Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. It includes both organic posts, sponsored posts and paid ads.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Media 123

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. You’re super-excited too – content, new client, money… what’s not to love?

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Content Marketing Community Marketing Mobile 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2016

It’s almost cliché, except the advice is sage: when it comes to content marketing , don’t make home improvements to a rental property. Blab was sort of a middle ground between Periscope (single-user video) and Google Hangouts (multiple users),” reported Matt McGee , in a news piece for Marketing Land. “It

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Digg Marketing Social Media 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

There’s a new gimmick in the effort to gain Twitter followers that goes like this: perform searches for keywords and hashtags on topics of interest and then go about “liking” as many of these posts as possible in the hopes that some people will follow you back. Sure we have more content, but it’s it resonating?

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

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.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2015

Janet Fouts , who founded Tatu Digital Media , read this post – Scale Content Marketing: Employees are the Secret – and invited me to a Google Hangout to discuss it (She previously produced The Friday Hangout , a regular weekly show with Steve Farnsworth and Adam Helweh ). How to Energize the Enterprise for Content Marketing.

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Enterprise Content Marketing Engineering Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2017

Twitter has long been a marketing favorite, but its growth prospects have been questioned. The company has swapped out leadership, it’s bleeding talent (and institutional knowledge) and the CEO has asked the community for improvement suggestions. How to Conduct your Own Year in Review on Twitter [UML]. chuzcej4yz.

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Twitter Marketing Study Tools 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. Those in the content trenches, know exactly what this feels like: We are never done. In essence, B2B marketers solved their biggest problem yesterday. Solves for content distribution.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers.

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy.

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Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: How did you decide on the ideal marketing technology stack?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Undertake market research to pinpoint their pain points and craft the communication to tackle these issues head-on.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Having a strong community is one of the most important aspects of business. This week’s roundup includes seven posts that are good reads on both maintaining as well as building your business community. How To Be A Better Facebook Community Manager. So You Think You Want to be a Community Manager?

Community 99

Community Facebook Resources LinkedIn 99

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.

Social Media 0

Social Media Marketing Media Customer Service 0

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Ah… content marketing. “Let’s do some content marketing!” When content marketing lets you down. This is a classic case of being let down by content marketing. When Content Marketing Lets You Down is a post from: Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing LinkedIn Facebook 40

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. On Twitter, incorporate hashtags within your posts.

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Company SMB 111

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. Consumers create and share UGC online, often in response to a brand’s product, service, or marketing campaign. Why is User-Generated Content Important? User-generated content is valuable for many reasons. The post What is User Generated Content?

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here we go…20 insightful PR and marketing predictions for 2018 follows below. 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. 6) Finding a content marketing niche. 6) Finding a content marketing niche.

Marketing 104

Marketing Content Marketing Crisis Management Data 104

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is still uneven in communities across the country and around the world. As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? Source: Twitter. Is there one?

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Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

When it comes to generating leads, creating a community, and interacting with your customers, nothing tops social media. Here’s a handy social media marketing checklist. Build your community by asking questions, replying to comments, hosting contests and sharing coupons and promotions. Get Started on Twitter.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. Social media: Social updates have been scheduled from your company’s accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter. Let’s explore how public relations can add fuel to this content fire.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Often people find themselves in a position where they are posting for the sake of posting or are sharing content that isn’t well engaged with – which makes the effort of sharing content almost seem like it’s not worth it. For more ideas on the variation of content check out our content marketing page.

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Twitter How To Infographics Social Media 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. A well designed PR program will work along with other marketing services, from the top of the funnel to the post-purchase phase. Here’s how.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Not too long ago, you , as a marketer, signed in to LinkedIn to check your messages , catch up on an old colleague, and maybe update your new profile picture. Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. 1) Access to influential people.

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LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Customer Service Airlines 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

3) Augment media relations with content marketing. As I wrote for an IABC feature in Communication World , my epiphany with content came years ago, when a pitch I thought was timely and relevant fell on deaf ears. This is PR at its finest – relations with a public community. Find him on Twitter @Frank_Strong.

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Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 20, 2017

A Guest Post By Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer for Spin Sucks, & Founder of NutsPR. You manage your brand’s community on social media, interacting with people, talking and listening to them. You create communication strategies that go hand in hand with your company’s business goals. Connect with her on Twitter.

Community 244

Community Social Media Measurement Course 244

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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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

So, which emotions do you need to target to make your content more shareable? Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. The company is active in their community. About Avinash Nair.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Many social media content management systems you probably already use for your clients have their own templates or proprietary editorial calendars. Your blog is your community. And it’s better to build an engaged community over time than it is to serve up a lot of content in the beginning and then drop off the face of the planet.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 5, 2016

Today, many organizations claim they are embracing an integrated marketing approach but are they really? ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss The Role of PR in the Integrated Marcom Structure. What role should PR practitioners play in areas such as content marketing? On Wednesday, May 18 th at 8:30 p.m.

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Community Technology LinkedIn Advertising 150

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. So, the GitLab staff decided to rope in the professional community for help. He specializes in SEO and Content Marketing activities.

Crisis 271

Crisis Brand Branding How To 271

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. Twitter Spaces are relatively new. What gives? 3 – Social audio is still new.

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Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113