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

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

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Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 121

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

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?

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Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. So where do consumers place their trust? Story Type.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors. Episodic Content

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). People who are very active in marketing in their niche and that work for (or run) a company of similar size to your own.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

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

Onclusive

AUGUST 13, 2015

Not only have we spent thousands of hours building a product that can give it definitive value and metrics, but we’ve also dedicated endless amounts of energy developing, executing and #shamelesslyplugging our own blog, brand channel, whatever-you-wanna-call-it-where-no-one-tells-us-what-to-do. Yeah! […].

Journalism 150

Journalism Brand Branding Energy 150

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. PR generates influence.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. Some clever guy with a political bent bought a domain and polished up a site to look like journalism. There is something wrong with perpetuating erroneous information and dressing it up to look like journalism.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 69

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. AirPR: How do you see PR & content marketing evolving in 2018?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. 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. Update your CTA.

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Blogging SEO Pinterest LinkedIn 42

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s how to ensure public relations continues to play a role in your marketing strategy: Amplify your message. Don’t be surprised if that article about soaring revenues you landed in the Wall Street Journal nets you a few calls from interested investors. Make your message a positive one and ensure that comes through in your writing.

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Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Whether you call it content marketing , brand journalism or custom publishing, with trust in media falling while trust in business is growing, you can build credibility through content if you can follow these golden rules: 1. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. It’s about your audience.

Government 140

Government Survey Ethics Media 140

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . 2) Content marketing (not “marketing content” ). billion by 2024.”.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

By Seedepth The media industry and journalism are experiencing significant change. News outlets have been struggling for years to balance advertising, sponsored and editorial content. We interviewed a few PR leaders in Boston to get their takes on journalism and changes we might see in 2017. It may be irreversible.

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A tech conference, music festival, and start-up showcase rolled into one, SXSW is the place for innovative marketers to learn the latest trends and hear from the big names breaking onto the scene. Tracks like Media & Journalism and Professional Development help savvy marketers to connect with other pros and take advantage of tech. .

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Search Engine Journal. Seth’s Blog.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

If media relations is hard, so too is journalism and reporting. That’s what content marketing is all about. Too many confuse content marketing with marketing content. Content marketing means, running your blog, or whatever you choose as your platform like a publication.

Media Relations 112

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 112

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%. How often should you publish on your company blog? The answer may well depend on how much traffic you want to glean: “With data showing that B2B companies that publish 16+ blog posts per month receive 3.5

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Third-party validation is still more credible than all the content marketing and brand journalism in the world. They were convinced their own brand journalism was adequate but building the goodwill you can get from earned media remains important; that company may regret its decision one day soon.”. Third-party validation.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. . Growth of independent journalism. “We We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog. Shared media is also known as social media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The economic implications were staggering, and the data put us on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. The story went viral in our market niche. In the example above, the data was describing a sea change in the legal market. Marketing baked into the product scales. Social proof was at work here too.

Company 96

Company Marketing B2B Software 96

Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Content marketing has evolved, but only 38 percent of B2C marketers consider their strategy to be effective in boosting the bottom line. So what part of the new state of content marketing is most challenging? Learn what is needed to get started and how this model can help your content and social media strategies.

B2C 120

B2C Crisis Communications Content Marketing Engineering 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Content marketing and media relations need each other. Try our services.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

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. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. A good place to start is with your own content.

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006. Facebook [link].

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. 5 Steps to a Performance-Driven Content Marketing Strategy. Don’t believe me?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. Bell has a proven track record of developing award-winning and ROI-based marketing programs, media relations, and brand strategies.

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