Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As I touched down in Atlanta recently, I was excited to join over 500+ influencers and notable brands such as Ryobi , Home Depot , and BEHR at the annual HAVEN influencer conference. It’s no secret that influencer marketing is booming, according to Influencer Marketing Hub , influencer marketing was a $13 billion industry in 2021.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Content Marketers Have Insufficient Resources.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. Here are some of our favorite examples of branded content marketing from banks and financial institutions in the last couple of years. The Australian Open.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Seach Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the holy grail of online visibility, and blogging is your trusty friend when it comes to this. Why do I need a blog?

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 29, 2019

Sometimes a product gets so popular that the brand name becomes synonymous with whatever it’s selling. This is brand awareness in action. Brand awareness can seem like a vague force that’s hard to measure. Building your brand through top-of-funnel content establishes a connection with a new audience.

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Presspage

MARCH 5, 2020

At its very core, brand newsrooms are a communications channel where organizations can talk to a wide variety of stakeholders, from journalists and editors to investors, regulators, and even candidates considering joining the organization. Leaving SEO to Marketing. Get comfortable with rich content.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. A laptop, the web, and a search engine and you have the starter tools to begin this spying caper.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Bernie Borges is executive producer of Social Business Engine , CEO of Find and Convert , an IBM Futurist , a Dell Social Influencer and frequent speaker at marketing conferences and private events. Native advertising is one of the most controversial and least understood concepts in contemporary marketing.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media. 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!).

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients.

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Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Evolution of Content Marketing. The sentiment?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. By supplementing advertising with a PR campaign, a brand can earn visibility that attracts leads.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

Content has always been a major part of PR, but now it’s become an integral part of all marketing. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. Danny Sullivan, Search Engine Land founder, and editor. Google’s Aims. Owned Media.

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PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The easiest way to do that is by including multimedia elements — whether photos, infographics, videos or audio clips. The value of content marketing has been proven time and time again. Personalize Your Brand. Most companies have websites full of engaging images and video to appeal to online audiences.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

Every person that has an interaction with your brand – whether it’s good, bad or indifferent – forms a perception about your brand. Every person in your company is a representative of the brand and now that we’re all online, that’s truer than ever. Often that search is not a brand search, but a generic phrase.

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Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

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5W PR

MAY 27, 2022

The global robotics market is constantly growing which gives plenty of businesses great opportunities for various public relations efforts. That means companies in the robotics industry have plenty of opportunities to promote their solutions to the target market. Storytelling.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

One of the risks in marketing is the tendency we all have to get caught in a habit. As the conversations around the marketing table often begin with, “At my last company we…”. This means we must, as marketers, maintain a student’s mindset , continuously challenge assumptions , and actively seek out new ideas.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019? Catch up on what you missed before you set your marketing intentions. 12 Ways to Apply Structure and Meaning to Marketing Data. 5 Lessons Learned from Content Marketing World 2018 #CMWorld. 6 Expert Marketers Share Their Top Secret to Get Executive Buy-In.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Are you trying to build your brand? Are you trying to build links for search engine visibility? Example: Let’s use an example: We’re trying to drive search engine visibility for a company that makes data analysis and statistics software. Are you trying to drive direct, immediate sales?

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

Examples 62

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Let’s uncover strategies and insights that empower content marketers to create unified messages throughout the buyer journey.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, by combining the creation of newsworthy content campaigns with the importance of building brand awareness, we are able to gain linked client coverage on these platforms. Building awareness of your brand/products/services and boosting your credibility. Improving their brand awareness and reputation.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

My friend is a web engineer for a large media company, and whenever we talk shop, I’m always surprised at how big of an impact his tinkering can have on the content we read. No brand wants their content strategy to stall at Phase 0, a hectic and emotionally stressful state we call content chaos. Ignoring the customer experience.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Any brand can increase awareness here or there, but the ones that stand out over time have a plan in place to guide smarter decision-making. There is no grand solution that every brand can copy to triple their revenue. You need to stand for one thing and have a clear message for what you’re putting out in marketing.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

PR helps small businesses build brand awareness and credibility. Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing. Content marketing isn’t a new idea. Content marketing has three main pros.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

Marketing is sometimes like politics. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. Gates provide marketing justification. You want to build your email marketing list. This is useful for email marketing and also retargeting and custom audience campaigns for paid social media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Now, they’re also in charge of social media and content marketing. Take the topic and repurpose it by creating “cobblestones” like blog posts, videos, infographics and more, which all lead to the main, big piece of content. Search engines used to be the main source for content distribution and promotion. Chad Pollitt.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

People are more likely to believe search engines (59%) than human editors (41%.). 60%) Then comes foreign competitors, immigrants who work for less and jobs moving to cheaper markets. Online sources and search engines are trusted more than traditional media. DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC. Peers are Highly Credible.

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PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. One of the best suggestions?

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results.

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