Author: Bethany Hicks

THE EVOLUTION OF INFLUENCER MARKETING: TRENDS AND INSIGHTS FOR 2024

In the dynamic world of consumer PR, influencer marketing has become an essential tool for brands looking to connect with their target audiences. According to the latest research from Sprout Social, influencers have significant sway over consumer purchasing decisions, with nearly half of all consumers (49%) making daily, weekly, or monthly purchases based on their…
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WHAT IS GRID ZERO? THE LATEST GEN Z INSTA TREND

I recently came across an intriguing article published on NPR about a new Gen Z trend on Instagram, which author Bobby Allyn called ‘Grid Zero’. So, what is it? And why is Gen Z leading the way in this new development? Here is a roundup of what I learnt from the article. Grid Zero Explained…
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5 APRIL FOOLS’ DAY CAMPAIGNS THAT GOT US CHUCKLING

April Fools’ Day was a chance for brands to get a bit silly and take risks. Although there has been a recent rise in concerns of misinformation being spread online, April Fools’ Day still remains the time where pulling a light-hearted prank or bending the truth in jest is socially acceptable. This gives brands a…
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HOW SOCIAL MEDIA BEHAVIOUR IS CHANGING

Social media has become embedded firmly into society. However, that doesn’t mean how people use it has always stayed the same. Two key news pieces that have caught my attention this week have been: In this blog, I will pick apart these trending social media news pieces in more detail to see how social media…
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SNACKS ARE BACK! THE FOOD BRANDS THAT DOMINATED THE SUPER BOWL 2024

The Super Bowl is not just about American football. It is also the biggest day in advertising, especially for food brands. According to CBS News, advertisers have reportedly paid ‘$7 million for 30 seconds of air time’ in order to showcase their products or services to ‘an expected audience of more than 100 million viewers’….
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MOVIE MARKETING: WHY MEAN GIRLS WAS NOT PROMOTED AS A MUSICAL

Can you believe it has been nearly 20 years since the original Mean Girls movie was released? Fans of the movie hoping to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the film may have got more than they bargained for with the release of a new version of Mean Girls this year (January 2024)….
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3 DIGITAL MARKETING TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2024

A new year has started, and it brings with it the chance for brands and companies to refresh and reshape their digital marketing approach for 2024. One of the best ways to do that is to see if they can plug into any upcoming digital marketing trends that are relevant to their marketing strategy and…
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MY APPRENTICESHIP JOURNEY: TOP TIPS FOR NEW APPRENTICES

Time has flown so fast, but I am happy to say that I have now officially passed my Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship after a 14-month adventure with Escapade PR and Marketing! Christmas has definitely come early for me, as I can confirm that I will be staying on with the team as a Digital…
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