Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. Their authenticity and natural approachability make them relatable, helping brands foster consumer trust.

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Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 83

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Predictions are a license for liberty in mental exercise. Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media.

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 14, 2020

For us, those are things like content strategy, content creation, content distribution, and content marketing ROI. Many marketers I’ve worked with struggle to come up with the right answer, and I’ve developed a dozen different exercises to help them figure it out. What content works best?

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Strategy Exercises Content Marketing Energy 128

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Frozen Frog Lesson of Content Marketing. Given that most website traffic comes from organic search , in fact, more than half , this exercise bears several important, if not transcending, lessons in content marketing. Organic search is target marketing. Lots of content, a dearth of answers.

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Content Marketing Facebook Marketing Viral 60

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In January, I wrote about a Venn diagram you can use to identify the pillars of your content marketing program. Pillars are the big topics your brand will cover. They should lie in the overlap between what your brand is passionate about and what your audience is passionate about. But then what?

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Strategy Exercises Course Content Marketing 139

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

A young boy imagines himself Darth Vader and moves through his home attempting to use “The Force” on various objects – an exercise bike, a doll, and a dog, for example. This is instructive for one big reason: the brand isn’t the hero, the little boy (or perhaps arguably his father) is the hero. Give our services a try. Talk to Us!

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Brand Branding B2B Exercises 72

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 11, 2019

Your copy will need to be razor-sharp, with polished phrasing and potent messaging, but you’ll also need to make your visual branding a priority. Want to make your brand memorable? Take inspiration from your favorite brands. Create a set of brand guidelines. Put out visuals that reflect its nature. Here’s how to do it: 1.

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Company Brand Branding How To 84

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The market is crowded and noisy. A brand voice is an essential component to your success, but what is it and why is it so important? What is a Brand Voice? A brand voice is the style of your communication. Your brand voice is not the message. Instead, your brand voice is the way you present the message.

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Brand Branding Exercises Social Media 120

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. About Seth Gilpin.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2019

If you don’t truly understand your customer and the challenges they face, there’s little chance your content or brand message will make a lasting impact. But your brand will be forgotten in the landfill of marketing buzzspeak that people have to race past as they go about their day. As it turns out, a lot.

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Marketing How To B2B Exercises 108

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a powerful marketing strategy for businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry. With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence.

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Brand Branding Local Instagram 40

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Source: Content Marketing Institute 2018) That’s a lot of content being dumped online every day. Why are these brands so content focused? Image by Anna Fox . No story there, right?

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B2C Study Exercises Sports 157

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

Think of the brands you deal with daily. People are more likely to trust and connect with a brand or organization that is genuine and transparent in its communication. When brands and individuals communicate openly, honestly, and transparently, they build a foundation of trust that withstands challenges and crises.

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Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 85

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. Your audience should always be at the center of all of your marketing strategies and tactics.

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Just the way organic food is good for our health, organic traffic is the best for your brand. They associate with your brand by reading your content because they feel your products or services can bring a positive change to their lives. As the audience grows to trust your brand, the chances members of it will convert grow.

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PR 20/20

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Compare that to the following use case: A B2B software brand in the productivity space wants a 1,000-plus word post on time-tracking tools and their evolution over time. The content will be used to attract users who are interested in other solutions on the market, then prove how this brand’s next-generation solution is actually superior.

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Content Marketing Marketing System Technology 40

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

This, in turn, leads to higher conversion rates, increased brand loyalty, and a better return on investment for your marketing efforts. Sometimes, knowing your customers can enact social change as well as increase brand affinity. The message resonated with women, resulting in the following: 36.8

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Survey Data Interviews Reddit 135

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For years, Marcus Sheridan’s book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , has been the foundation of countless successful content marketing programs. When it comes to methods for building trust, content marketing is a no-brainer.

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Content Marketing Resources Guidelines Exercises 52

Marketwired

MARCH 10, 2016

Content marketing is no longer optional as part of an overall digital marketing plan. What’s important to look at now is whether your content is connecting in the right way. In some cases, this means looking at the theme of the content, but it can be just as beneficial to look at the format of the content.

