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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B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

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Writing Blogging Pitching Content Marketing 203

Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) recommends communicating the following in writing to all stakeholders: Timeline. You should try to communicate your rebrand on as many marketing channels as possible like email, blog and social media to ensure users are well informed and can find your business. Key objectives.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

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Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2016

That’s according to a survey of 1,200 “social dads” by Social Media Link and presented in the infographic – Dads Do Social – published nearby. In an introduction to the infographic, marketing director Jordon Ben writes: “Today’s dads are social, vocal and see their online world as a communal resource to help them make decisions.

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Infographics Social Media Media Survey 60

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. This way you can better align it with whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Trade Shows 0

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Exciting content people want to share is all around them — all they must do is write it down or film it. A company blog might, for example, contain a story about how working in the industry helped one of their employees turn their life around. “How much could you possibly write about industrial marketing?”

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Industry How To Insurance Insurance 222

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

Although social media and content writing has its place, these methods are better at reaching consumers instead of news organizations. Read on to learn how to choose the best press release writing service for your business, and how you can tell the difference between good and bad press release writing!

Writing 52

Writing How To SEO Infographics 52

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

I set out trying to write a post about creating a successful survey campaign from start to finish. I worked at a content marketing agency, Siege Media , for six years, and with every successful and failed campaign, I learned a new lesson. By working backward from the headline, you get a sense of the market for your idea.

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Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes.

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Financial Content Marketing Examples Banking 52

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence. Your success, however, is dependent on the first two steps: the content you create and how you distribute it. How to do it? Infographics. How to do it? How to do it?

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Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

PR Fuel

JUNE 5, 2020

Then it may be time for you to write a press release. His writing was so well-received that The New York Times published the release without any edits of their own. Read on to learn all about how to send a press release and whether they’re still relevant in 2020. How to Send a Press Release: Engaging Content.

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How To Ethics SEO Guidelines 98

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. In this article, we will discuss the four key elements to write a press release that converts: The news announcement. So write your release with your audience in mind.

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Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 75

Beyond PR

AUGUST 14, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. In this article, we will discuss the 4 key elements to writing high-quality press release content: The news announcement. So write your release with your audience in mind.

Writing 79

Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2017

Here’s how to accomplish just that. Some even go so far as to write an “ideal” press release in order to back into the right questions and methodology. Don’t confuse PR and market research. The post How To Make Surveys Work For PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Also important?

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Survey How To Construction Data 136

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

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. But, as all marketers know, when you try to make content that appeals to everyone, you often end up with hollow content that resonates with no one.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn Today In this lesson, you’ll learn how to find new opportunities – like product review opportunities, guest post placements, resources pages, and more – using BuzzStream Discovery and BuzzStream’s prospecting module. No knowledge of query-writing needed. Are you trying to build your brand?

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Resources Analysis Infographics Examples 103

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 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. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

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. How can content teams ensure they use the right tools and access the right talent to have the biggest impact?

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing eBook Marketing Infographics 52

Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Blog writing 101 Know your audience What are your audience’s needs? Get in touch today to find out how we could help you.

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Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

In fact, as all savvy marketers know, more than “what” you sell, “how” you sell creates a bigger emotional, and thus bankable, impact. But generally speaking, it is a content research tool that allows marketers to put themselves in the shoes (and the mindset) of different segments of customers. How to Fix Your Buyer Personas.

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How To Tools Exercises Viral 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. It’s a form of blindness that’s liable to show up elsewhere in marketing and the organization; we are all forever students. Effective use of H2 and H3 matters.

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Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Also diversify the types of posts you write. Here are some ideas for post styles: How-to.

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 120

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

The public relations field covers a wide array of tools and you may find it hard to know how to prioritize your PR efforts in 2024. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Email Marketing Analytics: Examining email campaign performance through open rates and engagement metrics.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Cision

JULY 30, 2015

Write out a few concise messages that need to be delivered during the interview, and have them in front of you, if possible. Then, the next time a reporter is on deadline gives you a ring, you’ll know how to stay calm and interview on. Check out this infographic for a helpful checklist! Determine 2-3 Key Messages.

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Interviews How To Media Infographics 120

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

If you’re a content marketer at a financial institution, you’ve been asked to fulfill a particularly bright promise: not only do you need to establish a trusting relationship with your audience, but you need to develop a voice entertaining enough to make your bank stand out. MD Financial’s Medical School Cost Calculator.

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Banking Content Marketing Examples Industry 111

Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

Before we get into how to build backlinks using images, let’s define some key themes: Backlink relevance : The best backlinks are those directly related to your industry on a credible 3rd-party site. This makes creating fresh content and backlinking this content to sites critical to your marketing strategy. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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How To SEO Mobile Google 60

PR Fuel

MARCH 12, 2018

As more and more companies turn to content marketing to reach new clients, the time has come for existing marketing plans to get reworked in order to stay ahead of the competition. Creating an action plan for your marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. What do you hope to achieve by increasing your content marketing efforts?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing How To Marketing eBook 40

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn Today In this lesson, you’ll learn how to find new opportunities – like product review opportunities, guest post placements, resources pages, and more – using BuzzStream Discovery and BuzzStream’s prospecting module. No knowledge of query-writing needed. Are you trying to build your brand?

Resources 62

Resources Analysis Infographics Examples 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn Today In this lesson, you’ll learn how to find new opportunities – like product review opportunities, guest post placements, resources pages, and more – using BuzzStream Discovery and BuzzStream’s prospecting module. No knowledge of query-writing needed. Are you trying to build your brand?

Resources 62

Resources Analysis Infographics Examples 62

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2018

Improve your writing: While writing never goes out of style for a PR pro, it’s a skill that’s more vital than ever in all that we do. They need to understand how journalists think and work–but they also need to be strong writers. If your writing could use some work, don’t wait. Write in your spare time.

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Measurement Content Marketing Writing Infographics 119

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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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. As proof, a Content Marketing Institute survey found 70% of B2B marketers are creating more content than they did one year ago.

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson You’ll learn how to get the word out about your product, services, or content by reaching out to influencers in a way that’s effective and scalable – without losing that personal touch. Table of Contents Why is Promoting My Products/Services/Content Important? Does it have social proof?

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