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

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. Documented strategy.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2020

That’s the approach some companies are taking with their blog posts and content. The study looked interesting, so I clicked the link for a closer look: the ‘source’ document was another blog post, which in turn cited several other studies. How could this happen on a company blog? That is by definition “ sameness.”

Blogging 95

Blogging Company Journalism Study 95

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. This isn’t a reflexive reaction either. Red Bull, Johnson & Johnson).

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 66

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Why are these two factors so important in your content’s success? Why are these two factors so important in your content’s success? Who are you trying to reach with your content?

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Use that list to create content tied to answering those specific questions. ?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 25, 2020

Here are some ideas for developing guidelines for the timely approvals of marketing content so you can drive business results A few years back, a client of mine was having trouble getting content published. Articles and blog posts the team wrote for the company newsletter would go stale before being approved for distribution.

Marketing 85

Marketing Guidelines Social Media Conference 85

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

If you’re looking for a short and easy answer to blogging questions, here you go: How long should a blog post be? How long should it take to write a blog post? How often should I publish blog posts? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging Data Survey 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

I’ve been a web marketer for a long, long time. Having built my first web site ( DVD Verdict ) in April 1999 and managed one of the larger SEO teams in the country from 2006 to 2009, it’s safe to say I’ve seen many changes in web marketing over time. That’s a blog post for another day. Guest post by Sean McGinnis.

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Blogging SEO Web Google 111

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

Case Study 97

Case Study B2B Study Marketing 97

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Attachments are automatically stripped from the email in order to protect journalists from viruses, so use services such as Google or Dropbox to send links to images or documents in your pitch. Turn HARO Into a Content Marketing Machine Not all of your pitches are going to be accepted, but don’t let the content go to waste.

How To 100

How To Media Pitching Reputation 100

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. Directional Indications of Success.

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

MARCH 21, 2017

Surveys tell us there’s a shortage of digital talent in marketing. But there’s a characteristic that often goes missing in marketing that counts for a lot more: passion. I was reminded of this in reading a piece by Chris Brogan called Nobody Reads Your Corporate Blog Because It’s Boring. Effective marketers tell good stories.

Marketing 63

Marketing B2B Corporate Survey 63

Cision

JULY 11, 2016

While developers do have plenty of efficient systems in place that don’t apply to the marketing world, Agile isn’t one of them. Make sure you have a documented process. Benjamin Brandall is the head of content marketing at Process Street , where he writes on tech, productivity and startups.

How To 120

How To Marketing Software Writing 120

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. She wanted my thoughts, and is probably sorry that she asked, because I chided her and gave reading assignments from my blog (like this post and this one ). Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Speak to, not at your audience. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

With strategic content methodologies, intuitive engagement metrics, and a remarkable talent network, Contently helps these brands optimize their content to tell great stories and see quantifiable results that a lackluster new year’s resolution just can’t deliver.

Case Study 80

Case Study Study Brand Branding 80

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

Does your association have a documented content strategy? And while a documented content strategy is an amazing first step in achieving your traffic, reach, and lead generation goals, it’s certainly not your endpoint. Google Analytics Most marketers have at least heard of Google Analytics before. Let’s dive in.

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Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 120

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Behind every great marketing campaign is a documented strategy. According to Smart Insights , 49% still don’t have a digital marketing strategy. Another poll from Inbound Method found that 75% don’t have an inbound marketing strategy. Why the Marketing Growth Hackathon™? It helps you to define the “who.”.

Strategy 62

Strategy Marketing Internal International 62

Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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Writing Blogging Newspapers Travel 100

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Artificial intelligence is forecast to have trillions of dollars in annual impact, yet most marketers still struggle to understand what AI is and how to pilot it in their organizations. As a marketing agency, we realized our business and our clients were going to be affected by AI, as would the marketing industry.

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Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

It’s being used across a wide array of industries, including PR and marketing. For example, JPMorgan Chase has begun using AI to make marketing messages more potent, and according to CMO Kristin Lemkau, in one test the AI-generated ad copy beat the content written by humans.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It’s up to proactive marketers to stay on top of emerging trends and best practices— or risk falling behind. What better way to come together with fellow marketing individuals than during industry conferences? Determine what will be the most valuable information for you and your team, and your marketing goals and strategy.

Conference 62

Conference Marketing Local Advertising 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. The In-House Effects on Law Firms.

Agency 92

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 92

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization.

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Survey Report Media B2B 101

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

Marketing and PR are two important components of growing a business. As marketing and branding expert Al Ries said, “PR starts the fire, marketing fans the flames.” 64% of marketers identify developing a comprehensive content strategy as a top challenge.( DivvyHQ Content Challenges Report).

Knowledge Base 113

Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

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

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

HubSpot started as a marketing automation platform in 2006, and users have experienced a treasure trove of growth since. The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Because PR isn’t a list of names or a document, it’s a process, and skill that requires both art and science. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). Digital marketing spend tallied up at around $629 billion in the US in 2018. How often should you publish on your company blog?

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Developing and maintaining a blog is an excellent way for executives to establish relationships and engage with industry thought leaders. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Content Factors. Creating Content.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

“Dadfluencers” are individuals who have gained popularity and influence on social media platforms by sharing content related to fatherhood, parenting, and family life. They use their platforms to document their experiences, offer parenting advice, and share glimpses of their daily lives as dads.

Brand 55

Brand Branding Instagram Community 55

MaccaPR

APRIL 2, 2015

Surrounded by podcasters, bloggers and marketers, I spent last week immersed in all things social at Social Media Marketing World. Here are top five takeaways from last week''s Social Media Marketing World ( #SMMW15 ) conference: 1. Every piece of your content needs a visual. This includes all social posts and blog posts.

Social Media 48

Social Media Pinterest Marketing Media 48

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 21, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 75

Engage PR

JUNE 17, 2016

The oil and gas downturn has of course been well documented in recent months, and has had a brutal impact on thousands of families across our region. Scott Grant, of Blackadders LLP, highlighted the importance of content marketing; of producing engaging articles or images which capture the imagination of the target audience.

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Social Media LinkedIn Resources Content Marketing 90