Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. It’s a form of blindness that’s liable to show up elsewhere in marketing and the organization; we are all forever students.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2016

That’s according to a survey of 1,200 “social dads” by Social Media Link and presented in the infographic – Dads Do Social – published nearby. In an introduction to the infographic, marketing director Jordon Ben writes: “Today’s dads are social, vocal and see their online world as a communal resource to help them make decisions.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 4, 2019

Video marketing has become the frontrunner of online content. YouTube is the second largest search behind Google, and Statista found that 95% of viewers are more likely to remember a CTA after watching a video, compared to 10% when reading it in text format. The post TikTok: The Next Big Thing in Video Marketing?

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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful.

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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. The more quality content you post on your site, the more opportunities you’re creating for your business to appear higher up in search results.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and monitoring user behavior on your website are effective ways to gain valuable insights into your target audience’s preferences. This highlights the importance of tailoring your content to specific target audiences to maximize its effectiveness. Let’s listen to her insights.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. An infographic: The design team has taken the most tweet-worthy stats and created a tantalizing infographic to accompany the eBook and drive social shares. Personas have been defined.

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5W PR

MAY 17, 2022

When companies use a combination of both fast-moving and familiar options for distributing their content, they can increase both their impact and their reach. Repurposing content. When companies combine their public relations and content marketing efforts, they can look at repurposing some of the old content they’ve published.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Widmer is a content marketing expert and freelance writer. Content marketing isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. In this article, I hope to give you two key takeaways: Down and dirty, actionable steps to creating a strategy for your content marketing. The objective for each individual piece of content.

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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.

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Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A s a marketer, you are well aware of content's significant role in your overall marketing strategy. According to Demand Gen Report , over half of B2B buyers rely on content to research their buying decisions. However, throwing ill-thought-out content at the wall and hoping it sticks will not result in more leads.

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MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Remember when public relations required you to persuade gatekeepers – news editors, TV and radio producers and reporters – to carry your company or client''s content to their audiences? Now, brands from Red Bull to Google are becoming publishers and broadcasters themselves. But, definitions vary by marketer.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

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. We also were led to believe that the creation of a compelling piece of content (text, images, infographics, video) stood a chance of going viral.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 17, 2018

Creating valuable evergreen content is hard. In fact, most entrepreneurs and online marketers don’t want the stress — so they outsource the workload to writers, who often don’t enjoy most aspects of it. It takes dedication, time, and commitment to creating content that will take the target audience from Point A to Point B.

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PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. Using technology.

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Do a quick Google search and you’ll find plethora of other statistics illustrating that visual content beats out text every time. The phenomenon raises an important question for marketers and PR professionals: Are your viewers averse to reading or is there something more to the attraction of imagery? Images inspire sharing.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. Step 1: Google Your Competitors. Despite its 1990s appearance, Google is still the “go-to” site to start the competition sleuthing. See how they market online. The Key Steps.

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

The focus was more on quality of content. The search industry was further revolutionized with the introduction Google’s Instant Results around 2010. Enter content discovery! Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. What is Content Discovery?

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The Role of PR in the Coming Content Marketing Collapse. As the New Year came and went, content marketing strategies were ramped up by businesses and brands all over the place. Amidst this barrage of content, Mark Schaefer published a blog on Content Shock. Marketing Analyst. Tori Sabourin.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The near-collapse of much of US journalism employment and the seeming vulnerability of PR coincided with America’s top marketers who - smitten with digital advertising - diverted billions of dollars from their traditional ad budgets into online. But, as that great marketing communicator Bob Dylan sang, “things have changed.”.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

Marketing is sometimes like politics. 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. The Case Supporting Gated Content. Here are the key arguments for gating content. Gates provide marketing justification. List building.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Infographics.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 14, 2018

The infographic below highlights the importance of online reputation and the impact it can have on your brand. Infographic by MDG Advertising. Use Your Content Marketing Strategy. Producing engaging, positive content will do the long-term work of establishing a solid and positive reputation. Social Listening.

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PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

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5W PR

JUNE 25, 2018

PR experts have a lot of experience creating exceptional content for their brands. In the digital marketing world, making the most of this content generation ability now means investing in new content marketing plans to ramp up brand awareness and cultivate customer engagement. Optimize PR Content.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

Here’s a handy social media marketing checklist. You’ll need to be mindful of your sales funnel and how your social media marketing strategy fits in that funnel. You’ll do this with the help of Google Analytics.). The level of precision marketing can be scary, to be honest. Click To Tweet. Click Here. Have Patience.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 28, 2015

One simple task that significantly improves the success of your content marketing is the ability to identify what pieces of content are driving results and which are not. Once you know which ones are resonating, you can CREATE MORE content centered around high-interest topics. GOOGLE ANALYTICS. Why pay for that!?!

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 23, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Five Free eBooks (or Presentations) To Download Now Strengthen Your LinkedIn Skills: The Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn by… um… LinkedIn! Word on the street is that audio is (re)emerging as one of the fastest growing content platforms for 2015. Can’t get any closer to the source than that, right?

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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. If it doesn’t, why add to the content clutter? In 2016, only exceptional content need apply.

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