Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

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Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. ” @markwschaefer #xpotomac15. —

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

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Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

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Critical Mention

JULY 31, 2019

Increasingly, organizations are integrating their PR and marketing departments. Part of the reason for this personnel strategy is that research shows the most effective methods of marketing involve storytelling; a PR pro’s specialty. Marketing has typically owned SEO inside organizations, but PR can play a significant role.

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Marketing SEO Guidelines eBook 68

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. The challenge for a B2B organisation’s marketing team lies in matching the news and storytelling values of the organisation with its prospects and customers.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes. It combines content marketing strategy, brand journalism, and public relations efforts to consistently tell the story of the brand through imagery and content across multiple platforms.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

chimed in on case studies and best practices. My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing. And it was great hearing from Damian Keyes , founder of DK Music Management, on the future of influencer marketing.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 18, 2016

It’s up to brand managers and marketers to pinpoint what makes that identity unique and play to those strengths. Depending on your brand’s expertise, planning content around the holidays and other seasonal events can be a great way to newsjack topics that naturally align with your vision. Every brand has an identity.

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Case Study 40

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. That storytelling is one reason why Amazon has been able to survive market crashes and make risky bets. Benefits for storytellers.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

Content related to mortgages, insurance, and financial planning has a way of becoming predictable over time—unless you get a little creative. In this roundup, we’re diving into the top five financial content marketing case studies that have successfully transformed even the most complex topics into unexpectedly captivating content.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

After four days of being informed of all the most important stats surrounding marketing campaigns and strategies, Chelsea Clinton’s keynote at INBOUND served as the perfect balance and end to a great conference. Clinton notes, “The combination of storytelling and data is the most powerful way to effect change.”

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. It’s versatile content piece that can complement and add powerful visuals as part of an integrated campaign. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. This trails traditional stables including case studies, videos and white papers.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The series, which debuted over a decade ago, was one of the first majorly successful examples of video content marketing. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade.

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MaccaPR

MARCH 2, 2017

Where can public relations and marketing pros like you learn the best and worst times and days of the week to post branded content to Facebook or Twitter? It’s all guided by author Mike Stelzner, whose own personal branding with 149k Twitter followers deserves study. 46 Marketing Tools to Consider For 2017 ”.

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Blogging Marketing YouTube Content Marketing 48

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Below are 5 Game of Thrones women that can help articulate 5 crucial pillars of your content strategy. Content is here.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Beyond PR

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. Infographics.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In either case, it’s important to strive to understand both, and some of the blogs I follow get creative with the year-end wrap up: The Best Business Storytelling Posts of the Year (Part I) via @louhoffman. 12 Content Marketing Lessons Learned in 12 Years of Blogging via @toprank. Here’s one such case.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 16, 2015

Changing… Heather Cmiel , formerly of Bellmont PR, recently took a job as marketing communications strategist at 3M. Events… MIMA is hosting “Brand Storytelling in a Digital World” at the Carlson School of Management on Wed., TopRank Marketing is seeking a content marketing manager to join its team: [link].

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prTini

OCTOBER 3, 2014

How Skype Uses Storytelling to Be the Most Human of Tech Companies. How to Run a Facebook Contest, Analyze Your Page, and More: 11 Ideal Facebook Tools for Marketers. 5 Ways to Create Content Your Customers Love. How to Set Social Media Goals That Will Move Your Marketing Forward. Is That Marketing Tool Right For You?

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Skype Case Study Education SEO 45

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

A few weeks ago, Brandon Andersen wrote here about the PESO model and how to use it in content distribution. As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. I’ll wait.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. Assess your marketing maturity? Identify untapped markets?

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B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 85

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

This format is the result of an intersection of news and content marketing, a completely unprecedented space in the media landscape in which online users are perusing articles, sending snaps and sharing memes that often are riddled with brand messaging. See more details of the case study here.

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David PR Group

AUGUST 4, 2014

I have been thinking about channels a lot lately but mainly communications and distribution channels for our marketing messages. My last post focused on how storytelling needs to return to marketing , but we also need to develop our distribution channels so our story is widely consumed by our target audience. –John.

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prTini

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The Five Parts to Brand Storytelling Nearly Everyone Misses. The Sticky Note: A Stupid Simple-Approach to Better Content Marketing Brainstorms. Mashable’s Branded Content Editor Talks Pitching. What’s the Best Way to Spend 30 Minutes on Social Media Marketing? 3 Tips for Repurposing Content. S ign up today

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Online video marketing stats abound! Time and again, we see and hear countless online video marketing statistics like these: Consumers spend 5.5 Statistics like these are pervasive and underscore an undeniable truth: Videos continue to be part of the regular mix in marketing strategies. To autoplay or NOT to autoplay.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2015

It’s a very exciting time to be in public relations and corporate communications and I’m looking forward to working with clients on creating modernised annual reports that draw on innovation in integrated reporting, corporate storytelling, corporate media and content marketing.

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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. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. We analyzed the entire B2B industry, talked to experts, and broke down case studies from companies like Google, Microsoft, HubSpot, and more. Assess your marketing maturity? Identify untapped markets? Want to test your site speed?

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B2B Trends Video Course 145

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. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While you know content is integral to your lead nurturing strategy, you need more tangible results from your content marketing teams. When you work with your content team, you want to align your team goals across functions. Are the demand generation marketers working hand in hand with content? The end goal?

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