Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the key elements of marketing is companies being able to develop and execute creative marketing and advertising ideas, which isn’t always an easy task. Content Marketing Strategies. There are plenty of available content marketing strategies that have brought companies a lot of success.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Each platform holds its unique set of audiences, and ensuring maximum engagement would require crafting tailored content strategies for each. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

5) Marketers will slow down. The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. 7) Larger investments in SDRs and product marketing.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

Owned content. Owned content is created content. It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video. All that content points to an underlying mantra: “be the media.” Third-party content.

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Cision

JANUARY 16, 2017

Keeping content fresh and relevant for readers can be difficult. One way that some businesses create compelling content is to anonymize and aggregate some of their customer data. Using owned data, businesses can identify unique trends and insights about their current customers that may be helpful or insightful for similar businesses.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Infographics.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. PRs can use this data to capitalize on trending topics and sometimes even newsjacking. The lowest pricing tier is $129/mo.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. PRs can use this data to capitalize on trending topics and sometimes even newsjacking. The lowest pricing tier is $129/mo.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

We also were led to believe that the creation of a compelling piece of content (text, images, infographics, video) stood a chance of going viral. Now that CGM has morphed in name to UGC (user generated content), marketers want a guarantee — in the form of a ready-made audience — to drive awareness and action.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

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Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2016

. “Cheap metrics lead to cheap content.” “Before you have a ‘content marketing strategy,’ have a ‘content’ strategy.” Cision’s SVP of Client Services Heidi Sullivan teamed up with PR star Shonali Burke, ABC to discuss the latest trends in influencer relations and marketing.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

For instance, does direct mail work, or has digital marketing rendered it obsolete? As social media and search advertising have become integrated into our everyday lives, many believe that direct mail is an outdated way to reach consumers as smartphones allow millennials to access information, products and services instantly.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 20, 2017

If I’m right, branded content is going to have its heyday in 2017. I think we’ll see brands who formerly invested in traditional advertising start to pour dollars into relevant, useful content in an effort to connect with their customers. Here’s what you need to know about this rising trend. Advertorials are Dead.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Costly Strategy: Advertising. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business. Advertising uses targeting and persuasion to get its job done.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

When a news outlet publishes or airs your story, you’ve earned that coverage ( earned media ) which lends credibility over advertising (paid media). Breaking news and trending topics can also be leveraged to generate interest. Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Q1: How do you see the traditional lines between the disciplines – PR, advertising, etc. The new PR content model is being referred to as PESO – Paid, Earned, Owned and Shared. We are the storytellers and content marketing should be our domain.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Given advertising deadlines, buying ad inventory is usually much smoother if you plan both content and budget for it in advance. If the content of your webinar is truly exceptional, an invitation to a very narrow list of trade media, bloggers or influencers may be warranted. Are Facebook Ads Any Good for B2B Marketing?

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. For content generation and syndication. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link].

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 6, 2015

From brand strategies and social media tips to content marketing and the death of PR spin, below are the top 10 MaccaPR posts of 2014 based on the most total views and social media engagement. Have we already moved past the " 7 Social Media Trends in 2014 Live from Social Media Marketing World " chronicled by Christina Milanowski?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

But when paired with other advertising methods, PR is a great way to leverage those marketing efforts. For instance, partner PR with content marketing. If your marketing budget is not very big, you will not be able to maintain paid campaigns or get the level of exposure you really need.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 19, 2016

Thought Leadership Content: Beyond promoting blog posts, white papers, and other content marketing pieces over social media, you also need to look at how the content itself enables social sharing. Photos, videos and infographics – to name a few things – now emblazon almost every release issued.

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MaccaPR

JULY 23, 2014

Ride the trends. Moritz recommends creating and sharing mini-infographics, screengrabs with text, and photos with overlayed text like quotes, stats and facts. Several social sites have rules stipulating the type of photo content you can share. This could involve sharing cartoons or other laugh-inducing graphics. Be snackable.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Time and again, we see and hear countless online video marketing statistics like these: Consumers spend 5.5 Video is the most popular content marketing format for 2015, ahead of case studies, blogs and infographics ( 2015 State of Digital Marketing , a report featuring insights from over 600 marketers from Web Marketing 123).

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MaccaPR

MARCH 7, 2016

When your brand is mapping its media outreach strategy, it’s easy to get hung up on the usual suspects: public relations, paid advertising, social media and content marketing. That doesn’t mean all the content has to “live” in your newsroom; a link to its location is all that’s necessary. Exhibit B: Also Starbucks.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2016

From native advertising to content marketing , the dynamic web is about the blurry and blurring lines in marketing. Lines blurred to the extent that marketing looks more like PR. More importantly, the dynamic web is fluid: What was true in digital marketing yesterday, is not necessarily true today.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you are not just competing against other PR teams for budgets, but also against advertising, digital, and marketing. Source: PR Academy annual qualification trends survey. For example, it would be unreasonable to expect everyone to be able to create a stellar infographic to accompany a blog post. Where do you start?

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