Posted on Aug 19, 2019 In Content Creation, Distribution, Measurement, Strategy
One of the questions we’re asked most often is: how are we still able to offer guaranteed earned media impressions for our article and ...
Posted on Aug 02, 2019 In Content Creation, Distribution, Measurement, Strategy
We know content marketing has power, and of the positive effect that it can have on brand awareness, consumer engagement and sales. But there ...
Posted on Jun 27, 2019 In Content Creation, Distribution, Measurement, Strategy
What falls within your content marketing budget versus your marketing budget may vary by organization and structure, but ensuring that you have the right ...
Posted on May 27, 2019 In Distribution, Strategy
Every year, we look at the results of our earned media services and compare them to the previous year’s results. We also take stock ...
Posted on May 23, 2019 In Content Creation, Strategy
One of the most common questions we get at Fifth Story is about measuring the success of content marketing. Here, our President Shelley Middlebrook ...
Posted on Apr 08, 2019 In Content Creation, Strategy
25 years ago, the very first online ad was posted The first digital ad was a banner ad that said, “Have you ever clicked ...
Posted on Apr 01, 2019 In Strategy
Does your business have a content marketing strategy? Whether your company is B2B or B2C, having a clearly defined content marketing program can help ...
Posted on Mar 15, 2019 In Content Creation, Strategy
Community in a digital world The definition of community is evolving. There was a time when community was taken literally – i.e., people with ...
Posted on Mar 05, 2019 In Content Creation, Strategy
What is long-form content? Social media posts need to be easy to read with quick, digestible content. According to Microsoft’s attention span study, our ...
Posted on Feb 12, 2019 In Content Creation, Strategy
The Grocery Foundation (TGF) was looking to raise awareness and drive in-store donations for their annual Toonies for Tummies program.
Posted on Jan 23, 2019 In Strategy
As the late comedian Joan Rivers used to say, “can we talk?” I wonder how Joan would speak to the voice technology we have ...
Posted on Jan 07, 2019 In Strategy
An interview with Jon “Bernie” Bernstein, Director of Digital Marketing, Fifth Story. Q. Bernie, can you tell us when and why you would use ...
Posted on Jan 07, 2019 In Strategy
Remarketing is a cost-effective way to move your audience along the buying journey. Remarketing provides you with an opportunity to serve ads to visitors ...
Posted on Nov 21, 2018 In Strategy
Is your holiday spirit lacking lustre? As the holiday season approaches, there are parties, get-togethers and social events to attend and share in the ...
Posted on Nov 06, 2018 In Content Creation, Strategy
Learn, grow & pivot. As we release a new Fifth Story reel on a (possibly) unsuspecting world, it got me thinking about how much ...
Posted on Oct 24, 2018 In Content Creation, Strategy
How do you connect content with your audience? The content you choose to share, regardless of the format it is in, needs to connect ...
Posted on Aug 14, 2018 In Strategy
There has been an incredible amount of interest and research done on millennials and what sets them apart from other generations. There have been ...
Posted on Jul 10, 2018 In Strategy
Trust is at the crux of any meaningful relationship, whether it’s personal or professional. Trust has been in the news a lot lately. With ...
Posted on Jun 05, 2018 In Strategy
Fifth Story has announced some key promotions and staff additions. Gerry Chomniak has joined the team as Vice President, Brand Partnerships based in Toronto, ...
Posted on May 31, 2018 In Strategy
Every few years, a social media platform changes its settings, design or UX and the online world lashes back. Recently, Facebook changed the way ...
Posted on Apr 25, 2018 In Strategy
The tactics that are effective to reach one target demographic may be completely different than what’s needed to reach another. This is why knowing ...
Posted on Nov 27, 2017 In Strategy
Our goal is to provide you with the best possible user experience when visiting. Fifthstory.com is your go-to resource for downloadable resources, case studies ...
Posted on Oct 27, 2017 In Strategy
It's easy to answer yes, isn’t it? But wait, think about it. Where did you hear today’s headlines? Get the local weather? Catch the ...
Posted on Sep 26, 2017 In Strategy
If you sat down with your local television station and asked who their biggest competitor is, the answer would likely be “that other ...
Posted on Sep 14, 2017 In Distribution, Strategy
Whether you are actually making your purchase online or using social and digital media to do your research, selection, and validation, the home retail ...
Posted on Jul 06, 2017 In Measurement, Strategy
Fifth Story hosted an exclusive client event discussing the hot topic of content marketing. Although content marketing is an over-used buzzword, the event hit ...
Posted on Jun 25, 2017 In Strategy
Content marketing is all about storytelling, from concept, to execution, to measurement. Before committing to having a content marketing strategy, you need to ask ...
Posted on Jun 13, 2017 In Distribution, Strategy
Influencer marketing is a growing component of many brands' content marketing strategy. Social media and blogging have granted us access to an influx of ...
Posted on May 26, 2017 In Strategy
Millennials have been characterized as the technologically obsessed, narcissistic and socially influenced generation. They've been pitted against baby boomers in terms of housing, spending ...
Posted on May 01, 2017 In Content Creation, Strategy
This year's opening keynote at B-CON EXPO was mind blowing. The speaker was David Beebe, who up until recently was the VP of Global ...
Posted on Apr 10, 2017 In Content Creation, Strategy
Stepping beyond the four walls of your office is always an effective way to get the creative juices flowing. Industry conferences can be particularly ...
Posted on Mar 01, 2017 In Strategy
The pundits say that content marketing is not rocket science and that it is simply about telling a story and creating an emotional connection. ...
Posted on Feb 02, 2017 In Strategy
It's a time to share great Canadian stories about the jobs our companies create; our breakthroughs in technology, science and medicine; the diversity of ...
Posted on Jan 17, 2017 In Strategy
In another life I worked under a VP that I will henceforth call Bob. He was an old time sales guy. Bob would ...
Posted on Jun 10, 2014 In Strategy
Acting as a social business and operating with social intelligence will help drive bottom-line results. Here are 6 Social Media Tips.