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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently - Strategy

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.

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Caine’s Arcade: How Powerful Storytelling Can Make a Difference

Polaris

Stories—and storytelling—are powerful. Its signature event is the Global Cardboard Challenge, held in 2013 and 2014 on the Saturday closest to the anniversary of the 2012 flash mob. Content Marketing' They help charities secure more donations, persuade juries in trials and sway opinions in politics and the boardroom.

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116 Content Marketing Insights Worth Tattooing on Your Body

Cision

Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” “Content is a filter that can qualify your audience better.” Want more content marketing insights from Ann Handley? “We spent $500 billion in 2013. ” Click to tweet!

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The True Value of Storytelling: Nail your Brand Narrative

Waxing UnLyrical

Why Storytelling is So Effective. In a world that’s saturated with marketing, it’s more important than ever for brands to make a lasting impression with their customers. Guinness is a brand who knows the power of emotional storytelling. With storytelling, you can achieve: 1. Who’s doing it right?

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Branded Video Is Trending. Here’s What PR Pros Need to Know.

Cision

Branded video views increased 73 percent from Q3 of 2013 to Q3 of 2014. At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing video' Register now!

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Are we still over-relying on media relations?

Communications Conversations

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Consider the following: Investments in content marketing continue to rise. Content partnerships with major media outlets are taking off.

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Annual reports should report what matters

Stuart Bruce

Until 2013 Dell was a publicly listed company, when it became privately owned again. Private companies face no such obligations and indeed frequently want to be secretive about disclosing financial and business information that they don’t legally have to. Get in touch if you’d like help with yours.

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