ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Never discount earned media.

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Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. The five strategies shared in this blog series can help you do just that.

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Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? Focus on the content. Set the agenda.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

First, I think data provides a wide canvas of the happenings in the industry. It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Content Marketing Statistics.

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Consumers are growing tired of paid media. Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

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Strategy Media Television Content Marketing 273

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Should you put dates on your blog posts and content? There are a lot of strong opinions on the right answer to this question – and not very much data. Those that advocate removing dates from content, tend to say they do this to improve the traffic they earn from organic search. People won’t consume content without a date.

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Blogging Survey Google Engineering 121

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. Marketing builds awareness (Watson even blogs in the BBC reboot) and gathers intel, then sales takes over to close the case. Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers.

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Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 111

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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

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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Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We will begin seeing more jobs and spending from both businesses and consumers. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible. That’s why content marketing needs PR.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

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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Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 52

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. There are several platforms out there to simplify and manage B2C influencer marketing, such as Paladin, Heepsy, HypeAuditor, and InBeat. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently. “I

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

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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Brand Branding Media Resources 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2023

A study including behavioral data and a poll of 38,000 B2B professionals finds the more B2B content your “audience consumes, the more likely they are to be closing in on a purchase decision.” NetLine captured behavioral data from some 5.4 Regular readers know this blog has covered many studies over the years (i.e.

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B2B Study Consumer Report 149

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As content marketing continues to evolve, businesses across the globe have adopted it at a rapid pace. So what’s predicted to become of content marketing this year? To help cut through the clutter, I've compiled influencer trends from top shared posts based on BuzzSumo data from the past year. Visual content.

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Content Marketing Trends Marketing Mobile 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Data-driven PR. One of the big headlines for 2022 is that a data-driven approach to PR will be a must. Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point. Data literacy is a prerequisite for PR.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

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Content Marketing Marketing Writing Consumer 76

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A well-crafted press release can do just that — increasing consumer awareness, connecting you with influencers and helping to generate new business. A century later, companies have to do a lot more to get the attention of not only newspapers but also a newly expanded audience of blogs, influencers and consumers.

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Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes again, I just don’t see that in the data. I see tepid interest in small pockets of consumer oriented businesses among the Fortune 500. It’s worth underscoring, I am not quibbling with the research, methodology, or data. Blogs as a tool of corporate influence is flat to declining. . 500 Social Media Study.

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Social Media Study Blogging Company 117

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

More data has been created in the past two years than in the entire previous history of the human race. Millions of blog posts are written every day. For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? Making the best use of content is an efficient way to create brand awareness.

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Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

Data-driven recruitment tools like Harver work to eliminate the tedious task of manually sorting through hundreds of applicants to find the perfect additions to your business. This means that a solid content marketing strategy will do wonders for your brand messaging. Their blog is aptly called “ Shopify Insider.”

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Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

As a frequent traveler, I type in Google searches like this all the time, whether I’m looking for a satisfying slice or a sweaty HIIT class (I’ve got two speeds) — and this is precisely why local SEO content strategy is so critical for businesses. So, what is local search optimization, and why is it important?

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Local SEO Strategy How To 97

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!

Resources 40

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

B2B 165

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 165

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Katie Casciato – Roopco. For the original blog, please visit here. Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. Even as AI continues to evolve, there will always be something uniquely human about the art of storytelling.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

And so the B2B marketing struggle is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). Here are three data intensive and thought-provoking pieces on B2B content marketing. 1) B2B Marketers Struggle with Effective Content Marketing. Content marketing continues to grow as a trend.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

Cision

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. Blog Posts.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. A version of this post first appeared on the Crenshaw Communications blog.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A clear and consistent brand builds your reputation in the minds of consumers and helps you stand out from the competition. Today, you can pursue startup ideas like videography, data recovery, app development, and SaaS careers from the comfort of your own home. Worldwide tech spending recently topped $5.1

Social Media 79

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 79

5W PR

MAY 17, 2022

When companies combine their public relations and content marketing efforts, they can look at repurposing some of the old content they’ve published. This type of content includes white papers, press releases, and other types of content that contain the science of collecting and interpreting data and statistics.

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Strategy Content Marketing Employee Google 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. This article presents eight practical and effective tips to help content writers strike the perfect balance between user-friendly content and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.

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Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Video is now the main way people consume content online. Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI.

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Video Strategy Marketing Instagram 132

Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

We aggregated outreach data from over 12,000 campaigns across 2,000 active BuzzStream accounts and analyzed it to understand reply rates by campaign. The most striking aspect of the data we analyzed is the sheer range of the distribution. Based on the data, fake personalization actually generates a -1.3% Methodology.

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