Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior. The solution?

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. Golin’s News section shares recent announcements, expert insights and employee perspectives. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. @GOLINglobal. Take risks.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

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. Be authentic and let your voice show when writing.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Site Optimization : There is a lot more to this now than just keyword research and writing good content. Authentic, Organic, Inbound Linking : Content marketing is an essential part of developing a strong organic search reputation online. That doesn’t work anymore – and will work less and less going forward.

SEO 100

SEO Google Pinterest LinkedIn 100

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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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While the playbook for customer marketing is similar to demand-gen, teams will need to create new content and touchpoints focused on the post-sale customer journey.” ~ Cori Webb , Marketing Director, ChurnZero 3. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

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). Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Advertising is a distant third. The results?

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing is focused on promoting a product or service in order to sell it.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

So, given the results which one is better – PR or content marketing ? Recommended reading: Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. Dispelling 6 Myths PR Sometimes has about Content Marketing. Advertising is a distant third. How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

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Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

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.”. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. Jack of all trades. Additional duties.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Social media sites dislike external links because it takes people away from the platform which disrupts the advertising business model. For example, I have had similar observations about LinkedIn – as have many other marketers. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. 7) Activate your employees.

Social Media 116

Social Media Brand Branding Media 116

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

Because these external award announcements have an effect on employees! Consider your audience – you know them better than anyone else – and write quality announcements about the things your company does that matter to them. Additional reading: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML].

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Employees go on vacations, some travel to visit loved ones and others use the time as a break from work. Start by making a list of your employees who’ll be out of the office during the holidays. Then, direct their clients to an employee who will be available during that time. Inform Clients Who to Contact during Holidays.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

The Awards Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Many corporations view applying for industry awards as a bit too self-promotional, a waste of critical advertising budget, and far too time-consuming. Write for the judges – When writing your application, manage the level of language you use. No joke: entering awards does actually require a lot of time and effort.

Case Study 66

Case Study Conference Advertising Advertising 66

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

PR Week webinars also cover topics such as how to network, tips on managing your employees and how to increase productivity levels. 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. Talk Like Ted. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

As progressed in my career, I began to have a better appreciation for recruiting, HR and the challenge of talent acquisition and employee retention. At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. One of the more creative ideas I’ve seen could have been a page from the guerilla marketing book.

Resources 77

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 77

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

The Institute reaches and influences marketing leaders with 13,000+ website visitors per month (+54% YOY), and 5,700+ subscribers, growing at 5 - 10% per month. Then, we use the templates to automatically write individual press releases at scale for a fraction of the cost. Ideas are organized by marketing category (e.g.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

And, over the past 20 years, with the rise of the digital age , we’ve seen the PR techniques employed by big and small brands alike becoming more abstract and off the cuff in a bid to capture the attention of what is now a hugely saturated market. What’s the difference between marketing, advertising and public relations?

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Subsequently, many employees, including me, were let go and granted severance pay. Not long after that I started this blog and began writing. Last year an advertising spot during the Super Bowl cost $5 million. 2) 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions [UML]. 6) Can you Profit Directly from Content Marketing?

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent? It’s huge for us and plays a key role in our marketing strategy. It’s a lot of what we do on the marketing side. We leverage our weekly marketing and product marketing newsletters as the main vehicles to distribute the content.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. The award-winning , Canadian-based agency, a Critical Mention client, provides agile and responsive public relations, content creation, digital advertising and SEO solutions to those in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area.

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Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior. The solution?

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

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.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The onset of content marketing and emergence “owned media” has turned the storytelling torch into a shared thing that is jointly owned by traditional media and brands. We leveraged LinkedIn Pulse and several employees’ blogs to create a communal narrative about the funding. Yes, we did that.). But why do this?

Employee 40

Employee LinkedIn Engineering Leadership 40

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I found myself covered with social media calendars, PR pitches, blog posts, website projects, advertisement assignments, and what felt like a million clients to call. — RedShift Writers (started by yours truly) is a high-powered, lightning fast content writing company customized to the digital/social media era. I loved it.

Writing 88

Writing Google Pitching Small Business 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Writing on the company’s blog , Lindsey Woodward , who leads the client support team said, “Whether jumping on a call to assist in creating an internal newsletter or report for your boss or setting up new employees on the Meltwater platform, we want our clients to have personal and open communication with Meltwater.”.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics.

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

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.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Posting organically to social sites like Facebook and TikTok can quickly boost your brand recognition at a fraction of the price required for paid advertising. PR professionals typically have an extensive network and can help you build your brand quickly with email campaigns and content marketing that will make waves.

Social Media 78

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 78

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Calling themselves advertising agencies or interactive agencies feels dated, and while they might have a public relations department (or person), calling themselves a public relations agency is too limited – so they substitute the word digital. Dollars spent on advertising just aren’t what it used to be.

Agency 188

Agency SEO Advertising Advertising 188

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

It seems like creating digital content for organizations like the NFL, Disney World and Carnival Cruise Line would be relatively easy tasks since their industries are naturally exciting. Exciting content people want to share is all around them — all they must do is write it down or film it. Brainstorm Related Topics.

Industry 222

Industry How To Insurance Insurance 222

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.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

Oh, sure, there are bits and pieces, but even the Wikipedia entry , at the time of this writing, is woefully incomplete. In what could be deemed an intersection in time and the beginning of a period of transition in PR – the rise of content marketing and the fall of press releases – UBM would acquire the Content Marketing Institute for $17.6

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Silicon Valley marketing executive.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pay attention to their previous work, the types of stories they write, and their social media presence. Also, consider both local and national/international media outlets depending on your target audience and the scope of your video marketing campaign. #3. You can connect with him on Twitter , LinkedIn , or elsewhere.

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Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87