Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2024

When it comes to content marketing for financial institutions, legal compliance presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The intricate financial services landscape is characterized by stringent regulations, constantly evolving market dynamics, and a discerning audience.

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Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

Social media adverts come in all shapes and sizes, and understanding which type of creative works best for your campaign is important for you to achieve the best results possible. What are the different types of ad creative? Static ads are great for showcasing a singular product, or a designed piece of creative.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides.

Retail 62

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Beyond PR

JULY 8, 2016

Creative people are the heart and soul of marketing and communications. They are gifted contributors to our marketing and PR teams. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Content strategy boils down to figuring out what content will help your target audience and inspire them to take actions that boost your business. How you craft a content strategy will ultimately be unique to your situation. You need to stand for one thing and have a clear message for what you’re putting out in marketing.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

One of the risks in marketing is the tendency we all have to get caught in a habit. As the conversations around the marketing table often begin with, “At my last company we…”. This means we must, as marketers, maintain a student’s mindset , continuously challenge assumptions , and actively seek out new ideas.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to a Marketwired survey in November 2015, PR and marketing professionals plan to increase their content marketing programs by 64% in 2016. According to the same survey, 79% of these professionals have a content marketing plan in place. On Tuesday, February 16th, at 8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, February 16th, at 8:30 p.m.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

Content related to mortgages, insurance, and financial planning has a way of becoming predictable over time—unless you get a little creative. In this roundup, we’re diving into the top five financial content marketing case studies that have successfully transformed even the most complex topics into unexpectedly captivating content.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. What is inbound marketing? Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, creative content surrounding your client’s core areas of expertise should be prioritised, in order to attract coverage on the right sectors and publications.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. Or, more importantly, our bosses?

Content Marketing 52

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Melissa Strle It can be challenging for PR professionals to navigate through an array of tools and strategies. This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. Tojin T.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Is creativity a talent or a skill? It seems to me if creativity is a talent it can be fine-tuned, like a natural athlete trains to compete in professional football. On the other hand, if creativity is a skill, it can be taught in the same way, we might teach our children to throw or catch a football. Or it might remain elusive.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As we approach the end of 2022, we are already thinking about what the future of social media marketing might look like and how we can best prepare our clients for success. By tapping into the collective creativity of their audience, brands can create authentic, engaging content that resonates with their target audience.

Social Media 62

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Prohibition

AUGUST 17, 2021

Video content is nothing new but with the introduction of video only social media platforms such as TikTok and the launch of Instagram’s IGTV and Reels – concise an consumable content is a strong content marketing tactic. Video marketing is rising to the top and thriving whilst climbing up the marketing communications ladder.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

And just like boxing, crafting a white paper requires strategy, finesse, and a game plan. If that’s a strategy that makes sense for your content, this would be a good time to conduct interviews or ask for quotes. Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W. Here’s a fun infographic from the folks over at Domo about how much is happening in an Internet minute. Lots and lots of content.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For today’s marketers, maintaining a comprehensive content pipeline isn’t just a strategy—it’s a mandate. As the foundation of effective content marketing, it serves the critical role of linking content initiatives to tangible sales outcomes.

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The Hoyt Organization

MAY 10, 2024

To keep the information fresh and engaging, you can also repurpose existing content by creating new formats, such as infographics, podcasts, or webinars. Final Thoughts Crafting valuable content is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, adaptability, and creativity.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What role does social media play in your media relations strategy?

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Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Although that notion might seem right at first glance, a bit more digging reveals content for any industry can be exciting and engaging — all you need to do is think about creating content differently and add some extra creativity. Another strategy to employ involves providing users with useful information. Add a Human Element.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity.

Trends 52

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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Bernie Borges is executive producer of Social Business Engine , CEO of Find and Convert , an IBM Futurist , a Dell Social Influencer and frequent speaker at marketing conferences and private events. Native advertising is one of the most controversial and least understood concepts in contemporary marketing. Context conscious content.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019? Catch up on what you missed before you set your marketing intentions. 12 Ways to Apply Structure and Meaning to Marketing Data. 5 Lessons Learned from Content Marketing World 2018 #CMWorld. 6 Expert Marketers Share Their Top Secret to Get Executive Buy-In.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Infographics. White papers.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stay tuned for posts 2 – 5, which will look further into some of the tools, tactics, and strategies that innovative PR professionals are using today. This is the first of 5 pieces that will focus on a separate aspect of “Creative PR,” starting with a topic overview: What are we talking about when we talk about “Creative PR?”

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Let’s uncover strategies and insights that empower content marketers to create unified messages throughout the buyer journey.

B2C 52

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The Hoyt Organization

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

After all, word of mouth is one of the most potent forms of marketing. When new followers come across a testimonial from a thrilled client praising your creative genius, this positive feedback could encourage them to contact you for their needs. For instance, convert a blog post into an infographic or a video.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Instagram Infographics 52

5W PR

DECEMBER 7, 2019

As you know, there are a lot of buzzwords used in wine and spirits marketing today, but what do these words actually tell consumers about the products? Medea Vodka’s PR campaign made the brand more popular with the gift market, introducing new customers to the company while giving existing customers increased variety.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content. Quill untaps the potential of your data. We know it’s all about the data.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. In fact, a creative media kit that showcases the brand’s personality, is much more likely to be successful than a simple set of documents. Creative Media Kit Ideas. Lasting Impact of a Media Kit.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Not only does the site provide great advice to PR pros, its team also disseminates current PR and marketing news updates involving today’s top businesses. Share Tweet Share. Ragan’s PR Daily.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When it comes to choosing a public relations agency, experience, credentials and creativity are key factors. This person was deeply involved in crafting the strategy behind the winning proposal and has the confidence of both the client and the agency team. Creative, fearless, assertive and on top of the news and pop culture.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Sure, marketers in these industries deal with more regulations and bureaucracy than someone who works for Red Bull. million for their content marketing budgets in 2019, per Contently research. The second part explores tips and strategies marketers can use to stand out from their biggest competitors and create content that performs.

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