Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

That’s where content marketing takes off. Storytelling Let go of the travel marketing jargon and tap into the power of authentic voices. Create targeted content and partner with relevant influencers to speak their language and ignite their passions. Let them travel together and with the brand.

Travel 78

Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Social Media Marketing World. He loves to talk about marketing AI.).

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Marketers are starting to realize the power of video in today’s noisy landscape and are incorporating video into their content marketing strategies at a steadily increasing rate. Worldwide 52 percent of marketing professionals think video content provides the best ROI and is the best way to reach millennials.

Video 120

Video Strategy Marketing YouTube 120

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

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. So, which emotions do you need to target to make your content more shareable? These tools allow you to keep track of sentiment indicating mentions on various social media channels.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. DemandGen Report – 2016 Content Preferences Survey ).

Strategy 149

Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

And, in our always-on, always-connected world of smartphones and social media, available content, information and alerts will likely increase and it will become even harder to maintain focus and stand out in a crowded landscape. No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex!

Marketing 64

Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64

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. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

As the saying goes it takes three data points to make a trend, but the problem for marketers with this identification is that it’s often too late. An old video interview with Jeff Bezos, which has recently resurfaced on the social media , is a reminder that underscores just how visionary he really was.

Trends 87

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 87

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.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Video 40

Landis PR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Many luxury brands hire celebrities, actors, and athletes to be influencers of target audiences in their marketing campaigns and the famous charge famously for their opinions. But what about smaller brands in local markets who need to speak to a local target audience? What is a micro-influencer?

Local 52

Local Instagram Facebook Social Media 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

This evolution underscores a fundamental shift in how search engines like Google interpret and prioritize content. I recall working on a website project for a local bakery. This shift demands a more natural, conversational tone in content. I experienced this firsthand when optimizing a local service website for voice search.

SEO 84

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 84

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. Speak to your audience like you’re telling them a story over a cup of coffee at a local neighborhood spot. Here are some ways to “humanize” your brand on social media: 1. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

SOURCE] Personally, it doesn’t matter if I’m dealing with a large national brand or a small local business; authenticity and trust often supersede price (and other factors) in my purchase decision. Information spreads rapidly through social media, websites, and other online platforms.

Crisis 84

Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. Locally, I’m a loyal listener of the Power Trip Morning Show. What gives?

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2015

Each year, about this time, I write a post highlighting all the big PR and social media career moves here in Minnesota in the last twelve months. Former role: Athletic Events Social Media Manager. Current role: Social Content Specialist, Sleep Number. But, fewer BIG moves than I anticipated. Bob Ingrassia.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Airlines Local 60

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It’s an approach rooted in PRs and listening to the local environment. These are content management systems. They typically combine some news calendar features with workflow to approve, schedule and publish content. This is a growing segment has developed out of the market for social media management.

Tools 203

Tools Web Banking Wikipedia 203

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

So I turned to a local repair shop to see what could be done. Content, Local Search and Leads. But that’s not how this local business gets most of its leads, according to the owner George Roberts. That sounds like sage advice for companies in the business-to-business market with a long sales cycle.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

And finally, email remains a key conduit for media relations and earned media. It’s the fourth point that stands out in my mind because the email marketing industry is riddled with lessons for PR. Though I’ve been partial to MailChimp for both its model and the opportunity to “buy local,” the Times story pushed me over the edge.

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a powerful marketing strategy for businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry. With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Local Instagram 40

Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—these popular social media platforms all pale in comparison to the power of email and an email newsletter. Consider the stats: Close to two-thirds of consumers have made a purchase online as a result of receiving an email marketing message ( Direct Marketing Association ).

Blogging 183

Blogging Comparison eBook Case Study 183

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

Many people across the globe have tuned in to TV channels, radio stations, social media platforms and the web for news and updates on the state of the world during this pandemic. This time of uncertainty has shown to people engaging on social media more than they typically would have before the pandemic struck.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

Confusion over social and mobile reigns among the ranks of marketers according to the latest edition of The CMO survey by the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Much like last year’s survey , CMOs said they plan to invest in social, mobile and digital. Highly Inflated Expectations for Social Media.

Mobile 60

Mobile Survey Marketing B2B 60

Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While content may differ from one organization to another, the premise is the same: a communications hub that connects the organization with its audiences. Any worthwhile content marketing strategy starts with a goal and online newsrooms are one channel of content distribution that should be leveraged in an overall strategy.

How To 90

How To Local Analytics Social Media 90

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

In fact, data from Content Marketing Institute reveals that 82 percent of consumers think more highly of a brand and are more likely to purchase after reading custom content. Here are three ways brands have already benefited from this marketing tactic: 1.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Brand Branding Journalism 120

Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. Put bigger stories in the main edition, and smaller, more personal stories in the localized editions.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

As the world of marketing continues to evolve, the strategies available to modern firms are sure to grow and transform. The easiest way for any company to make the most of their PR campaigns this year is with a content marketing strategy. Social media is often a big part of the PR conversation in 2018.

Brand 114

Brand Branding Reputation LinkedIn 114

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The current media landscape lends itself to lucrative opportunities on a global scale. The ability to tap into this knowledge can help inform owned, earned, and paid media of your organization’s PR and marketing efforts. Trends on Social Media. Trends on Social Media. Wikipedia Top 25 Report.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Over 90% of marketers say content is a valuable business asset. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. Traditional marketing materials like billboards and flyers can appear in front of any local consumer.

Writing 94

Writing SEO Consumer Crisis 94

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

No marketing and public relations executive is immune from the educational curve of bringing their client up to speed on the latest in search, bridging the digital and SEO divide on an hourly basis. Most businesses rely not only on their brand equity, but market reputation and repeat clients. Search dominates.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Presspage

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We spoke with Angelo Harms, Digital Marketing Manager at Curacao Tourist Board about his role and responsibilities and the results they have achieved by using PressPage to tell the ‘Curacao story’ Promoting the beautiful destination Although Curacao is a well known holiday destination, there is always work to be done.

Tourism 122

Tourism SEO Storytelling Social Media 122