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MarketFully Launches InContent Marketing™ Platform for Global Growth

MarketFully Launches InContent Marketing™ Platform for Global Growth

content marketing 16 May 2025

MotionPoint, a global leader in website translation technology, has launched MarketFully, a transformative parent brand unifying its core strengths and recent acquisitions Key Content and GetGloby. MarketFully introduces a new era of multilingual and multicultural marketing through its InContent Marketing™ platform. This integrated solution goes beyond traditional translation, enabling brands to build authentic and scalable connections with global audiences.

Highlights of MarketFully and InContent Marketing™

1. MarketFully: A Unified Platform

  • Combines the capabilities of MotionPoint, Key Content, and GetGloby.

  • Operates under a shared "by MarketFully" endorsement while retaining individual brand identities.

  • Offers integrated access to technologies, services, and innovations across all three entities.

2. Introducing InContent Marketing™

  • A strategic approach to InLanguage, InCulture, and InMarket content marketing.

  • Moves beyond simple translation to develop content aligned with:

    • Business goals

    • Market data

    • Cultural context

    • Language nuances

3. The InContent Marketing™ Process

  • Starts with Intelligence: Analyzes market opportunities, audience behavior, and strategic goals.

  • Content Creation: Develops original or adapted content based on market insights.

  • Intentional Distribution: Shares content across relevant digital channels.

  • Performance Measurement: Continuously optimizes strategies using real-world data.

4. Distinct Roles of Integrated Brands

  • MotionPoint: Delivers Adaptive Translation™ and localization expertise for scalable content production.

  • Key Content: Specializes in multilingual SEO, storytelling, and content origination tailored to audience needs.

  • GetGloby: Enhances content marketing precision through performance-driven, localized strategies using its proprietary tech.

5. Designed for Global and Domestic Reach

  • Enables engagement with audiences in diverse regions including:

    • U.S. Hispanic communities

    • Canadian French speakers

    • Consumers in Europe, LATAM, and Asia

  • Supports companies in crafting culturally resonant and linguistically accurate messaging.

6. Filling the Strategy Gap

  • MarketFully moves brands from isolated translation projects to integrated content marketing strategies.

  • Helps maximize ROI by aligning translated content with conversion goals and brand performance metrics.

7. Backed by Investment and Future Plans

  • Supported by private equity firm Lightview Capital.

  • Plans for 2025 include:

    • AI-driven search optimization

    • Global social media management

    • Development of custom brand LLMs powered by agentic AI

    • Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities

MarketFully is redefining the future of multilingual and multicultural marketing by enabling brands to execute fully integrated, intelligent, and culturally sensitive content strategies. Through its InContent Marketing™ platform and the combined strength of MotionPoint, Key Content, and GetGloby, MarketFully empowers global brands to deliver high-impact, localized digital experiences. This approach is set to shape the next chapter in global brand growth and customer engagement across languages and cultures.

The Cyphers Agency Adds Three New Clients to Its Expanding Roster

The Cyphers Agency Adds Three New Clients to Its Expanding Roster

marketing 16 May 2025

The Cyphers Agency, a full-service marketing and creative agency headquartered in Crofton, Maryland, has announced the addition of three dynamic new clients to its expanding portfolio. This strategic move reflects the agency’s commitment to delivering tailored marketing solutions across diverse industries. The new clients TC Transcontinental, Leigh & Co. Events, and Calla Lane Florals highlight The Cyphers Agency’s versatile approach to brand storytelling, digital marketing, and strategic communications.

Client Partnerships and Strategic Services

1. TC Transcontinental: Advancing U.S. Marketing Strategy

  • A global leader in flexible packaging and commercial printing.

  • The Cyphers Agency is tasked with:

    • Strategic messaging

    • Public relations campaigns

    • Digital marketing initiatives

    • Brand storytelling and creative content

  • Objective: Enhance TC Transcontinental’s U.S. market presence through impactful, integrated communication strategies.

2. Leigh & Co. Events: Elevating a National Wedding Brand

  • A premier wedding planning and day-of coordination service provider operating nationwide.

