PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

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.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

How do you use data and measurement to inform and shape your earned media strategy? Using data and measurement for earned media strategy is a topic we’re always interested in exploring. How do you currently get executive buy-in for investment in PR and communications?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

Without a constant check-in on performance, you risk pouring resources into content that no one will ever read. P.S. If you answered no to the above question, I invite you to read this resource about why you should create a content strategy , like… immediately. This can include likes, shares, comments, and clicks.

Tools 70

Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 20, 2023

When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. As content marketers, it’s our job to engage our audience , build brand awareness , and drive interest in our company’s products and services.

Analytics 119

Analytics Content Marketing SEO Data 119

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. Measuring ROI is hard.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

However, a quiet revolution is happening in the business-to-business (B2B) marketing world, where influencers are reshaping the landscape in new and interesting ways. The effects of business-to-business influencer marketing are more challenging to measure as it predominantly enhances brand awareness and affinity.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

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? Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 69

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Luckily, the internet provides many educational resources to them in the loop. 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. Are you looking for good photos for your brand’s blog or social media posts?

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. After seven years of blogging, and 570+ posts, this struck me as a natural progression. I kept blogging too. 3) The Facebook Frozen Frog and Fodder for Content Marketing.

Blogging 106

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 106

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Overall, the study found roughly one-fifth (22%) of 1,102 B2B marketers based in North America that answered the annual survey described their content marketing as “extremely successful” or “very successful.” Page 4 shows us why these B2B content marketers are successful. 88% measure content marketing ROI.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Survey 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

If you peruse enough surveys covering the challenges of marketing , you begin to see that three common themes among the findings: budget, ROI and production. There is never enough budget, the pressure and time necessary to measure ROI is ever more pressing and yet production is expected to rise. Marketing Budget Predictability.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

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. Bonus points if you can make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.) Develop content that is informative, relevant, and engaging.

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. PR is more measurable than ever. A version of this post first appeared on the Crenshaw Communications blog.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Their resource can be invaluable for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of successful PR stunts and seeking inspiration for their campaigns. Logistics and Execution: Detail the logistics, such as location, timing, permits, and resources. Integrate with Broader Marketing Strategies: Don’t let your stunt stand alone.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

It was enough budget for one full-time resource for about six months. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team. A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization.

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

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

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

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the guardians of a company’s image and narrative, PR, comms, and marketing professionals have the unique power to shape perceptions , amplify awareness, and cultivate customer loyalty. Learn more about how to manage controversy in the media with an adaptive comms crisis strategy in one of our latest blogs.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

In fact, we put together ten powerful tips that will help boost your efforts even when resources are limited. Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Internal resources can quickly be tapped. Even getting a clear scope of the range of content needs can be challenging for many teams. It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

According to WordPress, users create 70 million blog posts per month through its platform. Add to that all the content created across other platforms, and you’ve got a world saturated with content. They serve as the cornerstone of your content marketing strategy.

How To 52

How To SEO Content Marketing Engineering 52

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. A PR agency is a communications consultancy that serves as an external resource, and ideally, an extension of your internal communications function.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog. Shared media is also known as social media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

This level of personalisation not only increases the effectiveness of marketing campaigns but also enhances the overall customer experience. Digital marketing also allows retailers to track and measure the success of their campaigns in real-time.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Onclusive

JANUARY 16, 2019

Marketing and Communications are converging as PR has evolved radically over the last decade. Data science and digital media are transforming the way companies tell stories and how they measure success. To be successful in the the world of Growth PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing.

Conference 225

Conference Storytelling Data Measurement 225

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Measure your success You’re pumping out content, but are you seeing a return on investment?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

MaccaPR

MARCH 2, 2017

To satisfy the info hunger of those ravenous students, I curated this list of the most vital sources on social media strategy, video marketing and online communication: Best Social Media Blogs. Buffer Blog – Produced by the social media firm Buffer, this blog is especially strong on advice for success with YouTube and Instagram.

Blogging 48

Blogging Marketing YouTube Content Marketing 48