Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

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. The web has completely changed attitudes and behaviors of buyers – the same way significant events change generational outlook (i.e. Dan’s example is the car dealership.

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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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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dime-a-dozen promotions fill the Web, but to build true trust, it takes more than super fabulous and illuminating adjectives. The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics.

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Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels. The metaverse, Web 3.0,

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market. One of the key differences is that Intelligent Relations very openly pitches itself as a replacement for PR people. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.”

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

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. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be? 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. It’s a big web world and growing at an exponential pace. Today, it is so much easier and it’s a lot more transparent with the advent of search engines and a social web. The Key Steps.

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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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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. David White , Director of Content Marketing at Connective3 , has found multiple other uses for the tool.

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Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

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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Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Digital PR is an online marketing approach that’s used to increase a brand’s awareness via internet-based strategies. Employing novel methods like content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and influencer outreach, digital PR is a powerful strategy that brands can roll-out to improve their online presence and visibility.

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Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. The other half is content distribution. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. Read more: How To Promote Your Blog With 107 Content Promotion Tactics.

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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. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

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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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

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.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

65% of journalists said audience metrics have changed the way they evaluate stories”; additionally, “43% of journalists globally reported their organization’s primary measure of success for their content is readership or viewers.”. A deluge of pitches. “75% How do you measure influencer marketing results? Volume of work.

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Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Yet today, with millions of “channels” on the web, it’s just the beginning. 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.

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Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

PR Breakfast Club

JULY 31, 2014

So let’s assume you have a great story to share, and have crafted a great pitch to get it out the door. Media list building and research is the foundation for which your pitch will either thrive or crumble like a shaky tower of Jenga. Now it’s time to pitch. Now… how do you make the media care?

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Pitching Construction LinkedIn Engineering 47

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

While your content marketing strategy is your primary lead nurturing strategy, it doesn’t do you much good unless it’s easy to find. Optimize your web pages to ensure that your audience can easily find you. Share your content on sites like Medium or use LinkedIn’s article feature to further extend your reach.

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B2B Company Marketing SEO 174

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. Without paid advertising to support publishers and broadcasters, PR professionals would have no media outlets to pitch stories to. Its title: “Trust Me, PR Is Dead.”.

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Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48

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. Is Link Building Still Relevant?

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

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. Is Link Building Still Relevant?

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

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. Is Link Building Still Relevant?

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing be nimble. Rather than having year-long editorial calendars for opportunities and content, marketing and communications professionals are will have to work in a much more agile, phased approach: creating evergreen content per quarter and making room for ‘rapid-response’ type communications based on what 2021 might throw at us.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Take an Original Angle.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Take an Original Angle.

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Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Today, brands must attract customers with high-quality content, impacting their target audience through an array of online channels. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object. Practiced by virtually all B2B and B2C organizations, content has quickly evolved into one of marketing’s staples.

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Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. It’s a big web world and growing at an exponential pace. Today, it is so much easier and it’s a lot more transparent with the advent of search engines and a social web. See how they market online.

Real Estate 57

Real Estate How To Web Case Study 57

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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Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 67

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2016

Those are all respectable objectives, but webinars can also help B2B marketers solve their biggest content marketing challenge : producing engaging content. Some studies suggest 60-70% of content produced in B2B goes unused: A few searches on the company website will demonstrate if this is true in your organization.

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B2B Content Marketing Web Blogging 60

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%. It’s either an attribution problem or perhaps customers just not rewarding businesses for following them around the web. In part, this is why content marketing has become so important.

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B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging. million dollars.

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Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s How can they do that?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

The complete report, which was conducted by Bizible , is available with registration: 2017 State of Pipeline Marketing Report. Also see: Marketing Budgets, Planning and Benchmarks for 2017 [UML]. 2) Marketing assumption: bounce rates mean failure . This is why marketers need to look at a range of metrics.

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Study Marketing B2B Apparel 64

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. There are a lot of SEO tools and content marketing tools on the market. And just for all the listeners, Positional is a content marketing and SEO tool.

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