Prohibition

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Content marketing is the process of planning, sharing and distributing relevant and valuable material consistently to attract and retain your ideal target audience. The objective is usually to either drive sales, generate leads or build brand awareness and reputation. What are the different types of content marketing?

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Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Tools 62

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, effective brand awareness campaigns require a strategic integration of various digital media channels. With consumers engaging across multiple platforms, integrating digital media planning has become essential for creating a seamless and impactful brand experience.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Resources 78

Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Many consumers don’t just want to buy a product; they want to buy-in to a tribe. Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media. Pack Up the Trunk. Next, know your platform.

Blogging 215

Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

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

Polaris

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It’s easy to get the connection between content marketing and business-to-business brands. Blog posts, ebooks and webinars are tools well suited to moving a business customer through this type of sales cycle. The link between content marketing and consumer brands, on the other hand, is not as obvious.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pinterest eBook 161

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you haven’t set any, now is the time to start thinking of ways to improve your branding strategies to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. True branding starts from within. Narrow Down Your Niche.

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

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

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

For brands to truly shine and win consumer trust, they need a strategic game plan. Building brand advocacy Good old-fashioned adverts might directly promote products, but PR has a more subtle approach. Building brand advocacy Good old-fashioned adverts might directly promote products, but PR has a more subtle approach.

Fashion 78

Fashion Content Marketing Consumer Social Media 78

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

Do you ever wonder how great brands manage to post so much relevant, awesome content as often as they do? You may assume that creating a similar content marketing strategy will be too complicated for your business to handle. content marketing strategy. The Truth About Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Writing 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? Focus on the content. Set the agenda.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

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. 1) How long should a blog post be? 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing.

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. The five strategies shared in this blog series can help you do just that.

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Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

Writing 203

Writing Blogging Pitching Content Marketing 203

Cision

MAY 19, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. Not long ago, we had a blog post that described five outside-the-box content marketing ideas. Many brands with successful apps focus on either fun or, as Jay Baer calls it, “ youtility.” Mobile Apps.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

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.

B2B 93

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 93

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Brands have never cared more about content marketing. It is the hot topic for 2013, as brands look to leverage great content to expand their reach, drive more engagement or improve their search engine rankings – to name a few. Before we called it content marketing, we called it marketing communications.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 52

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Companies like WEGO Health , Health Union and Meroki are all great platforms that connect healthcare brands with advocates. 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 110

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 110

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. 2 – Audio isn’t as searchable as blog content. Really new.

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

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.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 60

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Consumers are growing tired of paid media. Your brand’s story might get told, but you won’t have control over how. Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources.

Strategy 273

Strategy Media Television Content Marketing 273

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. It can take the form of text, photos, videos, and other content shared online. Brands use UGC to engage audiences and boost online presence. What is User-Generated Content? Why is User-Generated Content Important?

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

If your content resonates, you’ll be able to build a relationship with the right people who can buy your product. Brands create content for investors, analysts, job candidates, the press, etc. Each segment has a unique appeal that benefits your brand in some way. The modern seller is more of a helpful consultant.

Content Marketing 92

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Do you need more blog subscribers? Subscribers are loyal contacts that raised their hands, saying they want to read your content. They help gauge what the industry wants to read and determine if your content is getting readership ROI. Choose a small prize or discount code that compliments your business, industry, or content.

Blogging 79

Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. In fact, you can turn a brand crisis into a PR success if you act fast swiftly.

Crisis 271

Crisis Brand Branding How To 271

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. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

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

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Over 70% of marketers say content marketing has quantifiably improved prospect engagement. Meanwhile, 66% of customers agree that companies should make it easier to access their content. You can generate brand awareness, build recognition, and expand your reach online. Redesign of the company’s brand.

Brand 99

Brand Branding How To SEO 99

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. 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 .

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. In fact, 78 percent of CMOs estimate that future marketing and communication will rely on this customized content approach.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

As author and keynote speaker Dan Pink has articulated in his talks for the last 18 months or so, brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. The salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pitching 60

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Marketing Writing Consumer 76

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We will begin seeing more jobs and spending from both businesses and consumers. Here are Onclusive’s predictions for what to expect in 2021: Corporate reputation as a key success metric During this era of disruption and uncertainty, corporate values and brand activism have become more important than ever.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221