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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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. Well yes and no.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones.

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Brands can engage with consumers through user-generated content. This fosters community and boosts user participation. UGC is cost-effective for brands, as they can use content created by customers. This saves resources while providing valuable marketing content. The post What is User Generated Content?

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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. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising? More, More and Still More. Photo credit: Flickr, Daniel Sjöström, ENDLESS ( CC BY-SA 2.0 ).

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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. It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’ Fast-vertising. Happy New Year!

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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.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. Samsung has used fear in their advertisement to talk about the serious issue of increasing selfie deaths. The company is active in their community.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2016

ET, Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute, will discuss how to attract a loyal audience and impact the bottom line with content. Marketing with compelling content gives us an opportunity to be found, build an audience and turn that audience into loyal subscribers who know, like and trust us.

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Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

This rejection rule focuses on public audiences: Will the community like this idea and act upon it ? Specifically, will they care enough about the concept to talk about it, share it, create content for it, and yes, possibly even consider buying services from the company? Want to create standout content? So did scaling.

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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. Content Marketing World Conference and Expo. Tech industry.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Plagiarism is a high-level risk for any content but especially on the internet. especially for the one that is associated with the internet like freelancing, business websites, blogger, or other content marketing. In this article, we will discuss some of the consequences that plagiarism cause for most marketers.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

This is much greater than the per-event impacts of blog posts (90 new and 63 repeat sales) and community forum posts (99 new and 48 repeat sales). Specifically, the impacts of traditional earned media events on sales drop by 21% (new) and 23% (repeat) when online community activity cannot affect the other media variables.

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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. SAP Chief Digital Officer Jonathan Becher particularly excels at both educating and entertaining content marketing pieces on LinkedIn. 4) A relatively untouched social platform.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Joe Pulizzi ( @ JoePulizzi ), Founder of Content Marketing Institute, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur shared this gem: Don’t be afraid to be bold in your campaigns.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s how the answers stacked up when asked which B2B marketing channels drove the most revenue: 60% said social media; 49% said content marketing ; and 45% said email. eMarketer summarized this finding this way: The B2B buying community is getting younger B2B companies aren’t known for their mastery of social media.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In addition to editorial “blog” content and social media content, consider developing content on the maddafella.com domain. Authentic, Organic, Inbound Linking : Content marketing is an essential part of developing a strong organic search reputation online. PS: this is the year of the message board !

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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.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities.

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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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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. Your people who advertise FOR you! It’s your very best customers.

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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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Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Before planning a contest on Instagram, make sure that you go through their Promotion Guidelines, Platform Policy, and Community Guidelines. While Facebook is best known for its unparalleled reach, Instagram’s advertisement channel assists in retaining customers, therefore winning in terms of brand loyalty.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. Publishers’ have struggled for a business model in the digital age where most marketing money flows to just a handful companies. Blending editorial and advertising. These are not isolated examples.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The October #measurePR Twitter chat focused on the issue of gender bias in advertising and how measurement of gender bias can affect PR. She is on the team behind the Gender Equality Measure (GEM™), created jointly by ABX and the National Advertisers (ANA) Alliance for Family Entertainment (AFE)’s #SeeHer team.

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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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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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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

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. Do you want to grow brand recognition and authority or would you prefer to build your community? Click Here.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

The IDG Influencer Network consists of carefully vetted technology experts, leading industry practitioners, analysts and other IT pros who produce content on behalf of our clients , under the direction of IDG content strategists. Vendors aren’t advertisers, they are “clients.”. This Startup Intends to Buy a Media Publication.

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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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Shift Communications

MAY 1, 2015

Has LinkedIn’s pivot to become a content marketing site and publisher been a success? Marketing Revenue. Marketing Solutions – meaning advertising revenue – is where LinkedIn stumbled in Q1. Fortunately for LinkedIn, its revenue streams are more diverse than just advertising. Christopher S.

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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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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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Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Influencer marketing is at the forefront of an advertising revolution. Seen as one of the most persuasive forms of modern marketing, an increasing number of brands are turning to social media stars to market their products and services. What is influencer marketing?

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