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? How to Craft High-Quality Content .

B2C 157

B2C Study Exercises Sports 157

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

Survey 135

Survey Data Interviews Reddit 135

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.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 But not everyone goes long: “Most bloggers (55%) write less than 1000 words per post. hours to write.”.

Blogging 106

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 106

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.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

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.

Interviews 120

Interviews Comparison Video Exercises 120

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]. Think about how much work that is – if you as a PR professional had to write 10 press releases or 10 blog posts per week. Give our services a try.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In this age of content marketing we’re living in, it seems like every organization is blogging in hopes of capturing some inbound marketing magic (you can thank HubSpot for that). But you will be far more successful on the other side of completing this strategy exercise. The lowest traffic?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

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? I could write a book on this topic. How can brands keep up? Rapid Fire Round.

Television 120

Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In recognition of that influence, some of the biggest CPG brands in the world put cartoon characters on cereal boxes and pay retailers to stock these on shelves below the average adult’s waist height. Recently, KPS Digital, a marketing organization in the UK, named me to a list of the Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing.

Marketing 60

Marketing Study Survey Content Marketing 60

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Distributing your PR content through that channel would be synonymous to taking one macro voice and turning it into (insert the number of your employees here) micro voices. Now consider this exercise in the real-time social media scenario. They truly hold immense potential. Improved Social PR via the Employee Advocacy Route.

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Social Media Product Launch 40

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In this age of content marketing we’re living in, it seems like every organization is blogging in hopes of capturing some inbound marketing magic (you can thank HubSpot for that). But you will be far more successful on the other side of completing this strategy exercise. The lowest traffic?

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 60

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The analyst firm says: “Business content, such as shareholder reports, legal documents, market reports, press releases, articles and white papers, are all candidates for automated writing tools.”. Will artificial intelligence automate content creation? Questions to Ask If You’re Considering Content Automation.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing System Technology 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 13% say not following brand guidelines.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

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. Talk to Us !

Marketing 85

Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 85

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.

How To 120

How To Tools Exercises Viral 120

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.

Viral 116

Viral Banking Content Marketing Video 116

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

I'm writing a blog post on how the best communicators "go deep" and get stuff done. my day is somewhat at the mercy of the marketing industry. Sometimes, I feel like it would be so much easier to stop writing my Weekly Marketing Skinnies, but I can't – it's addicting to be in the know :O). Daily intensive exercise.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

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.

Infographics 120

Infographics eBook Content Marketing Video 120

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

million for their content marketing budgets in 2019, per Contently research. This number includes content creation, distribution, technology, and talent. To help marketers be more efficient and effective, Contently created this new report that examines the state of financial services content marketing.

Financial 111

Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They humanize giant corporations and make brands relatable to customers. But while stories can work magic for corporate communicators, writing a good story isn’t easy. McKee is a creative writing instructor who leads screenwriting workshops for some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Peter Jackson and the writers at Pixar.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Resources Writing Corporate 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

For internal speakers, where a webinar is just one more additional duty, an interview like this can be a helpful creative exercise for them as they develop a presentation. If you’ve hired a 3 rd party speaker, as part of an influencer marketing program, make this interview part of the contract.

B2B 60

B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

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.

Brand 55

Brand Branding Government Ethics 55

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It is simple: participants first write their ideas without discussion on Post-it notes. Use an integrated PESO model and start thinking of PR as a business driver, not just as a brand enhancer. Writing a blog post? This exercise will give you a good understanding of where you’re investing time that you shouldn’t.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60