We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2019 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Marketing & Media site over the past year below...
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Bizcommunity.com 27 Sep 2018
In the midst of the content marketing rush, great content is becoming increasingly elusive. We can't all be Red Bull overnight, but while everyone tries to become a content publisher, let's take a step back and look at what we're doing...
Desiree Gullan, G&G Digital 25 Aug 2015
![[Content Marketing] Hybrid content and product innovation](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/298038-120x120.jpg)
Every article, handbook and webinar on the subject of content marketing clarifies and reiterates the following points: the aim of content marketing is to provide consumers with memorable content experiences, give them enough of these and you establish brand loyalty, and if you want to maintain brand loyalty, you have to keep this momentum going...
Marco Golz, Content Manager, National Positions SA 29 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] How branded content is changing communications](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295508-120x120.jpg)
Content marketing is probably the biggest shift in communications since branding evolved to be a marketing science on its own and branding agencies grew from within advertising agencies 20-odd years ago...
Louise Marsland 29 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] Is content marketing replacing traditional news media?](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295621-120x120.jpg)
The pressure that traditional news media finds itself under is clear from the amount of publications, both newspapers and magazines, that are closing down on an almost monthly basis...
Riaan Wolmarans 28 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] New trend: brand newsrooms](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295187-120x120.jpg)
An interesting media and communications development in recent years is the establishment of newsrooms within advertising agencies and brands to deliver news, branded content and amplify social media campaigns...
Louise Marsland 27 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] How brands achieve reach and relevance](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295197-120x120.png)
The evolution of content marketing is leading to a key shift in brand behaviour, as brands become content creators. It is both a challenge to traditional media and traditional advertising...
Louise Marsland 24 Jul 2015
Regardless of your personal politics, it is hard to argue that National, Provincial, Local and Government Agencies are not one of the biggest potential clients for your business...
Teresa Jenkins, Litha Communications 23 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] Content marketing spend increases globally](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295237-120x120.jpg)
The Content Marketing Institute reports that 77% of B2C marketers and 86% of B2B marketers surveyed globally are using content marketing in 2015...
Louise Marsland 23 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] How brands succeed in video content marketing](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295570-120x120.jpg)
Video content is being consumed and sought after at a rapidly increasing rate - it's no secret that over 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. But how are viewers responding to this content?...
![[Content Marketing] Content marketing trends](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295559-120x120.jpg)
The lines are blurring between what is branded content, embedded content, public relations and native advertising. What is clear is that since advertising agencies 'discovered' content about 18 months ago...
Louise Marsland 21 Jul 2015
![[Content Marketing] Getting the definition right](https://biz-file.com/c/1507/295639-120x120.jpg)
There are so many buzzwords bandied about for content marketing, that it is no wonder clients are still battling to understand how it differs from advertising and editorial content.
Louise Marsland 20 Jul 2015
