Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. Just because I have put out one piece of content, that is not a conversation.”

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Content Marketing eBook Marketing Infographics 52

Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Advertising Advertising 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and monitoring user behavior on your website are effective ways to gain valuable insights into your target audience’s preferences. This highlights the importance of tailoring your content to specific target audiences to maximize its effectiveness. Let’s listen to her insights.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. This way you can better align it to whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise. March: Revisit Your Best Content. Looking at your blog’s analytics, you can easily see which posts were the most popular.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” Earned media had traditionally been the responsibility of public relations, while paid and owned media had been part of the marketing mandate. Was it a function of PR? Its own function?

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Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Google Analytics is a treasure chest of information, but it can intimidate even the most seasoned professional. In this infographic from Salesforce Canada , you’ll learn what data to analyze to improve your content marketing programs. Learn more in the infographic below. Click To Enlarge. Via Salesforce.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Google Infographics 40

PR Fuel

MARCH 12, 2018

As more and more companies turn to content marketing to reach new clients, the time has come for existing marketing plans to get reworked in order to stay ahead of the competition. Creating an action plan for your marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. What kind of content do you hope to create?

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Content Marketing How To Marketing eBook 40

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For today’s marketers, maintaining a comprehensive content pipeline isn’t just a strategy—it’s a mandate. As the foundation of effective content marketing, it serves the critical role of linking content initiatives to tangible sales outcomes.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Tools Analytics Agency 52

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

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.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

B2C 52

B2C Case Study B2B Content Marketing 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. Content marketing: 51%.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The founders tout the software’s “data storytelling at machine scale” to add value to sharing intel – including product news, financial data or analytics. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

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Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Our top posts from the second quarter of 2015 focused on same-day content promotion, Game of Thrones, and expanding your skill set. Let’s take a look: How To Use Google Analytics for Same-Day Content Promotion. Instead, most marketers look back at their analytics at the end of the week, month, or quarter.

Analytics 60

Analytics Viral Social Media Google 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 23, 2016

Visuals (photos, infographics, etc.). Leta Soza is the Director of PR Engineering & Ops at AirPR where she specializes in PR strategy, content marketing, community cultivation, and analytics. She currently contributes content to a number of industry-leading publications and is the co-editor of the AirPR Blog.

Communications 150

Communications How To Analytics Public Affairs 150

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

Content has always been a major part of PR, but now it’s become an integral part of all marketing. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. Your audience finds your content in many ways, but one of the main ones is through search.

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Google Guidelines Web B2C 113

PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. Using technology.

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Google SEO Trends Content Marketing 90

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Conduct market research to identify your audience’s needs, preferences, and communication channels. Create Engaging Content: Content is the vehicle that carries your brand message. Develop content that is informative, relevant, and engaging. Use analytics to track engagement, reach, and conversion.

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. 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.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. 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.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A s a marketer, you are well aware of content's significant role in your overall marketing strategy. According to Demand Gen Report , over half of B2B buyers rely on content to research their buying decisions. However, throwing ill-thought-out content at the wall and hoping it sticks will not result in more leads.

Examples 52

Examples eBook Infographics Analytics 52

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 Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing. Content marketing isn’t a new idea. Your goal with content marketing is not to sell directly to your audience.

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Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 65

5W PR

JUNE 25, 2018

PR experts have a lot of experience creating exceptional content for their brands. In the digital marketing world, making the most of this content generation ability now means investing in new content marketing plans to ramp up brand awareness and cultivate customer engagement. Optimize PR Content.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Infographics Google SEO 60

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

There’s a common misconception that companies in conservative fields like finance, insurance, and healthcare have a harder time creating content. Sure, marketers in these industries deal with more regulations and bureaucracy than someone who works for Red Bull. Brands spend large sums of money on content marketing.

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Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 73

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 73

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

Curiosity is an attribute that serves marketers well. Yet in this data-driven marketing climate, we’ve got to find ways to quantify those hunches. For the purpose of satisfying curiosity, marketing surveys are a useful vehicle for research. Marketing skills the CMO needs on the team. Mapping content to B2B buying stages.

Survey 60

Survey Marketing B2B Infographics 60

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In fact, according to Buxton Customer Analytics, by 2020 millennials (ages 20-36) are projected to have a spending power of 1.4 For instance, does direct mail work, or has digital marketing rendered it obsolete? Integrating both print and digital marketing into is critical to your modern PR campaigns. Until next time!

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Analytics 84

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

PR 20/20

MARCH 30, 2016

As marketers, we are forever pressed for creative, performance-driven ideas. In the era of fast-paced, connected consumers, we must constantly evolve to prove our marketing success. In a recent blog post , Paul Roetzer articulates the challenge: “There have never been more choices for marketers. Inbound Marketing Kit.

Resources 40

Resources Marketing Pinterest eBook 40

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Semrush’s Traffic Analytics compiles metrics like Visits, Pages/Visit, Avg using clickstream data. Content marketing agency Siege Media built the tool based on the insights of years of blogger outreach from the agency, and it is indeed extremely accurate.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Semrush’s Traffic Analytics compiles metrics like Visits, Pages/Visit, Avg using clickstream data. Content marketing agency Siege Media built the tool based on the insights of years of blogger outreach from the agency, and it is indeed extremely accurate.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43