Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. After all, everyone’s blogging, so how can you stand out? Infographics and Graphics. I am admittedly not a designer, and I don’t have the budget to hire a graphic artist for all my blog posts. Want to master multimedia storytelling?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Blogging eBook 120

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

5W PR

JUNE 28, 2018

Press releases and marketing campaigns naturally contain a lot of storytelling characteristics. By giving an audience something to resonate with – like an underdog brand fighting against injustice, or an innovative company creating a new world, PR agencies can make their marketing campaigns far more appealing.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Infographics Agency Strategy 60

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

Financial 52

Financial Content Marketing Examples Banking 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

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.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Social media platforms, blogs, websites, and podcasts provide an unprecedented opportunity for brands to connect with their target audiences directly. This content can take the form of articles, videos, infographics, webinars, and more. Influencer partnerships Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful tool in digital PR.

Viral 78

Viral Digital PR Storytelling Reputation 78

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can establish an emotional connection between a company and its investors. Moreover, communicating a long-term vision and strategy through storytelling provides investors with a roadmap, reinforcing a shared understanding of where the company is headed and how it plans to get there.

Communications 78

Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

As someone sitting squarely in the midst of these seismic shifts, which include the bubbling up of an entire marketing category called PRTech , I’ve had the great pleasure of speaking with many of the industry’s leading minds and picking their brains for best “tips and tricks” for upping your PR game.

Storytelling 230

Storytelling Technology Tools Infographics 230

Cision

MAY 2, 2015

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “owning, as opposed to renting, media. It’s a marketing process to attract and retain customers by consistently creating and curating content in order to change or enhance a consumer behavior.”. It’s more than an inbound marketing tool.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Storytelling 120

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Storytelling : Storytelling is becoming an increasingly important part of PR.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Presspage

JANUARY 30, 2024

The ease of access and digestibility of multimedia content, including videos, infographics, and interactive visualizations, correlates with higher investor satisfaction and confidence in the information being conveyed. Take, for instance, a company using an infographic to break down its financial performance over the past fiscal year.

Infographics 78

Infographics Financial Video Leadership 78

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

5W PR

MAY 27, 2022

The global robotics market is constantly growing which gives plenty of businesses great opportunities for various public relations efforts. That means companies in the robotics industry have plenty of opportunities to promote their solutions to the target market. Storytelling.

Company 88

Company Strategy Publicity Real Estate 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to a Marketwired survey in November 2015, PR and marketing professionals plan to increase their content marketing programs by 64% in 2016. According to the same survey, 79% of these professionals have a content marketing plan in place. Discovering new design techniques for content creation.

Community 150

Community Creativity Content Marketing Infographics 150

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When it comes to storytelling, quality over quantity is a pretty standard rule of thumb. Compelling storytelling can expand your audience and strengthen the bond you have with your customer base. This week’s roundup is chock full of advice to spice up your storytelling. Pedal-powered Storytelling. ” 4.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Data 40

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

Case Study 111

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

With clear peaks and valleys represented that highlight your ability to engage and spark enthusiasm, you can determine new ways to interest audiences at different times in your marketing programs. Being on the go means you can be anywhere and have an idea for a blog post or want to brainstorm on a topic.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

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? Forbes ( @Forbes ) describes content marketing as a digital trend that is evolving fast , which means companies must jump on the bandwagon ASAP. Visual content.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Mobile 65

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Let’s uncover strategies and insights that empower content marketers to create unified messages throughout the buyer journey. The key here is quality over quantity.

B2C 52

B2C Case Study B2B Content Marketing 52

Beyond PR

JULY 8, 2016

Creative people are the heart and soul of marketing and communications. They are gifted contributors to our marketing and PR teams. They can deliver the sort of compelling, audience-driven storytelling that’s mapped out in our Buyer 2.0 Her team leads social media, PR, creative and blogging for the brand.

Creativity 74

Creativity Marketing Storytelling Analytics 74

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. The world of media relations is changing.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The founders tout the software’s “data storytelling at machine scale” to add value to sharing intel – including product news, financial data or analytics. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. It’s pure storytelling. Verizon’s Oath uses video to take the traditional case study beyond the usual infographic or blog post. WebpageFX predicts that by next year, 90% of online content will be video.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

For GE, however, it’s the culmination of a decade-long commitment to content marketing. A great blog post can establish trust, but is it really worth someone’s contact information? The content carries a helpful tone, breaking down complex topics into blog posts that fall under 1,000 words. Probably not.

How To 111

How To Transportation Content Marketing Healthcare 111

ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

Videos, photos, infographics, charts…they are everywhere. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). As marketers, we tend to notice quality business-oriented multimedia content when it’s time for us to try and tell our company’s story. The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics YouTube 70

Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

For instance, Disney, discovered its audience – not the children watching their programming, but their moms – was looking for resources on parenting and a place to connect, so the company made the decision to purchase the online magazine and blog Babble , where it could control the content without making it a direct sales opportunity.

Journalism 68

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 68

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. What the PR team does integrates into elements beyond the traditional marketing umbrella it used to sit under. via GIPHY.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Disclaimer: this is not your average end-of-year tips and tools blog post. We get that annual planning is a beast, and marketers everywhere are wrought with expectation and reporting woes. You need an actionable, original marketing plan —driven by purposeful planning and backed by data—to truly gain executive buy-in.

Enterprise 57

Enterprise Tools Strategy Marketing 57

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

Beyond PR

JANUARY 3, 2017

Storytelling. Content marketing may change its tactics as audiences tire of the existing ones, but telling a good company narrative will never go out of style. Content marketing is the perfect springboard for your storytelling and, in fact, these stories can make your brand all the more appealing. So what’s left?

Company 72

Company Storytelling Small Business eBook 72

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video. Get tips and tactics for using multimedia with our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper! Featured Trends Content Marketing'

Media 120

Media Content Marketing Infographics Fashion 120

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

This year’s sold-out Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Summit in downtown Minneapolis brought together 1,400 of our state’s brightest marketers, technologists and entrepreneurs to hear about new strategies to disrupt the status quo. Here’s a look inside some of the most memorable ideas that I walked away with.

Marketing 48

Marketing Social Media Video Mobile 48

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 10, 2015

In short, Steve knows content marketing and the nitty gritty of lead generation. With this as the backdrop, here are his top 10 tools and resources that he applies to content marketing campaigns. I never considered this for B2B marketing, but the price point allows for experimentation. I plan to experiment with this one.

Tools 60

Tools B2B Software Storytelling 60