Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

Social Media 126

Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 126

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. If we continue along this path, we might soon remove all aspects of humanity from social media. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read?

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Reaching a new community. Many advocates have developed sizable followings on social media. Accessing this new audience (through things like product reviews and sponsored posts) can be highly effective and much more cost effective than trying to target new customers through other marketing channels.

Healthcare 141

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 141

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. The pitch was about a study they had done.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

It’s critical to ensure your website, blog, and anywhere else you publish content is mobile-friendly. How to Write Content for Local SEO The first step is to create content that’s locally relevant. Asking local influencers to share their experiences or hosting community events are other avenues to explore.

Local 97

Local SEO Strategy How To 97

Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. It refers to any content created by users themselves, rather than by a brand or business. What is user generated content?

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media B2C 62

Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

So much of social media marketing, and marketing in general, for that fact, seems like it’s almost in the background right now. Until, that is, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, came up with the best piece of content marketing I’ve seen yet during the COVID-19 crisis.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2020

Social media advances at an incredibly rapid rate. We’ve also expanded on these trends in more detail at the end of this blog post. Prohibition’s social media trends in more detail. Influencer marketing maturity. The rise of dark social. Digital Detox. The future is private.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Content marketing Complement the PR efforts with a strong content marketing strategy. Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

What is User-Generated Content? User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. It includes blog posts, photos, videos, reviews, and social media posts. Consumers create and share UGC online, often in response to a brand’s product, service, or marketing campaign.

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

Driven by influencer culture and social media, beauty companies have adopted UGC to build a brand image and engage with customers. What is User-Generated Content? UGC consists of any content on a brand or its products generated and shared by end-users. Meanwhile, this content could increase trust in a brand.

Industry 88

Industry Social Media Community Consumer 88

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 65

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

That’s where content marketing takes off. Building trust is the key to winning loyal customers in this fiercely competitive market. Social Media Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and travel forums are akin to virtual campfires. Support the communities that make the magic happen.

Travel 78

Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Having a strong community is one of the most important aspects of business. This week’s roundup includes seven posts that are good reads on both maintaining as well as building your business community. How To Be A Better Facebook Community Manager. So You Think You Want to be a Community Manager?

Community 99

Community Facebook Resources LinkedIn 99

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Online communities have formed the core of the internet since the technology’s inception. In today’s society, maintaining a social media presence is paramount to the success of your business, and remaining indifferent to the use of social media in setting marketing objectives is sure to curb growth.

Social Media 60

Social Media Brand Branding Media 60

Solo PR Pro

MAY 2, 2018

On the first Tuesday in May, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). What are the biggest challenges you face in content marketing?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Leadership Corporate 40

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics build relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. These partnerships open doors to new markets and communities, strengthening your foothold.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing. balance scales.”

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Please note: this is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network PR partner, Ghidotti Communications. Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 9: In Media Res. Bulk Blog Topic Generation.

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2016

Posting to social media alone will not build your brand. To really see results you need to build a community. and founder of the #MeasurePR Twitter chat, joined Cision on a webinar to share her strategy for growing brands on social media. Essential to any social campaign is an understanding who you are targeting.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Twitter Tools 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 66

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 40

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 40

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

Individual blogs are in decline but blogging remains an important form of social media for reputation and awareness. You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. But SEO-fuelled blogging is a long term game.

SEO 113

SEO Community Blogging LinkedIn 113

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

That led her down a series of paths including content marketing, ecommerce and today, in B2B marketing. 1) Why start a business focused on B2B paid social? BH: When I stepped into the world of content marketing to understand what was happening there, it was in healthcare.

B2B 81

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 81

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. In one example , the company says it made “122 separate content assets from one eBook.” These range from blog posts to videos, and from webinars to social media updates.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

B2B 120

B2B Study Survey Software 120