Content Marketing Strategies of Viruses (and other Microbes)

How teenager Malala Yousafzai changed the world

November 5, 2015 Book Reviews disabled comments

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Courtesy of The Legacy Project

“Let us pick up our books and our pens,” I said. “They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is not your typical teenager.

While others her age were taking selfies of themselves on Instagram, or posted about the food they ate or outfits of the day they wore, Malala worked feverishly to change the destiny of millions of girls in South Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Winner of the Noble Prize for Peace in 2014, Malala used her impressive skills in written and oratorical skills to stand up for children’s education. A member of the Pashtun tribe in the picturesque Swat Valley of Pakistan, her life story was truly remarkable.


5 Ps of building your own rock star brand

November 2, 2015 Personal Branding disabled comments

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Freddie Mercury of Queen (Courtesy of Queen Photos)

Larger than life, rock stars like Jon Bon Jovi, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen have captured the hearts of millions worldwide. On and off stage, their passion for their craft has led them to become legends in entertainment.

What are the success strategies of rock stars? How do they build such powerful personal brands?


7 Ways to Succeed in Native Advertising

October 26, 2015 Content Marketing disabled comments

7 Ways to Succeed with Native Advertising

Have you started “going native” in your marketing strategy? If you haven’t, its high time you do.

Traditionally known as advertorials or sponsored content, native advertising is a form of online advertising where the content matches the form and function of the channel in which it appears. These ads can either by created by the advertising company, an agency, or the media owner. 


Digital Marketing in the Government [Case Studies]

October 9, 2015 Content Marketing 2 comments

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This hilarious hokkien music video “Jiak Pa Buay” shows how storytelling is used digitally by Singapore Government  (courtesy of Gov.SG YouTube)

How does the public sector use digital and social media marketing? Which government agencies are leading on the digital front?

Before we get there, do you know that Singapore was ranked no 3 in the United Nation’s annual survey of e-Government initiatives in 2014 (after South Korea and Australia)?