Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Having a strong community is one of the most important aspects of business. This week’s roundup includes seven posts that are good reads on both maintaining as well as building your business community. How To Be A Better Facebook Community Manager. So You Think You Want to be a Community Manager?

Community 99

Community Facebook Resources LinkedIn 99

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

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. It includes blog posts, photos, videos, reviews, and social media posts. Brands can engage with consumers through user-generated content.

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

There’s a new gimmick in the effort to gain Twitter followers that goes like this: perform searches for keywords and hashtags on topics of interest and then go about “liking” as many of these posts as possible in the hopes that some people will follow you back. Why then, does marketing need more white papers, landing pages and registrations?

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2017

Twitter has long been a marketing favorite, but its growth prospects have been questioned. The company has swapped out leadership, it’s bleeding talent (and institutional knowledge) and the CEO has asked the community for improvement suggestions. Highlights from the State of Blogging in 2017 Survey. chuzcej4yz.

Twitter 60

Twitter Marketing Study Tools 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. In one example , the company says it made “122 separate content assets from one eBook.” These range from blog posts to videos, and from webinars to social media updates.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

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?

SEO 113

SEO Community Blogging LinkedIn 113

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. 2 – Audio isn’t as searchable as blog content. Really new.

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 5, 2016

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss The Role of PR in the Integrated Marcom Structure. We will be joined by our special guest expert, Fay Shapiro , publisher at CommPRO.biz , an exciting hub for professionals interested in events and opinions focused on integrated business communication sectors. Is PR Right for me?”

Community 150

Community Technology LinkedIn Advertising 150

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Ah… content marketing. “Let’s do some content marketing!” When content marketing lets you down. And of course, then I decided to blog about it. The content is primarily New Jersey-focused. This is a classic case of being let down by content marketing.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing LinkedIn Facebook 40

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.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 24, 2015

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Both Hoop.la

Community 40

Community Measurement Reddit Google 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse takes your ability to promote your company’s content to a new level by sharing your knowledge in highly targeted way s. 5) Reach a different type of audience than your company blog.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness? Related read: Why Combining Content Marketing and PR is a Smart Move #8.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

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.

Blogging 60

Blogging Pinterest Mobile Creativity 60

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Follow Cruiseable on Facebook and Twitter.

Community 40

Community Travel Pinterest Mobile 40

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. Promote Your Ebook On Your Blog.

eBook 219

eBook How To Writing Community 219

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. Twitter [link]. It’s an honor to be among an elite circle of marketing and PR peers. Facebook [link].

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

But, they haven’t exactly been well-known for groundbreaking social media marketing or content marketing in the past. Some are straight blog posts from SF leaders. They’re doing the same thing over on Facebook and Twitter. Since then, SF has produced more than 100 episodes of the series. Like DAILY.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Customer Service Airlines 40

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing).

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For years, this meant leveraging familiar staples like search, blog posts, guides, and social platforms. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines. Seamlessly Integrate with Traditional Channels: Incorporate next-gen content into your existing content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Storytelling Technology Fashion 52

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.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Back in the day (“the day” being about 10 years ago), we had a simple message for PR clients who wanted to get in on the social media and blogging action. It was: “Go forth and blog too. Sure, many in PR have jumped on the social media and content marketing bandwagons.

Facebook 184

Facebook Web Social Media Engineering 184

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

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.

Social Media 126

Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 126

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Audiences are getting much more used to getting news from blended formats, where they are experiencing straight news, native content and marketing messaging, all together. What are the biggest content marketing mistakes that brands make? I actually hate the term “content marketing.” It’s responsive.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

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.

Brand 114

Brand Branding Reputation LinkedIn 114

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Social media existed back then, as did blogs. How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. Incidentally, for journalists, content marketing is, in many respects, the new PR.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack). Alerts for topics relevant to a client’s business can make a big difference in securing quick wins and nailing ideas for proactive pitching.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

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.

Video 79

Video Strategy YouTube Instagram 79

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Professional communicators who aren’t in politically restrictive posts have a responsibility to use their skills to make the General Election campaign the best possible conversation about the future of the UK. Speculation on Twitter around the General Election and Prince Phillip’s retirement led to rumours and unverified reports.

Ethics 108

Ethics Conference Advertising Advertising 108

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.

Software 90

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 90

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.

Social Media 60

Social Media Brand Branding Media 60

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.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140