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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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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Polaris

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It’s easy to get the connection between content marketing and business-to-business brands. Blog posts, ebooks and webinars are tools well suited to moving a business customer through this type of sales cycle. The link between content marketing and consumer brands, on the other hand, is not as obvious. Pellegrino programs.

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Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich and author of Spin Sucks , recently took the time to answer a few of our biggest questions on content marketing.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A s a marketer, you are well aware of content's significant role in your overall marketing strategy. Read on to discover how content created with a buyer’s wants and needs in mind can benefit your content strategy and marketing goals. Blog posts A blog is great for addressing your prospective customer's specific pain points.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

Many marketers use editorial calendars to plan their marketing campaigns and support their overall marketing strategy. As a result, you’ll collaborate more effectively with other teams, better align marketing with product changes and other high-level business updates, and make more relevant data-driven marketing decisions.

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MaccaPR

JUNE 3, 2014

What can you and other marketers learn from Catherine Mandler, an Integrated Marketing Specialist at Shoreview, Minn.-based With more than 20 years of marketing experience, she’s now focused exclusively on the new art and science of inbound marketing at Deluxe Corp. based Deluxe Corp.? Source: Hubspot ).

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. On one occasion, I was given an assignment to write something for the CEO. Research and ask questions.

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Cision

JULY 29, 2015

Kerry O’Shea Gorgone , host of MarketingProfs’ Marketing Smarts podcast , recently sat down with us to answer a few questions on how to build a podcasting strategy and give us a glimpse at what she’ll cover at her Cision webinar. Q: Why is podcasting valuable for brands’ marketing strategies?

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. ” Thought Leadership vs. Content Marketing At face value, thought leadership and content marketing look similar. It should work hand in hand with other content marketing initiatives.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Some examples include: Solicit interviews with independent speakers and panelists.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Myth #1: Journalists Will Write About Your Press Release Without Contacting You. Want to coach your executives to better interviews? Click here for Brad Phillips’ free on-demand webinar! It’s a shame what people believe about public relations simply because of myths that are perpetuated by others. This is a good thing!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 4, 2023

Cover performers may have a back-catalog of relationships in the organization or industry as well, making them the right interviewer for a video case study with a long-time customer or an iconic industry leader. It can also result in contradictory messages appearing in the market because they aren’t collaborating on position alignment.

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

The communications team is using tools originally meant for marketers. Unlike marketing, where conversion is a go-to way to measure success, communications teams struggle to track the results of their PR and Corporate Communications activities. Tools are acquired as ad-hoc solutions and not with a goal-based approach.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 12, 2021

As most in B2B tech marketing know, industry analysts are key influencers, and it is important to get their validation and ranked and categorized in the right reports. Robin’s book and firm cover every facet of the field, and I thought it would be great to interview her about getting the most out of A/R.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. Takeaway: Journalists are checking to see what’s hot with readers and writing more of that. Watch useful webinars. Research, read, be active in the respective community and write compelling pitches. PR needs to do that too. Do your industry reading.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. This is a sign that their expertise is relatively up-to-date, and academic credentials are a plus, particularly when it comes to being quoted in media interviews. But where do PR teams find third-party influencers?

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PR Fuel

JULY 16, 2017

You know them best and could determine whether they might be more interested in a how-to guide, a podcast, or a webinar. Don’t forget that you can reuse content you create in multiple ways—write a how-to guide then make a video about it or expand it and turn it into an eBook. As with any online marketing, regular posting is important.

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Cision

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In a Fast Company article, How to Get a Journalist to Read Your Pitch , Michael Grothaus raises an important question related to this issue: “When you reach out to a journalist, you’re asking them to dedicate their time researching and writing about your company. ” Want to improve your pitching skills?

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David PR Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Today, I’m wiser (at least a little) and now completely understand the concept and believe it offers a great marketing opportunity for executives. 3) It brings you new opportunities, which might be new business or marketing-related. If building thought leadership is part of your marketing plan or a long-term goal, let’s talk about it.

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Cision

AUGUST 20, 2015

At her recent webinar, Kerry O’Shea Gorgone , host of MarketingProfs’ Marketing Smarts podcast , discussed the benefits of various software and tools, dished out tips for setting up your podcast and explored how to successfully grow your listener base. Click here to watch her on-demand webinar! I prefer to polish it up.

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PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

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Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

Some bigger name examples would be Elon Musk on alternate, high-tech modes of transit (Tesla, SpaceX…), Gary Vaynerchuk on social marketing, or Neil deGrasse Tyson on all things cosmic (that’s gotta be a sweet business card). I’m not here to say stop writing news releases. Time to put them to work for your marketing team.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2018

Here are a few ways to write a resume which is similar to a job posting: Read the required skills section of the job posting and find achievements or examples which prove you are skilled in this area. Write Off Job Expenses. Think of the cost of gas traveling for interviews, new work clothes and printing costs.

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2020

Does this person write on the topic you’re pitching? . The “need for speed” often can cause even marketing experts to take the time to check: Is it only writers from the outlet’s team who contribute? As expert-level marketers, it is imperative to check-in and make sure that you simplify your touchpoint and show that you are credible.

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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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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2018

When it comes to generating new ideas, one of the most effective actions we can take is to interview customers, clients, vendors, investors, and whoever has a stake in the brand. Interviewing customers to develop new ideas shouldn’t be limited only to those times when you need to move product. Who is it transforming? Stay in shape.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Tip of the month: “Take someone in finance to lunch and learn how you make money ” This is just one of the amazing tips from the Queen of metrics Katie Paine in this interview on PR News. Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. What if what we know in marketing is holding us back?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Four Free Digital Marketing Tools for Non-Profits January 24th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Erica Holt These are frugal days, and everyone loves getting and writing about free stuff.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. It offered data and insights on how to attract talent, interview candidates, onboard employees, and keep staff happy for the long run.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

How long should it take to write a blog post? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple. Blog posts in 2017 are taking longer to write and are longer in length. The data in both studies mirror my own experience in content marketing and blogging for B2B organizations.

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

The communications team is using tools originally meant for marketers. Unlike marketing, where conversion is a go-to way to measure success, communications teams struggle to track the results of their PR and Corporate Communications activities. If they are disconnected, this affects the way teams work – and their output, too.

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