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. This has deep consequences for how to staff a content marketing team and where it sits.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing eBook Marketing Infographics 52

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.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

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 gives companies an opportunity to create more attention-grabbing content by pairing the PR and content marketing efforts and creating infographics or presentations.

Strategy 88

Strategy Content Marketing Employee Google 88

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In 2012, in response to the Altimeter group’s white paper on “converged media” last summer, Jeremiah Owyang took a stab on his blog at defining the new workflow for paid, earned, owned and shared media. Marketing and PR teams will need to work together to create compelling content that serves customers across all platforms and channels.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

These giant corporations are demonstrating an interest in experimenting with new tools.”. This is a group that now seems comfortable and even excited with its newfound ability to engage its vendors, partners, customers and others in ways that could not have been imagined when most of their corporations began.”. 500 Social Media Study.

Social Media 117

Social Media Study Blogging Company 117

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.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. Digital communications attracts and engages customers: What is the New PR? ” 4.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this case, market research has consistently demonstrated people favor recommendations from peers over brands. So while content marketing is the new branding , it’s becoming more evident that PR is the best kept secret in content marketing. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pitching 60

Beyond PR

JUNE 13, 2017

Corporations have to be more than simply transactional, or they run the risk of losing their customers’ loyalty for a more engaging brand that can provide the same service. In addition to social media, one way brands have enabled that direct, personal connection with consumers is through a company blog (hey, like this one!).

Blogging 77

Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 77

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

You probably send out press releases when you have to – “checking the box” for corporate disclosure or crisis management. 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. Personalize Your Brand.

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Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem. 97% of respondents said video content and communication were useful after making a purchase. Email subscribers are essential for content marketing success .

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders. Community Relations: Involves engaging with local communities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility, and building positive relationships beyond business interests.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. Consumption. It works too.

B2B 114

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 114

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. ” “Trojan Horse Marketing” – new cartoon and post on content marketing that's too salesy [link] pic.twitter.com/AHQfKyh9Z9. The Middle Ground on Registration Pages.

B2B 122

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s How can they do that?

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

MaccaPR

JANUARY 6, 2015

Since MaccaPR first launched in late 2012, we''ve averaged a new blog post nearly every week for our loyal chief marketing and PR officer, corporate communication directors and marketing professional subscribers. Top 10 MaccaPR Blog Posts of 2014. #1. Is it website or Web site?

Blogging 48

Blogging Wikipedia YouTube Content Marketing 48

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 22, 2014

As each year comes to a close, we like to sneak a peek into the SHIFT archives to see our content hits and misses. When devising a content strategy for a new year, it’s important to take note of what worked (and why) to plan what’s to come next year. Want to see how to do this for your blog? Marketing Analyst. Here’s how.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Facebook Infographics Social Media 110

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Nick Leighton – NettResults. For the original blog, please visit here. Create Engaging Content: Content is the vehicle that carries your brand message. Develop content that is informative, relevant, and engaging.

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

Companies issue a news release when they have a job to do: to spread the message of a product launch, an exciting corporate expansion, or the addition of a new executive. As they try to make their content more interactive and share-able for their audiences, journalists are incorporating more elements like images, videos, and infographics.

Media 210

Media Automotive Resources Product Launch 210

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

What the PR team does integrates into elements beyond the traditional marketing umbrella it used to sit under. You can work with organizations of different sizes from startups to nonprofits to agencies to large corporations. You’ll find Michelle Garrett at the intersection of PR, content marketing and social media.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With an engaging and captivating brand story–one that describes the corporation ’s past, present and future, customers can create an emotional, human connection with a business that enables them to relate to the organization. A classic example comes from Sarah Farrow, a content marketer for Big Assignments.

Social Media 65

Social Media Media Writing Infographics 65

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. You can absolutely build relationships with content, and content marketing absolutely plays a role in media relations. 2) It’s Not What You Know….

Pitching 60

Pitching Infographics SEO Creativity 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 28, 2013

Slideshare Is The Biggest Opportunity In B2B Content Marketing. Why: Michael Brenner shares why Slideshare is a must-have for marketers, especially those in the B2B field. Finding Keywords: The First Step to Blogging Success. – on why business blogs are important for businesses of all sizes.

Marketing 80

Marketing Infographics B2B Content Marketing 80

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I spend about two hours a day on LinkedIn and Twitter, along with contributing to the MaccaPR blog, while our agency’s social media director, Christina Milanowski’s (Editor’s note: Former PR Rock Star! On a practical level, our MaccaPR blog and the original content we share on social have become our #1 source of new client business.

Agency 113

Agency SEO Social Media Pinterest 113

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Why: “The percentage of bloggers churning out posts quickly is declining and more bloggers are spending hours on every post,” writes Andy Crestodina as he reveals some expert insights and research that will make your blogging more compelling (check out Jeff Bullas ‘ narrative for a great story). ” 4. ” 4.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Data 40

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

” Too many content marketing teams try to half-ass a bunch of things—blog posts, whitepapers, video, social media, SEO—in the pursuit of a cohesive content program. Part of the problem is that small and mid-sized companies want to compete with huge corporations out of the gate. “Whole-ass one thing.”

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Company Strategy How To 111

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 17, 2015

People respond to content that is: Sharable. Building a visually appealing and engaging website, writing regular blogs, e-mail marketing, use of multi-media (videos/photos/ Info graphics) and using social networks to target the audience are various ways to share a brand story. Visually appealing. Engaging, and. Of good quality.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Video Community 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) is out with its annual list of content marketing predictions. The organization published its list in a blog post yesterday titled 60 Content Marketing Predictions for 2015. Content by acquisition. Rise of marketing ops. “In Participation marketing.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Marketing Writing Infographics 117

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. How long is the average blog post? How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

In this brave new world, marketers are creating their own content – infographics, podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos and more – that are distributed for free via their digital channels. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M. Content enhances and supports our brands.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 24, 2019

This is an excerpt from The Content Marketer’s Playbook: Grow Your Content Program. Brands are creating more content than ever before. According to CMI’s 2019 benchmark report , a majority of both B2B and B2C marketers increased content creation budgets from 2018. Get key stakeholders on board.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Infographics Insurance Insurance 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In either case, it’s important to strive to understand both, and some of the blogs I follow get creative with the year-end wrap up: The Best Business Storytelling Posts of the Year (Part I) via @louhoffman. Top Three Spin Sucks PR Blog Posts of 2015 via @spinsucks. Appetite remains for snackable content.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Reddit Crisis Case Study 60