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Viral Banking Content Marketing Video 116

Prohibition

MARCH 27, 2020

Podcasts have recently grabbed people’s attention and become an innovative way to share engaging content. They provide the perfect opportunity for brands to promote their expertise, discuss key trending industry topics and showcase their personality, unlike any other form of content. This is why the trend of podcasts is growing.

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Leadership Exercises Trends YouTube 62

Cision

JULY 7, 2015

More importantly, how can use them to your brand’s advantage? Why should your brand be on Pinterest? They’re seeking the latest exercises and health tips for a summer-ready body. Most brands now have boards on Pinterest, but they often drive purchases—and pins—through peer influence. These six tips may help.

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Pinterest Measurement Exercises Travel 120

Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

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Brand Branding Government Ethics 55

Cision

JULY 29, 2015

Podcasts are an ideal communication medium for brands hoping to build awareness and value. Kerry O’Shea Gorgone , host of MarketingProfs’ Marketing Smarts podcast , recently sat down with us to answer a few questions on how to build a podcasting strategy and give us a glimpse at what she’ll cover at her Cision webinar.

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Interviews Comparison Video Exercises 120

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Brand image is of paramount importance to a business. In fact, as all savvy marketers know, more than “what” you sell, “how” you sell creates a bigger emotional, and thus bankable, impact. The whole point of the exercise is to get closer to buyers. 3 Content Marketing Wins with Buyer Personas.

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How To Tools Exercises Viral 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization. Comment: Content marketers should borrow this hint from reporters in their own work.

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Survey Report Media B2B 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

One exercise is to probe any innovative or provocative point of view, ideas that advance an industry or flip some previously held notions, or offer predictions for the future. We develop a content marketing strategy that encompasses: Expert commentary – weighing in on relevant news. Share and share alike.

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Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Whereas second screen devices distract from television shows or even conversations, listening is one of the few consumption activities we can do while engaged in another: commuting, exercising or doing chores. Podcasts, indeed audio, may represent the last slice of (mostly) undivided attention available in marketing.

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Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

12 Content Marketing Lessons Learned in 12 Years of Blogging via @toprank. This summary of a 40-minute documentary picked out some of best ideas some brands are using for effective content marketing. To the best of my knowledge, it’s the first (and only) documentary on content marketing.

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Content Marketing Reddit Crisis Case Study 60

Konnect Agency

APRIL 23, 2021

There will also be tactics other businesses will need to make a note of and implement in their own brand strategy. The proof is in the quarterly sales reports at-home fitness brands reported. We used to think we needed to exercise for an hour but have determined 30 minutes will suffice and give back time in our day to do more.

Retail 52

Retail Consumer Exercises Creativity 52

Konnect Agency

APRIL 23, 2021

There will also be tactics other businesses will need to make a note of and implement in their own brand strategy. The proof is in the quarterly sales reports at-home fitness brands reported. We used to think we needed to exercise for an hour but have determined 30 minutes will suffice and give back time in our day to do more.

Retail 52

Retail Consumer Exercises Creativity 52

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

But I see this as a positive, as it forces me to exercise and strengthen my influencer muscle like never before. There’s a lot of appetite for smarter marketing across divisions and brands of Toro – and folks in pockets of the organization who champion digital/social marketing within the older construct.

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Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. Out of the 13 responses I received just two (15%) met the requirements I put in the query. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Brands are having to communicate differently on social media channels, to be more socially responsible while still appealing to customers. Content – Earlier during the pandemic, you’d be forgiven for thinking content marketing should take a backseat. After all, people don’t want to be marketed to at the moment, right?

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Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 71

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Brands are having to communicate differently on social media channels, to be more socially responsible while still appealing to customers. Content – Earlier during the pandemic, you’d be forgiven for thinking content marketing should take a backseat. After all, people don’t want to be marketed to at the moment, right?

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Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 62

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

While Burns360 is an agency that is embracing new PR concepts like digital and content marketing, its belief that journalism is essential to PR has never wavered. What are some of the biggest pitching mistakes brands make? How can brands keep up? If I’m not sleeping or exercising, it’s glued to my hand.

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Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120