Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The best email newsletters are like holy grails for content marketers. When you send content straight to your reader’s inbox, you bypass Google’s search algorithm and the changing whims of social media platforms. Be honest Financial content marketing is tough to create for many reasons.

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Financial Content Marketing Marketing Banking 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

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 60

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 60

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Agency life can be tough, but [L]earned Media’s CEO Sam Zises has got it down to a science. In our interview with Sam, he offered powerful insights into the world of content marketing, social media and “cutting through the clutter.” Q: Which social media platform do you think will stand the test of time?

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Interviews Media Content Marketing Facebook 79

Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. Find a quiet location. Do a test run.

Skype 72

Skype Interviews Facebook How To 72

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. I believe this is an example of emotions clouding judgment.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Software 169

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

In a year of huge social media job moves, unquestionably the biggest was the decision of Scott Monty to leave his long-time job at Ford, then deciding to join Todd Defren, Christopher Penn and the ranks at SHIFT later in the year. I hope you’ll consider giving this 20-minute interview a quick listen. Scott Monty [link].

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Interviews Content Marketing Social Media Communications 123

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

If you consider yourself a subject matter expert, there are three main reasons why you should be incorporating podcast guesting into your content marketing mix, along with some considerations for once you get started with this strategy. All goes to show that the conversation doesn’t stop once the interview is over with.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

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Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics build relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior.

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Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Are the social media waters still safe for marketing?

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Old-school media Traditional industry publications and journalists still hold sway in reaching a broader audience. Foster relationships with media outlets by offering them exclusive interviews, newsworthy press releases, and insightful industry commentary.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For some, the term content marketing seemed to come out of nowhere – and with such urgency. While it’s not new , this perception has created a lot of confusion among lawyers and legal marketers, and in the broad legal space, over what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it effectively. 1) Content marketing is media you own.

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Content Marketing Marketing Ethics Advertising 60

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Customer Interviews.

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B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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B2B Marketing eBook YouTube 147

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Editor's Note: The following excerpt originally appeared in Content Marketing Fast Forward. Despite advances in marketing automation, much of the technology marketers rely on to plan, execute, and evaluate content marketing campaigns is elementary. AI Takes the Human Guesswork Out of Content Marketing.

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Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 53

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

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. Word-of-mouth PR spread on social media platforms, when done well, is not only cose-effective, but highly trackable and persuasive.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

percent year-over-year decrease in negative tweets 800 million social media impressions of the campaign 17 percent increase in brand sentiment Achieving a deep understanding of your ideal customers requires significant time and effort. In turn, you can weave some of that language into your marketing content.

Survey 135

Survey Data Interviews Reddit 135

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” Many starts and stops. And sure, their DreamForce conference is one of the more talked-about events each year.

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Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

The most effective channels for doing so include press releases, social media, and investor relations. By engaging with these influencers through interviews or speaking engagements, businesses can gain credibility and increase visibility. Communicating this mission and values is key.

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Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Leadership B2B Study Survey 135

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

About The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly. Since then, Barbara’s continued to recommend “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR” as a must-read for her clients, students, readers, followers, and audiences.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

I wrote about this fabulous piece of content marketing yesterday. Probably the best social media tactic I’ve seen this week. But, asking Diggs to participate in a four-minute interview with the Best Buy team in their huge booth at the Mall of America was simple, yet brilliant. Well written.

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Digg Social Media Banking Sports 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. The fact that media relations is harder does not diminish its value. Diminishing returns.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own. And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising. Earned coverage can’t be blocked.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Prohibition

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to be looking at how to integrate digital PR campaigns into your wider digital marketing strategy such as influencer marketing, social media, website content, and content marketing to make your campaigns work harder. Influencer marketing. Social media marketing.

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Digital PR Strategy How To Marketing 62

The Proactive Report

JUNE 30, 2015

1 marketing objective supported by content marketing. Almost half (48%) felt that their content was not creating any customer engagement. Almost half (48%) felt that their content was not creating any customer engagement. A good social media dashboard is essential. Social Media Strategy Template.

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Tools Strategy Content Marketing Measurement 100

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. But I wanted to learn more, and had some questions.

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Data Media Software Viral 159

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A content marketer’s job is to create quality content that gets in front of readers organically. After all, what is content worth if you don’t access the readers who would most benefit from your writing? Removing unhelpful content from your site can improve the rankings of other content.

SEO 134

SEO Strategy Google Engineering 134

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you enjoyed this post, you might also like : Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other Image credit: Photo by bady abbas on Unsplash The post 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comm appeared first on Sword and the Script. What books do you recommend?

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Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 123

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. About Seth Gilpin.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. Well, I was sorely mistaken.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Don’t silo these content opportunities, either. So why not help them?

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Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81