Polaris

MAY 14, 2015

Rid Your Writing of These Annoying Grammar Mistakes. I’ve been working hard to eliminate the passive voice from my writing. My goal is to write more clearly and avoid overly complicated sentences. Then, I had to learn how to write more actively. I will go to the library myself to check on the magazines.

Writing 100

Writing eBook Course Measurement 100

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

What has your journey been like in marketing and how has it changed over time? I went into Marketing by way of writing. But I thought writing a diary was boring. Eventually, I learned to spell “writer” and I became a writer, journalist, editor, and (when the Internet happened) a content publisher. Ann: Oh boy.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Nearly 80% of marketers are adding press releases to their content marketing strategies. Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Then, write a fresh release for that publication.

How To 104

How To Guidelines Writing Pitching 104

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. Leverage more traditional methods, like word-of-mouth marketing, to get your content in front of new readers.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

5W PR

AUGUST 19, 2019

Instead, in order to make the most impact, digital PR uses online strategies such as search engine optimization, influencer outreach, content marketing, and social media. In times past, the goal of a publicist was to get their clients featured in media like newspapers, magazines, radio, and television.

Digital PR 76

Digital PR Print Construction Television 76

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A few of those include mentions across broadcast channels, online newspapers and magazines, blogs, social media sites and more. An online magazine editor published an excellent product review about your brand’s services. Instantly reply and share positive online news mentions by tracking your brand’s keywords.

Radio 104

Radio Media Newspapers Sports 104

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” He found Clorox appealing because it has won some awards recently and he was “intrigued by the challenge of writing about a company in a ‘boring’ industry like consumer-packaged goods rather than tech or finance.”.

Media Relations 73

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. Overall, being successful in PR requires a variety of skills, including strong writing and communication skills, organizational skills, strategic thinking, adaptability, creativity, and media relations skills.”. But just 2% said “always.”.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2017

If you’re scratching your head because you only know of magazines and other publications using editorial calendars, you’re not alone. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company. Click here, or, on the image at the end of the post to download your free content calendar template.

How To 75

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 75

MaccaPR

JANUARY 5, 2016

Just as every parent thinks their own sons and daughters are the best looking and most brilliant children on Planet Earth, too many companies and marketing agencies – our Minneapolis PR firm included – are convinced that their blogs could hardly be better. But visitors love content. Blog designs should be highly visual.

Blogging 48

Blogging Creativity Agency Mobile 48

Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In addition, many are predicting the marketing developments we witnessed in 2014 will continue: 1.

Trends 135

Trends Marketing Pinterest Social Media 135

Beyond PR

JUNE 27, 2017

What this means to PR professionals and content marketers is that Instagram can be an important platform to engage with and to educate your customers. Writing for TechRadar, Digital Camera Magazine describes ten guidelines for creating a great photo : Simplify the scene. What are the attributes of a good Instagram image?

Instagram 69

Instagram How To Mobile Community 69

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Writing on the Ignite Social Media blog, Bruna Camargo gave the vehicle manufacturer good grades for its response, “Instead of issuing some lame press release about how they’re sorry their guy couldn’t be more eloquent, they embraced it, rolled with it, and are now about to bank on it. A while back, Inc.

Crisis Communications 116

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 13, 2019

With news content constantly spreading from online newspapers and magazines, blogs, trade publications and forums, it’s important to be able to track your online mentions to see what your audience thinks of you and your brand and to amplify your coverage on your own channels. Online news coverage is nonstop. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Analysis 105

Analysis Comparison Reputation Radio 105

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. Moved from a quarterly magazine publishing to a bi-weekly electronic newsletter.”. Through leadership and content. Jack of all trades.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Critical Mention

APRIL 8, 2018

Write a brief post to accompany it and try to include an image, if you have one. This can be especially effective with trade magazines. Turn it into a blog post. Maybe there’s an angle you can take to turn the release into a blog post. You’ll certainly want to post the release on your site. Share it on social media.

Media 67

Media Internal International Pitching 67

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2015

Last week I spent two fantastic days with Mynewsdesk at its FutureComms15 conference and then the following day at a content marketing master class with the Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose. I came away from the second day excited and brimming with confidence and ideas. It was just PR.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Content Marketing Case Study 60

Communications Conversations

JULY 15, 2015

One of my favorite blogs is the Content Strategist. It’s full of interesting, insightful and easy-to-read posts about everything in the content world. The blog, after all, is written by Contently, a content shop with clients like Coca-Cola and AMEX. But, would you write about ice cream?

Brand 60

Brand Branding Industry Journalism 60

PR Conversations

JULY 3, 2014

This reminded me of a post I wrote on my Flack’s Revenge blog, Zen and the Art of Tech PR , which was itself inspired by Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. For example I have done lots of blogging about PR, social media, content marketing and general technology. When and how to ramp up PR?

Publicity 87

Publicity Radio Social Media Content Marketing 87

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. Something that’ll convince potential customers to learn more.

B2B 57

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 57

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

PR school taught people why great writing is an essential part of the profession. I still can’t believe that when I started my blog, I was arrogant enough to think that words were enough and didn’t want to use images. Use brevity in your writing and try to think of images that can better convey your points.

Mobile 40

Mobile Film Media Training Video 40

Polaris

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It’s easy to get the connection between content marketing and business-to-business brands. Blog posts, ebooks and webinars are tools well suited to moving a business customer through this type of sales cycle. The link between content marketing and consumer brands, on the other hand, is not as obvious.

Content Marketing 161

Content Marketing Marketing Pinterest eBook 161

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

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. The brand’s success was about more than just going viral or getting lucky.

Leadership 93

Leadership Brand Branding How To 93

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. But it’s still an emerging tactic and far too many companies are “flying blind” – just pumping out content without any strategy. Trustworthy content from an authoritative source.

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113

PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

Although social media and content writing has its place, these methods are better at reaching consumers instead of news organizations. Read on to learn how to choose the best press release writing service for your business, and how you can tell the difference between good and bad press release writing! Press Release SEO.

Writing 52

Writing How To SEO Infographics 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Press releases, news releases, media advisories, media statements and the like are still important in 2023 for myriad reasons, which we’ll cover in this blog post. They are the Swiss Army knife of public relations,” said Stephen Waddington in a recent issue of Influence (magazine for CIPR members).

Pitching 40

Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

It seems like creating digital content for organizations like the NFL, Disney World and Carnival Cruise Line would be relatively easy tasks since their industries are naturally exciting. Exciting content people want to share is all around them — all they must do is write it down or film it. Brainstorm Related Topics.

Industry 222

Industry How To Insurance Insurance 222

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Great content has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. Both tools occupy top spots on search rankings, driving more long-term value than your average blog post.

B2B 130

B2B Trends Video Course 130

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Jeff Barrett – @BarrettAll .

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

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. even a free marketing course).

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing. Content marketing isn’t a new idea. Your goal with content marketing is not to sell directly to your audience.

Publicity 70

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 70

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. Your blog is just not working and you’re wondering why. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Journalistics

JULY 3, 2013

Most magazines (print and online) publish an editorial calendar – a detailed summary of the cover story, feature stories, or overall focus of each issue. Today, you most likely have email newsletters, white papers, a company blog, and a half dozen social media accounts that need content on a regular basis.

How To 52

How To Pinterest Resources Writing 52

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48