  • The agency's comprehensive strategy includes:

    • Full brand identity refresh

    • Website redesign

    • Enhanced social media presence

    • Public relations outreach

    • Targeted digital advertising

  • Goal: Reinforce Leigh & Co.’s modern, approachable brand image and solidify its national footprint.

3. Calla Lane Florals: Growing a Boutique Floral Brand

  • A boutique floral design studio known for custom floral arrangements and stylized installations.

  • Services provided by The Cyphers Agency:

    • Brand development

    • Public relations

    • Visual content creation

    • Social media strategy

  • Aim: Strengthen brand visibility and support growth within the lifestyle and creative sectors.

Strategic Impact and Agency Vision

  • According to Darren Easton, Vice President and Creative Director at The Cyphers Agency:

    • Each client represents a unique opportunity for strategic, creative collaboration.

    • The agency's focus remains on turning business objectives into measurable marketing outcomes.

  • These new partnerships underscore The Cyphers Agency's agility in crafting industry-specific marketing solutions that drive performance and engagement.

The addition of TC Transcontinental, Leigh & Co. Events, and Calla Lane Florals marks a significant step forward for The Cyphers Agency as it continues to expand its influence across varied sectors. With a proven approach that blends strategy, creativity, and measurable results, the agency is poised to help its new partners strengthen their brands, engage wider audiences, and achieve tangible business growth. This momentum further reinforces The Cyphers Agency’s reputation as a go-to creative partner for companies aiming to elevate their market presence through thoughtful and purpose-driven marketing strategies.

Kantar BrandZ Unveils 2025’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands

Kantar BrandZ Unveils 2025’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands

marketing 16 May 2025

Kantar, the global leader in marketing data and analytics, has launched the 20th edition of its BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands report—one of the most credible rankings of global brand value, based on a combination of consumer perception and financial performance. The 2025 list reveals a significant reshaping of the global brand landscape, with U.S. tech-driven giants continuing to dominate, while disruptors and emerging market brands make notable inroads.

Highlights from BrandZ’s 20th Edition

1. U.S. Brands Cement Dominance, But Global Brands Make Strategic Gains

  • U.S. brands now make up 82% of the total brand value of the Global Top 100, up from 63% in 2006.

  • Chinese brands have doubled their brand value in two decades, now holding 6% of the total, up from a negligible presence.

  • European brands have declined significantly in influence, now accounting for just 7%, down from 26% in 2006.

  • Trade volatility and escalating tariffs may impact this global brand balance moving forward.

2. Apple Retains Crown as World’s Most Valuable Brand

  • Apple holds the top spot for the fourth consecutive year with a brand value of $1.3 trillion, representing over 12% of the Global Top 100’s value.

  • Apple’s continued dominance reflects strong brand consistency, innovation, and consumer trust.

3. Disruptive Innovators Drive Long-Term Brand Value

  • 71% of the $9.3 trillion brand value added since 2006 comes from disruptor brands.

  • Stripe (85th) and Chipotle (86th) debut in the 2025 rankings.

  • Aldi, a long-standing innovator, returns at 94th, marking its continued relevance.

  • Brands like Uber, Booking.com, and ChatGPT reflect how redefined categories build long-term brand equity.

4. ChatGPT Debuts at 60th – Highest Newcomer Since NVIDIA (2021)

  • ChatGPT, a generative AI pioneer, makes its first appearance in 60th place.

  • It represents a rare case of a tech brand becoming a household name at record speed.

  • However, with competitive pressure from Google, Microsoft, and others, OpenAI must now invest in long-term brand positioning.

5. Amazon Surges, Social Media Brands Thrive

  • Amazon's value jumps by 50% to $866 billion, driven by its core promises of convenience and affordability.

  • Instagram grows 101%, and TikTok rises 25%, showcasing social platforms’ growing role in e-commerce and influencer ecosystems.

6. Global Bright Spots Outside the U.S.

  • Spotify (Sweden) re-enters at #76, reflecting its global streaming strength.

