Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W. by Frank Strong.

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Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Writing 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Many marketing departments are intimidated by the rapidly changing video landscape and are afraid to invest in creating content there. So, how does a marketer thrive in this constantly changing world? Creative Constraints. Creative Constraints. Carly and Charlene stand by the fact that creativity thrives in constraints.

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Video Instagram YouTube Creativity 58

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search.

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Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Many marketing departments are intimidated by the rapidly changing video landscape and are afraid to invest in creating content there. So, how does a marketer thrive in this constantly changing world? Creative Constraints. The constraints of Instagram, YouTube and TikTok are all opportunities for creativity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

One of our clients, CEO Robert Glazer , published the first in-depth book on affiliate marketing. Part of the founders’ strategy was to publish business book s under the company’s name, culminating in co-founder Jason Fried’s 2010 best seller ReWork. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

PRSay

MAY 7, 2021

In 2010, as a student, I was elected to serve as the vice president of career services on the PRSSA National Committee. If you’re a person that naturally sees a path forward through adversity or enjoys creative problem solving, then Board service is for you. Applications are due May 25. Find details here.

Education 96

Education Technology Policies Leadership 96

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

However, since the financial crash of 2008 and the coinciding rise of AWS, iPhones, and frictionless services, non-banks are finding creative ways to fill financial needs for both consumers and businesses across the country in a phenomenon known as shadow banking. As expected, the “big” banks offer something in all of these areas.

Banking 79

Banking Financial Advertising Advertising 79

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

In our interview with Sam, he offered powerful insights into the world of content marketing, social media and “cutting through the clutter.” Q: What direction do you think content marketing is going in and how can PR professionals keep up with the trends? Q: Cutting through the clutter” is one of the core aspects of content marketing.

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Interviews Media Content Marketing Facebook 79

PR Conversations

APRIL 27, 2017

We are hugely thankful for all his support since the Redux version of PR Conversations was launched in 2010. In 2010, Toni stepped back to allow the new Redux version of the site to develop. We’re not in the blogging business to make money, promote others’ marketing content or attract the unwanted attention of PR spammers.

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Blogging Writing Pitching Storytelling 58

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A Content Marketing Thanksgiving Feast with All The Fixings. Why: Planning and executing your online marketing strategy can seem overwhelming. In this still relevant guest post for Top Rank Marketing , Ashley Zeckman uses the components of a traditional Thanksgiving meal to illustrate how you can make your strategy manageable.

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Community Facebook Resources Web 70

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Most of our readers, be it from an engineering or a marketing background, are working on new technologies that will lead to fully-automated vehicles, intelligent cities, and more. That includes our creative director, writers, industry and content partners, numerous marketing and PR professionals, and readers.

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Four Steps To Optimize A News Release For Google News November 15th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Erica Holt Please stop yawning Don’t worry. That said, it’s a difficult balance between creativity and keyword use.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 Email tools will offer AI to help write emails.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Without the input of communicators and marketers far and wide I fear Christmas may be doomed. Our analysis also revealed that in 2010 the movie “Inception” staring Leonardo DiCaprio surpassed jarrers’ enthusiasm for Christmas. A 2009 gift that received a “meh” was more likely to receive an “eh” in 2010.

Communications 66

Communications Analysis Print Meeting 66

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Our biggest growth spurt was 150 percent between 2010 and 2011.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Image: Greig Christie via Flickr, Creative Commons Since Google Instant’s launch just over a month ago, digital marketers have been scrambling to figure out how search engine marketing strategies might need to change. Bing, Nielsen recently reported , received nearly 14 percent of search traffic in August 2010.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Public Relations Lessons From Jesus, The Apostles And The Bible December 24th, 2010 Tweet Note: this is not a religious post, and is meant neither to proselytize nor offend. Thanks for sharing! Shall We Tweet?

Publicity 86

Publicity Creativity Measurement Twitter 86

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Simply The Best November 27th, 2010 Tweet There’s a big difference between being “the best&# and “one of the best.&# Click here to try reconnecting the live stream. | pts Settings.

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Measurement Tourism Blogging Writing 66

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How Reading Fairy Tales Can Improve Public Relations December 28th, 2010 Tweet What’s your favorite fairy tale? I actually have a bunch of them. There’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, of course.

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Publicity Facebook Twitter Measurement 95

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali PR Is As PR Does October 28th, 2010 Tweet Just a little bit crazy This has been a bit of a crazy week for me (actually, it’s been a bit of a crazy last few weeks for me, but who’s counting?).

