Entrepreneurs

Cody Cornwell, Heavy Marketing LLC & Fake Paid Articles

Published

3 years ago

February 11, 2021

Eva Young

“Cody Cornwell is a co-founder of Heavy Marketing LLC and Marketing Director at Automation Empire LLC ” – Bio from Paid Article.

As per sponsored feature articles, Cody’s journey is truly inspirational. Hailing from a humble small town, he harbored ambitious aspirations. At the tender age of 19, he began his career as a welder. However, he soon realized that this path did not align with his lifelong goals. Grateful for his initial experiences, Cody set his sights on greater horizons. In 2017, he founded his own marketing agency, driven by a passion for branding and marketing.

Not content with personal success alone, Cody ventured into teaching, imparting his Branding and Marketing Skills, including his partner Ron Early. His dedication and expertise quickly propelled his company to remarkable heights. Today, Cody is widely acknowledged for his exceptional branding and marketing skills, a recognition well-deserved through his contributions and paid articles in the field.

Being deeply involved in digital branding, he recognizes the importance of establishing credibility. What better way to achieve this than getting featured in media outlets? However, while his expertise is genuine, the interviews and feature articles about him are completely fabricated. They are self-written and posted online in exchange for money.

One of Automation Empire LLC founder’s articles published on a random website [ timebusinessnews.com] which is available for $10 on Fiverr.com claims that “Cody Cornwell Listed Amongst America’s Top 5 Most Influential Branding Stalwarts “. SERIOUSLY? Self-claimed on a $10 spam WordPress blog.

SOCIAL PRESENCE:
https://www.instagram.com/cody_theconqueror/ [ Verified after doing this paid articles ]
https://www.facebook.com/cody.j.cornwell [ Verified after doing this paid articles ]
https://www.facebook.com/theconquerorcody/ [ Verified after doing this paid articles ]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-theconqueror/

LET’S ANALYZE THE PAID ARTICLES PUBLICATIONS:

Cody Cornwell’s story could have been truly inspiring if a genuine media outlet had covered it organically for their readers, rather than resorting to paid publishing. Currently, numerous articles about him on Google are sponsored and clearly marked with a disclaimer. Because these articles are paid for, they allow him the freedom to craft his own narrative, even exaggerating his achievements, like claiming to be a top 5 influential branding expert in the US! It’s a reminder that paid feature and interview articles offer the liberty to present oneself in any desired light, thanks to the power of money.

Publications such as TechTimes, Jpost, and HauteLiving often feature sponsored articles. Platforms like fiverr.com or Swapd.co sells these publications, typically costing between $500 – $800. Essentially, individuals can write their own content and have it published. Therefore, any information you come across about Cody Cornwell in these publications is fabricated, primarily done for purposes like social media verification or self-promotion.

https://hauteliving.com/2020/09/how-cody-cornwell-ditched-the-9-to-5-grind-became-an-ace-branding-expert/690912/
https://www.sfweekly.com/sponsored/branding-expert-cody-cornwell-the-secret-to-success-is-retaining-a-strong-clientele/
https://www.jpost.com/special-content/branding-expert-cody-cornwell-on-becoming-an-industry-leader-642625

Additionally, there are smaller publications costing around $50 – $200 where Cody Cornwell can post his own feature articles and interviews. Although these may appear genuine and organic, they are, unfortunately, not authentic.

CODY CORNWELL ON YAHOO NEWS / YAHOO FINANCE. HOW?

Yahoo does not permit direct article submissions; instead, they aggregate content from their network publications. If you wish to have an article on Yahoo, you’ll need a budget of $300 – $500. You can approach insidermonkey.com for paid posts; they charge around $500 to publish your interview. Once posted there, it automatically appears on the Yahoo Network. Therefore, the article featuring the self-proclaimed branding expert, Cody Cornwell, is paid and fraudulent.

ARTICLE SHARING ON ENTREPRENEUR.COM

Entreprenuer.com is a renowned publication known for its credibility. To have your article featured on Entreprenuer.com, you must have a reputable standing. If not, you can still be showcased on Entrepreneur through Brand Content, a service offered by Entrepreneur India. All articles published under the author name “John Stanly” are sponsored and are part of Entrepreneur India’s brand content program, where paid content is published.

Entrepreneur India/Asia allows individuals to post content under their brand content program for a fee ranging from $1000 to $1500. Sometimes, this cost is split among multiple clients by merging them into a single article. An instance of this can be observed in Cody Cornwell’s Entrepreneur article, where he shares the spotlight with another entrepreneur, Ethan Bavuu.

Entrepreneur Article – https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/362304