  • Airtel (India) becomes the fastest-growing telecom brand globally.

  • Mercado Libre (Argentina) is the sole Latin American brand in the Top 100.

  • Zara (Spain) climbs 5 spots to 65th.

  • RBC (Canada) posts the highest YOY growth (43%) among non-U.S. financial services brands.

Strategic Insights from Kantar’s Brand Experts

Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ, emphasized the resilience and importance of branding during uncertain times:

Even through economic crises, the world's most valuable brands have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and MSCI World Index over 20 years. This is irrefutable proof of marketing's value. The last thing businesses should do in response to market shocks is cut marketing investment.”

He also highlighted the importance of differentiation:

Consumers are willing to pay a premium for brands that are meaningfully different. It's this perceived uniqueness that protects margins even during economic stress.”

The 2025 edition of Kantar BrandZ’s Most Valuable Global Brands confirms that branding remains one of the most powerful business assets. Whether it’s legacy leaders like Apple and Amazon or rising disruptors like ChatGPT and Stripe, the brands that innovate, remain consistent, and connect meaningfully with consumers are the ones that build and retain long-term value. With a brand value of $10.7 trillion among the Global Top 100—a 29% year-over-year increasethe message is clear: strategic brand investment is not optional, it’s essential.

CJR Launches PSAi to Combat AI Misinformation in Visual Media

CJR Launches PSAi to Combat AI Misinformation in Visual Media

artificial intelligence 16 May 2025

The Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), a global authority on media integrity and press criticism, has launched a new campaign aimed at combating the rising threat of AI-driven misinformation. With AI-generated images flooding digital platforms at a staggering rate of 34 million per day and 76% of users unable to spot fake visuals, the initiative seeks to educate the public on how to detect AI-manipulated content and understand its societal impact.

  • AI’s Impact on Media Trust:

    Photography, once a cornerstone of truth in journalism, is now challenged by hyper-realistic AI-generated visuals. A study showed that 76% of U.S. consumers failed to distinguish real from fake images.

  • The PSAi Campaign:

    In partnership with TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, CJR introduces The PSAi a music video-led social media campaign that teaches users to spot AI fakes. The campaign cleverly uses AI-generated viral images animated through AI to educate consumers. The centerpiece is available at thepsai.com.

  • Empowering Digital Citizens:

    CJR’s Acting Editor, Betsy Morais, emphasized the campaign’s goal of instilling media literacy. In today’s decentralized media ecosystem, everyone is a potential newsmaker. “At stake is trust in substantiated information and the health of democracy,” she said.

  • Creative Strategy and Partnership:

    Dustin Tomes, CCO of TBWA\Chiat\Day NY, highlighted the accessible nature of the campaign: “We use AI to fight AI—this isn’t about opposing the technology, but learning to use it responsibly.”

  • Ongoing AI Journalism Coverage:

    As part of the campaign, CJR will publish a series of articles on AI in journalism, including:

    • A collaboration with USC's AI for Media and Storytelling (AIMS) initiative.

    • First-person narratives from journalists using or avoiding AI.

    • Insights from Columbia's Tow Center for Digital Journalism on detection tools and AI’s role in local newsrooms.

As AI continues to reshape the media landscape, initiatives like CJR’s PSAi are vital in safeguarding public trust. By leveraging AI as both a tool and a subject of scrutiny, CJR empowers individuals to discern fact from fabrication and promotes a future where truth prevails in digital storytelling.

Steven Galanis Launches Zeitgeist Podcast on Brand Relevance

Steven Galanis Launches Zeitgeist Podcast on Brand Relevance

marketing 16 May 2025

Steven Galanis, co-founder and CEO of Cameo, has officially launched Zeitgeist, a new podcast series that explores how brands go beyond customer acquisition to achieve true cultural resonance. With first-hand insights from marketers, founders, and creators, the show aims to uncover the stories behind products that evolved into emotional and cultural symbols.

