Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. As it turns out, other Canadian marketers also found Hearn’s answers useful.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing Storytelling 100

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. Instead, we must now actively push our content out to our intended audience. Facebook makes money by selling advertising. I am interested in digital marketing.”.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Joe Pulizzi has often noted there are two choices in content marketing – build and audience or buy one. This generally means interrupting people with advertising while they are engaging in content they actually want to read or view (ala Grantland). — Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) December 9, 2015.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Retail Web 60

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.

B2B 170

B2B Company Marketing SEO 170

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.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. Your content has no value unless it “moves,” unless people see it, engage with it, and actively share it. Social media professionals agree. It’s in a cafe in Berlin.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

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

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

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.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

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. Marketers need to] adapt. Marketing Land.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2018

It’s the marketing discipline which helps visitors easily find your site in popular search engines like Google. 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. Unfamiliar?

SEO 211

SEO Tools Engineering Google 211

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It’s an elegant idea and a nice balance to a marketing world where today, many vie for expert status. We run so fast and so hard in marketing, we have to make time for reflection. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. The Chief Marketing Officer ( CMO ) is being asked to do more and more.

Marketing 61

Marketing B2B Content Marketing Survey 61

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 the benefits go beyond building awareness for your content.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

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. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. And the technology increasingly exists to do so.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

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

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They became especially effective with the mainstream adoption of email in the 1990s, giving smart marketers and media pros a direct line to their audience. 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.

How To 142

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 142

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 109

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 109

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Not too long ago, you , as a marketer, signed in to LinkedIn to check your messages , catch up on an old colleague, and maybe update your new profile picture. Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. 1) Access to influential people.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 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. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. Production: Creating intelligent content.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

As the saying goes it takes three data points to make a trend, but the problem for marketers with this identification is that it’s often too late. It’s easy to identify a trend in hindsight – the web is littered with post-trend analysis breaking down why or how something happened – but the question remains: how do you get ahead?

Trends 84

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 84

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. 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.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. How do you use the data to make changes in your business and marketing that are meaningful in 2015?

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

Ask a veteran marketer how marketing has changed in the last decade and many comments will center on output. Today, marketing is not just communicating with a prospective buyer. This is why context in marketing is so important – and that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

Measurement 65

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 65

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. Here are some of the statistics that stood out for me: Web traffic originating from media coverage outperforms other sources.

Study 137

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 137

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

They reported the experiences of social teams and editors at some of the largest broadcast, print daily and native web outlets. Those featured, however, didn’t go into detail on the role of advertising to boost reach. Only a small percentage of their stories get significant page views on the web. But it was no easy task.

Viral 120

Viral Data Web Trends 120

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.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

The volume of PR and marketing predictions reached an apex as we rounded the corner on a New Year and into 2016. It’s helpful to have metrics that tell you what content did well in the past – but not as helpful as analytics that forecast what will do well in the future. . Related Content Worth Checking Out. by Frank Strong.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

Presspage

APRIL 6, 2018

As advertising and other marketing become less effective, content marketing is exploding. And Bart Verhulst , Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of PressPage, who will provide insights on how the social newsroom is a key asset for self-managed and -operated web properties.

Company 92

Company Media Web Advertising 92

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.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

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. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. COVID-19 has altered the way we all communicate with one another for the time being. .

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

If you decide to use video in your marketing, do it because you’ve tested it at your organization, you are repurposing it across many channels, and most important of all, it produces results for you. Yet the cries for fostering more brand engagement persist and it’s rapidly becoming a no-win situation for marketing.

Social Media 115

Social Media Brand Branding Media 115

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The world of marketing looks very different from what it once was. We’re now seeing investment in digital marketing overtaking investment in traditional marketing at a rapidly increasing rate, with Britain being the largest online advertising market in Europe, and predictions that almost two-thirds of UK ad spend will be online by 2020.

Measurement 62

Measurement Marketing SEO B2C 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML] – an occasional Saturday roundup of three vetted links grouped around a theme and offered for your consideration. This week we challenging three marketing assumptions. 1) Marketing assumption: more leads are better. Who doesn’t want more leads?

Study 64

Study Marketing B2B Apparel 64

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2016

It’s not just the volume of tasks to be finished in a compressed timeline that makes this time of year hectic – but the type tasks as well: closing key deals you’ve been working for months, wrapping up strategic plans for the new year, and of course making the case for marketing budgets. of Revenue in Marketing. 1) B2B to Invest 12.3%

Marketing 60

Marketing Survey B2B Study 60