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 126

Prohibition

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It has been announced that by the end of 2024, he would like X to be the go-to ‘everything app’ including being the sole platform for users’ finances – taking on bank accounts head-on. The need for this is a difficult one to translate, with the app losing almost 15 million users in 2023 following the rebrand.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. The first is the tight market for talent. Another trend that grew in ’21 is authentic, purpose-driven marketing. The trend is moving in this direction. cookies) is in its twilight which puts diminishes marketing reach and targeting.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

“Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing. Those companies that can take data, do a deep dive, and understand what the data tells them will see more success in achieving their goals from content than those who look at simple analytics.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

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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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

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How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 142

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. It may not sound sexy, but a marketing leader must focus on the actions that get the job done. Marketing be nimble. This trend will impact all publishers.

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Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

Further, the industry is largely controlled by Omnicom, IPG, WPP and Publicis group, which together account for around 34% of overall PR market at present. Yet, there is a lot of movement in the content distribution market and new trends are replacing traditional PR practices. Bank on Social for SEO & PR.

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SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It is a window into their assessment of current trends and their aspirations. A lot of what is hot right now is going to continue to be the hot thing in marketing and PR; what is going to happen, though, is that the current hot trends are going to continue but with more focus. 6) Finding a content marketing niche.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Trend-setters –and again, not just social media trend setters. Susan Beatty, VP-external communications, US Bank. Trend-setters. Every time I’ve heard Greg present on trends over the years, I’ve come away excited and energized–that doesn’t happen with too many people.

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Agency Trends Social Media Local 78

Cision

JULY 14, 2015

The campaign became so well liked by media executives, that it led to parodies in Sesame Street , ICarly , and the 2011 film Puss in Boots , expanding the brand to audiences far beyond its target market and earning media placements that otherwise would have cost millions. Want to learn how to stand out with your content marketing?

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Advertising Advertising Content Marketing Case Study 120

The Proactive Report

MAY 10, 2016

And it won’t break the bank. With intelligent use of small business online marketing you can expand your venture quickly. The beauty of Instagram is the appeal of visual content. Test the Market. Using Instagram to test the market is a good way to make sure you are on the right track, either by season or trend.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. “A PR teams will be measured by inputted organic brand conversion lift and Google Trends.

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Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

11 Simple Ways for PR to Score Content Marketing Points. Personalization is a marketing trend that’s forever on the horizon. Analysis of personalization varies: some call it creepy , while others call it key , and still others say it’s the path to the next level in marketing. 2) Personalization is Optimization.

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Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

I really like that Nadya Khoja emphasizes relationships rather than pitching in her piece How to Build Relationships With Visual Content Marketing , which she wrote for Mention , a media monitoring service. You can absolutely build relationships with content, and content marketing absolutely plays a role in media relations.

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Pitching Infographics SEO Creativity 60

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

This may seem daunting, but we have strategies for you to implement that won’t break the bank. Using a media monitoring platform with robust reporting tools allows your company to see how your audience perceived your brand, industry trends and how you faced against your competitors. Holiday greeting cards go a long way. Poorvi Adavi.

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Real Estate Local Nonprofit Banking 62

Beyond PR

JUNE 13, 2017

Food and beverage corporations can blog about unique recipes, banks can blog about personal finance tips and travel companies can blog about exciting destinations. Full-Text Syndication : republishes the original content in its entirety with a disclaimer linking back to the original version on your owned media channels.

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Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 77

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The 2023 Informa Tech Trust in Marketing Index by Informa Tech found that “B2B technology buying decision makers’ trust in marketers is at a 61 on a scale of 1 to 100.” the single most common answer (42%) was “the content was too general.” When asked “Why?” McKinsey, Omdia); and 26% said mainstream news publications.

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B2B Case Study Survey Content Marketing 133

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2015

However, ratings and reviews consistently affect your bottom line in the same way, no matter what’s happening in your market,” says Daniel Lemin as he demonstrates how to manage “the rating-and-review sites that are driving (or not driving) sales for your business.” Facebook Ad Conversion Tracking for Smart Marketers.

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Data-Driven PR Banking Facebook Writing 40

Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2016

Currently, with influencer marketing technology, there isn’t one solution that comprehensively covers all areas. Also see: The Psychology of More in Content Marketing and Social Media [UML]. Also see: 11 Shrewd PR and Marketing Predictions You Can Bank On. * * *. Does your PR firm speak tech?

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Technology Mobile Web Banking 60

Critical Mention

MARCH 27, 2019

Site auditing: Use one of the many free SEO auditing tools available online to keep up with a page and site-specific trends. Real-time social media monitoring is essential in measuring your content strategy. Prizes don’t have to break the bank. They have to have enough perceived value to hold interest.

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Strategy Marketing SEO Social Media 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend.

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Cision

JANUARY 14, 2016

But, you will need to make break-neck efforts (and break the bank) to build up a sizable following and make some impact. A particular social network may be the mainstay of your content marketing strategy, or it may be a complementary network to promote some other medium. What are the unorthodox social networks?

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Marketing Pinterest Mobile Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

This is a good example of integrated marketing. We Should Measure Content Marketing by Relationships. Too many corporate blogs skip the subscription mechanisms, which a little bit like forgoing the benefits of compound interest in a bank savings account. See these related posts: . How Long Should a Blog Post Be? [A

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B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Because what do we normally do when we need better results as content marketers? Our biggest issue is how we make decisions in our work as content marketers. Google laughed all the way to the bank while I stared at my sales quota and felt sick to my stomach: 104 percent to target. We look for best practices.

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Marketing Google Newspapers Print 91

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It’s a wide umbrella, spanning everything from consumer banking, investment banking, credit cards, fintech, insurance, and more. million for their content marketing budgets in 2019, per Contently research. This number includes content creation, distribution, technology, and talent. Key Findings.

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Financial Industry Report Insurance 83

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Ready to make some magic by walking the content road less traveled? What if, instead of doing what every single content marketing guru told you to do (“Do more!” ”), you bucked the trend? I’m talking to you. ” “Be everywhere!” ” “Jump on the bandwagon!”),

Travel 40

Travel Banking Content Marketing Creativity 40

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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Content Marketing Infographics Insurance Insurance 88