Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Critics like HBO’s John Oliver deride it as misleading and call it a threat to journalistic integrity, while proponents see native advertising as a vital revenue producer for publishers and an effective way for marketers to reach and engage audiences. Navigation – How will people find and experience the content? From Netflix, natch.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Journalism Content Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing effectiveness during a recession. Source: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Anyone who clicked on the link would see a major media brand talking about Cision.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. The more quality content you post on your site, the more opportunities you’re creating for your business to appear higher up in search results.

Blogging 62

Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

This means we must, as marketers, maintain a student’s mindset , continuously challenge assumptions , and actively seek out new ideas. That’s the common denominator among the articles (and one podcast) included in this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Content marketers as librarians . “If

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Creativity Apparel Marketing 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For example, create content that resonates with fitness enthusiasts who seek advanced performance metrics, while also offering guidance to beginners on how to kickstart their fitness journey with wearable tech. Embracing content marketing Content is king in the digital age.

Marketing 78

Marketing Infographics Content Marketing Data 78

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

B2C 52

B2C Case Study B2B Content Marketing 52

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As content marketing continues to evolve, businesses across the globe have adopted it at a rapid pace. So what’s predicted to become of content marketing this year? Forbes ( @Forbes ) describes content marketing as a digital trend that is evolving fast , which means companies must jump on the bandwagon ASAP.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Mobile 65

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

The trick is to develop a group of content creators across functions that consistently shares interesting articles, posts, videos and more with each other – and then your clients or customers. Marketing and PR teams will need to work together to create compelling content that serves customers across all platforms and channels.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

As author and keynote speaker Dan Pink has articulated in his talks for the last 18 months or so, brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pitching 60

5W PR

MAY 17, 2022

When companies combine their public relations and content marketing efforts, they can look at repurposing some of the old content they’ve published. This gives companies an opportunity to create more attention-grabbing content by pairing the PR and content marketing efforts and creating infographics or presentations.

Strategy 88

Strategy Content Marketing Employee Google 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

3) Brands blur the lines between company and friend. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. Similar to the algorithms which drive many of our online purchases, brands will begin to communicate with their customers as if they have personal connections with them.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. Movoto has taken these ideas and woven it into its content creation, marketing and link hustling.

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With millions of websites and blogs competing for visibility on search engine result pages (SERPs), content writers need to master the art of optimizing content for both human readers and search engine algorithms. Personalized content can lead to higher transaction rates. Let’s listen to her insights.

Engineering 99

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 99

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. But it’s still an emerging tactic and far too many companies are “flying blind” – just pumping out content without any strategy. Owned Media. Owned Media. Owned Links.

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. This is great fodder for future content. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles. August: Tell Your Brand’s Story.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

While more marketers than ever are embracing content marketing, a much smaller number of them are seeing tangible results — research shows that just 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful. So work on your content frequency.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Strategy Infographics Marketing 93

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

Writing 203

Writing Blogging Pitching Content Marketing 203

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Any brand can increase awareness here or there, but the ones that stand out over time have a plan in place to guide smarter decision-making. Content strategy boils down to figuring out what content will help your target audience and inspire them to take actions that boost your business. The goals and metrics will follow.

Strategy 112

Strategy How To Content Marketing Analysis 112

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 29, 2019

Sometimes a product gets so popular that the brand name becomes synonymous with whatever it’s selling. This is brand awareness in action. Brand awareness can seem like a vague force that’s hard to measure. Building your brand through top-of-funnel content establishes a connection with a new audience.

Brand 111

Brand Branding How To SEO 111

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

As PR pros, we’re all about captivating crafting content that resonates with target audiences, fuels brand loyalty, and drives results. These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! Content Authenticity Statement: 90% of this blog article was generated by me, a human.

Media 102

Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

PR Fuel

MARCH 12, 2018

As more and more companies turn to content marketing to reach new clients, the time has come for existing marketing plans to get reworked in order to stay ahead of the competition. Creating an action plan for your marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. What kind of content do you hope to create?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing How To Marketing eBook 40

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

At Contently, we mapped out the path to content excellence in our Maturity Model. No brand wants their content strategy to stall at Phase 0, a hectic and emotionally stressful state we call content chaos. Content marketing isn’t just a constant stream of advertisements. Using too many tools.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Print Analysis Data 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication. Scoop.it helps determine which content resonates best with an audience.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

million for their content marketing budgets in 2019, per Contently research. This number includes content creation, distribution, technology, and talent. To help marketers be more efficient and effective, Contently created this new report that examines the state of financial services content marketing.

Financial 111

Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

13% say not following brand guidelines. Read more: The Top Complaints B2B Sales and Marketing Have about Each Other. The cost of B2B marketing content. Prices have inflated the cost of content in B2B is no exception. Articles cost an average of $2,854 and earned 2:04 minutes of viewing time. PR measurement.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

PR helps small businesses build brand awareness and credibility. Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing. Content marketing isn’t a new idea.

Publicity 76

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 76

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful.

Strategy 120

Strategy Infographics Content Marketing Study 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

This involves establishing credibility for your brand by enhancing customer engagement and improving awareness of what you offer in the marketplace. Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. ” “Trojan Horse Marketing” – new cartoon and post on content marketing that's too salesy [link] pic.twitter.com/AHQfKyh9Z9. The Middle Ground on Registration Pages.

B2B 120

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 120

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel? Top of funnel: Content to build awareness.

Case Study 111

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111

5W PR

JUNE 25, 2018

PR experts have a lot of experience creating exceptional content for their brands. In the digital marketing world, making the most of this content generation ability now means investing in new content marketing plans to ramp up brand awareness and cultivate customer engagement. Optimize PR Content.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Infographics Google SEO 60

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Brand image is of paramount importance to a business. In fact, as all savvy marketers know, more than “what” you sell, “how” you sell creates a bigger emotional, and thus bankable, impact. Buyer personas have the potential to catapult businesses into the big league with personalized marketing wins.

How To 120

How To Tools Exercises Viral 120