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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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing. What is an Integrated PESO Model? Paid Media. Earned Media.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

I’m a fan of using sponsored content strategically – I often recommend taking a high-performing blog post and repurposing it for paid content – and suggested a blog post we had published earlier that might land well with the audience. You buy some advertising and magically you also start getting coverage.

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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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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. Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Experiential storytelling.

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Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Buyers no longer pay attention to traditional advertisements. Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. Is your brand local to one DMA?

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ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2018

A couple of key terms that we’ll be using moving forwards: AdWords – The pay-per-click advertisement program that Google uses. This is the most popular and common way of advertising your Website. PPC – PPC stands for Pay Per Click and is an advertising principle where advertisers pay sites like Google whenever users click on their ads.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. When I was director of corporate communications at a local healthcare organization, I would regularly receive a number of resumes from reporters whenever PR jobs opened up.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The report didn’t break out numbers for the remaining challenges of “fake news, blurred lines between editorial and advertising, and issues around freedom of the press.”. It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. A majority (78%) of U.S.-based

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

I recently attended Content Marketing World ( @CMIContent ) where I sat in on a valuable session presented by Content Marketing Institute employees. Also, check to see if there are any local parties or meet-ups scheduled around the event where you can hang out and network. American Advertising Federation.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. It comes from the transmission of content.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Earned Media is publically gained content that is written about you or your brand without paid promotion or advertising. It can also be seen as word-of-mouth marketing or free advertising. A few of those include mentions across broadcast channels, online newspapers and magazines, blogs, social media sites and more.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

So I turned to a local repair shop to see what could be done. Content, Local Search and Leads. But that’s not how this local business gets most of its leads, according to the owner George Roberts. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Survey Finds Tough Grades on B2B Content Marketing.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

Another approach is to invite local leaders from government and associations like the local chamber or technology association. Of course, the PR tie-in is natural – you can and should invite local reporters, bloggers and influencers. This essentially applying the principles of content marketing to recruiting.

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Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Brands as media – silly marketer. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. Think Local.

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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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David PR Group

AUGUST 4, 2014

Back in the day (and by this I mean before anyone ever said “back in the day”), before cable television, before the Internet, and way-before a full-season of House of Cards dropped in one day, we had four TV options: the local affiliate stations for ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS. I have tried a couple but can’t yet vouch for one.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 30, 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. How do you get started with, and scale, artificial intelligence in your marketing? Machine Learning for Marketers 101. Artificial Intelligence for Sales 101.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

“Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing. Those companies that can take data, do a deep dive, and understand what the data tells them will see more success in achieving their goals from content than those who look at simple analytics.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Localized Marketing. Every phone’s built-in GPS provides an interesting opportunity for app and content creators to deliver a tailored experience in real time. Marketers and advertisers pay attention to this. It’s no longer a matter of brands considering strong mobile adaptation. It is now a necessity.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

It can be extremely unpredictable and it’s not guaranteed like advertising. I think this is one of the reasons it can be comfortable for public relations professionals to seek out, and focus on, more controllable forms of marketing like blogging, marketing automation and social media. It can also be hard to measure.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). Need I mention NOT to pitch a local TV news outlet a story on the day a mass shooting occurs in its hometown? When PR Turned to the Dark Side ”).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

5) Marketers will slow down. The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. 7) Larger investments in SDRs and product marketing.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Costly Strategy: Advertising. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business. Advertising uses targeting and persuasion to get its job done.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Each platform holds its unique set of audiences, and ensuring maximum engagement would require crafting tailored content strategies for each. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Community Relations: Involves engaging with local communities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility, and building positive relationships beyond business interests. Content Creation: Creating compelling and informative content is crucial for conveying the company’s message and capturing the attention of key audiences.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Content marketing influencer, social media marketing strategist & speaker. Social is branding, but unlike traditional advertising—it’s more human. Demand generation content marketing for B2B high tech industry.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 14, 2018

Infographic by MDG Advertising. Use Your Content Marketing Strategy. Use your existing platforms – website, blog, social media channels – to tell your client’s story often and well. Producing engaging, positive content will do the long-term work of establishing a solid and positive reputation.

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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.

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. Your blog is just not working and you’re wondering why. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

But when paired with other advertising methods, PR is a great way to leverage those marketing efforts. For instance, partner PR with content marketing. It is also an opportunity to promote the press release on other avenues like your company blog and social media accounts. Build a strong media network.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

These six topical themes included the following: Global, Local and Hyper-Local – how organizations can balance and manage social media communications and priorities across geographically-dispersed audiences. Global, Local and Hyper-Local. “ Every audience is local at some level.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 17, 2016

Budget-friendly tip: Social media advertising can be as affordable or expensive as you make it. Content Marketing. Content marketing can be a cost-effective and high-impact tactic to strengthen your online presence and generate new leads.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The social organism evolves through memes and grows when you allow users to be creative with your content. When navigating content strategies, his most pertinent recommendation was to ensure campaigns have multiple facets (e.g. social + content marketing).

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Cision

AUGUST 19, 2016

“If you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, know when to send it,” writes Anna Marevska in our recent blog post How to Pitch Holiday Gift Guide Editors. PR Newswire’s 12 Days of Content: A Holiday Guide for Content Marketers. Advertising: 8/24/2016. OUTLET: Allure.

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Cision

JANUARY 14, 2016

For instance, Facebook shows the best of your updates to no more than 20 percent of your fans or followers (in fact, 6 percent sounds like a more accurate figure), unless you “boost” your posts through paid advertising. WhatsApp is being used by thousands of local small businesses in other parts of the world.

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