Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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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. Blog writing 101 Know your audience What are your audience’s needs? Why do I need a blog? What do they want to know?

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. Case Studies. It’s content that educates, informs and differentiates your product from your competitor’s product. Whitepapers.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this case, market research has consistently demonstrated people favor recommendations from peers over brands. So while content marketing is the new branding , it’s becoming more evident that PR is the best kept secret in content marketing. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. But I’m usually neglecting my marketing blog to write for other websites. Turn Your Case Studies Into Content.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With that kind of search volume, how is a business supposed to get its content to rank high, let alone rank on page one? Since search is one of the most common ways for customers to find relevant answers to their problems or to find products, you must write your content with people’s search intent in mind. Stay informed!

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Search engines are partial to well-written content; a good press release can help you rank and index well on search engines like Google. To write a great press release, you must understand how to communicate effectively with your audience. Leverage Customer Testimonials and Case Studies. Conclusion.

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Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Case Studies. Whether your audience is identifying their need or evaluating their options, case studies resonate best with buyers. Nearly 8 out of 10 people access case studies when considering solutions. Generate leads and drive demand by delivering your case studies to key audiences.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

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Beyond PR

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Prospects.

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Cision

MAY 22, 2017

New trends arise every year, advising how to make the most of your content marketing tactics. It’s time to go back to the basics; keep these three press releases best practices in mind when writing your next release. ” To get the full story, check out the case study here.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

That post was published in June 2015 according to the dateline posted at the time of this writing. The important lesson here is that context matters in content marketing. Studies show that people share things on social media simply because they feel it will make them look cool.

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Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

And because I’ve spent time in-house on the vendor side I can write about this topic in depth. Alternatively, (or in addition to) I also publish a separate monthly email newsletter that rounds up must-reads from across marketing and PR. The 6 Top B2B Content Formats Buyers Find Most Valuable.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 6, 2023

Here goes: Table of Contents What Is a Superhero Solution? Superhero Solution Case Study: Inbox Zero The Challenges of Devising a Superhero Solution PR Resource: How To Write a 1-Page Strategy What Is a Superhero Solution? If you write 1-2 clear sentences per bullet, your strategy should fit nicely on one page.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. Want to write for Cision®?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Whether you call it content marketing , brand journalism or custom publishing, with trust in media falling while trust in business is growing, you can build credibility through content if you can follow these golden rules: 1. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Write with journalistic ideals.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I get all that–and those are fantastic case studies of brand journalism done well. But, Coke as hub of news and information as outlined in this Contently piece? .” So, why are they writing about it? ” This is exactly what I’m alluding to in the headline. Because it “performs well on social.”

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. How do you fix this?

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

As a result, “SEO content” has become a synonym with pumping out repetitive, curated articles that add nothing new to the conversation. SEO tools are part of the problem because they restrict you to writing only about things people already search for. It’s crucial to write for your readers first, however.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Along with your run-of-the-mill best practices in SEO, user-generated content distribution is more likely to be successful if you do the following: Collaborate with already successful publishers and experts: COVERGIRL has an influencer program set up that practically allows industry experts to create and distribute content for them.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Content picks from around PR tech land. Meltwater case study. The data can be further refined by faculty or geography delivering a single source of truth for all in the external communications team,” according to a case study in the Australian marketing publication Bandt. Muck Rack case study.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 18, 2016

We all have certain memories about spring that stand out to us, and your content should be the same. A consistent voice across your writing, visuals, etc. will help audiences immediately identify your brand every time they encounter your content. Take the time to plan content that is authentic and memorable.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In 2017 CX will evolve further, as B2B tech players adopt consumer market strategies to offer a more personalized experience for customers that is rooted in a deep understanding of individual needs. The smart B2B tech PR team will leverage CX team experiences to create compelling case studies and content.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

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. Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, and taking the time to talk about the new new rules of marketing and PR on Growing Social Now. Facebook [link].

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 28, 2018

Yet, even as PR practitioners, we find ourselves challenged with how best to write a story. For example, when writing a press release ensure your headline provides enough detail to engage readers while leveraging your sub-head to deliver the scene. Writing in today’s digital landscape doesn’t have to be difficult. Set the stage.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Define your ideal buyer and then see who’s engaging with your organization and how they are interacting with your ads, social media and website content. For example, if you run marketing for a PR firm and see that client testimonials and case studies are receiving the most clicks, you should focus on enhancing those practices.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Sprinkle in a dash of inspiration, and your writing will go from good to great. Learn how to amp up your content marketing with influencers. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

That’s why I’ve been a long-time advocate of content marketing – and ensuring PR has a role in the process. Candidly, I’ve used content marketing as a highly successful vehicle for earned media for more than a decade now. Cison has not named a replacement at the time of this writing.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The blog: Blogs allow for a more personal writing style than press releases and enable subject matter experts, or new employees like me, to discuss topics that may be newsworthy – but won’t warrant a news story on their own. A warning: don’t start a blog if you can’t generate content regularly. Don’t write for bots.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

At just 11 years old, Malala began writing blog posts under a pseudonym about the unjust rule of the Taliban preventing girls and women from obtaining an education. Nothing showcases the power of your product or service better than statistics coupled with actual case studies from your existing clients.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. If you want to learn how to integrate social media, content marketing, the latest technology and more, you won’t be disappointed in Pam’s podcasts, which she delivers each weekday. to rock your social media and content marketing.

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