Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

Individual blogs are in decline but blogging remains an important form of social media for reputation and awareness. You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. I can’t remember the last time I saw a blog roll, can you?

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Blogs are like opinions — nowadays, it seems like everyone has one. So, say you have a blog, but you want to take it to the next level and turn it into something profitable. Steps to take after this will be covered in an upcoming content series! 1) Offer reliably awesome content. 2) Add some flourishes.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

And perceptually, it has more weight than a regular blog post. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Reason #5: eBooks allow you to create a community around your brand. Pay for promotion on Facebook and Instagram.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. Instagram [link]. With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. What has your journey been like in marketing and how has it changed over time? Full report.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Google is severely penalizing sites that are buying links or are invested in private blog networks. Social content is one way to keep your site alive and fresh. Platforms like Pinterest , Google+, Facebook , Instagram, and other social sites, are essential. Guest post by Chris Abraham, Digital Strategist at Gerris Corp.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Social media has provided dadfluencers a platform to connect with fellow dads, creating a supportive community that celebrates and encourages fatherhood. These communities offer a space for dads to share advice, seek support, and learn from one another’s experiences.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2020

We’ve also expanded on these trends in more detail at the end of this blog post. Influencer marketing maturity. That means we need to start understanding how to cateogorise dark social traffic, as well as creating content for these closed communities, or even setting up our own dark social communities for niche audience groups.

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This is also why video has become an essential tool in content marketing. Video content converts 64 percent of viewers into consumers, and 90 percent say that video influences their purchasing decisions. It enables immediate interaction and genuine connections to build a brand community in a new way.

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5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

The easiest way for any company to make the most of their PR campaigns this year is with a content marketing strategy. While starting a regular video strategy or blog might seem like hard work at first, publishing articles is a great way to get the attention of both customers, and media representatives. Be a Dedicated Publisher.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In recent years, the rise of UGC creation has become very apparent, particularly on video platforms like TikTok, Instagram reels and stories – making it a key marketing tool used by brands in all sectors. UGC is often less polished than influencer content, again, giving more authenticity. Like this blog?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Online communities have formed the core of the internet since the technology’s inception. In today’s society, maintaining a social media presence is paramount to the success of your business, and remaining indifferent to the use of social media in setting marketing objectives is sure to curb growth. Use Photos.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The PR community needs the competition. In an interview on this blog in 2021 , Propel Co-Founder and CEO Zach Cutler said as a former PR agency owner, he couldn’t find software that met his agency’s growth needs. Content picks from around PR . Meltwater offers 50 suggested metrics to measure your content marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together. When you want to see press releases for the record, you don’t want blogs. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases. Additional reading: PR Measurement: A Pulse Check on How Communicators Show Value.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. The lineup for 2020 includes speakers from Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and a number of well-known social gurus.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Taught in a quick-start format, this masterclass is ideal for creative professionals who want to advance digital branding, content marketing and social media skills as they accelerate success. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing. Dynamic Design: WIRED Marketing System. Market: Crafting top Facebook posts.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Streaming quickly became the preferred way to enjoy content. Short-form content is here to stay (i.e. TikTok, Instagram reels, etc.). So, how does a marketer thrive in this constantly changing world? The constraints of Instagram, YouTube and TikTok are all opportunities for creativity. Instagram reels ). >>>You

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Streaming quickly became the preferred way to enjoy content. Short-form content is here to stay (i.e. TikTok, Instagram reels, etc.). So, how does a marketer thrive in this constantly changing world? The constraints of Instagram, YouTube and TikTok are all opportunities for creativity. Instagram reels ). >>>You

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2015

You can find content related to your business, such as industry trends and statistics, tips and how-tos, informational or entertaining videos, or community-related sources to curate.” For example a New York Times article will probably generate more interest than a blog post, all things being equal.

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Marketwired

APRIL 21, 2016

When you think of content marketing today, the traditional way you see it in the marketplace is as a blog post, white paper, video, or some other piece of easily sharable digital content that can help you make your purchasing decisions. The answer is in how the world shares content. [By Karen Geier].

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. He explains that digital PR and marketing are an inexpensive way to build a community surrounding your company. by David Meerman Scott. by John Williams.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline.

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Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

ugc campaign, user generated posts, ugc campaigns, social platforms User generated content is any content that is created by users, rather than by a brand or business. It is content that is shared publicly on social media platforms, forums, or other websites. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

With the advent of online reviews, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc., SMM: Focuses on professional management of social media profiles where users are more likely to interact with your brand/content marketing efforts. Social Media Marketing/Management involves: Social listening. Content Marketing.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Immediately upgrade your skills and achieve a much greater understanding of your personal branding, digital marketing and social selling potential. Taught in a quick-start format online at Ascend Training, this class is ideal for those who want to advance their branding, content marketing and social media skills.

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Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Please note: this is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network PR partner, Ghidotti Communications. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Photo courtesy of Pixels. To see the original post, please see here.

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Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Brands as media – silly marketer. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. The other half got it.

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

As a PR pro, you should work closely with your marketing department to develop unique ways to generate sales. You can also hold contests, such as an Instagram holiday photo or ugly sweater competition where the winner gets featured on your social media channels.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently. I see a few things.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2016

It’s almost cliché, except the advice is sage: when it comes to content marketing , don’t make home improvements to a rental property. The site grew rapidly with a reported 4 million users spending more than an hour each day, according to a blog post published to Medium announcing the shutdown.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 14, 2015

You’d be hard-pressed to find a PR person today who wouldn’t acknowledge the growing challenge of engaging journalists — other than perhaps the in-house communications teams at Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon or Netflix who are more adept at fielding than pitching. The Flack Content Marketing JOurnalism Media PR social media'

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 17, 2017

While it centers on the marketing of law firms, there are several parallels the B2B technology community struggles with as well, including: “drop the formalities and legalese to humanize”. meeting at an all-male golf club to the exclusion of their female chief marketing officer”. They can and they should.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 2, 2015

Without a doubt, the top trend I heard reiterated time and time again at SMMW15 was that every piece of content your brand or company generates needs some sort of visual. This includes all social posts and blog posts. There should be a trackable link in every blog post, Instagram bio section and tweet. End of story."

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For example, create content that resonates with fitness enthusiasts who seek advanced performance metrics, while also offering guidance to beginners on how to kickstart their fitness journey with wearable tech. Embracing content marketing Content is king in the digital age.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In our recent blog post, we look at what user generated content was and the benefits of it, which you can find here: Revolutionise your Online Presence with User-Generated Content In this blog, we’ll be diving a bit deeper into UGC, shining a spotlight on how you can maximise it for your brand.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share.

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