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Can Brands Save Hyperlocal Journalism From An Epic Fail?

The once-touted "hyperlocal" online journalism niche has failed in large part because its advertising model doesn't scale. This may mean that branded content, which doesn't need to worry about local ads, can step in.

July 24, 2013 · Joe Lazer

Best of Branded Content: Slate and GE Capital

Every week, we want to highlight an example of a brand that's telling amazing stories through content. This week, it's GE Capital and Slate magazine, with an in-depth look at Flying Food Group, the middle-market business that keeps the nation's air travelers in chicken cordon bleu.

July 19, 2013 · Dillon Baker

Mashable’s Philosophy of Trustworthy Brand Content [VIDEO]

In April, a cadre of 200 publishers and advertising specialists gathered in New York’s Bowery Hotel for Contently’s Social Content Summit, which featured insights from nine professionals who have emboldened their brands through unique content and social media. This is the eighth of a nine-video series sharing some of the day’s learnings.

July 18, 2013 · Contently

Bringing Content Down to Size For Mobile Audiences

One mobile content expert explains why the ever-important mobile strategy for branded content should be to think holistically about the audience rather than to go through a rigid UI checklist.

July 17, 2013 · Ritika Puri

The Brochure is Dead: Luxury Travelers Want More

A look at the unusual guidelines that govern content marketing for the affluent travel market. Hint: They might not care if you run a blog, but that printed glossy magazine might work better.

July 16, 2013 · Contently

How To Buy Stories (Hint: Not Like Ads)

With branded content taking off like wildfire, there have been some recent moves to standardize it with an IAB ad unit. This isn't necessarily the right move.

July 9, 2013 · Joe Lazer