Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. Can people find your content?

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B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

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Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 66

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 5, 2016

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss The Role of PR in the Integrated Marcom Structure. We will be joined by our special guest expert, Fay Shapiro , publisher at CommPRO.biz , an exciting hub for professionals interested in events and opinions focused on integrated business communication sectors. Is PR Right for me?”

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Community Technology LinkedIn Advertising 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Dorothy Crenshaw , CEO, Crenshaw Communications . Fast-vertising.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

We will have a Twittersphere of bots talking to bots and thanking each other for being top engaged members of the community this week. That’s why the psychology of more is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising?

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 68

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together. When you want to see press releases for the record, you don’t want blogs. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases. Additional reading: PR Measurement: A Pulse Check on How Communicators Show Value.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. 2 – Audio isn’t as searchable as blog content. Really new.

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Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse takes your ability to promote your company’s content to a new level by sharing your knowledge in highly targeted way s. 5) Reach a different type of audience than your company blog.

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LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Google is severely penalizing sites that are buying links or are invested in private blog networks. In addition to editorial “blog” content and social media content, consider developing content on the maddafella.com domain. Guest post by Chris Abraham, Digital Strategist at Gerris Corp. You need to start now.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

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. With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006. Facebook [link].

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Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness? Related read: Why Combining Content Marketing and PR is a Smart Move #8.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

And perceptually, it has more weight than a regular blog post. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Reason #5: eBooks allow you to create a community around your brand. Promote Your Ebook On Your Blog.

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eBook How To Writing Community 219

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Twitter has said that it has no plans to address the issue and that the community quickly self corrects. Crowdsourced project aims to scrutinise political advertising. Who Targets Me is a plugin for Google Chrome that tracks politics advertising on your Facebook page during the General Election. We have our doubts.

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Ethics Conference Advertising Advertising 108

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The Rise of UGC and Video Content In an age of digital transformation, it’s no longer about fancy, airbrushed TV advertisements and polished brand messaging. By encouraging your customers to create content related to your brand, you’ll be amazed at the sense of community it fosters and the genuine content you can use.

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B2C Video Social Media B2B 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B. req.) – by Regalix found.

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B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

That led her down a series of paths including content marketing, ecommerce and today, in B2B marketing. BH: When I stepped into the world of content marketing to understand what was happening there, it was in healthcare. BH: I worked with a Nashville-based PR agency that focuses on advertising agency PR.

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B2B Social Media Company Marketing 81

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Online communities have formed the core of the internet since the technology’s inception. In today’s society, maintaining a social media presence is paramount to the success of your business, and remaining indifferent to the use of social media in setting marketing objectives is sure to curb growth. Use Photos.

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Social Media Brand Branding Media 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing).

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Critical Mention

APRIL 19, 2019

Prospects are bombarded with so many marketing emails, social media messages, and video marketing campaigns that it can be tough to cut through the noise. Even more worrisome is that in recent years, customers’ distrust of advertising has become commonplace. Build a community. Focus on listening. Until next time!

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Case Study Social Media Survey Video 80

Marketwired

APRIL 21, 2016

When you think of content marketing today, the traditional way you see it in the marketplace is as a blog post, white paper, video, or some other piece of easily sharable digital content that can help you make your purchasing decisions. Hamburger Helper didn’t really advertise or force the mixtape on people.

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Viral Guidelines Social Media Groups 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Did you know?

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Which blogs? Mark Schaefer’s blog is one of the better independent blogs covering the social/digital world–but only when Mark posts. The guest/community bloggers posts? Well… Read every month: Content Strategist. Also read, if you have time: The Content Marketing Institute .

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Marketing Case Study Blogging Content Marketing 60

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

Nowadays, a campaign can only be successful if it’s integrated, where all channels of communication support each other. PR, social media, digital and marketing will continue to overlap, and the line between editorial and advertising will also continue to evolve. Everyone applying for a position in PR should be writing a blog.

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Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Today, most of the PR community know her as the vice president of implementation for a venerable vendor in the PR vertical: BurrellesLuce. Tressa credits a brief stint in corporate communications for a health care company with stoking her interest in PR. Fresh Ideas: Blogging, Copyright, and How to Attribute Images.

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Measurement Course Advertising Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More and more, I see comms positions advertised as comms + (fundraising, design, content development, etc.”. Being asked to do more internal communications and business communications usually left to other departments like HR, finance.”.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 122

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Immediately upgrade your skills and achieve a much greater understanding of your personal branding, digital marketing and social selling potential. Taught in a quick-start format online at Ascend Training, this class is ideal for those who want to advance their branding, content marketing and social media skills.

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Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

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

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Look for all-encompassing platforms, such as HubSpot, that bundle sales, marketing automation, blogging, CMS, email, and more into one solution. To make any marketing campaign successful, you must understand the goals, pain points, influencers, and preferences of each target buyer persona your company is targeting.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The 3 Behaviors Driving the Most Creative Content Marketers Using a lovely ice cream analogy Jay Acunzo, founder of Unthinkable explains the behaviours that are helping the best in content marketing succeed. Flip the content format and innovate your campaign Content marketing experts Velocity have done it again.

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Graphic used with permission from The Marketing Companion, a podcast with a co-host employed by Edison Research; see link nearby. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search. Audio in marketing doesn’t just mean podcasts writes David Kirkpatrick for Marketing Dive – The call for audio content marketing gets louder.

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Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. However, some sites may be open to guest posts even if they don’t advertise. In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it.

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Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 91

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

of respondents rated mobile marketing’s contribution to their company’s performance as high (top-2 box), while the largest share (40.2%) said it doesn’t contribute at all to their performance. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog: B2B Beat: CMOs Invest in Social But Do They Measure Its Impact? However, only a fractional 2.8%

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Mobile Survey Marketing B2C 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? The Content Marketing Shortcut: M&A There is a short cut: buy the audience through an M&A transaction.

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Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 110

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In the time I spent in-house for a global company and focusing on marketing to lawyers, one of the questions I’d consistently hear in the course of work from attorneys was this: There’s so much noise in marketing, how can I tell what is real and what is snake oil? By this, I mean a frequently updated blog. SEO is snake oil.

Marketing 62

Marketing SEO Pharmaceuticals Google 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

These are still valid reasons, but content marketing affords all the more reason: Use the content the reporter doesn’t. A PR pro that takes copious notes can easily take what was not reported and transform it into blog posts, contributed article, or even a different media pitch. Employ audience saturation.

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Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60