Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. There are several platforms out there to simplify and manage B2C influencer marketing, such as Paladin, Heepsy, HypeAuditor, and InBeat. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently. “I

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Internal Resources.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

Marketing 105

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. Honest communication builds credibility and trust , which goes a long way with everyone involved with your organization (both internally and externally).

Crisis 85

Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 85

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 126

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it’s enhancing brand awareness, increasing engagement, or driving sales, having clear, measurable objectives will guide the development and execution of your strategy, ensuring alignment with your overall growth plans. Bonus points if you can make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.)

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Moderated by Maccabee''s Social Media Director Christina Milanowski, the panel discussions featured content marketing all-stars: Angela Dalton , Content Strategist and Senior Marketing Planner, General Mills – Tablespoon.com. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

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.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

But in that sea of platitudes, one message stood out: a video from then-Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson getting choked up talking about how the pandemic would impact associates through no fault of their own. Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing.

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Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 96

Cision

MAY 29, 2017

The internet has changed the way we discover and consume information. The focus was more on quality of content. Almost every brand is creating content to offer value for their audiences, which means it’s even more difficult for people to find the information they are looking for. Offer Users Quality Content.

How To 129

How To Content Marketing Engineering Advertising 129

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. Marketing be nimble. I think consumers expect and are demanding the brands they support to have a position, and this can be uncharted territory for some brands.

Marketing 174

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 174

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Just like how Aaron talked about how the BBC can see what stories work we can analyse how people consume and share our content. We can use it to measure and evaluate our success. But many companies jumping on the content marketing band wagon get it spectacularly wrong. She will be measurable. We can’t be.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Every major trend in tech PR revolves around the collection and application of data, from cyber-security to account-based marketing (ABM). Data and more data. Artificial intelligence.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> PR measurement. (Answered: no , brands should not take a stand) “Totally depends on the client the issue and how the issue is in play. That is, yes.

Survey 123

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 123

Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

In Germany, in two different lawsuits, several publishers claimed that AdBlock Plus , one of the most widely-used blockers, is anti-competitive, and both failed earlier this year, diminishing the possibility of a successful international legal challenge. The issue is a battle of perceptions. The outcome is the same for nearly everyone.

Trends 120

Trends Software Advertising Advertising 120

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Improving brand awareness and profitability boils down to integrating PR, marketing and other sales strategies to optimize a brand’s overall message. This is both important for consumer engagement as well as client relations. PR professionals are adept in creating a variety of content suitable for a wide range of audiences.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

More than 53 percent of public relations professionals state that measurement is their biggest skills gap. The International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) developed a new interactive framework for understanding the impact of your communications.

Measurement 40

Measurement Banking Public Affairs Strategy 40

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

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Internal resources can quickly be tapped. Unlike thought leadership content, these materials are allowed to be promotional in nature. It’s a tall order.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. Enter earned media management — the system we use to think about, track and measure earned media at Cision. Step 3: Measure. Use tech with pixel tracking: You need to know which specific earned media articles audience members consumed.

Media 101

Media Storytelling System Technology 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. But it never really caught on, because the market was cluttered, and there were distribution issues. Myth: Today’s PR is influencer marketing.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

By moving to briefer, personalised, and authentic comms to engage distracted audiences and create content that is evergreen that won’t be caught up in the trend cycle. Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

Nonetheless, an admittedly unscientific look at who or what really moves the needle nowadays will likely reveal that those carefully crafted pieces of branded content contributed to Huffington Post, sponsored on Buzzfeed, or promoted on Twitter are often too ephemeral to make a meaningful (and measurable) impact on public awareness and behavior.

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Instagram YouTube 28

Beyond PR

MARCH 1, 2018

But is that because reach and potential reach are inherently useful metrics, or is it instead because those were the metrics that — in the pre-internet days — could reasonably be calculated with a hard copy of Bacon’s, and some intern labor? But today, consumers don’t think and move in packs any longer. Enter Impact.

Media 73

Media Measurement Enterprise Television 73

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you try it & can’t get at least 1 good content idea for your next campaign I’ll cry. They distill the latest behavioural economics & consumer psychology research down into helpful little brain gems. Measuring coverage success - Metrics on a mountain. Brain gems for decision-makers. How about a movement?

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eBook Google Tools Analytics 120

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. How can you measure success of the long-form posts? How can you measure success of the long-form posts? So what’s a PR pro to do?

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Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

“Communications teams have come a long way in their ability to surface and leverage data that demonstrates the value of media relations, content marketing, social media and influencer outreach. Some of this shift has been driven by a competitive job market, as well as new expectations from the emerging workforce.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

This can take the form of working with executives to formulate near and longer-term digital strategies, to educating divisional marketing teams on industry trends & best practices, to planning/executing/measuring/optimizing paid campaigns for proof of concept or to support product launches. That’s content marketing.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Contently - Strategy

MAY 7, 2020

But there was one part that I had to learn how to master as I got more experience: the art of the internal sell. When you’re working in a larger organization that has dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of employees, you can develop a brilliant content marketing strategy that will absolutely delight your customers.

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 145