Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

75% of marketers say they don’t spend enough time on B2B content amplification because they don’t have time (77%) – they are too busy making more content they also won’t have time to amplify. If you’ve been in marketing for any length of time, you know this drill: Someone has an idea for an ebook, guide or white paper.

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B2B eBook Survey Report 78

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With today’s abundance of data and advanced marketing technology, consumers and businesses expect a personalized experience. With HubSpot smart content , creating personalized marketing messages and customized end-user experiences takes just a few clicks. Not sure what smart content is, or how to use it? You’re not alone.

Privacy 59

Privacy Data Consumer Conference 59

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Want to join this inspiring network of Solo PR pros in 2022? Lynn Harris Medcalf, MA, APR with her client Adrenaline was recognized by PRSA Georgia for exceptional work in the program category with a Phoenix Award for their Content Marketing entry “Believe in Banking: Supporting an Essential Sector.” Congratulations to all!

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Banking Film Transportation Financial 96

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

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Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

Prohibition

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The movie features entities that have an unsettling smile, causing harm to those who see it, so the marketing team behind the movie hired actors to stare into the camera at the games while donning their creepiest smiles. — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) September 24, 2022. What is content marketing and how can it help your business?

Social Media 118

Social Media Fashion Media Travel 118

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

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If there was one common challenge that marketers and media pros faced in 2020—besides periods of existential horror—it was trying to figure out virtual events. COVID is peaking, widespread vaccine rollouts likely won’t happen until the summer, and most companies won’t lift their ban on non-essential travel until 2022.

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Trends LinkedIn Video B2B 142

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

Communication about safety protocols and points flexibility was crucial, but the brand’s marketing team also knew that their audience wanted more than memos. Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing. But then Marriott had to figure out next steps.

Travel 96

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 96

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.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

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.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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?

Conference 40

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 40

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These changes are forcing marketers to reconsider how we optimize and create content. It’s best to think about the new feature as a continuation of Google’s E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) framework, which rates the overall value of content.

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Google Strategy Reddit SEO 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Across marketing, communications and PR, these are 10 conferences all solo PR pros need to know about. *Be Content Marketing World. Hosted by the Content Marketing Institute — a.k.a. Plus, you get to spend four days with the bustling #CMWorld community comprised of thousands of marketers from all over the world.

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Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. While your messaging is limited to 280 characters, you can develop succinct, creative content for your brand that adds to an existing conversation. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

I worked at a content marketing agency, Siege Media , for six years, and with every successful and failed campaign, I learned a new lesson. And each time, I came away more prepared and excited for the next piece of content. And by using search volume, they get eyeballs on their content without pitching.

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Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Content marketing projects thrive or languish based on the creative brief. When we prime our creators with a compelling idea, a clear purpose, and a defined audience, they are far more likely to develop an outstanding piece of content than when we have a fuzzy concept poorly articulated. Get specific.

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Creativity Enterprise Tools Training 132