Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. This includes leaders.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 183

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”. Guest posting gets personal.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. And the benefits go beyond building awareness for your content.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

[Note: This blog post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones S7, including E4, “The Spoils of War.” Despite not being in an official leadership role, her work ethic, laser focus and aptitude for learning enable her to do anything she puts her mind to. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

In a free online course about media relations for Muck Rack , Michael Smart invokes the 80/20 rule: Spend 80% of your time on the 20% of reporters you really have a shot with. That’s what content marketing is all about. Too many confuse content marketing with marketing content.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 112

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye. If a last minute marketing request comes in (for instance, this senior marketing manager asking Alexa to contribute to a blog post), expectations may need to be set and a middle ground found. Another challenge? The answer: Together.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. Unfortunately, many organizations take a “publish it and they will come” approach to their content. As an example, if my topic was “blog posts,” I’d create a headline for my first piece of content in the main circle.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

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 73

Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 73

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2016

More than any other social network, most people believe there is an opportunity to establish professional thought leadership on LinkedIn through content. LinkedIn’s user demographics are uniquely positioned for targeted content distribution (discussed a little later). Of course, relative to WordPress (3.6

LinkedIn 84

LinkedIn Mobile Leadership Course 84

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. 1) How long does it take to write a blog post? The average time spent composing a blog post this year was three hours and twenty minutes (3:20). 2) How long should a blog post be?

Study 80

Study B2B Marketing Survey 80

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Tailored to fit sales teams, CMO leadership retreats, association education and online learning upskilling, the first version of this course was created in 2004. SOCIAL SELLING SECRETS MASTERCLASS COURSE CURRICULUM. 4D Digital Social Selling Secrets Marketing Map. Digital Decode: BRAVE Online Marketing.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When you publicly thank partners, vendors, employees – and of course, clients, your create publicity opportunities for both sides. Bloggers can add a static page or a link to a blog post with a welcome message and a reader’s guide. But, you don’t have to be a resident to count your blessings every day. Happy ThanksGiving Every Day.

How To 52

How To LinkedIn Local Social Media 52

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). I was, of course, thrilled to be in it and eager to read Lin Pophal’s book.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

The digital and content revolution has empowered customers to seize control of their path to purchase, forcing brands to retire their sledgehammer marketing tactics. Today, brands must attract customers with high-quality content, impacting their target audience through an array of online channels. But is it really that easy?

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

But, of course, when we get to the top of the hill, we know we will see the next mountain range ahead of us. See more articles on our Insights Blog. In a rapidly changing world, if you are not going up you are likely falling behind. When you get to the top of the hill you will have an opportunity to consolidate.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Of course things have changed a lot—in the communications business we can point to countless differences between today and the turn of the century. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Does it include thought leadership? – Ashley Allman, Director of Content. And now, here we are. Should you?

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Marketing also has purse strings that can be creatively – and ethically – spent to appease a specific rep with the right reference. You certainly need the sales leadership on board with a reference program, but marketing has to drive it, or it will fade away. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog.

B2B 78

B2B Media eBook Interviews 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Identify a mix of activities—such as the regular reading of industry blogs and the latest PR and business books— with online courses, and industry conferences that provide the opportunity to learn as you expand your network. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

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Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent? It’s huge for us and plays a key role in our marketing strategy. It’s a lot of what we do on the marketing side. We leverage our weekly marketing and product marketing newsletters as the main vehicles to distribute the content.

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Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Gini Dietrich: Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a PR and content marketing firm. She is a thought leader in the field of PR and is the author of several books on PR and content marketing. It was developed by Gini Dietrich, the CEO of Arment Dietrich, a PR and content marketing firm.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2017

Many people have written books of aggregated blog posts (most notably Steve Levitt and Steven Dubner of the Freakonomics blog), many communications and marketing professionals simply have some higher concept ideas that work better in long form and that people would read better as a book.

Print 120

Print How To Local Customer Service 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

If there’s one thing every content marketer loves, it’s the grind. I was high on the grind myself recently, fresh out of Uberflip’s stellar Conex conference and sitting in Cleveland for Content Marketing World , typing so fast my laptop was (almost) billowing smoke. You know the feeling.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Blogging 89

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 13, 2017

So basically, I’m building on the work I’ve been leading in social media for the company over the last four years, but now shifting my focus to solely be digital, including taking on the role of editor of Blue Cross’ new corporate blog ( www.blog.bluecrossmn.com ). No one (arguably) should understand public relations better than PRSA.

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Social Media Corporate 60

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Some marketers aren’t afraid to take a risk on new ideas, push leadership on new technology or champion an entirely new methodology. A: I lead our marketing team, which means supporting marketing employees, setting the strategic direction and helping execute on it. We call these people change agents.

Marketing 74

Marketing SEO Trade Shows Technology 74

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

When you publicly thank partners, vendors, employees – and of course, clients, your create publicity opportunities for both sides. Bloggers can add a static page or a link to a blog post with a welcome message and a reader’s guide. Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Happy ThanksGiving Every Day. Here’s how you helped me.”.

LinkedIn 40

LinkedIn Local Social Media Leadership 40

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 17, 2017

Facebook hopes that brands will use Facebook Live Audio for book readings, interviews and of course talk radio, bringing low-bandwidth, real-time audio broadcast content to news feeds and Facebook pages. The premise is the same as Facebook Live, one click, and you’re live on the internet.

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Radio Facebook Tools Social Media 48

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 5, 2018

In fact, one of our course books is going to be Mark Schaefer’s KNOWN book (and I am thrilled Mark will be doing a guest talk for my class this spring!). I have been impressed not only with the content marketing efforts from Talkwalker, but also their platform. Talkwalker.

Tools 40

Tools Brand Branding Social Media 40

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 124

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Cision

JULY 13, 2015

Lisa Petrilli is an accomplished CMO, executive and author of The Introverts Guide to Success in Business and Leadership. Of course she’s not. If there are blog posts with several comments or a forum post that you haven’t posted on yet, there is NO OTHER WAY than to just hop right in there and join the conversation.”

Writing 120

Writing Social Media Community Course 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. These organizations have a content marketing plan in writing. Those are among the top-level findings from an annual survey of content marketers by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs.

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Content Marketing B2B Study Marketing 107

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

Show a cat a mirror and it’ll hiss, purr or tip-toe around to look behind the mirror for another cat, which of course, doesn’t exist. The Struggle is Real in B2B Content Marketing [UML]. Marketing ROI: You Can’t Buy a Beer with an MQL [UML]. And don’t miss a post: subscribe to this blog by email here.

Marketing 60

Marketing Creativity B2B Ethics 60

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the guardians of a company’s image and narrative, PR, comms, and marketing professionals have the unique power to shape perceptions , amplify awareness, and cultivate customer loyalty. Building Brand Awareness Through Thought Leadership Thought leadership is an effective way to establish a brand as an industry authority.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

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

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Product collateral, email, social media, demo videos, advertising, press releases and events are all common product marketing tactics. But what about thought leadership content like blog posts and white papers? Ask these five questions to help plan effective thought leadership content for your product launch.

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Product Launch How To Leadership Analytics 85