5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Communications Conversations

APRIL 27, 2018

A few weeks ago, I noticed Alyssa Greve , director of content marketing at Cambria, touting a new Cambria blog on LinkedIn. So, I reached out to Alyssa to get a little behind-the-curtain peek into how this new blog came about, how Alyssa and her team are managing it, and what they expect in terms of results in the first year.

Blogging 68

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. 2 – Audio isn’t as searchable as blog content. What gives?

Brand 113

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

This evolution underscores a fundamental shift in how search engines like Google interpret and prioritize content. I recall working on a website project for a local bakery. This shift demands a more natural, conversational tone in content. I experienced this firsthand when optimizing a local service website for voice search.

SEO 85

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 85

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

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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

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5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

The easiest way for any company to make the most of their PR campaigns this year is with a content marketing strategy. While starting a regular video strategy or blog might seem like hard work at first, publishing articles is a great way to get the attention of both customers, and media representatives.

Brand 114

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Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. It divided its content into regional or metropolitan editions.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Trends on Social Media. When it comes to earned and owned media getting a pulse on what’s trending worldwide provides a competitive advantage. Well, first it’s a free media monitoring tool and while other tools may give more analytical data about coverage, they also can eat into a budget. Trends on Social Media.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

I’m a fan of using sponsored content strategically – I often recommend taking a high-performing blog post and repurposing it for paid content – and suggested a blog post we had published earlier that might land well with the audience. This person and media site have ethics beyond reproach.

Pitching 112

Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 112

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

In 2013, to promote “Carrie,” a remake of the original 1976 version, its distribution company MGM Films created a Halloween surprise for customers who were taking a coffee break at a local coffee shop in New York. His agency focuses on blogging, sales and website pages and eBooks. The video has almost 100 million views.

Film 131

Film Viral YouTube eBook 131

Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While content may differ from one organization to another, the premise is the same: a communications hub that connects the organization with its audiences. Any worthwhile content marketing strategy starts with a goal and online newsrooms are one channel of content distribution that should be leveraged in an overall strategy.

How To 90

How To Local Analytics Social Media 90

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Bloggers can add a static page or a link to a blog post with a welcome message and a reader’s guide. Want to reach local journalists and influencers? A comment or reply to a social media message, LinkedIn article, or on their blog might start out with, “Thanks for the story you did on time management.

How To 52

How To LinkedIn Local Social Media 52

PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Over 90% of marketers say content is a valuable business asset. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. Traditional marketing materials like billboards and flyers can appear in front of any local consumer.

Writing 95

Writing SEO Consumer Crisis 95

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Speak to your audience like you’re telling them a story over a cup of coffee at a local neighborhood spot. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Here are some ways to “humanize” your brand on social media: 1.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

So I turned to a local repair shop to see what could be done. Content, Local Search and Leads. But that’s not how this local business gets most of its leads, according to the owner George Roberts. Report: Ignore Customers on Social at Your Own Peril. Acknowledgement is proven way to turn fans into fanatics.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Include a mix of internal, external links and social sharing buttons at the bottom of the blog. Click through rate is the best way to measure how your content is resonating with your audience more than any other measurement. Build your social media platforms. Local optimization and drive positive reviews.

SEO 74

SEO Strategy Engineering Local 74

Communications Conversations

JULY 10, 2018

Today, I wanted to take a stab at sharing a list of “social media power brokers” in the Twin Cities. After all, I’ve been working in the social media marketing field for almost as long as that discipline has been around (almost 10 years now; 20+ years in the marketing/comms industry).

Social Media 24

Social Media Media SMB Tourism 24

Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

She is nationally known as one of the foremost speakers in the country on all things social media. In the PR business for over 25 years, Bill Stoller helps his clients get their voices heard on social media. Today, she shares her knowledge on the influencer marketing landscape on Twitter. Bill Stoller. Steveology.

Twitter 77

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Danielle Dickinson – The Castle Group. For the original blog, please visit here.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

Another approach is to invite local leaders from government and associations like the local chamber or technology association. Additional considerations include, catering, hire a photographer, sharing photos on social media in real time. This essentially applying the principles of content marketing to recruiting.

Resources 77

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 77

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Earned Media is comprised of coverage that comes from a variety of sources and mediums. A few of those include mentions across broadcast channels, online newspapers and magazines, blogs, social media sites and more. Also, earned media is among the most trusted types of media. Until next time!

Radio 104

Radio Media Newspapers Sports 104

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. Social Media: Marketing Strategies for Rapid Growth Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.

Pinterest 71

Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 4, 2016

A funny thing happens when a marketing tactic becomes popular. Take social media marketing for instance. Only a few years ago, it was relatively easy to jump onto social, build an audience and promote your content. Pro tip: Need some media monitoring inspiration? Find a newsworthy story angle.

Strategy 96

Strategy How To Software Media 96

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

However, this year, there’s a catch: Much has been made of the disparity between marketing investment in social media and mobile technology and the return on investment (ROI). FierceCMO: Study: CMOs are spending more on social and mobile. Highly Inflated Expectations for Social Media. A total of 40.6

Mobile 60

Mobile Survey Marketing B2C 60

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 27, 2017

A local business, like a bakery or a dentist, will need more people calling or looking for directions to the store. Are there sites or blogs sending you traffic that you did not know about? Create content partnerships. A non-profit might want more volunteers signing up and more donations. Need help? .

Tools 113

Tools Analytics Google Web 113

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Tim believes that “The best campaigns nowadays hit different audiences, in different ways, and at different times, and the truth is that media relations on its own doesn’t usually deliver that as effectively as a wider comms campaign.”. Our words, especially on social media, can make a huge impact. Cancel culture continues on.

Trends 71

Trends Reputation Course Media Relations 71

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

You can also hold contests, such as an Instagram holiday photo or ugly sweater competition where the winner gets featured on your social media channels. Showing corporate social responsibility is one of the hallmarks of positive sentiment and good publicity. Team up with local organizations. Give back to those in need.

Real Estate 62

Real Estate Local Nonprofit Banking 62

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Brands as media – silly marketer. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. Think Local.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Media Local 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Though I’ve been partial to MailChimp for both its model and the opportunity to “buy local,” the Times story pushed me over the edge. 11 Simple Ways for PR to Score Content Marketing Points. Personalization is a marketing trend that’s forever on the horizon. And don’t miss a post: subscribe to this blog by email here.

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

ZudePR

JANUARY 21, 2016

But the overriding one – and the one that concerns me here in this blog post – is the amount I have read. I’d even started a running blog to practice. Content marketing had been mushrooming and seemed to explode as 2013 turned into 2014. These authors were blogging all the latest information.

Digg 104

Digg SEO System Reddit 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Brands will look to public relations professionals to help them not only write compelling content but also place it in industry trade publications and other media outlets that may be a fit. Once coverage appears, it can then be shared via social media and clients can also leverage paid media to boost it even further if they choose.”.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For example, one month we may be very focused on media relations, the next month we’re providing support for an event and the following month we might be working on a content marketing campaign.As Heather blogs at prTini. Free ebook: “Get It in Writing!”.

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