The Attention Era, Decoded: What Marketers Need to Do Now
Media Strategy, Media Buying, Social Media Jim Lorden, Founder Media Strategy, Media Buying, Social Media Jim Lorden, Founder

The Attention Era, Decoded: What Marketers Need to Do Now

For years, impressions and clicks defined digital success. But those metrics don’t measure what matters most: attention.

With the IAB and MRC, two governing bodies driving digital advertising standards, pushing new attention guidelines into the spotlight, brands can no longer afford to ignore the shift. This isn’t a passing buzzword—it’s the beginning of an attention economy where quality, not just quantity, wins.

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📚The Case for Long-Form Content in a Short-Form World
Media Strategy, Creative Strategy, Social Media, Blogging Jim Lorden, Founder Media Strategy, Creative Strategy, Social Media, Blogging Jim Lorden, Founder

📚The Case for Long-Form Content in a Short-Form World

📚The Case for Long-Form Content in a Short-Form World

Sep 22

Written By James Lorden

Not everyone is a thumb-flicker. In the endless race to grab shrinking attention spans, brands often forget about the other audience — the people who pause, linger, and actually read. These readers may be fewer in number, but they’re deeper in value.

In 2026 and beyond, we think the “slow scroll” is where trust and resonance take root. Here are some tips that can reward and capitalize on that audience.

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Orchestrating Paid, Owned, and Earned Media for Maximum Impact now and into 2026 🎯
Media Strategy, Social Media Jim Lorden, Founder Media Strategy, Social Media Jim Lorden, Founder

Orchestrating Paid, Owned, and Earned Media for Maximum Impact now and into 2026 🎯

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, orchestrating paid, owned, and earned media is the cornerstone of a winning integrated marketing strategy. Successful media orchestration means blending each channel to amplify reach, build brand trust, and drive customer conversions with effortless precision.

Ready to transform your media mix for bold, frictionless flight? Let’s dive in! 🐦🚀

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Why Agility Beats Size in Today’s Media Landscape
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Why Agility Beats Size in Today’s Media Landscape

Why Agility Beats Size in Today’s Media Landscape

Small teams often feel outgunned in media. Big brands have bigger budgets, more people, and seemingly endless reach. But agility and smarts can outfly size. Being “lean but loud” is about making every move count — small teams can still punch above their weight when strategy leads the way.

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👉 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram… Oh My! Picking the Right Channels Without Burning Out
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👉 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram… Oh My! Picking the Right Channels Without Burning Out

🐦 The Mirage of ‘Everywhere’

Small teams often feel like they have to be on every platform. But stretching across Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X usually leads to shallow execution and fast fatigue. Presence without purpose isn’t strategy — it’s noise.

🌵 Focus Beats FOMO

Your audience doesn’t live everywhere. They live somewhere. By understanding where your core customers spend their time — and why they’re there — you can confidently drop channels that don’t serve your business.

🪶 Bottom Line

You don’t need to “do it all.” You need to do what works. Smarter platform choices free up creativity, energy, and budget — so your team can show up with presence, not burnout.

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📝 Are You Posting or Planning? A Smarter Social Strategy for Small Teams
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📝 Are You Posting or Planning? A Smarter Social Strategy for Small Teams

🚀 The Difference Between Chaos and Clarity

If your social media plan lives in your head, you’re not alone — but you are likely overwhelmed. Small teams wear a dozen hats, and content creation often gets pushed down the list until someone says, “Wait… did we post anything this week?”

It’s time to move from reactive to intentional.

🧭 Why Small Teams Need a Social System

When your team is small (or it’s just you), planning isn’t a luxury — it’s a survival tool. A repeatable system reduces decision fatigue, keeps your content aligned with your brand, and prevents that last-minute scramble to post “something… anything.”

Planning is momentum.

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📣 Influence, Amplified: The Pros, Pitfalls, and Playbook of Influencer Marketing
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📣 Influence, Amplified: The Pros, Pitfalls, and Playbook of Influencer Marketing

Influence, Amplified: The Pros, Pitfalls, and Playbook of Influencer Marketing

🌀 Whirr Media | Frictionless Flight for Bold Brands

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, influencer marketing has emerged as both a buzzword and a billion-dollar strategy. But like any powerful tool, its effectiveness depends on how—and when—it’s used. Whether you’re a fashion startup, a wellness brand, or a national CPG powerhouse, understanding the pros, cons, and evolving dynamics of influencer marketing is essential.

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