Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The ultimate content marketing goal. Ultimately, through great content marketing, your brand will be seen as the expert in its field, increase social media reach and grow the business through attracting new customers. Make your content stand and engage your audience with our content marketing hacks.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Social Media 48

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. What is thought leadership?

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. This is currently done with massively varying degrees of analytical rigor, but that is another story.

Advertising 195

Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

That’s according to new YouGov survey ( PDF results ) as reported by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs : Are Ads Adjacent to Offensive Content Viewed as Endorsing That Content? Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML].

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). Find out how we simplify monitoring and measurement for brands and agencies.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Influencer marketing is a powerful strategy that involves collaborating with influential individuals on social media to promote products or services. Due to their loyal, large and engaged following, influencers can significantly impact brand visibility, credibility, and ultimately, sales. Firstly, it helps boost brand awareness.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Advertising Advertising 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

There’s an old saying in advertising that half of the budget is wasted, but marketers don’t know which half. Today, there are enough analytical tools today to avoid wasting half of the marketing spend. PR Measurement Isn’t Quite the Same. What PR needs is a framework to think about measurement and organize itself to measure.

Measurement 119

Measurement Analytics Tools SEO 119

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. How is public relations measured?

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Writing 60

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

A well-executed digital marketing strategy can help retailers build brand awareness, attract new customers, and cultivate customer loyalty. One of the key benefits of digital marketing is its ability to reach a highly targeted audience. Earned media coverage adds credibility and helps build brand trust and loyalty.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. Yet the cries for fostering more brand engagement persist and it’s rapidly becoming a no-win situation for marketing. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand.

Social Media 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication. But founders look to evolve to unearth ways to generate measurable impact with content.

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Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The Ability to Measure Sets Paid and Editorial Apart On paper, the glaring difference between paid and editorial PR is that one is paid, which means that placement is guaranteed. However, Jerrid claims the less obvious difference (and a major advantage) of paid media is the ability to measure it. Advertising is also learning from PR.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Measurement Storytelling 120

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. Case Studies.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Consider ways to expand editorial placements with personal branding campaigns for c-suite leadership and your subject matter experts !

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Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Contently - Strategy

JULY 24, 2019

We know that not every content marketer begins their program from scratch. If you’re a content marketer focused on growth rather than creation, you could be in any number of situations. You might have inherited a content program when you started a new job. Analyze your benchmarks and set new goals.

Strategy 111

Strategy Content Marketing Measurement SEO 111

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. That means, as content marketers, we must learn how, and when, to effectively leverage AI-assisted content within our marketing strategies. Like a match to a flame, human writers breathe life into brand voices.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

PR 20/20

MAY 9, 2023

But a smart marketing strategy puts massive effort behind an inbound approach to content marketing—that is, a customer-centric approach to content that focuses on attracting, engaging, and delighting potential customers by providing valuable content and experiences tailored to their needs and interests.

Strategy 81

Strategy Marketing Tools Report 81

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Enter earned media management — the system we use to think about, track and measure earned media at Cision. It’s that last aspect — who they talk and listen to — that’s important for brands who want to build relationships with influencers. Step 3: Measure. You need to know your audience, inside and out.

Media 101

Media Storytelling System Technology 101

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. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

At the core of HubSpot is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform that provides businesses with a powerful and user-friendly system to manage their customer relationships. But first, it’s important to understand how HubSpot brands each of its suite of tools, called “hubs.” And that’s a great question. More on CMS Hub below.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this engaging and immersive experience, you’ll discover routes to social media success: strategic maps, memorable moment,s and relevant ROI measures. Audit: review marketing and business activities, objectives and goals. Brand: based on personality, driven by reputation. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 26, 2015

We welcomed four stellar guests including the Washington Business Journal ‘s Jennifer Nycz-Conner , digital marketing brand strategist for V3B Shelly Kramer , founder of Red Shift Writers (and regular contributor to this blog!) With four great guests on hand, we began to chat about measuring content.

Measurement 40

Measurement Journalism Video Community 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Convenience’ (more of it) and ‘friction’ (less of it) are going to be critical terms for brand messaging in 2018, whether through marketing or PR efforts. People want to buy from brands that they can trust and feel that share the same values. Ecommerce brands use their app to offer discounts, free shipping, etc.

Marketing 104

Marketing Content Marketing Crisis Management Data 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Only 30 percent of B2B companies say their content marketing is effective. Jeni reassured attendees that success is possible if you identify your company’s strengths and limitations and tailor your overall marketing goals for each social media platform. Measure to Learn. Plan to Succeed.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Marketing B2B Crisis 120

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

A fast-growing business can be just the opposite, if you don’t have the planning and systems in place to cope with the rapid growth. Marketing and PR are two important components of growing a business. As marketing and branding expert Al Ries said, “PR starts the fire, marketing fans the flames.”

Knowledge Base 113

Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

If you’ve ever read a Buzzfeed article, you know that brands are capitalizing on the opportunity to publish their own brand stories in the context of news distribution. Or, if content aggregation sites aren’t your chosen diversion, maybe you clicked on the enticing headline of a.

Brand 48

Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 9) Brands across the aisle. “I What this does to the customer experience and brand loyalty is significant. 4) New emphasis on trust.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Account-based, targeted marketing requires knowing who the decision-makers are and what kind of targeted approach might work to open up a business opportunity. With data health on many marketers’ minds, expect to see investments in data cleansing projects in 2019, with a particular emphasis on CRMs and marketing automation systems.

Analytics 105

Analytics Data Trends Marketing 105

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Potential discovery research elements include: Competitor analysis (brand positioning, marketing strategies, pricing, product mix, website). Internal brand surveys. Marketing analytics reports (automation software dashboards, social, SEO, website). Step 12: Integrate into a project management system.

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Electric cars continue to develop: Tesla is the absolute forerunner in this respect and is not leaving the traditional car brands in a good position. This is data that is not always easy to measure and obtain – so it’s best to start setting up the data gathering processes as soon as possible. Justus Fischer, Consultant, cometis AG.

Automotive 95

Automotive Study Report Transportation 95