Conference 66

Conference Measurement Tourism Twitter 66

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 23, 2010

October 23rd, 2010 Tweet I can still remember my first tweet. Image: Ranjit Bhatnagar via Flickr , Creative Commons And thanks to myfirsttweet.com , I can share it with you. Waxing UnLyrical -- Topsy.com says: October 23, 2010 at 11:41 pm [.] How unbelievably ridiculous. Or pathetic. pts Settings. link] (esp. Wanna Subscribe?

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Twitter Measurement Tourism Social Media 65

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali So Much To Do November 6th, 2010 Tweet So much to do So little time For places to go, for reason or rhyme. Image: Louise Docker via Flickr , Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

Tourism 62

Tourism Measurement Twitter Facebook 62

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Magic of Discovery November 14th, 2010 Tweet Whither blogroll? Image: Arturo Sotillo via Flickr , Creative Commons How about you? I have a blogroll (I suspect you do too).

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Measurement 85

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Value Of A Fire Drill October 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar I remember the time I went through my first fire drill. Reply Rate Up div.livefyre-comment).removeClass(livefyre-hidden)"

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Crisis Twitter Facebook Measurement 71

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Paloozas And Palominos November 7th, 2010 Tweet Apparently a “palooza&# is an “ exaggerated event.&# In other words, something very unusual. Do you really need another reason?

Facebook 57

Facebook Measurement Twitter Social Media 57

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 17, 2011

We launched into Twitter on 25 August 2010 and into Facebook on the 7 February 2011. Initiated by our brand team and creative agency Clemenger BBDO , we all worked together to develop a coordinated approach across all of our channels, including social media. How valuable was that time spent listening?

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Publicity Banking YouTube Social Media 87

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. Army via Flickr , Creative Commons Usually these are placed at the top of a post, but often, if a post is long, I’ll insert additional images, alternating left- and right-aligning them. D’oh, you say. An image speaks a thousand words.

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Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 86

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Image: twchoi11 via Flickr , Creative Commons Though I wouldn’t consider myself as devoted as some fan clubs. Image: Gitgat via Flickr , Creative Commons Instead, speak up and join the conversation. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL?

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Publicity Reputation Crisis Communications Film 77

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Image: Lars Plougmann via Flickr, Creative Commons Really, if you just read through the comments, there’s your follow-up blog post… but since I promised you one, you’re getting one. Image: Aftab Uzzaman via Flickr, Creative Commons It’s why I wrote about networking with a twist a while back.

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Social Media Media Facebook Twitter 89

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali MeasurePR: Paywalls, Pitches And Prognoses December 23rd, 2010 Tweet On Wednesday, we held this year’s last #measurePR Twitterchat. And the discussion was… how shall I put it… intense.

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Pitching Measurement Writing Twitter 60

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! Bland Image: jason carlin via Flickr , Creative Commons I mean, chicken-soup-with-no-celery-or-pepper bland. Blog Comments Comm 2322 « Sam Mooty Fall 2010 PR Blog says: November 9, 2010 at 9:19 pm [.] Possibly, never to return.

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Blogging Facebook Twitter How To 96

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Become A Public Relations Star December 14th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Mike Doman I recently had the pleasure of sitting on the admissions panel for a PR course. Applying creatively.

Publicity 90

Publicity How To Course Facebook 90

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. Here’s a list of creative PR activities that can help your organisation stand out, engage customers, and encourage them to share their positive experiences with others. Ritz-Carlton. Spector, R.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2010

Image: Shawn McClung via Flickr, Creative Commons You have to really, really be paying attention to notice if someone hasn’t tweeted in a while, unless you talk to them every day. Blink The thing with social networks, particularly one such as Twitter, is that the streams move so fast, you barely notice someone’s absence.

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Facebook Twitter Nonprofit Social Media 93

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 19, 2010

Delegating email with Gmail , from Duct Tape Marketing. Why: great ideas that might spur your creative juices, even if you don’t have an e-newsletter… or get you started thinking about one. Image: Peter Roome via Flickr, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! This could come in handy. Wanna Subscribe?

SEO 42

SEO Measurement Tourism Analytics 42

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Time and Space September 26th, 2010 Tweet Time, space, and how we inhabit the two have been a bit on my mind lately. John Cleese’s talk at the 2009 Creativity World Forum on creativity.

Measurement 40

Measurement Tourism Creativity Blogging 40