Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on HubSpot An effective content strategy doesn’t rely on only one tactic. Generating qualified leads requires you to regularly publish compelling, valuable content, explore guest blogging opportunities, identify co-marketing campaigns, and devise a strategy for promoting said content.

Media 100

Media Pinterest LinkedIn Case Study 100

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

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. LinkedIn is better for B2B companies that publish thought leadership articles and get recommendations.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it. Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. For example: “write for us” AND “SEO” if I wanted the SEO industry.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Dynamic content and regulations. Jack of all trades.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. The wealth of data we now have on customers (from product, finance, marketing, operation) enables forward-thinking customer success teams to have meaningful and timely conversations. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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. While social media and SEO can help, you can count on your competitors employing these same strategies.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 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. It also increases your SEO and search rankings, which brings those prospects directly to you. Get people to share blog posts.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Content Marketing World or as others may know it, #CMWorld , is an incredible event for marketers, journalists and techies from across the globe to gather and share niche content knowledge. We have to get people to take action, and break through the immense volume of content. Long Form Content for the Win at REI.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Video 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. PR content offers depth, credibility.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. I had to learn more, and asked Mark if he’d entertain some questions for the blog. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Digital Sales & Marketing World.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Lou Hoffman is someone who does this well in his blog, Ishmael’s Corner. My former colleague and friend Bob Pickard of Signal Leadership Communications is my role model here. This speaks to curiosity, but it also comprises the pace of digital change, SEO, content marketing and other areas that bleed into PR.

SEO 159

SEO Analysis Storytelling Training 159

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: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

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

The site has 5,000 agencies and consultant profiles in areas including crisis communications, public relations, internal communications, government affairs, investor relations, content marketing, social media, SEO, website development, photography, and video. See more articles on our Insights Blog.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

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

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Look for all-encompassing platforms, such as HubSpot, that bundle sales, marketing automation, blogging, CMS, email, and more into one solution. To make any marketing campaign successful, you must understand the goals, pain points, influencers, and preferences of each target buyer persona your company is targeting. Bounce rate.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? Customer questions are deliberate.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

PR 20/20

MAY 22, 2018

That world may be fictional, but doublethink is real—and it’s destroying your content creation efforts. Content marketers (like any content creators) are in danger of doublethinking their way to a practice more insidious than plagiarism: patchwriting. Lazy thinking is thought leadership. Small SEO Tools.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Writing Tools eBook 79

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. Audit: review marketing and business activities, objectives and goals. Optimize: target recommended SEO keywords and messaging. Dynamic Design: WIRED Marketing System.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

He publishes notes to the podcast on Earnworthy , his company’s blog: 7 Chrome Extensions for Marketers. See these related posts: 10 Leadership Tips for 1:1 Meetings with Employees. The Old “New Media” and Marketing Tools with Novel Twists [UML]. 2) Is your brand investing in the right content?

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Tools Marketing Advertising Advertising 67

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

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

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

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. PR can even boost your SEO. Check out Do Your Headlines Measure Up?

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Tracking trends is critical to determining whether your marketing team can prove your value to senior leadership through earned media measurement. Being able to identify and respond to trending topics significantly increases your traffic, engagements and SEO.

Trends 61

Trends Viral Analysis Crisis 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Rather, AI will be used to create a lot of filler and SEO bait. This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”. David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Their content marketing and brand journalism has not yet evolved to a place where they are comfortable letting employees take the spotlight, allowing independent voices to ring out with options, truth and expertise. Three Essential Ways to Help Corporate Leadership Build a Personal Brand Online 1. So what’s a PR pro to do?

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Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Here are the seven tasks to focus on before you start creating content. A few years ago, athenahealth debuted athenaInsight, its data-driven news publication, to make a serious investment in content marketing. We’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of that in terms of thought leadership,” Fox said. Enter: Google.

Strategy 108

Strategy How To Content Marketing Analysis 108

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. Frictionless marketing – content earns more exposure if there are no friction points. Search rankings and SEO. If you gate content, you may be giving up search traffic.

B2B 118

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 118

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

However, once you taste success in your new endeavor, aim to cement your position as an emerging thought leader in the industry, with a focused content marketing strategy. This means that a solid content marketing strategy will do wonders for your brand messaging. . Their blog is aptly called “ Shopify Insider.”

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

PR 20/20

MAY 12, 2016

SMBs need partners that can deliver fully integrated solutions and in essence function as outsourced inbound marketing teams. Large enterprises commonly look for niche expertise in core digital disciplines such as content marketing, paid search, SEO, social media monitoring, and analytics to complement internal marketing teams.

Agency 40

Agency Marketing Financial System 40

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. No problem, we all start somewhere!

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Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

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Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210