Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. What is Guest Blogging? I’ll be blunt: they are never good.

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Legal technology (legal tech) is a vertical market in which I specialize from a marketing and PR perspective. It addresses a unique confluence of big ideas around technology, data, finance, economics, leadership, cybersecurity and change management. market alone. The space is also attracting a lot of investment.

Content Marketing 96

Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 96

Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing How To Marketing B2B 128

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

5W PR

AUGUST 21, 2023

The jewelry industry is competitive, with many brands trying to attract consumers. One way to do this is through impactful jewelry marketing. Defining the brand identity Defining the brand identity is crucial before implementing marketing tactics. Emphasizing unique design Design is crucial in the jewelry industry.

Industry 78

Industry How To Fashion Creativity 78

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

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. Millennials leading the charge!

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Common ones include: Blogs.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

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. Use technology and social media to extend it as much as you can. Want even more content marketing tips?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. What better source of credibility is there than to have your content serve as a citation?

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

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. Of course, you do. The problem is that it takes time. You need some quick wins.

Blogging 79

Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Case studies, research findings, and industry benchmarks lend credibility and showcase the solution’s effectiveness.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

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.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

All content marketers run into problems every now and then. Maybe you’re not getting enough traffic to your blog or you’re not ranking well on Google. At his recent presentation at Content Marketing World , marketing technology expert Ian Cleary shared how the right tools can help solve your biggest content marketing problems.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Marketing Google 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Be sure to look at what innovators in other industries are doing to keep their audiences engaged and expectant for what’s to come next. Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. But you shouldn’t limit your research solely to competitors!

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. Marketing builds awareness (Watson even blogs in the BBC reboot) and gathers intel, then sales takes over to close the case. Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 111

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificia l Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. One of the top challenges marketers ask us about at Marketing AI institute is how to use artificial intelligence (AI) for blogging. AI can help.

Blogging 73

Blogging How To Engineering Tools 73

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Whether it’s web or social media or mobile apps, it’s still the content that dominates every digital space. With the proliferation of digital channels, there’s been an increased demand for content marketing. Simultaneous to this growth in demand, marketers also have made a lot of mistakes that pull down content marketing output.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Web SEO 74

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free. Wikipedia Top 25 Report. Trends on Social Media.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Content Marketing World. Dates: October 13 – 16, 2020. Location: Cleveland, OH. PR Decoded. Dates: TBA.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

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. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing. The idea of brands acting as publishers is nothing new.

Strategy 273

Strategy Media Television Content Marketing 273

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Example of video recognition technology. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what? Too complicated?

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Skilled practitioners can seize the moment, with help from technology for metrics and scale. Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. What’s bad for digital content providers is also bad for the PR industry. Technology helps it scale. PR generates influence.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Purpose- and mission-driven communication strategies will continue to dominate the industry, but it will be less about ‘tell’ and more about ‘show.’

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Mobile search surpassed desktop search eight years ago – in 2015.

B2B 165

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 165

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

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. Brands don’t need to be purchasing more technology–they need to be purchasing less. Forget hiring “content marketers.”

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

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 10: Bulk Blog Topics Generation.

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. 50% trust financial industry analysts. Technical expertise is particularly relevant to the B2B technology space. Even those with long tenures in technology – CIOs and CTOs for example – need expertise in the niches.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 69

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. Edelman is resourceful in uncovering industry trends for its readers. Holmes Report.

Blogging 61

Blogging Resources Internal International 61

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 63

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 63

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This slight may seem trivial compared to real life and death situations, but PR is my livelihood, and puts bread on the table for my family and 275K other people in the industry across the US, according to the BLS (2019 numbers; expected to grow by 7% annually through 2029, more on average than other professions). I WILL, GODDAMNIT!!!!!!

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177