Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

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Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. What better source of credibility is there than to have your content serve as a citation?

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 88

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

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Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Using SEO to court Google’s algorithm should be at the top of the list for your 2019 marketing strategy. According to HubSpot, in 2018, 61 percent of marketers say improving SEO and growing their organic presence was their top inbound marketing priority. Optimize your content. Optimize your content.

SEO 71

SEO Strategy Guidelines Social Media 71

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They took some time to catch up to other lines of business, but marketing departments are now making data and analytics a huge part of what they do. And 2019 figures to be more of the same. With that in mind, here are our predictions for the biggest marketing data and analytics trends for the coming year. Data clean-up projects.

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Analytics Data Trends Marketing 105

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This year marked further evolution in PR and marketing, as data-driven insights became even more imperative for creating brand awareness and understanding audiences on social media. In 2019, analytics will continue to drive brand storytelling, control and promotion. Controlling the narrative is essential to PR and marketing.

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Trends Social Media YouTube Storytelling 106

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. Marketing builds awareness (Watson even blogs in the BBC reboot) and gathers intel, then sales takes over to close the case. Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers.

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Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

New year, same marketing program? If the “same old, same old” mentality applies to your marketing goals and campaigns in 2019, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how important success is to you. But we as marketers know “trends” can mean just about anything. Top Marketing Trends for 2019, Curated.

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Trends Marketing Software Video 57

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

To really bring the podcasting trend into perspective, a recent study from Statista found that, in 2006, only 22% of consumers knew what a podcast was, but by 2019 over 64% of consumers were aware of podcasting. This could be a personal website, LinkedIn page or author bio on an outlet or blog. Suggest a topic to discuss. Conclusion.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Now that 2019 has arrived, what new tactics and capabilities can we expect as we strengthen our positions as strategic partners for our clients? Submit your brand or clients’ sites and blogs for inclusion in the Google News Publisher Center. Content Marketing. Voice Search / AI. using these devices.

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Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Gaining your customers’ trust is crucial for fostering a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship with them—and creating valuable content is a great starting point. For instance, a blog section on your website is a great way to build credibility and awareness. Now he is a freelance journalist and develops a wide range of content.

Small Business 72

Small Business Strategy Marketing Instagram 72

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

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Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

When it comes to smart marketing, every dollar matters – and you want to ensure that you’re getting the most bang for your conference buck. Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. The content they produce must be neutral, helpful and authoritative in nature – like that which PR has mastered for contributed articles for ages. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020. Guest posting gets personal.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Cauliflower Shane (@KingDomeGnome) April 9, 2019. Let’s imagine you’re a brand marketer for Apple. Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager, US, Talkwalker.

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Training Video Analysis Data 399

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A content marketer’s job is to create quality content that gets in front of readers organically. After all, what is content worth if you don’t access the readers who would most benefit from your writing? Google continuously updates its algorithms to rank blog posts and web pages.

SEO 93

SEO Strategy Google Engineering 93

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

Individual blogs are in decline but blogging remains an important form of social media for reputation and awareness. You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. I can’t remember the last time I saw a blog roll, can you?

SEO 113

SEO Community Blogging LinkedIn 113

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2023

In the process of downloading content, the company also polled 38,000 respondents to ask about the buying process throughout 2022. As a side note, it’s worth noting NetLine is owned by the UK-based publisher Informa , which also owns the Content Marketing Institute. Overall, demand for content is up a whopping 55% since 2019.

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B2B Study Consumer Report 144

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This slight may seem trivial compared to real life and death situations, but PR is my livelihood, and puts bread on the table for my family and 275K other people in the industry across the US, according to the BLS (2019 numbers; expected to grow by 7% annually through 2029, more on average than other professions).

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

That’s an increase from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018. That’s what content marketing is all about. Too many confuse content marketing with marketing content. Content marketing means, running your blog, or whatever you choose as your platform like a publication.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

This post was originally posted on AdAge on December 04, 2019. In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control.

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Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

The multi-year trendline on this question suggests it’s not getting any easier (here are the survey results to this question in 2020 , 2019 and 2018 ). Third-party validation is still more credible than all the content marketing and brand journalism in the world. Use content marketing with media relations in mind.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 172

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. The company said it polled more than 1,000 journalists for the 2020 edition ( cliff notes to the 2019 edition here ). Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

This year it’s on track to outpace the investment in analog marketing channels for the first time. That’s according to a report – 2019 Digital Brand: Awareness, Engagement & Action Index (reg. Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%. Is owned media trustworthy?

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Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Close out 2019’s last quarter with a bang by boosting your marketing practices. It’s no secret that marketing trends are always changing. With that said, it’s best to keep an eye out and make sure your organization is executing marketing practices that will help reach short-term and long-term goals. Until next time!

Marketing 85

Marketing Engineering Content Marketing Case Study 85

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

Measuring ROI has been a consistent challenge for content marketers and marketers in general over the past decade. Content Marketing overall is getting increasingly better at connecting actions and outcomes. Ann: Because you can be a great writer without also being a great marketer. Full report.

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Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

5W PR

APRIL 28, 2022

The content may generate leads, but the team should be well-prepared to follow up on them. Focus on Content Marketing. Content marketing is crucial in getting leads to the sales stage. By providing the audience with consistent and credible content, a business builds its brand and legitimacy.

Marketing 88

Marketing Government Guidelines Education 88

PR 20/20

JANUARY 31, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. The Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON). Norton & Company, 2019). Register by April 1, 2019 to save $600 off the full event price.

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Conference Case Study Marketing Analytics 77

Onclusive

JANUARY 16, 2019

Here are five key takeaways from the conference to kick off your 2019 communications and marketing strategy: 1. Tie back communications and marketing efforts to business results. To be successful in the the world of Growth PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing.

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Conference Storytelling Data Measurement 225

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In 2019, we decided to add a thin banner to the top of our homepage to promote upcoming resources and webinars. Next up, we decided to put the same banner on our blog homepage and test out a vertical banner on the right rail of our individual article pages. Not bad for promoting a webinar that covers complex marketing issues.

Advertising 110

Advertising Advertising Real Estate Travel 110

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. The inaugural event in July 2019 is chapter 1 of the story on marketing artificial intelligence. In total, we plan to have 40+ speakers at MAICON 2019.

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Conference Marketing Groups SEO 56

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

At the end of 2016, we decided to share what we were learning, leveraging HubSpot to launch the Marketing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute. Early posts on Marketing AI Institute’s blog. The Solution: Content Strategy That Drives Growth. Building a media property starts with market fit.

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Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Writing on the company’s blog , Lindsey Woodward , who leads the client support team said, “Whether jumping on a call to assist in creating an internal newsletter or report for your boss or setting up new employees on the Meltwater platform, we want our clients to have personal and open communication with Meltwater.”.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised?

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Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 59