Institutional vs. wealth content: Where is the line blurring?
As the distinction between institutional and wealth content fades in places, asset managers face new challenges and opportunities.
16 April 2 mins
ETF marketing – simple in theory but hard in practice
ETF marketing may seem straightforward in theory, but delivering a compelling and consistent message across diverse investor audiences is far from simple.
08 April 3 mins
Marketing in the Age of AI: using AEO to shape the narrative
As AI becomes the first place customers go to look up your firm, marketers must rethink visibility. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is about understanding what information AI draws on about your firm, and ensuring those answers are accurate, consistent, and credible.
18 March 2 mins
Launching a podcast – a quick guide
Podcasts offer marketing teams something different, another dimension in how they engage with an audience. They remove the visual distraction of video and do not require as much active concentration as written content. But they are not easy, and asset and wealth managers have struggled to make them work in a way that is consistent. In this article, we share Alpha Agency's experience and top tips for getting your firm's podcast up and running.
11 March 4 mins
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is finally live – now what?
This article is not for the architects or executives who approved the investment, but the marketing managers, campaign operators, and lifecycle marketers responsible for turning “go-live” into actual marketing work.
04 March 2 mins
Rebrand or refresh: which do you need?
There are times when a full rebrand is appropriate and, even, required. An updated identity can reinvigorate an asset or wealth manager, sharpen its focus and help clients engage in a more meaningful way. But there are also times when a brand can benefit from an infusion of energy without the need to make fundamental changes.
18 February 2 mins
CMOs reveal their top priorities
Understanding the competitive landscape is a hugely important part of a CMO's role. Information sparks inspiration, which can quickly become innovation.
12 February 3 mins
How websites can stay relevant in an AI world
Does my business even need a website anymore? It's a big questions but not an unreasonable one. With AI encroaching on all corners of the internet, our web developer Duncan Forbes looks at what the future holds and outlines how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.
02 February 5 mins
AI is rewriting what ‘good’ looks like
Did a person write this or was it AI? And, does it even matter? Readers are quick to point to em dashes (—) as proof something was written by a robot. The so-called ‘rule of three’ is now viewed with suspicion. As LLMs evolve, more and more legitimate linguistic devices will come under scrutiny. So, what does it mean for marketing teams and how they produce credible, engaging content?
22 January 3 mins
How to get started with AI
As we head towards a promised land where tedious tasks are completed by uncomplaining robots; we must remember the true purpose of marketing is engagement, interaction, connection and trust. It’s about people and helping them feel something, whether that’s curiosity, confidence or security.
14 January 3 mins