Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 20, 2023

Content value is a superpower — and it’s not just because superpowers are few and far between. When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. But to truly maximize content value, you need to have a way to measure your content’s impact.

Analytics 119

Analytics Content Marketing SEO Data 119

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Whether we’re strategizing reputation or crisis plans, developing grassroots advocacy campaigns focused on high-stakes legislation or creating social content programs, we bring deep experience and diversity of thinking to help clients thrive. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

These kinds of mentions can help make up for a lack of advertising budget and organizations need a way to be sure they are capturing the value created through business visibility and brand growth. Adapt to new media practices and ensure that your brand is always on top of trends with real-time media monitoring. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Social Influencers have quickly risen to one of the most important assets to brands in just the past few years. By working with influencers who are relevant to your brand, you can extend the reach of your brand voice online and on social media. Intentional Content. Trust in your Brand. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Tourism YouTube Radio Social Media 157

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. As the name suggests, it’s a fairly simple KPI: the number of people who saw the piece in which your brand was mentioned. Estimated Audience.

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Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

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

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. Your audience should always be at the center of all of your marketing strategies and tactics.

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B2B Company Marketing SEO 174

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. This idea makes sense.

Data 159

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

We have become jaded in an oversaturated market, with good reason. So, what does this mean for your brand? Marketers are now in a tricky situation. We have come a full circle with digital advertising, trying to find the perfect balance between earned and paid media. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Keep it simple.

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

We have become jaded in an oversaturated market, with good reason. So, what does this mean for your brand? Marketers are now in a tricky situation. We have come a full circle with digital advertising, trying to find the perfect balance between earned and paid media. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Keep it simple.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Web System 60

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

PR and marketing pros can choose to take many directions when deciding how to best promote their brand. Earned media is among the most highly valued types of brand promotion, so organizations won’t want to miss miss out on the great opportunities it can bring. . It can also be seen as word-of-mouth marketing or free advertising.

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Radio Media Newspapers Sports 104

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

With that said, if you’re looking to grow your brand, brush up on media ethics and improve your writing skills, PRSSA Webinars are the perfect fit for your learning needs. The New Rules of Marketing & PR. The New Rules of Marketing and PR” provides great tips on how to confidently market your brand.

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Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As the importance of earned media continues to grow, PR pros and marketers are seeking alternative ways to drive brand awareness without spending on advertising and then access all of their mentions across the web. Before you jump into completing an earned-media strategy, it’s best to identify your brand goals.

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Strategy Media Analytics Radio 75

Critical Mention

JANUARY 24, 2020

Those types of “organic” coverage are considered earned media : publicly gained content that is written about you or your brand without paid promotion or advertising. Get a closer look at the most robust media monitoring and intelligence platform in the industry by scheduling a free, custom demo. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Radio 101

Radio Media Television Social Media 101

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.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Professionals in this field should make it a priority to hone important skills and capitalize on establishing their brand with the best communication strategies. PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Brands Can Strategically Promote to Fans During Sporting Events. Game days are the time to leverage social media to promote your brand. . SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Create Quality Social Media Content. Social media is one of the main places where online users go to engage and interact with brands and voice their opinions about products and brand experiences. Plus, it’s a place where users can gather information and form opinions of your brand as well.

Strategy 83

Strategy Communications Marketing Social Media 83

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

The current marketing funnel is made up of mass email and social media blasts, accepting anyone and everyone that comes through. Now, marketers realize they need to target niche audiences that will lead to a conversion. Rise of native advertising. Native advertising is undetectable, allowing businesses to reach a wider audience.

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Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Staying ahead of the game in a hyper-competitive market is vital to your company’s success. Your competitors are most likely already using influencers in their marketing strategy. And in a 2017 TINT article, only 4% of consumers declared trust in marketing in advertising in general. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Another would be to simply thank current clients for their commitment to your brand. According to a Nielsen report, 83% of consumers trust digital word-of-mouth more than content produced directly by advertisers. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. Until next time!

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Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

To keep you in the know, we have 10 of the best SEO techniques to make your 2019 marketing strategy epic. Optimize your content. Effectively optimizing your content for search engines using a keyword strategy is a critical part of your content marketing strategy. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Use social media.

SEO 71

SEO Strategy Guidelines Social Media 71

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. The best way is to experiment with AI-powered marketing tools. So taking demos and trials of tools is a must. At the Marketing AI Institute , we’re tracking 750+ AI companies with combined funding of more than $3.7

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Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

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. Encourage user-generated content. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Case Study Social Media Survey Video 80

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Ultimately, supplying educational content on a consistent basis encourages prospects to engage with your brand in an organic way and helps build trust before you make an “ask,” increasing the likelihood that you’ll turn prospects into customers. Event marketing. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Keep in mind that visuals are everything.

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Small Business Strategy Marketing Instagram 72

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

With technological advancements like AI and automation gaining market share, senior leaders frequently look at emerging solutions for quick, easy ways to publicize their brands and products. Today, its core remains with celebrities as the faces of major brands. YouTube is also incredibly vital to advertising.

Technology 73

Technology Print YouTube Financial 73

PR 20/20

JULY 6, 2020

In this lesson, you'll learn how Marketing Hub fits within the larger context of an inbound business, how to navigate through the different tools, and how to use the tools to set short-term productivity goals. Content Marketing : Learn what content marketing is and how to do it.

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Training How To Course Software 72

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

A popular email newsletter is the holy grail for content marketers. When you send content straight to your reader’s inbox, you bypass Google’s search algorithm and the changing whims of social media platforms. If the content is good enough over time, people will come back for more. .”

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Financial Banking Content Marketing Writing 79

5W PR

AUGUST 7, 2020

Whether the audience is customers, potential partners, or even investors, exposure is one of the key things for a business to grow from a startup into a brand. When it comes to businesses that are looking to pitch and demo their business to the tech industry, look no further than Silicon Valley.

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B2C B2B Pitching Conference 88

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

For example, when demoing a product (not Meltwater) for a review (I’ll publish here in the future), a chat bot popped up. As I’ve pointed out over and over, this has, in part, contributed the need for PR to get serious about *true* content marketing. d) 10 Sure Shot Tips to Turn Brand Advocates into Marketers via Mention.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. Million and Eyes the U.S.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

Vocus had, in years prior, acquired brands including PRWeb for $28 million in 2006, Help a Reporter Out, aka HARO, for an undisclosed sum in 2010 , and iContact, for $169 million in 2012. Cision drops the Vocus brand name, but the underlying technology that all future Cision development will be based on, is Vocus technology.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence tools have become an important part of content marketing strategies. New generative AI platforms designed for marketers seem to pop up every week, all pledging to enhance efficiency and boost productivity. Subscribe today to get these insights delivered straight to your inbox!

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Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When brands launch a new product or roll out a product update, there’s a pretty standard slate of communications methods to rely on. Product collateral, email, social media, demo videos, advertising, press releases and events are all common product marketing tactics. How will your content support the product launch?

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