Polaris

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

When a client’s customer doesn’t pay, Potter provides assistance in small claims court. Its clients include bookkeepers, accountants and small-business owners. To be successful in its marketing, Potter must connect with each group in ways that are relevant to that group. Sam, the small business owner.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

There may well be a disconnect between strategy and execution in B2B marketing. While businesses usually don’t think twice about investing in research, personas and messaging platforms, when it comes to execution, someone is usually counting pennies. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. But it is not.

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Content Marketing Marketing B2B Small Business 60

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. A recent example was a panel we put together with several other top marketers for a live (and lively!) You can see the recording here.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Thought leadership is usually associated with top-of-the-funnel as far as marketing outcomes are concerned, but there’s evidence to suggest it meets the needs of existing customers. Studies have shown that somewhere around one-fifth of companies identify related metrics such as customer retention as a content marketing objective.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Contently - Strategy

JULY 12, 2021

“Investment banking is just glorified content marketing.” This makes sense; compliance approvals for content marketing are a notorious challenge in the industry. However, we saw a shift on that front in our 2021 report on the state of finance content. Chen’s right. Start with executive support.

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Financial Banking How To Marketing 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2018

What’s more, by understanding the basics of recent changes in search and content marketing, PR people are ideally suited to help clients advance their search ranking while driving visibility and reputation. The more we post about productivity software for small business, for example, the greater our authority becomes.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? What is Native Advertising? –

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Here are some quick takeaways and observations based on experience with storytelling for B2B brands. New companies naturally want to make the brand story all about them, and a colorful narrative about a bootstrapped business can be a powerful media pitch in a PR campaign. It’s not about you. What’s at stake?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

Relevant content of high quality, that provides the answer for which people are searching, like the sort Mr. Robert’s creates for his blog. As a small business owner, Mr. Roberts told me he’s tried local newspaper ads and local television ads to drive leads to his business – but nothing works like the internet.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As another year draws to a close and brands look ahead to 2024, what marketing and public relations advice can help guide us as we make plans? 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. economy, up from 30.1%

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Marketing Brand Branding Publicity 214

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As someone who has spent much […] The post Getting Featured: Six Tips to Secure More Media Coverage for Your Business appeared first on Garrett Public Relations. 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.”

Media 159

Media Report Company Publicity 159

wiredPRworks

JUNE 5, 2018

The at-a-glance reference book covers digital marketing insights in eight specializations: Search Engine Optimization, Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, PR, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Affiliate Marketing. .

Marketing 45

Marketing Insurance Insurance B2C 45

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Ephemeral marketing. Mobile Marketer.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

PR 20/20

JULY 15, 2020

Our team is constantly learning and evolving when it comes to the ever-changing world of business and marketing. What started as a curiosity around the potential for AI in content marketing, grew into the Marketing AI Institute.

Marketing 54

Marketing Resources Data Software 54

Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2018

I’m told by people who do this kind of thing that I’m one of the world’s top influencers of digital marketers, of B2B marketers, of content marketers, small business marketers and chief marketing officers. What do you write and why? My mom is very, very proud.

Pitching 69

Pitching How To Skype Video 69

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 22, 2022

Making plans for marketing initiatives is always a work in progress. The post 6 Essential Points to Ponder As You Plan PR and Content Initiatives appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. What should you focus on in the coming months? So, what trends should […].

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Trends Marketing Publicity Small Business 158

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

Entrepreneurship and small business ranked second and third respectively. Marketing ranked sixth, which I’d have guessed would have ranked higher. Don’t miss these posts: B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss. Lackluster Consistency and Frequency.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 3, 2020

But what can we learn and apply to our digital marketing and communications strategies in 2021? I asked 21 influencers to share their thoughts on this question: What one piece of marketing advice would you offer […]. As we prepare to enter a new year, we all wonder what lies ahead. 2020 was anything but predictable.

Marketing 208

Marketing Strategy Communications Publicity 208

Garrett Public Relations

MAY 1, 2023

Data shows that industrial buyers are 70% of the … Manufacturing PR Ideas – 10 Ways to Leverage Public Relations and Content Read More » The post Manufacturing PR Ideas – 10 Ways to Leverage Public Relations and Content appeared first on Garrett Public Relations. Manufacturing PR clients are some of my favorites to work with.

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Publicity Data Industry Trade Shows 78

Garrett Public Relations

JUNE 19, 2022

It’s often said a picture is worth a thousand words. It turns out that it may even be worth better results from your public relations initiatives. A study by PR Newswire found that press releases with photos garnered nearly twice as many views as text alone. Further: Articles with images get 94% more views Readers connect with images […].

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Study Publicity Small Business Pitching 142

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As we in communications and marketing look ahead to 2020, what can we expect? It’s the end of the decade – and what a decade it’s been. I asked 20 influencers to look into the future and share their thoughts on this question: “What lies ahead for communicators in 2020?” Here’s what they predict. 2020 […].

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Communications Marketing Publicity Small Business 188

Garrett Public Relations

JULY 31, 2022

Chances are you’ve probably heard economists say the U.S. may be facing a recession. Of course, that word can be scary. After all, we haven’t had a recession, other than the brief one in 2020, since 2008-09. Some may have forgotten the economy is cyclical. Recessions come – and they will go. Recession or Not, […].

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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

With PR efforts, sometimes one small win can lead to more wins. Winter is upon us. We got a little snow here this week. Maybe you did, too. This got me thinking about snowballs, or more to the point, the snowball effect of thought leadership. Let me give you an example. The Evolution of a […].

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Leadership How To Examples Publicity 102

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 2, 2021

As we make 2021 marketing plans, how can we place bets on the best way to organize those plans when there are still so many questions to be answered? This time of year, many marketers make predictions on what businesses should focus on as we […]. The new year has arrived. But what will it hold?

Marketing 83

Marketing Publicity Small Business SMB 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

Garrett Public Relations

MARCH 7, 2018

If you have a company in the manufacturing or industrial markets, PR may be an element that’s missing from your marketing program. Many companies in these verticals overlook PR because they may feel it won’t be worthwhile for them. They may think, “What in the world do we have to talk to the media about?” […].

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Company Industry Marketing Publicity 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture. Almost passé.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 60

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

In the world of digital marketing, traditional marketing tactics have been reinvented so many times that it is not rare for traditionalists to get disillusioned. According to a HubSpot report , for small businesses, SEO is the second biggest investment priority after website development. ScreramingFrog.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Content marketing influencer, social media marketing strategist & speaker. Demand generation content marketing for B2B high tech industry. CEO at TopRank Online Marketing. Andre F Bourque ?

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2016

This blog I created about seven years ago is now a business – introducing Sword and the Script Media , LLC. This PR agency will focus on the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace and provide professional services in public relations, content marketing and social media. Content is talking.”.

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Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We quickly became close colleagues and I found him to be one of the most knowledgeable people I know on sales and marketing alignment – and how to bridge the gaps between marketing automation and CRM. Your favorite marketing campaign of all time is: Dollar Shave Club. One person you recommend following on Twitter is: @jaybaer.

Marketing 64

Marketing System Data Tools 64

Cision

JANUARY 14, 2016

Facebook and Twitter come to mind when someone mentions social media marketing. The fact is, both of these networks can prove to be worthless from a marketing point of view, particularly if you are a small business and your service or product isn’t too exciting. SlideShare for Marketing. What are your goals?

Marketing 120

Marketing Pinterest Mobile Social Media 120

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 167