Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 3, 2020

But what can we learn and apply to our digital marketing and communications strategies in 2021? I asked 21 influencers to share their thoughts on this question: What one piece of marketing advice would you offer […]. As we prepare to enter a new year, we all wonder what lies ahead. 2020 was anything but predictable.

Marketing 208

Marketing Strategy Communications Publicity 208

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible. That’s why content marketing needs PR.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

When these words start to appear, conventional wisdom tells businesses to cut their marketing budgets. As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI. Where to increase your content spend.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 138

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Digital PR is an online marketing approach that’s used to increase a brand’s awareness via internet-based strategies. With the rapid growth of the internet and internet marketing systems, digital PR experts can reap many more benefits via a broad range of marketing channels. Establish Your Brand as An Authority.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.”

Social Media 179

Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 135

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. If you didn’t believe it can drive sales, amplify brand awareness, build brand credibility and supercharge your SEO, then you wouldn’t be reading this would you? And that results in you achieving your marketing goals. And that results in poor results.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021. Almost the opposite.

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 205

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021. Almost the opposite.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2021

” Mint became one of content marketing’s first rags-to-riches story when Intuit acquired the company for $170 million in 2009, in large part because of how the blog had helped them establish a strong brand, acquire users, and earn their brand loyalty. As they put it: “The hardest keyword to compete for.

Brand 119

Brand Branding Banking B2C 119

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros share their predictions for the PR industry in 2021. We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. Here's to an illuminated 2021 and the future of our industry. Jennifer Wilbur, Principal, JRW PR & Marketing. 2021 will be another “change year” for the PR industry.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. As you execute your video marketing strategy this year, keep these trends in mind.

Video 132

Video Strategy Marketing Instagram 132

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

10 PR conferences you can’t miss in 2021. Despite the challenges presented this year, 2021 offers tons of virtual and in-person opportunities for you to develop your skills and meet like-minded PR pros who can help you advance in your career. PRSA ICON 2021. Conference Date : May 16-19, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Conference 58

Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Example of video recognition technology.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Konnect Agency

MARCH 15, 2021

Within the digital marketing department here at Konnect Agency we work to bring the best influencer partners to our clients to build brand awareness. For any kind of influencer program, one key factor to align on is making sure that both the brand and influencer benefit from the partnership.

Instagram 52

Instagram Analytics Product Launch Retail 52

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Communications Survey , which polled 300 communications professionals. Need help with marketing or PR? We’re more than a proactive partner, we’re an extension of your marketing and PR team. I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR.

Media Relations 175

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 175

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The third installment of HBO Max’s hit series “Succession” was one of the most highly anticipated seasons of television in 2021. Trying to track all the relevant media and public sentiment for a brand is impossible, as Greg demonstrated. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With 2020 almost behind us, we’ve been having some great discussions here at Firefly about what we think the year ahead holds, so here are six of the main trends we’ve come up with that we think will have a huge impact on the world of comms in 2021. Stronger communication of social and political movements.

Trends 71

Trends Reputation Course Media Relations 71

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

Mostly because of article’s like Hootsuite’s recent post “How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021” You see, most of these “how often to post” articles always wind up with the same conclusion: you need to post A LOT. This is more than enough for most brands. For two big reasons. Not even close.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Exclusive insights into 2021 marketing trends that will put certainty back into your strategy and help your brand bounce back from COVID faster. As we sit on the cusp of returning to normality, brands are presented with a challenge, what does this new normal mean for the way they market to and engage with customers?

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Consumer Video 62

Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

The Earned Media Suite also includes a Media Contact Database, Podcast Monitoring, Online News Tracking and access to Licensed Content, making it the most complete PR and Communications solution on the market. The company continues to grow quickly, having increased new bookings more than 30 percent over the first two quarters of 2021.

Instagram 156

Instagram Industry Media Analytics 156

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Exclusive insights into 2021 marketing trends that will put certainty back into your strategy and help your brand bounce back from COVID faster. As we sit on the cusp of returning to normality, brands are presented with a challenge, what does this new normal mean for the way they market to and engage with customers?

Trends 62

Trends Social Media Consumer Video 62

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They became especially effective with the mainstream adoption of email in the 1990s, giving smart marketers and media pros a direct line to their audience. Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. That’s according to the 2021 Trust Barometer by Edelman (opens in PDF). Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Put your audience first. Did you know?

Government 139

Government Survey Ethics Media 139

Prohibition

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 seems to have flown by and there’s nothing quite like Christmas to bring some joy and warmth to our lives and end the year on a high. A clever campaign that perfectly related to the brand! It’s been incredible to see M&S’s Percy Pig become it’s own brand over the recent years. Well done Waitrose.

Video 62

Video Social Media Instagram Brand 62

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With vaccines preparing to be rolled out, 2021 is already starting to look more hopeful and ‘normality’ may actually start to return. The Covid marketing brain: How marketers are thinking and acting in new ways. Marketers have had to shut down some plans, rethink others and completely move away from their usual timeline.

Reputation 133

Reputation Creativity Crisis Employee 133

Buzzstream

JANUARY 25, 2021

Most Common Marketing Strategies in Small Businesses. Our study begins with a look into the most common marketing strategies overall – not just those directly related to link building. Social media was the top marketing strategy among small business owners. of owners did all of the content marketing themselves. .

Small Business 127

Small Business SEO Survey Study 127

Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

Contently Case Stories gives a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing stories Contently customers are telling. “SEO” may be the most ubiquitous marketing word out there—an OG term that sits alongside “engagement” and “cross-channel” in the pantheon of lexicon that’ll never die.

SEO 119

SEO Automotive YouTube Video 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Prohibition

AUGUST 19, 2022

Here we’ve taken a look at the background of podcasts and why it can be useful for brands. The purpose of the podcast is that there is something out there for everyone – which is what makes it a brilliant tool for marketers across a range of sectors and industries. Why are podcast good for marketers? What is a podcast?

Television 62

Television Advertising Advertising Instagram 62

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

Even harder to know what to say, which is why so many “Our brand is here for you in these unprecedented times” emails flooded our inboxes. Communication about safety protocols and points flexibility was crucial, but the brand’s marketing team also knew that their audience wanted more than memos. But in travel?

Travel 96

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 96

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The internet was new at the time, and the media and marketing industries expected websites to be a utopia for advertising. Contently’s marketing team recently placed some banners on our site as an experiment, and they actually worked. Not bad for promoting a webinar that covers complex marketing issues.

Advertising 133

Advertising Advertising Real Estate Travel 133

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I AI-written content adds more noise. “PR David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190