ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

billion voice assistants in use as of 2023, and the number will reach 8.4 Content marketing Creating high-quality, informative content that answers common voice search queries can position a company or their leader as an industry expert and increase its chances of being featured in voice search results. billion by 2024.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. Of the marketers who responded to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 report , 92% say video gives them a good return on their investment. And brands noticed.

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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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PR 20/20

MAY 9, 2023

Associations and other member-based organizations demonstrate no shortage of marketing tactics. However, there’s a critical distinction between disparate marketing tactics and a purposeful, organized, strategic marketing strategy. A CRM That’s Customizable for Your Needs It all starts with a central database.

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Landis PR

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report , which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. Conducted with over 2,200 journalists worldwide, the survey results are fascinating.

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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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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 25, 2024

As a result, designers and marketers are constantly experimenting with new aesthetics to create content that resonates with audiences and keeps them engaged long enough to turn them into loyal brand advocates. 2024 Visual Trends Marketers Need to Know About 1. Sometimes, that feedback is good, and other times, not so much.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2023

What does voice search mean for content marketers in 2023? But first, let’s connect the dots between voice search and digital marketing. Voice Search & Digital Marketing: What’s the Connection? As a consequence, you need to optimize your content to ensure rank in voice search results.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 25, 2023

And it’s the best cause marketing case study I’ve seen in quite a while. Wait, this is a cause marketing case study? In 2023 content marketing context, that’s simply brilliant. And it also demonstrates what it takes to cut through the marketing clutter in 2023. PS: The best part?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2023

A study including behavioral data and a poll of 38,000 B2B professionals finds the more B2B content your “audience consumes, the more likely they are to be closing in on a purchase decision.” B2B content and buyer intent are two of the hottest topics in B2B marketing – and a new study offers some details as to how these are linked.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The need for this is a difficult one to translate, with the app losing almost 15 million users in 2023 following the rebrand. At Prohibition, we work with a range of B2B and B2C brands across all sectors to create engaging social media marketing strategies that allow brands to stay up to date with the latest trends and updates.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a digital age where audience behaviors shift with each new trend and technological advance, it’s paramount for marketers to introduce their content campaigns directly into the spaces where their target audiences are most engaged. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Phrases such as ‘sponsored by, ‘partnered with’, ‘promoted’ and ‘presented by’ are indicators of sponsored content.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.” She believes her company is the “market leader” and so has a “commitment to the highest quality for all of our clients around the world.”

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

A new CIPR #AIinPR project finds that AI tool vendors are not addressing the PR market. This figure is likely to rise to 38% by 2023. By 2023 there will almost certainly be a greater application of technology in these areas of practice but with human oversight. Wordsmith does a similar job for content marketing.

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Karen Freberg

JUNE 6, 2022

NFTs, DEIB, Personal branding, Social Media Jobs, Content Marketing, and the future of Marketing in general were all discussed during the three day event. Overall, it was such a great experience to be at a place to learn, connect, and be part of a community of digital and social media marketing professionals.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). And it’s not just public relations.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If all your employees feel empowered to collect funny stories or photos from that trade show and send them to the content team, you have engaged a content creation team of many. Leave it to marketing/communications staff to edit what is consumed globally or shared only on a company intranet/at the weekly all-hands.

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Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These changes are forcing marketers to reconsider how we optimize and create content. Launched in June of 2023 , Google Perspectives is a new mobile feature that builds upon the search engine’s rapidly growing AI-powered capabilities. Why Creator-Led Content Marketing Is More Important Than Ever Okay, enough about food.

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Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

You may not have set KPIs that you’d like a PR professional or agency to achieve right away, but you may be able to tell them your company goals, objectives and relevant marketing trends. A company should share its marketing and industry trends with their public relations agency. Build better relationships with content marketing.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Public relations and marketing communications professionals should actively explore opportunities to forge connections between their brands and dadfluencers. Recognizing that fathers resonate with relatable content featuring fellow dads can establish a profound and impactful relationship between a brand and the dadfluencer’s audience.

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Brand Branding Instagram Community 56

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).

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 10, 2023

71% of B2B marketing prospects are disappointed in the content they’ve traded their contact information to obtain at least some of the time, which leads to trust issues B2B marketing can hit the right target with the right message and still fall short of moving a sale along if the prospect doesn’t trust you.

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B2B Case Study Survey Content Marketing 135

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators? Linda explained that, although tools like PressPal.Ai

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. first appeared on Burrelles.

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PR 20/20

MAY 31, 2023

HubSpot is a powerful tool that can help you automate your marketing, personalize your outreach, and measure your success—all in one place. Research by the Content Marketing Institute shows 73% of top-performing organizations prioritize audience research when developing their content marketing strategies.

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How To eBook Infographics Content Marketing 81

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Press releases, news releases, media advisories, media statements and the like are still important in 2023 for myriad reasons, which we’ll cover in this blog post. Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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Prohibition

APRIL 18, 2023

It is no secret in the world of social media marketing that video content can help your brand standout. An effective video content strategy can both tell the story of your business in a clear, concise way, as well as engage users through striking visuals.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world of marketing by storm as it has emerged as a powerful, rapidly evolving tool for automating content creation and other marketing-related tasks. In fact, the global market for AI in marketing is likely to reach $107.5

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