The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

A standard in article scoring? We are passionate about exploring ways to demonstrate PR success, especially at an article-level because it’s not easy. Could there be a future standard for article strength? This article proves that more time is the key to happiness. What do you guys think? Money can’t buy you happiness….well

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

The news article is based on data in a report by software company ScribbleLive titled, “ The Eclipse of Online Ads.” As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As always, nothing I say here should be considered an endorsement, grade or order of merit of any of the products or companies mentioned. The positioning from both companies is very clearly aimed at alleviating concerns AI will take a PR person’s place. Get rid of the [PR] middleman,” the company says in a promotional video.

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

The company said it polled more than 1,000 journalists for the 2020 edition ( cliff notes to the 2019 edition here ). 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day.

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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.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Conversely, those companies who show respect to their people – both in working conditions and pay – will continue to thrive and receive the positive accolades and media coverage which comes with supporting all those on their payroll.

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Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

In 2016, Heliograf created more than 500 articles in the same time frame. Jeff : “Bet on the ones that create content robot reporters will eat, then re-publish.” How can brands take a stand and stop their over reliance on pitching media via traditional PR efforts?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Because you have extra budget to spend on sponsored content, you have all the control. Cons: Short lifespan.

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Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

And later creating an inbound sales engine via content marketing and conversion optimization. Step by step, creating a more effective software system to manage contacts, publish stories online, and pitch the right contacts. The below presentation gives a visual overview of the process we used to find product-market fit.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. There is no shortage of competitors on our new business pitches, and other tech PR shops are doing quite well thank you, best I can gather. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

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Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. What is Guest Blogging?

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Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

It has since been acquired by an SEO software company. The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage. million in 2016. That sounds promising.

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Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

However, those new to PR, small businesses, or even well-established companies might need a little more support. From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. Setting targets.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While videos remain the king of content, your PR strategies should go hand-in-hand to boost your campaign’s visibility. Here are the eight ways PR can help you improve your video marketing campaigns. #1. Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. I didn’t pitch it.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Alerts for topics relevant to a client’s business can make a big difference in securing quick wins and nailing ideas for proactive pitching. Social content is simple.

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PR 20/20

MAY 19, 2020

Media companies began to lay off droves of journalists and writers in our industry. Nonmedia companies, who in some cases had robust print custom magazines, began to lay off portions of their content teams. Contact Content Creators Out of a Job. Download it free today. So we initiated a twofold plan.

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Buzzstream

MAY 15, 2024

When ideating content to pitch for link building, the content needs to be appealing to those who can actually give you links (not just appealing to your readers.) When pitching, never lie. If you haven’t read an article, don’t say you did. What happens if a client wants links but has no content to pitch?

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Google SEO Tools Pitching 71

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some companies seem to get in their own way when it comes to earning media coverage. I’ve seen it time and again. They wonder why they’re not getting more “hits.” Could it be that they’re making it hard for reporters to cover them? And if so, WHY would they do that?

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Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Most brands that produce and publish content or news incorporate an online newsroom into their website, driving traffic from Internet searches and social media to the external communications hub. It’s the eight-second elevator pitch employees rattle off at professional networking events.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. If you don’t believe that video is the predominant medium for communicating today – check out just these five stats: 82% of Twitter users watch video content on Twitter.

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Lay the foundation for communication and mention opportunities by producing the right content that will make others want to interact with your brand. Publish newsworthy articles, press releases and blog posts. Share company announcements and changes to your business’ platform or products.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It’s become accepted terminology for PR-focused, tech-enabled companies since. At the same time, the fact that you’ve found out that a publication didn’t really move the needle for you is just as valuable to know as if the article actually contributed towards your goals.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Consider obtaining your MBA, or at the very least consume books and articles, watch videos, go to seminars, participate in webinars and meet with other communications professionals on a regular basis. Network outside your company. Network inside your company. Be grateful.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Boeing: Brand crises abound in January, and perhaps no one knows this better than the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing. We hope you find this beneficial. Feel free to add your comments! For the PR industry, like journalism, disclosure is an issue of transparency and authenticity , which are the building blocks for trust.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. The data puts infographics in the top five types of content created by B2B marketing shops. When marketers start mashing several data sets together in this fashion, it’s not only junk data, but could very well be misleading information.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I have not come across a company that doesn’t have a website –though some haven’t been updated or rebranded since the days of DOS. In general, business owners know what to include: who you are, what you sell and why you do it (a lot of companies have trouble with the latter). Photo by Kittenteeth. By Andy Lowe. SEO for Yourself .

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

In an age of ad blocking, brands have to transition away from solely sponsoring or being associated with the content their customers or prospects want or need. Instead, brands have to also produce the desired content. 1) The Parallel between Product Placement and Content Marketing.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Interview notes are useful content. These are still valid reasons, but content marketing affords all the more reason: Use the content the reporter doesn’t. The Soft and Subtle PR Pitch of Content Marketing. Pitch media upstream.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 24, 2019

We know that not every content marketer begins their program from scratch. If you’re a content marketer focused on growth rather than creation, you could be in any number of situations. You might have inherited a content program when you started a new job.

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