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April 19 : Crisis communications in today’s media landscape

Host: PRSA Central Iowa 
About: When the unthinkable happens and a reporter is suddenly on the scene wanting an interview or shooting video, anxiety and panic can take over. Learn how to successfully interact with …

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OBI Creative purchases MediaWorks

Omaha-based advertising agency OBI Creative, which has an office in Urbandale, announced today it has purchased MediaWorks, a media planning and buying agency based in Omaha. The acquisition of MediaWorks expands OBI’s expertise in media planning …

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McLellan: Use your marketing voice

In last week’s column, I offered some evidence that voice is one of the most significant trends we marketers have had to face in a while. Remember when the proliferation of mobile devices changed the …

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Facebook still favored by Iowans on social media, Blue Compass reports

A case study initiated by marketing and web development firm Blue Compass found that Iowans across age demographics still prefer Facebook, despite national trends showing a downturn in the site’s use. Forty-three percent of Iowans polled reported Facebook …

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April 4: Influencer Marketing is Only for B2C Brand (and other lies your parents told you)

Host: AMA Iowa
About: For years celebrities have been gracing the covers of magazines, acting in commercials and pimping out their social media profiles for pay. But should that really be considered influencer marketing? While …

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April 18: Market515

Host: Catch Des Moines
About: Market515 is a one-day conference for the Central Iowa marketing professional. Attendees will hear from industry leaders about new marketing trends, strategies and tips. Catch the latest information on social …

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McLellan: Are you in good voice?

When I think about the trends that are facing marketers and business owners in 2018, the one that I believe is going to be most significant is the influence of voice on search and content. …

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McLellan: The cost of disregard

I live out in Waukee. I say “out” because bits of civilization have not reached us yet. There’s no movie theatre or Target (hopefully both are coming soon), and there’s no Panera. For my family, …

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Amperage Marketing acquires Creative Communications

Cedar Falls-based Amperage Marketing & Fundraising today announced it has acquired Creative Communication & Design, an advertising agency with offices in Wausau and Madison, Wis. Creative will be branded as Amperage, in an acquisition that …

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McLellan: Convenience equals currency

Step away from your marketing role for a moment and consider yourself as an average consumer. Think about how you make buying decisions today. For many people, price is still a significant consideration. But it’s …