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Read MoreSocial media is more prevalent today than ever before! Social media usage in the UK is rapidly growing, increasing to 45 million active users in 2020, equivalent to over 66% of the UK’s total population – that’s a lot! These statistics really prove just how vital it has become to have a strong social media presence as a food & drink business.
Read MoreIn last week’s blog we delved into the key findings from the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. The survey highlighted concerning statistics about how people consume and share information online, and the negative impact this is having on society (you can read all about it here).
Read MoreThe role for internal communications has shot up the corporate agenda during the pandemic, with so many of us now running businesses with remote teams. Whilst most marketing teams have traditionally placed emphasis on communicating externally with customers, clients and stakeholders, we all now realise the importance of internal communications to effectively run our businesses. If you haven’t yet got around to upping your internal comms game, now’s the perfect time.
Read MoreWinning an award is an outstanding achievement, no matter what industry or business you are in! The feeling is like no other, to be recognised and congratulated publicly on your company’s achievements. However, before all the excitement, you need to be equipped with some top tips to write a winning award entry!
Read MoreUser generated content is the cornerstone for engaging your target audience to your consumer brand. When done well it is one of the most impactful ways to build real engagement with your customers and create shareable content that drives closer relationships for your company.
Read MoreSo you’ve spent lots of time understanding what your audience wants and crafted the perfect content for your travel business which is engaging, helpful and entertaining, but what do you do to ensure people actually see it?
Read MoreDefinition: A plan of action by an organisation or brand for bringing key messages to the attention of consumers through the use of relevant media.
Read MoreYour business could be doing great things in the industry. You could be a pioneering disruptor, leading the way in product innovation or contributing to important corporate social responsibility initiatives. However, none of this matters if no-one has heard about what you’re doing. This is where having a highly effective PR campaign can help set your business apart from the competition.
Read MoreI think its safe to say we’re all glad to see the back of 2020 and eager for better things to come this year! With the rapid pivot to online last year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, social media’s importance has been crystallised. For many businesses, it was the one tool they had at their disposal to enable them to keep in touch with their customers. So, what do we think this year might have in store for us from a social media perspective?
Read MoreMarketing shouldn’t be about simply making people buy from you, you need to identify what makes your travel brand stand head and shoulders above the competition and then showcase this value to your customers in everything you do.
If someone were to ask you what your travel company does that makes it different to everyone else, or why they should buy through you, would you be able to answer them straight away? The answer to these questions are your USPs.
Read MoreLockdown 2020 – whilst the world’s population were confined at home, many of the brands we know and love were busy getting their creative juices flowing. Whether offering support, customer incentives or boredom busting ideas there has been no shortage of clever, fun and quirky campaigns keeping us entertained when we needed it the most.
At ADPR, we love watching and admiring what brands around the world are doing with their marketing campaigns and the past five months have delivered some absolute gems.
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