If you are tasked to come up with an innovative marketing strategy for your game, you might be a little bothered by the title of this post. First of all, do not despair. Bloggers may be better marketers, but then again they have an entirely different type of ‘product’ to advertise than your typical brand manager. Their goal, if they wish to monetize and grow their own brand, is to sell their personality and the unique content they create. They’re quite similar to musicians in that sense. And just like most musicians, most bloggers will fail at gaining a huge following and becoming social media sensations. Yet there are still many who have succeeded - and they didn’t need a PR posse to do it. So, what makes bloggers such great marketers and how can your brand benefit? BlogsRelease CEO Eti Nachum explains!
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Israel: The Ultimate Hub For Gaming Startups
For those not in the know, it may seem curious that Casual Connect is hosting a conference in Israel (19-21 October, Tel Aviv). However, famously nicknamed ‘The Startup Nation’, Israel has long been known as a great supporter of startups and new businesses - and the gaming field is no exception. Eti Nachum, CEO of BlogsRelease, tells more.
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6 Sensational Indie Gaming Blogs
If you’re feeling bereft that E3 came and went, don’t worry, as the Casual Connect conference will take place in San Francisco on 11-13 August with even more exciting gaming news, panels, and lectures. Casual Connect is dedicated to supporting game developers, particularly in the indie field, to foster new talent and titles that push gaming forward with innovative ideas.
As any gaming enthusiast will tell you, a big part of gaming culture is blogging. Developers and marketers are discovering the power of the blogger review and are reaching out to bloggers who are consistently producing quality articles and reviews for their audience. Rotem Dahan & Dani Finkelstein from BlogsRelease have explored just a few notable influencers in the indie gaming world.
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Bloggers in Asia: The Untapped Goldmine of Gaming Marketing
Marketing professionals participating in Casual Connect this year will be well aware that Asia is a giant in the gaming industry and provides many opportunities for effective campaigns in a wide variety of gaming spheres. Due to a long-standing ban on consoles in China (which was lifted last year), the market for PC games in Asia is enormous and mobile gaming is experiencing significant growth yearly. But did you know that, in the meantime, blogging is becoming a phenomenon of epic proportions in the same region? It’s time to take advantage! BlogsRelease co-founder Dani Finkelstein and community director Sophie Kouropatov explain how.