Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 101

The Proactive Report

APRIL 27, 2015

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Proactive Report interview with David Berkowitz, AdAge columnist and CMO of MRY. Here’s a sneak peek – I’ll be asking him questions about storytelling and why brands should rather be doing what he calls story making with customers. REGISTER HERE. Follow me on Twitter.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Interviews Report Twitter 100

Barokas

MAY 22, 2019

To do this, we must remember that the storyteller is often just as important as the stories themselves. Customers are an amazing resource for this type of authentic storytelling. Allison Hefner, Social Media & Content Development Manager. The post Storytelling Isn’t Just for Kids.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Radio Print Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Creating Quality Content Starts with Why. In Social Media Marketing, You Get What you Give.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Another 20% said that they get their budget as part of the marketing budgeting process, and 15% review their PR metrics and results with the C-suite every quarter: In this blog post, we’ve covered the top five questions asked during our webinars. There is more to discover in our whitepaper on this subject—download it below.

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A reporter from The Washington Post took an interest on a story pitch about small businesses and the impact on economy. We prepped the client for the interview making sure he understood the story the reporter was pursuing, her background, beat and provided clear guidance to keep his answers relevant to her interests for this story.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

The Proactive Report

APRIL 28, 2015

David Berkowitz, CMO of the digital agency MRY in New York City, has a different idea: he sees storytelling as just another broadcast activity, when in fact, the power of story lies in the response you evoke in the audience. Decentralized distribution: Brand storytelling often aims to contain the content where it can be controlled.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Tools Digital PR Course 100

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. As consumers gravitate towards multimedia content — multimedia is also the driving force behind the content the media publishes. In our 2017 State of the Media Report , we learned that 71 percent of journalists “always or often” use multimedia in their stories. About Seth Gilpin.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2015

Many PR professionals help companies and organisations to create annual reports, but despite improvements to make them more interesting they are still frequently just focused on financial data with everything else relegated to mere cosmetic additions. Attention and reputation boost from annual report. Annual report to customers.

Report 60

Report Financial Corporate Reputation 60

Cision

MAY 25, 2017

The study, The End of Advertising As We Know It , warned marketers that billions of dollars were going to be moved out of traditional advertising in 2017. McQuivey even joked that one company scooped Forrester on this story by announcing they would do just that before they even had a chance to release the report.

Advertising 272

Advertising Advertising Storytelling Media 272

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What about conversions from website visits, or deals influenced by credible articles or analyst reports? Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Paul Holmes, founder of the eponymous The Holmes Report, has a great line about how advertising people are brilliant at making up stories and telling them well and PR people are fantastic at finding real stories, but aren’t good enough at telling them. John Cleese said “Creativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating.”

Corporate 60

Corporate Storytelling Public Affairs Creativity 60

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. AirPR Analyst’s new navigation and search/filter functionality were designed to mirror the workflow of a PR or marketing pro’s daily activities.

Software 207

Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I’ve been relentlessly bullish on educational courses as the future of content marketing. Social impact storytelling drives purchase consideration. I wrote about the research behind the power of social impact storytelling in December , and now our own research backs this up. Check out the full report.

Brand 132

Brand Branding Banking Survey 132

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. The challenge for a B2B organisation’s marketing team lies in matching the news and storytelling values of the organisation with its prospects and customers.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

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. 12) Reporters say getting the story right matters more than getting it first.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

How To 142

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 142

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. It’s become much more one-way in the form of “content marketing.”

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 88

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. That storytelling is one reason why Amazon has been able to survive market crashes and make risky bets. Benefits for storytellers.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Perfect the Art of Storytelling.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this week’s post about the three content rends for 2019, I highlighted the need for more visuals and video, but I didn’t mention animation. Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories that you tell.” ~ Seth Godin. .” The Pillars of Storytelling. Be authentic and real.

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Video Trends Marketing B2B 145

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

If you work in marketing long enough, you’re bound to encounter a buyer persona. Buyer personas are like scouting reports on a representative of your target audience. Often with a drink that had a lime in it, which always brings good storytelling vibes.) Those interactions kept the muse vibrant in my mind.

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How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 137

Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

Last week, Cision’s journalism facing brand Help a Reporter Out (HARO) attended New Media Expo in Las Vegas. A premier conference for reporters, bloggers and podcasters, the gathering hosted over 3,000 attendees over four days of sessions. Content that includes compelling images get 94 percent more total views than content without it.

Media 120

Media Storytelling Content Marketing Journalism 120

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 17, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Showing knowledge that transcends zone blitzes and optimizing the price point of a 12-ounce domestic beer, the New England Patriots jumped into the content marketing game last week. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

SEO 60

SEO Storytelling Content Marketing Report 60

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.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. What type of content are you working on? Who is your target audience?

Brand 120

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

For many marketers, the product, pricing and order pages are critical and indeed they are. But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. They reported high response rates and likely good loyalty.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . The content they produce must be neutral, helpful and authoritative in nature – like that which PR has mastered for contributed articles for ages.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Several reports over the last three to five years validate that brands have a hard time creating relevant content, more specifically the “right content, at the right time, in the right channel and to the right customer.”. With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? Employee storytelling.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

PR people outnumber reporters six to one. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Some bloggers hold as much or more sway than a top New York Times reporter. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? Keep her in the limelight.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Ray Hennessey, chief innovation officer at JConnelly, says to create good content you need to first understand what your audience needs and wants. In this interview, Ray discusses what makes good storytelling, why audiences are ignoring brand content and how to provide authenticity in your communication with your audience.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. It can develop into a separate function, often reporting to the CEO, as the business grows.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Journalists more likely to cover an exclusive Three-quarters of journalists say they are more likely to cover a story if they are offered an exclusive, according to a survey of 1,000 reporters by Muck Rack. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

The Proactive Report

AUGUST 24, 2015

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Storytelling 100

Storytelling Content Marketing Strategy Marketing 100

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Taught in a quick-start format, this masterclass is ideal for creative professionals who want to advance digital branding, content marketing and social media skills as they accelerate success. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing. Interview: craft a compelling and true-to-life storytelling narrative.

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LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52