  • Exploring Cultural Relevance:

    Zeitgeist isn't just about good branding—it's about cultural impact. Galanis dives into how everyday products like butt wipes or insurance become meaningful staples in our lives through smart storytelling and emotional resonance.

  • Candid Conversations:

    Each episode features in-depth interviews with brand builders who’ve crafted something bigger than a product—a movement. From meme-worthy trends to life-enhancing essentials, the guests share the pivotal moments that sparked lasting consumer attachment.

  • Built from Cameo's Lessons:

    Galanis draws from his own experiences scaling Cameo, which connected celebrities and fans through personalized video messages. “Building Cameo taught me that it's not just about building a company—it's about creating a feeling,” he notes.

  • Stories That Stick:

    Zeitgeist keeps it unfiltered—ditching corporate jargon in favor of honest, behind-the-scenes storytelling. Expect episodes on cult-favorite fashion brands, viral wellness products, and offbeat innovations that now define categories.

  • For Marketers, Founders, and Creators:

    This podcast is essential listening for those interested in the intersection of marketing, consumer psychology, and culture-building. It sheds light on what it takes to turn smart risks into brand legends.

Zeitgeist is not just a podcast—it’s a cultural case study. For anyone aiming to build a brand that resonates deeply and sticks around, Galanis offers the playbook. Through real stories and raw insights, Zeitgeist is a must-follow for today’s brand architects.

Jasper Launches Audiences to Personalize AI Marketing at Scale

Jasper Launches Audiences to Personalize AI Marketing at Scale

artificial intelligence 16 May 2025

Jasper, the world’s leading AI marketing platform, has unveiled Audiences, a powerful addition to its proprietary AI context layer, Jasper IQ. This new feature is designed to help marketers craft highly personalized, on-brand messages by unifying audience insights, brand voice, and company knowledge—all within a single platform.

  • Revolutionizing Personalization with Audiences:

    Audiences empowers marketers to define and manage dynamic customer segments and apply them instantly across all campaign assets. This shift transforms static personas into actionable, real-time AI inputs for more effective marketing execution.

  • Solving AI’s Biggest Marketing Gaps:

    Jasper’s 2025 State of AI in Marketing report reveals brand consistency and output quality as major challenges. Audiences directly addresses this by integrating brand voice and audience understanding into the production workflow—eliminating silos and inefficiencies.

  • Real-World Use Case:

    A leading beauty retailer uses Audiences to craft messages that simultaneously engage Gen Z and their parents—bridging generational gaps with precision and cultural relevance.

  • Unifying Brand Voice and Audience Insight:

    Combined with Brand Voice, Audiences ensures every asset aligns with both brand identity and the needs of each audience segment—making every piece of content resonate more deeply.

  • Part of the Jasper IQ Ecosystem:

    Audiences is included in Marketing IQ, introduced alongside Brand IQ in November 2024. Together, they form Jasper IQ—marketers’ only full-contextual AI solution for enterprise-scale content creation.

  • CEO Insight:

    "Marketers today are under pressure to do more with less. Audiences helps them create deeply resonant campaigns by making brand voice and audience context immediately actionable,” said Timothy Young, CEO of Jasper.

With the launch of Audiences, Jasper sets a new benchmark for AI-driven personalization in enterprise marketing. By integrating customer context, brand consistency, and production speed into one intelligent platform, Jasper empowers marketing teams to create impactful campaigns that truly connect.

Jasper will be showcasing the full capabilities of Audiences at Cannes 2025, highlighting how the platform is redefining modern marketing strategy.

Persado Wins 2025 Award for Gen Z Marketing Innovation

Persado Wins 2025 Award for Gen Z Marketing Innovation

artificial intelligence 16 May 2025

Persado, a leading AI-powered content platform for marketing compliance and performance, has been honored with Tearsheet’s 2025 Marketing Award for Best Product/Service Designed for Gen Z. The recognition highlights the impact of Persado’s Motivation AI platform in helping financial institutions engage a digitally savvy generation while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.

