Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

Over time, newsrooms gather a ton of content. Are they using technology or tapping into site activity to complement this design? Consumers prefer sharing content to creating it. What we once called custom publishing is now called content marketing. Are they designed to capitalize on this?

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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. People still do that, even as they increasingly turn to voice search technology for answers to their questions. Write content that answers questions.

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Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

The authentic content consumers are actually interested in is barely seeing the light of day, meaning she and her company are losing out on the free research and development that comes from customer feedback. Owned media, like content marketing, may be more of a long-term game, but that doesn’t mean the game isn’t worth playing.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

With more than 20 years of technology marketing experience, Bell has held executive-level positions with marketing technology firms including Oracle Marketing Cloud, Eloqua and Adobe. Bell has a proven track record of developing award-winning and ROI-based marketing programs, media relations, and brand strategies.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

My best advice for Marketing PRs and CMOs looking to bond with, and move social consumers to action is to adopt the content marketing approach I like to call our Strategic Objectives 4 H Club: Be Human. Be Helpful. All human qualities known to make friends and influence people.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. In his spare time, Eric loves to play as much golf as possible at courses across the country.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization. 6) Technology that will change reporting.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In the book, David provides a step-by-step plan for leveraging the power of technology to get your message seen and heard by the right people at the right time. Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. For Marketing in general, we like….

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Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

The way technology like online news tracking or Google Trends works, PR and communications pros have trending topics at their fingertips at all times. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. Trending Topics Can Work Both Ways .

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Media and journalism. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Many times, the agency spearheads the job of launching and maintaining multiple content marketing platforms to deliver the client’s message — journalism aside. The desire for news opens an intensified need to generate compelling content, driven by creativity, headlines and related visuals.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. The biggest change, however, has been because of technology. I think technology will continue to re-define the industry. How did you get your start in PR?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

A third added, “The changing face of journalism has left many newsrooms bereft of veterans and reporters with historical knowledge.”. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. If it sounds amazingly similar to the concept of good content marketing , you’re right. The alternative?

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

If you want to connect with your audience and stand out from competitors, you need to focus on your brand’s story, says Neil McAllister, media and content director at Blanc & Otus. In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

JConnelly wanted to make it such an important part of the DNA at the firm that it created an executive-level position to look at new business models and opportunities, explore new technology that could help clients think through strategic problems in a more creative way. How will your background in journalism give you an edge in this role?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Content will be automated. The Content Marketing Institute predicts that, with the right technology finally in place, promotional and even journalistic content is poised for automation. We have mixed feelings about this one.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

2) To buy a technology that’s hard to replicate or take too long. In the last 10 years or so, content marketing has emerged as a way for businesses to build an audience of their own. When done properly , it becomes its own channel and powerful addition to the marketing mix. Content Marketing M&A.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 3, 2019

Marketing vs. Sales: Getting Buy-In for Your Content Marketing Program. That’s what’s at risk when marketing and sales teams fail to work together. In this keynote, see how you can make sense of the numbers to escape content chaos and master the content lifecycle. How ContentlyOne Is Solving Content Chaos.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

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Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. How does a digital newsroom differ from content marketing? Bart : “Content remains king but a digital newsroom is its queen.

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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. Search Engine Journal. Marketing Land.

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Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

From major technology companies and massive health systems to small liberal arts colleges and even startups, the newsroom is the website’s hub for communication, but it can be so much more. Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

The IDG Influencer Network consists of carefully vetted technology experts, leading industry practitioners, analysts and other IT pros who produce content on behalf of our clients , under the direction of IDG content strategists. See these related articles: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

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Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Quality content is rooted in journalism, yet the vast majority of marketers do not have education or experience in professional writing. There’s no shortage of amazing freelance journalists and writers for hire to get content projects off the ground. Ashley, Director of Content at Barokas Communications.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Like any technology investment, making a decision about which media monitoring or earned media measurement tool is right for your business can be challenging. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. In his spare time, Eric loves to play as much golf as possible at courses across the country.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The TOP PR and Content Marketing Conferences 2018. If you’re in search of PR and content marketing conferences to attend in 2018, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Intelligent Content Conference (ICC). Content Marketing Conference. Content Marketing World.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By VC investment grew to $7.2

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Now imagine what that number would be if it were not for the 600+ million devices that are equipped with ad-blocking technology. It’s no surprise, 70 percent of society wants to learn about products and services through content and not advertisements. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

Freelance journalism is harder today than it was years ago. Yet, Erik’s perspective isn’t only limited to journalism. He has also been a marketer and accepts an occasional commission for business writing. On the flip side, technology and the ability to analyze data on big scales has opened new possibilities.

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Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2016

As marketing technology (martech) rises in prominence and begins to mature within marketing operations, marketing leaders would do well to borrow some lessons from the IT operations. I tend to agree, as it’s a challenge to build the ideal marketing technology stack. The next one will be just as good!

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Technology Mobile Web Banking 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

While the ARPR study finds these announcements don’t realize the same analytical effects, I would argue they are among the most important to B2B technology businesses. Additional reading: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 29, 2015

Google announced a new experiment to assist journalism in stepping up its game, the News Lab. Vice President, Marketing Technology. The post Google News Lab for PR and Marketing Professionals [video] appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. Christopher S.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

For the PR industry, like journalism, disclosure is an issue of transparency and authenticity , which are the building blocks for trust.

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