Online dating services might not seem like ideal platforms for marketing.
After all, many are monetized primarily through paid subscriptions, and users, for obvious reasons, are probably more focused on finding a date than clicking on ads.
But in recent years, brands have found ways to insert themselves into the online dating experience. Here are four examples.
Here’s a selection of content marketing endeavours by some car brands.
I’m not sure I’ve ever been able to properly define content marketing and indeed my selections may stray between native advertising, brand advertising and bona fide content that feels rather more ‘agnostic’.
However, what’s certain is that all the content I’ve picked does more than simple advertorial.
For some more content on automotive check out my German and Japanese big three reviews.
With in-car radios quickly being replaced by Spotify, car manuals being PDF’d onto iPads and QR codes in magazines taking you straight to the mobile site for the manufacturer, it’s apparent that the digital transformation of the auto industry is taking place right now.
Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and Toyota are all selling amazingly globally, but one of them isn’t performing as well in its digital marketing efforts.
In contrast, Smart, Suzuki, Fiat, and Daihatsu are floundering in terms of sales, but one is doing far better online than in the stores.
What makes a campaign stand out?
We’re ‘gearing up’ for The Digitals on June 27th, so we thought we’d take a closer look at some inspiring examples that really caught our eye, starting with our Automotive category so expect speed, dangerous curves and terrible car-based puns aplenty…