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The Tricks and Treats of Building an Infographic

Shift Communications

Here at SHIFT, we coupled our love of candy and data to create the infographic below ( click for larger image ) showcasing consumers’ Halloween candy buying and spending habits. Like most creative pieces, the infographic was an evolution and team effort that didn’t happen overnight. Or where they’re buying them? Zach Burrus.

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3 Tips for Effective Infographics: Data, Design and Distribution [UML]

Sword and the Script

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics. 1) Data visualization.

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What is Technology PR?

5W PR

PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products. Content created includes press releases, blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, and other materials that can be shared through various channels.

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Inbound Marketing vs. Content Marketing: Which is Better?

PR 20/20

However, bombarding your new love interest with a sales pitch on how amazing of a partner you are on the first date will likely not warrant a second one. Some examples of content marketing include: Infographics. Case Studies. M arketing can be a lot like dating. That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate.

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How to Spy on Your Competition & Steal Their Secrets

Cision

You can find out what they do behind the scenes if you look for case studies (do a search for “case studies for company ’x’”) that take a deep dive into their innovative tactics. Case Study in Innovation Outside a Niche. Hustle and pitch. Cool infographics. Nieman Lab.

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5 Ways PR Beats Paid Advertising

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In 2017, Forbes reported : “Most B2B buyers say they rely heavily on white papers (82%), webinars (78%), and case studies (73%) to make purchasing decisions. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).” Business buyers prefer hard, unbiased data over sales pitches and marketing collateral.

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What Content Works Best for Each Level of the Marketing Sales Funnel?

Contently - Strategy

This space is typically reserved for blog posts, infographics, social posts, and e-books. So when you’re creating mid-funnel content, you’re typically working on case studies, product stories, and webinars. With that in mind, here are the content formats most useful at each stage of the funnel.