Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

The best part of Brandon Pantano’s job is helping leaders, brands and businesses use the latest marketing best practices to improve their bottom lines. From shaping brands using integrated marketing strategy to business development to SEO, the role of a digital marketer has the power to transform.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. Conferences and other gatherings of like-minded marketing professionals provide key learning opportunities, introductions to others who can help you hone your craft, and team-building experiences unlike any other. Digital Sales and Marketing World. Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Is content marketing important?

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5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumer spending is taking flight, and travelers are eager to rediscover the world after a period of grounded dreams. That’s where content marketing takes off. Storytelling Let go of the travel marketing jargon and tap into the power of authentic voices. The answer lies in understanding the evolved traveler.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece.

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Brands have never cared more about content marketing. It is the hot topic for 2013, as brands look to leverage great content to expand their reach, drive more engagement or improve their search engine rankings – to name a few. Before we called it content marketing, we called it marketing communications.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

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Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. The survey demographics suggest the respondents were fairly senior with 57% holding director titles or above.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Here’s a small taste: Google Trends can spice up recipes for media : Thanksgiving and other holidays where food has a central role often create seasonal editorial opportunities for food related consumer brands. Let’s face it though – if you’re pitching a turkey-themed recipe, odds are so is everyone else. Alan Marcus. Vice President .

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. This isn’t a reflexive reaction either. Red Bull, Johnson & Johnson).

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. The next time you write marketing copy: Use “you” instead of “we”. Segment your target markets.

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5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

For brands to truly shine and win consumer trust, they need a strategic game plan. This method cultivates a sense of trust and authenticity that traditional marketing e-commerce sales tactics often find hard to conjure up. This acts as a seal of approval from an independent source.

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Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

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5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

As consumers gravitate more towards adventure, escape, and a bond with nature, outdoor brands face the challenge of distinguishing themselves in a bustling marketplace. Fostering brand recognition In a world teeming with marketing tactics, brand recognition stands paramount. Herein lies the indispensable role of public relations.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

And that gets to the core of the point here – this is about the psychology of more in marketing: more content , more followers, and more leads. As a result, marketing finds itself on the hamster wheel of more, without ever slowing to consider or stopping to analyze the impact. Sure we have more content, but it’s it resonating?

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Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators? Linda shared the example of Muck Rack’s new PressPal.ai

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Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2020

As brands and businesses continue to navigate the landscape created by the COVID crisis, it’s becoming increasingly clear that digital marketing and PR are crucial to connecting with consumers in a more digital-reliant world.

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. It can take the form of text, photos, videos, and other content shared online. What is User-Generated Content? User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. Why is User-Generated Content Important?

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Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

So, what goals does your marketing team have in the coming year? Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. The concept of niche expertise marketing is a great way to establish your brand’s credibility as an authority in your industry.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

After 10 years as a journalist I went to the other side … I became a spokesperson for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, which allowed me to continue working with the media and tell good stories. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

An abundance of research suggests that as the wealth of information available to consumers increases, our communal attention spans will continue to decrease. No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex! But not all marketing mixes look the same. Here’s what you should know.

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MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Remember when public relations required you to persuade gatekeepers – news editors, TV and radio producers and reporters – to carry your company or client''s content to their audiences? Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M. Maura Ryan , Digital Content Marketing Manager, Ameriprise Financial.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. PR skills once used exclusively in media relations are easily transferred to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. Here’s why: 1.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With consumers engaging across multiple platforms, integrating digital media planning has become essential for creating a seamless and impactful brand experience. This approach aims to provide consistent messaging, optimize resource allocation, and enhance customer experiences across the entire consumer journey.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

As digital marketing has been on the rise since the 1990’s, organisations have found it vital to incorporate it into their marketing approach. Most companies have been able to identify that the three dominating features are Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing and Public Relations (PR).

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON).

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketers need to] adapt. Marketing Land.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. Your content has no value unless it “moves,” unless people see it, engage with it, and actively share it. It comes from the transmission of content.

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