It’s not too often your destination can say it is the birthplace of one of the most historical and folkloric figures in many Western cultures. Last time the Visit Finland team checked, St. Nick’s private retreat is in Korvatunturi, Lapland, but his official hometown is Rovaniemi. We had the opportunity to interview Eva Kiviranta, head of social […]
Read MoreWe don’t need to regurgitate all the stats around plummeting click-through rates on display ads and banner ads. Everyone in the advertising industry is able to cite some anecdote about the decline of this ad format and the need for more engaging and emotional ads that tell a story. Nevertheless, we still see agency after agency, […]
Read MoreThis story was written by Lori, one of our interns from earlier this year. Lori is currently a student at the NYU Stern School of Business. I just spent 20 minutes trying to figure out when the internet was born. Like an app or a website, I assumed it had a momentous start date, an embarrassing […]
Read MoreWe are starting a new series of blog posts centered on understanding the challenges, success stories, and best practices for travel and tourism marketers. In this story, we had an opportunity to interview Michelle Blackley, communications manager for the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation. Social Media Marketing for the Travel and Tourism Industry Before we […]
Read MoreSome great commentary on native advertising and the news outlets that have embraced the new format. We definitely think John Oliver makes some good points around the disclosure aspect of these native stories. What do you think?
Read MoreAccording to a report by Hexagram and Spada, sponsored blog posts are offered by digital content publishers and the this format ranks as the most used format according to more than 1,000 publishers, brands, and agencies. 16% of of publishers who do not offer sponsored blog posts have started preparing to do so as a means to […]
Read MoreThis week, we spoke with the editor of SmallBizTechnology, Ramon Ray. Ramon’s been a staple of New York’s growing tech community since 1999 when he started SmallBizTechnology. His email to us about SmallBizTechnology’s new sponsored content product prompted us to ask him a few questions to help us figure out where this seemingly new product […]
Read MoreMany people often confuse public relations with advertising. There is the common belief that “paid” media and “earned” media are different, but in many cases, both types of media are the same. Here are are few notable concepts where the lines are blurred between a PR firm and an ad agency. Paid vs. Free With an ad, be it […]
Read MoreThis 4th of July weekend will involve the traditional over-drinking and over-eating tradition that makes our nation so great. You’ll probably buy some chips, finger foods, and plop them on the table for your guests to enjoy. But when you spend hours making that special rub for your ribs, your guests recognize the effort you put […]
Read MoreBack in the day (say 2006), you spent all this time creating a blog and people asked you “how are you going to monetize your website?” The main answer was always “ads,” and the quickest solution at the time was to implement Google AdSense on your site. Unless you were getting millions of visitors a […]
Read MoreThe Cooperatize Journal provides content and digital marketing news, commentary, and blogging tips for travel and lifestyle brands and bloggers. We focus on producing in-depth action-oriented analysis that CMOs, marketers, and influencers can use every day. We are avid travelers and believe travel is the best place to find the most authentic stories :).
Trekking or also known as hiking is a wonderful sport that identifies with the adventure of touring and getting to know unusual places in the company of a light backpack and lots of water. Get to know this list of the 6 best trekking in South America to enjoy a splendid journey full of adrenaline. […]
This is a guest post. The Volga River flows from north-west to south-east, passes through 15 regions of Russia, and flows into the Caspian Sea. High shores alternate with cozy sandy beaches. Forests embracing the riverbed give way to wide steppe expanses. The ancient Volga cities beckon with their unique atmosphere, domes of temples, and […]
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