Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this case, market research has consistently demonstrated people favor recommendations from peers over brands. So while content marketing is the new branding , it’s becoming more evident that PR is the best kept secret in content marketing. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It was a good pitch. After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing.

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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. But content also includes your press releases, corporate communications and annual report.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. 2) It’s Not What You Know….

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement.

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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

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! They are focusing on news content that’s adaptable to broadcast or digital subscriptions and news-based podcast products — which can all be pitched and monitored. 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

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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. Source: Content Marketing is the New Conference ). The deluge of PR pitches.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. An infographic: The design team has taken the most tweet-worthy stats and created a tantalizing infographic to accompany the eBook and drive social shares. Amplify the content.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

And that’s why messaging is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. As with every week, below are three articles I’ve vetted and recommend for your perusal. In a world where every company is a self-proclaimed “leading provider” saying your product is #1 is not a winning marketing or sales strategy.

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

40 percent of adults respond better to imagery as compared to text-only articles. Do a quick Google search and you’ll find plethora of other statistics illustrating that visual content beats out text every time. Check out the “PR Starter Kit” for pitching tips and more! Images inspire sharing.

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Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

Thought leaders provide timely, relevant content in useful forms. This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Want to learn how your organization can use thought leadership to attain marketing objectives? Commitment: Think about your commitment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

PRs can then reach out to pitch “thought leaders,” authors and other spokespeople to any number of shows looking for talent or topic-specific expertise. By monitoring “speed of sharing” of articles, tweets, images, video and more, savvy users can find the top stories on varying topics in minutes.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. Movoto has taken these ideas and woven it into its content creation, marketing and link hustling. Achieving a certain number of articles per week.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 24, 2019

This is an excerpt from The Content Marketer’s Playbook: Grow Your Content Program. Brands are creating more content than ever before. According to CMI’s 2019 benchmark report , a majority of both B2B and B2C marketers increased content creation budgets from 2018. Get key stakeholders on board.

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MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

The time required from our clients is minimal, compared to the time commitment of collaborating on a bylined article for a trade publication. Podcasts give clients the opportunity to express their personality in a way that infographics, e-books and print interviews seldom do. We get pitches for potential guests who simply aren’t a fit.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 23, 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. Note: never republish an article where you’re mentioned without permission from the publisher.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Brands like to pay lip service to the customer experience, but if marketers want their content to make a real impact, they have to commit. Content marketing isn’t just a constant stream of advertisements. Who are these consumers, and where do they typically find the articles they read? Using too many tools.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thought Leadership PR: Positions key executives or experts within the company as industry thought leaders through expert commentary, articles, and speaking engagements. PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Now, it’s not at all unusual to see a company announcement first posted on their own blog or newsroom (including being optimized for search engines), promoted on social media and pitched to the media with an accompanying release. Breaking news and trending topics can also be leveraged to generate interest. No ‘spray-and-pray’ allowed !

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We’ll never forget the panic in the PR world as tens of thousands of journalists (aka our PR pitch targets) at newspapers, TV stations and magazines were laid off. In other words, marketers will have to create a well-rounded media ecosystem for their brands.”. A former Edelman PR executive published a 300-page book.

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PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

It first helps to know the difference between a press release and a regular piece of content marketing. Press releases aren’t meant to act as marketing material for your company. They can also include photographs, media, or infographics depending on the topic. What is a Press Release? Concise Conclusion.

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Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts. For maximum impact on engagement metrics across target audiences-groups, consider crafting top-tier educational content explicitly tailored to resonate with their interests and unique challenges.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It’s harder as far as pitching the media. With 4-5 PR pros for every journalist and shrinking newsrooms, getting your pitch seen by a reporter can be very challenging. What I see is how social media and content marketing have grown up out of PR functions. MG: That’s a good question. We joked about it!

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Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

Rather, it is a generic reference to an article or some other piece of information meant merely to signal that the outreach professional has some knowledge of the contact they are reaching out to, without actually having any context about that individual. Contextual Relevance.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Roundups are content curation at its finest. Simply roundup a handful of the best news articles and blog posts from other credible sources – that are relevant to your community – and weave a promotion for your webinar into the content. This works best if this is part of marketing operating system.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Articles cost an average of $2,854 and earned 2:04 minutes of viewing time. Read more: The Average Cost of a B2B Content Asset is $2,791 [Data Analysis]. Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem.

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ISEBOX

APRIL 23, 2015

Thousands of press releases are sent to journalists who are often pitched more than 100 stories weekly. You HAVE to ensure your press release stands out from the dozens of other stories they are pitched every day. If you are using email to pitch your story, is your subject line professional, descriptive and enticing?

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

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. Your goal with content marketing is not to sell directly to your audience.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

The channels that produce the most leads for B2B marketers are as follows: Email: 62%. Content marketing: 51%. That brings us to content marketing and the adjacent reference to lead generation in this study, which I think can be confusing. In part, this is why content marketing has become so important.

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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.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

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