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.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. Because of this, we don’t have that traditional sales/marketing funnel.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2018

It encompasses everything from the language that you use on your main site to the way other sites in your industry link back to you. Basically you want to design your site in a way that the Web at large can easily understand it and share it with your target audience. This is the most popular and common way of advertising your Website.

SEO 211

SEO Tools Engineering Google 211

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.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. That’s what content marketing is all about.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Similarly, the same study showed that 70 percent of adults say their purchasing decision is affected by content they see shared on the web. 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.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Here are some ideas for information to include in your content to help nurture the reader through the buyer’s journey: Common buyer challenges, with information about the industry landscape. They Ask, You Answer content—answers to questions frequently heard in sales meetings. Paid advertising. Pricing information.

B2B 177

B2B Company Marketing SEO 177

Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. And with so much content bombarding your audience, credibility is key to breaking through the noise.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals “celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.” Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Tech industry. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Media and journalism.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

Artificial intelligence, despite any hype or buzz you hear, is a very real force in the marketing industry—and it’s changing the way brands and people create content. Content marketing activities dominated the list of highest-rated use cases for AI in marketing. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

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 essentially analyzes what’s being written and aggregates content based on your industry, your connections and what you choose to follow on the network. This one’s a no-brainer.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

We run so fast and so hard in marketing, we have to make time for reflection. Our industry is besieged by a perennial change which means there is no such thing as graduation. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 2) The Struggle for Marketing Talent is Just Beginning.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Content Marketing Survey 62

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

Many people across the globe have tuned in to TV channels, radio stations, social media platforms and the web for news and updates on the state of the world during this pandemic. 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.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

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

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Advertising Age Online. Advertising Week.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Then, look for signs of authority and trust, like industry recognition or references from other reputable sites. For example: “write for us” AND “SEO” if I wanted the SEO industry. However, some sites may be open to guest posts even if they don’t advertise. All in all, give the site the “eye test”.

Analysis 91

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 91

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

MarketMuse is an AI-driven assistant for building content strategies. Pathmatics is a digital advertising intelligence solution used by brands, agencies, ad tech companies, and publishers to build competitive advantages in their brand management, advertising, and business development activities. Personalization. Beehive B.I.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

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. To make things easier, publish the content on the Web and provide hyperlinks. . However, just being nominated or shortlisted for an award can yield tremendous advantages.

Case Study 66

Case Study Conference Advertising Advertising 66

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. There’s no doubt that earned content is a force within the digital media world. Access to Analytics.

Strategy 75

Strategy Media Analytics Radio 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

“We are moving more and more to a co-creative environment, and as such, our ability to understand audiences and bring them together for shared purposes of doing good is going to be a critical feature of an evolving PR industry in the coming year.”. Goldy Hyder , Hill & Knowlton | Marketing: Portraits in PR.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2016

The copy I bought of David Ogilvy’s “ Confessions of an Advertising Man ” roughly 15 years ago was used. Despite the book’s age and the fact it was written by an advertiser, I was amazed at how relevant was to my day-to-day work. Every generation has an icon, and perhaps every industry too. And that was that.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Interviews 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

Web publishing changed all that, and it gradually contributions grew into a bit of a free-for-all as publications built out networks of contributors to feed the insatiable content beast. It’s no secret publications are looking for a way to make up for the ad sales the industry has lost to the likes of Google and Facebook.

Technology 67

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 67

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you’re creating content in PR take note of hacks one and two especially. Google Analytics gets responsive Google analytics users will now be able to obtain information about web traffic more easily and quickly with natural language. If content is part of your next plan click the link and take note! Watch the recording now.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. What’s on the horizon for digital marketing?

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

The face of a nearly brand new iPhone 6s looked like a spider web. Lead Sources Vary by Business and Industry. And so leads is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links : Who influences the buying decision, the role of the customer in online word-of-mouth, and the impact of PR in targeted business development: 1.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

David PR Group

AUGUST 4, 2014

But as the media industry becomes more fragmented and news staffs thin, “partner” relationships are much harder to come by. But we also have trade outlets in many industries thirsting for good content. It’s a viable way to get your story told, even if it might feel more like advertising and less like publicity.

Television 75

Television Groups Storytelling System 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

As it is on the web, our paths have crisscrossed occasionally over the years. He has also been a marketer and accepts an occasional commission for business writing. Like the famous Rolls Royce advertisement: ‘At 60 miles per hour the loudest sound was the ticking of the electric clock.’ People are still people.

Journalism 61

Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In my travels around the web in those days, one of the legal marketers I’d consistently run into was Larry Bodine. He started his web and marketing consulting business in 2000 after working 9 years as the marketing director at Sidley Austin , LLP in Chicago. – print advertising. – SEO.

Marketing 62

Marketing SEO Pharmaceuticals Google 62

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.

Training 45

Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

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. The other half got it.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Media Local 52

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Which industries do we plan to focus on for growth? Does your company target a variety of audiences across different industries? A content campaign that worked for a manufacturing lead will likely not be relevant to a pharmaceutical lead. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

The complete report, which was conducted by Bizible , is available with registration: 2017 State of Pipeline Marketing Report. Also see: Marketing Budgets, Planning and Benchmarks for 2017 [UML]. 2) Marketing assumption: bounce rates mean failure . Brands should strive to be a trusted source that answer questions quickly.

Study 65

Study Marketing B2B Apparel 65

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Interestingly, PRWeek pointed to some of the competitive pressures in the industry as a result of acquisitive environment: “Business Wire once partnered with TrendKite, the digital PR platform that was acquired by Cision this year. d) 10 Sure Shot Tips to Turn Brand Advocates into Marketers via Mention. g) Do Execs Know What PR Is?

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements. Apple once had the famous ‘Think Different’ campaign.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As companies continue to produce more content but find it harder to get their audiences to consume it, I see earned media (PR) as a way to get more attention for that owned media. Purpose- and mission-driven communication strategies will continue to dominate the industry, but it will be less about ‘tell’ and more about ‘show.’

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190