Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

For Pippa Stacey, a blogger who has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), her advocacy includes market research as well. Stacey recently conducted market research around young people and mobility aids for CareCo, highlighting a whole new target audience for the company. Trust they know what’s best. Providing real reviews.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. What’s bad for digital content providers is also bad for the PR industry.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Today, with over 2 billion smartphones in use, the ways in which consumers experience brands is fundamentally different. The way we think of the “internet” as a place for brands must fundamentally change to reflect the rise of mobile. Now, the experience of the internet is tied more and more to mobile devices.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Integrate multimedia elements like images and videos to enrich the content. Prioritize mobile responsiveness and quick loading times to improve user experience. Personalized content can lead to higher transaction rates. Mobile-friendly content improves user experience and plays a vital role in search engine rankings.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 1) Content Requirements at Every Stage of the Sale.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2023

When voice recognition technology first became popular, consumers used it to have funny conversations with AI or ask their Bluetooth speakers to play their favorite songs. What does voice search mean for content marketers in 2023? But first, let’s connect the dots between voice search and digital marketing.

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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. It used to be that the salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR .

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

The salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand. If you need experienced B2B help with PR, content marketing, or social media be sure to check out.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Here’s why. Credibility. PR generates influence.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 6, 2023

You can also add these keywords to your existing website content to help boost its search engine ranking. Remember that relevant keywords change just as often as consumer behaviors and patterns. Curate honest, consumer-focused content. This includes your mobile site. But how can you get started?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. Despite differing execution methods, the fundamental principles remain consistent.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2016

And there are literally millions of people whose media consumption habits have shifted (to some degree) from mobile websites to social platforms. adults use mobile to consume news. Of course this is disproportionate younger adults, which means that mobile content consumption is increasing as well.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

This lack of forward thinking puts brands at risk of failing to meet the rising expectations of their consumers. It’s winner-takes-all in the post mobile world and marketing departments are adapting to changing consumer behavior.” IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. CONTENT STRATEGY AS A COMPETENCY.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. Changing consumer behavior. 5 Steps to a Performance-Driven Content Marketing Strategy.

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Shift Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Interestingly, growth fell in APAC, which was on fire for the last 5 quarters: Mobile Users. Facebook stopped publishing its mobile-only user data; we have used predictive analytics to estimate the percentage of their mobile and mobile-only users based on the last 7 years of data.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Content Marketing World or as others may know it, #CMWorld , is an incredible event for marketers, journalists and techies from across the globe to gather and share niche content knowledge. We have to get people to take action, and break through the immense volume of content. Long Form Content for the Win at REI.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Which strategic positioning direction should clients pursue, what kind of media material should be featured and how important it is to create relevant and eye-catching messaging content are integral to each and every digital communications effort. By and large, digital content, specifically mobile content is the future.

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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

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. TopRank Marketing Blog. “It’s

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

1) Internet marketing trends. The annual Internet Trends Report by Mary Meeker is itself a prime example of content marketing – and one executed by the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins. Basic, Advanced and Bridge Building: Boldness in Content Marketing [UML]. 2) Social media mobile trends. Talk to Us!

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. Content is plentiful these days – whatever information you are offering is probably available somewhere else that does not require registration. Registration forms are a pain on a mobile device.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Video viewing, particularly on mobile, is surging. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. It shows no signs of slowing.

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Cision

APRIL 29, 2016

So, double up on your content marketing efforts. Embrace a Mobile PR Strategy. Most businesses do not even know that it is possible to have a mobile PR strategy, but it’s time to develop one for your brand or it might be too late. Right now, mobile is too big of a force to be ignored.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

With online buying and pickup in-store options higher than ever, CMO attention must also accelerate digital and omnichannel content marketing strategies. As such, it viewed and ranked companies across three categories – web, mobile, and cross-channel.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Audiences are getting much more used to getting news from blended formats, where they are experiencing straight news, native content and marketing messaging, all together. Audiences have access to more information than ever before, but they don’t have an infinite capacity to consume. Consumers are sovereign. Be authentic.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts. According to our content marketing survey, 64% of PR pros are planning to increase their time, resources, and efforts spent on content marketing in 2016. A micro-moment refers to thoughts consumers have that can be fulfilled by taking an action online.

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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. Lack of buy-in. The best part?

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2015

Electronic media has made it necessary to become a content creator fluent in both text and visuals. From ancient cave drawings to photojournalism and broadcast TV, people have enjoyed visual stories for the speed at which people can consume the content and the emotion it elicits. Where do podcasts fit in content consumption?

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

While ad blocking software has been around for years, concern about ad blocking has become one of the hottest topics in advertising and marketing this year, especially for mobile advertising. Some advertisers and website owners believe that ad blocking by consumers is at best freeloading and at worst, it’s theft.

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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.

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Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

The way it surfaces similar products to one a consumer is already viewing inspires them to look outside of their original purchasing scope. Content marketers are all too familiar with the traditional marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty and advocacy. Those experiences need to be similar.”

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

Yes, that’s where more and more consumers sate their media appetites these days. One would be hard-pressed to find a media event (or rather, an “activation”) today that did not employ one or more social media “influencers” as part of its marketing mix for driving branded buzz. owned”) content that look and feel like editorial (vs.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

Now, marketers realize they need to target niche audiences that will lead to a conversion. Reaching out to people that are more likely to be receptive to your brand is more cost efficient, less time consuming and more sustainable in the long run. SEO goes mobile.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

The bottom line: a growing number of consumers (read: millennials) have been conditioned on online video and now expect some type of video communications from the brands they’re vested in. For PR and marketing communications, online video programming is a great way to get your message out and build your audience. Register now!

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