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? To help cut through the clutter, I've compiled influencer trends from top shared posts based on BuzzSumo data from the past year. Visual content.

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Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

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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. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program. Traditional Trend Piece. Content that explains a new or emerging trend is among the most valuable for business customers because it helps educate prospects. Here are five of the most common. Call-to-Action.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. Their weekly newsletter shares an overview of their articles about publishers in this online era and digital trends to keep an eye on.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

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5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

Articles spotlighting the products or brand story can act as a springboard, shooting organic traffic to an e-commerce store. By providing valuable insights and commentary on industry trends and issues via media channels, companies can establish their brand as a reliable information source.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While product trials and demos can whet an editor’s appetite for a story, recipes are rich content that can both maximize PR campaigns and drive measurable business results in multiple ways. according to Google Trends. Just look at the seasonal spikes in generic “recipe” search traffic over the last 5 years in the U.S. Alan Marcus.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

In other words, we spend lots of time mapping what content is needed, for what persona, at what stage – and then wind up sending more emails offering discounts. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. B2B marketers seem to think that buying content by the pound and then throwing it at Google is the path to scale.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

Add in the trends of fake news, the erosion of trust in journalism , and rampant ad fraud and this has the makings of a perfect storm. This is why content marketing is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. This is why content marketing is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

WHAT WE LOOK FOR Articles submitted for consideration should be of interest to readers of Fast Company ‘s Leadership section , have a tone that is appropriate for Fast Company , and be written by a person, not a PR department. HOW TO SUBMIT Submitted articles must be 600–900 words. Here’s a little bit about how that works.

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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. shared her perspective on native advertising in a recent podcast recording.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Analytics and data can be very helpful in figuring out what content will be effective. It gives meaning to the story and it’s what you want your viewer or reader to take away from the article or video. Purpose : This is your core message. Be clear and consistent with your messaging. It’s what keeps your audience engaged.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Just in the past month many predictions have been made about 2016 PR trends, and a lot of them have overlapping themes. Content Strategy is Vital. We all know the importance of curating organic content for your online audience, but new levels of pressure to do so have made this truly vital for 2016.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

At more than 6500 words, the article is a very long read for any medium, let alone online. For PR people, the challenge is to create high-quality content that’s compulsively shareable, but that doesn’t fall back on clickbait or worse. Content will be automated. We have mixed feelings about this one.

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Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. Content Marketing Lesson #2: Showcase stellar examples.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

To prove otherwise, she pulled out her phone, opened up Facebook, scrolled to find the article and then handed me the phone. The article was produced by an outlet that at first glance looked credible. In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. Talk to Us !

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Editor's note: This article was submitted by Natalie Slyman, the director of content and social media at Influence & Co. You'd know exactly what to expect, and you'd be able to completely prepare yourself and your team for whatever's next in the world of content marketing. There'd be no surprises, no "gotcha" moments.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2016

There are 45 pages in the PDF version of the 2017 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America report this year. Overall, the study found roughly one-fifth (22%) of 1,102 B2B marketers based in North America that answered the annual survey described their content marketing as “extremely successful” or “very successful.”

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Content Marketing Marketing B2B Survey 60

PR 20/20

JULY 3, 2018

The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. What happens when you’re a content marketer who discovers an artificial intelligence system that could take your job? Should Content Marketers Fear Artificial Intelligence? But this doesn’t mean brands will show content creators the door.

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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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Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Between Thursday, April 28 and Monday, May 2, we captured more than 9,300 news articles and more than 675,000 social media mentions. We pulled four insights from our analysis to highlight how real-time content can benefit your brand: 1. Meanwhile, more than 300 new articles were published every hour. ET and midnight on April 30.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

After you have built your initial campaign and chosen the messaging to use on your site, social pages, paid advertising and content marketing, it’s up to the PR team (or whoever is wearing that hat) to amplify your message with press coverage. Try launching lookalike campaigns from traffic generated from an article you pitched.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

New features include a fully customizable dashboard with unlimited widgets, competitive analysis, broadcast monitoring, & Trends TM. Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. Broadcast monitoring.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

For a long time, the venerable contributed article has been a mechanism for surfacing new or big ideas. Years ago, contributed articles were a badge of honor since there was a limited number of opportunities in a printed world. See these related articles: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

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Technology Advertising Advertising Community 66

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

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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.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. To make an impact, content needs to shine. Create more visual content.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Certainly, Chevron, with the trend in lower oil prices isn’t making more in sales than Apple, right? The important lesson here is that context matters in content marketing. To that end, the average citizen isn’t going to fact check or even apply critical thinking to the content they share. So I consulted Yahoo!

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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. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In addition, many are predicting the marketing developments we witnessed in 2014 will continue: 1.

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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.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Today, because of the sheer online data volume, this approach is no longer sustainable: in the next ten minutes, there will have been over 3 million new tweets posted online, along with hundreds of thousands of Tumblr articles, Instagram posts, YouTube videos and much more. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox.

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