Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The Superbowl is a prestigious and renowned event for any brand to advertise at due to its popularity and large engaged audience. Whether it’s an oversight or lack of research, it has cost them millions in advertising – which they’re unlikely to have seen much benefit from. How can you prevent an influencer marketing crisis?

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 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. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. But there are a lot of vendors out there.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. The platform isn’t saturated with advertising, but many B2C companies are already active. But my tailored algorithm isn’t all cute cat clips and conspiracy theories. It depends.

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Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

A quick check of my Twitter feed on Tuesday morning told me it’s that time of year: the end of December when bloggers write about their most popular posts from the last year. Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The world of marketing looks very different from what it once was. We’re now seeing investment in digital marketing overtaking investment in traditional marketing at a rapidly increasing rate, with Britain being the largest online advertising market in Europe, and predictions that almost two-thirds of UK ad spend will be online by 2020.

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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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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. And so Marketing Dynamix was born. for the first time in an EMEA B2B marketing campaign?—?Snapchat

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Whether a brand needs B2B or B2C PR next year, the steps to manage the process are similar. It’s best to begin by looking at the big picture to see where PR fits in the overall marketing scheme of things and then take a look at the following steps to help put together a successful 2018 PR plan.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Boggs was also a broadcast buyer for the national advertising agency Hal Riney & Partners. Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson is a marketing communications writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience working across a variety of industries, with a core background in financial services. Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson. Content Manager.

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Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

If you’re looking for additional channels to market your brand, which of the following are you thinking of using? Use your product’s name if you’re marketing it or promoting it. Build customer relationships with these tips: Write action-driven, attractive captions – encourage them to engage with your brand.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 29, 2016

There is one commonality in business, regardless of your industry or market. shows the marketing methods rated most effective by B2B and B2C senior marketers are “pull” methods – methods that empower users to opt into their interactions with brands. Of course, marketers can’t rely solely on earned media.

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Buzzstream

MAY 15, 2024

It’s generally OK to pitch to sites that accept guest posts or contributors, but avoid sites that advertise “write for us” all over the site (e.g., Those who can give the links, what are they going to find valuable because that’s really your market? in the main navigation or footer areas). So that’s really important.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 4, 2016

When it comes to using humor in marketing, advertising and public relations, we often have to step back and answer a few questions before proceeding down a path of knock-knock jokes, current event inspired memes and company social media postings which could potentially make your mother-in-law cringe. What about B2B? Again, it depends.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Luckily, plenty of PR strategies cater to B2B, allowing them to compete in niche markets. By crafting a consistent narrative that speaks directly to your audience’s needs and desires, you’ll create a sense of connection that can be tough to achieve through other marketing channels. One of the most prominent obstacles is obscurity.

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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 d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2014

I used to write here all the time. Then I started my own business, wrote about what was going on with it in my first six weeks , helped a B2C pet product get off the ground and dove headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship. In the realm of marketing, learning is the name of the game no matter what your goal is. Remember me?

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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. Not even a little bit.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 19, 2024

Instagram trends report revealed Instagram has released it’s 2024 trends report after surveying Gen Z (ages 11-26 at the time of writing) across five countries, highlighting that fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food content are growth areas that are appealing to younger audiences. Look no further, check out our round-up below.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Blog writing 101 Know your audience What are your audience’s needs? Why do I need a blog? What do they want to know?

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Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the B2C space, influencers appear to be everywhere. In a new study called Earned Media Influential in Performance Marketing , for example, DemandGen Report partnered with Cision to survey close to 170 B2B marketers across North America. End-user influencers aren’t just writing on LinkedIn, however. About Shane Schick.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If your marketing team churns out content but you have the nagging sense your process isn’t as efficient as it could be, chances are you’re not grappling with an insurmountable obstacle. Brands like to pay lip service to the customer experience, but if marketers want their content to make a real impact, they have to commit.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

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PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

Developing social media marketing policies. He or she chooses the most appropriate channels (for instance, LinkedIn is ideal for B2B, while Pinterest or Instagram are best for B2C segment), sets up corporate accounts, proposes content directions (quotes? In this case, PR manager plans and runs advertising campaigns.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. But let’s be real — it’s not sexy.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 12, 2016

However, earned media is also a wise (I’d even say, essential) pursuit for marketers who want their content to reach new audiences and boost conversion rates. According to the white paper, How to Drive Maximum Returns on Content Marketing with Effective Distribution , earned media is 80% more effective than owned media (i.e.,

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Media Reputation 40

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. But let’s be real — it’s not sexy.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2016

No longer is the writing on the wall. And guess what, it’s not just your writing. And with so much competition out there, it is imperative that your marketing and PR content follow social media best practices. Though there are new social channels being launched regularly, these are among the most popular with B2C and B2B brands.

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