  • Top Industry Recognition:

    The Tearsheet Marketing Awards spotlight the best in financial marketing, customer acquisition, and brand growth. Persado stood out for its ability to balance Gen Z engagement with regulatory compliancea rare and powerful combination in the financial sector.

  • Powerful Gen Z Market Opportunity:

    According to NielsenIQ’s “Spend Z” report, Gen Z is projected to control $12 trillion in spending by 2030, overtaking baby boomers by 2029. This tech-native generation demands authentic, personalized brand communications, especially from finance brands.

  • What Sets Persado Apart:

    Persado’s Motivation AI analyzes intent, emotional drivers, and customer behavior across 17+ billion interactions to produce high-impact, compliant content across email, SMS, social, and web. It is the only AI solution tailored specifically to marketing content in regulated industries like banking.

  • Authenticity Meets Compliance:

    In 2024, Persado launched pre-built Gen Z segments to fast-track personalized message generation. These segments ensure financial services marketers can speak Gen Z” authentically while remaining compliant with fair lending and anti-discrimination laws.

  • Proven Results for Financial Institutions:

    Banks using Persado including NatWest, JPMorgan Chase, Ally, and SoFihave collectively generated over $2.5 billion in incremental revenue. Clients also see an average 40% uplift in conversion rates, demonstrating real ROI at scale.

  • Executive Insight:

    Gen Z craves authenticity. That’s a challenge for regulated brands, but Persado’s AI makes it possible to deliver engaging and compliant content at scale,” said Assaf Baciu, Co-Founder and President of Persado.

Persado’s win reflects the growing importance of Gen Z-focused marketing strategies that merge performance, personalization, and compliance. As this segment grows in influence, platforms like Persado offer financial brands a competitive edge—enabling them to meet customers where they are, with messages that resonate and convert.

Stephen Colvin Named CEO of Trusted Media Brands

Stephen Colvin Named CEO of Trusted Media Brands

marketing 16 May 2025

Trusted Media Brands (TMB), the powerhouse behind brands like Taste of Home, Reader’s Digest, The Pet Collective, and Family Handyman, has announced the appointment of Stephen Colvin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Colvin takes the helm from Bonnie Kintzer, who is retiring after an impressive 11-year tenure marked by strategic transformation and growth across digital and FAST platforms.

  • A Veteran Media Leader Takes the Reins:

    Stephen Colvin brings deep expertise and a growth-focused mindset to TMB. Most recently CEO of Nivloc Media, Colvin previously served in senior roles including Global Chief Commercial Officer at Bloomberg Media, where he oversaw substantial revenue expansion across digital, TV, events, and podcasts. His resume also includes leadership at Robb Report, Newsweek/The Daily Beast, CBS Interactive, and Dennis Publishing US.

  • Comments from the New CEO:

    I’ve always been impressed by Trusted Media Brands’s exciting portfolio of diverse content, its culture of innovation, and its leadership in FAST,” said Colvin. “I look forward to leading the company’s next phase of growth, content development, and partner expansion.”

  • A Legacy of Transformation Under Bonnie Kintzer:

    During her tenure, Kintzer led TMB’s successful shift to digital media and FAST channel innovation. Notable achievements include the launch of the Trusted Creators Program for Taste of Home and the surge in viewer engagement across streaming platforms—particularly through At Home With Family Handyman, the company’s fastest-growing FAST channel.

  • Innovation and Audience Engagement:

    TMB’s new Trusted Creators Program is already delivering significant results, with original creator videos exceeding engagement benchmarks by 62% in views and 48% in interactions. Meanwhile, the company's overall annual watch time exceeds 12 billion minutes, underscoring its growing audience footprint.

  • Passing the Torch:

    Trusted Media Brands has undergone such an amazing transformation, and I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished,” said Kintzer. “Stephen is the perfect choice to take this journey forward.”

As TMB continues to evolve into a multi-platform content leader, Stephen Colvin’s appointment signals a renewed commitment to innovation, creator partnerships, and audience-centric content growth. With its strong FAST portfolio and legacy brands, TMB is well-positioned to thrive under its new leadership.

   

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