Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

A Guest Post By Jason Sprenger, President & Founder, Game Changer Communications . Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. So show them how content feeds the sales and marketing machine.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

. Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). We’ve grown quite a bit, and our team now includes Corporate Social Responsibility, our own in-house agency team, a Demand Operations/Lean Gen capability, Strategic Meetings Management, and, most recently, Customer Advocacy.

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Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Our data collection and analysis doesn’t end there—we also survey the industry’s most experienced communicators and business executives during our live webinars. The poll respondents include in-house communicators and PR teams from companies of all sizes, large and boutique PR agencies, freelance PR professionals, and the C-suite.

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 1: Content is a commodity. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. A PR approach to content marketing is like retargeting for media relations.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 88

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications.

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

Achieving success in your PR, communications or any career is about putting one foot in front of the other and repeating the process. CommunicationsMatch is a search tool that helps companies find communications agencies and consultants by industry and communications expertise, location and size.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Major brands across America – from Spotify, Wells Fargo and Ikea to Chobani, Mayo Clinic and HBO – are embracing the power of content marketing. At the same time, many CMOs and Content Marketing Directors are also asking the same questions: where does content go from here, in 2022? The Surprising Value of LinkedIn.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Employee LinkedIn 62

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). People who are very active in marketing in their niche and that work for (or run) a company of similar size to your own.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

MaccaPR

JANUARY 29, 2021

That was surely the case when our public relations agency hosted Joe Pulizzi, the Amazon best-selling author of “Killing Marketing,” “Content Inc.” ” and “Epic Content Marketing” and founder of the Content Marketing Institute, in our almost-monthly Sharper Angle webinar series.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Energy Internal 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 It’s important for readers to keep in mind my world view is heavily filtered from the perspective of B2B marketing and PR.

Blogging 104

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 104

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The same could be asked about a blog: If a blog is written but has no readers, does it exist at all? Don’t let your blog fall into the cobwebs of your website. Content creation can be one of the hardest things to plan when you first begin blogging. Your readers are already on your website to read the blog.

Blogging 161

Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: How To Get Blogging Ideas. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Blogging Chemicals Content Marketing Writing 128

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. Artifical intelligence made it easier for marketers to get better results in a number of different ways.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

Digital PR Harnessing online channels like social media engagement, content marketing, and influencer outreach is key. Social media platforms offer a direct communication line to the target audience, letting companies share their brand story, engage in dialogues, and build relationships with potential customers.

Fashion 78

Fashion Content Marketing Consumer Social Media 78

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: How To Get Blogging Ideas. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Blogging Content Marketing Retail Examples 141

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference . PRWeek Awards.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

For every $1 spent, the average ROI of email marketing is $44.25 ( ExactTarget ). After the phone, email is likely the method you use most to communicate with others. It’s a mix of PR, social media and content marketing news designed to help marketers stay up to date on trends and best practices.

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Blogging Comparison eBook Case Study 183

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. Its blog is also very educational. Holmes Report. holmesreport.

Blogging 61

Blogging Resources Internal International 61

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. After seven years of blogging, and 570+ posts, this struck me as a natural progression. I kept blogging too. PR is the best-kept secret in content marketing.

Blogging 103

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 103

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.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: Bulk Blog Topics Generation.

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. Dorothy Crenshaw is CEO of Crenshaw Communications. PR generates influence.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A few months ago, I started seeing articles about robots that could develop actual content if given a somewhat organized data set. In essence, these “robots” were producing content from numbers. Are robots going to steal communications jobs? So, what does this look like (conceivably) for us as communicators?

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Corporate Communications Tools Content Marketing 146

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

Till then, they had been managing their media outreach with Excel and Outlook and blogs. The challenge and opportunity was to create a PR toolkit that helped brands communicate effectively with media, bloggers, and stakeholders. And later creating an inbound sales engine via content marketing and conversion optimization.

Software 78

Software Banking Resources Government 78

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. And long-form content. Think ebooks, white papers and even blog posts. Use keywords.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. Maya Chakravarti V, Communications Specialist & Educationist.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

Finding keywords is one of the most important (and most overlooked) aspects of web marketing. That’s a blog post for another day. See, for example, the screen shot below showing the relative usage of the terms “search engine optimization” as compared to “content marketing.”. Competitor websites, blogs and industry forums.

Blogging 111

Blogging SEO Web Google 111

5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

Corporate communication is essential for effective branding and securing external funding. Here are a few tips for using corporate communications to increase investment. To qualify for this, businesses must cultivate a strong reputation and make themselves known to investors through corporate communication.

Company 88

Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. But, the great irony of marketing automation is that it’s largely still manual.

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Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As more companies join the content marketing arena, one of the bigger issues these companies face is this: How do we source all this content? Many organizations just aren’t set up to create an ongoing dribble (let alone a firehose) of online content. Yes, these companies have smart marketers.

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Agency Resources Employee Internal 133