming
Are you struggling to generate ideas for future digital PR campaigns? Maybe you want to simply streamline the ideation process? Adding structure to your ideation sessions or brainstorms can not only create a more time-effective session, but also help a team to work more creatively with the brief they’ve been given. We’ve outlined the core elements […]
The power of persuasive language – tips and techniques
Creating great content is essential for brands and businesses as they look to engage and retain their customers, with the power of persuasive language more important than ever in influencing your audience to do something you want them to do – whether that is to convert on an e-commerce site, or sign up to receive notifications […]
Identifying your PR angle – where to find a PR hook for SEO
The term ‘digital PR’ is now synonymous with SEO companies and digital marketing agencies alike. Essentially taking the principles of traditional PR and applying them to the online space – with a focus on providing brand awareness on top of gaining SEO value to the brand website – the sector is now well established in […]
How to set up event tracking in Google Tag Manager
When clients engage in SEO or PPC activity, their key objective tends to be ‘we want to generate more online enquiries’. You can drive considerable amounts of organic/paid traffic to a website through effective SEO and PPC campaigns, but how many are actually converting? This is where event tracking comes into its own. Event tracking […]