Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. What I want to do in this post is to identify 11 content marketing mistakes that you should avoid. Use headline formulas.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. There is a straight forward answer to this problem: Upwards of “60-70% of content produced by B2B marketing goes unused,” according to a white paper by Kapost which cites research by SiriusDecisions.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

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

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. The problem, however, was that these queries were complicated to write for the average marketing or PR professional, and often included or restricted too many results.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy.

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Cision

APRIL 11, 2015

Stay in-the-know by setting up Twitter lists, searching trending hashtags and topics on Facebook, or by using a news aggregator such as Feedly to see the latest news from all of your favorite industry blogs. Use trending topics to get ideas for your blog posts or white papers. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing'

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Facebook Analytics 120

Solo PR Pro

MAY 16, 2017

Solo and solo plus communication consultants are often involved in client content production from developing the strategy to writing and amplifying the content. Our goal is to ensure that client produced content aligns with their branding and resonates with their target audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We develop a content marketing strategy that encompasses: Expert commentary – weighing in on relevant news. Blogs – an executive’s own, plus a commenting strategy for others. White papers – a great way to demonstrate thought capital in long form to a particular audience. It also gives back.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

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. Write with journalistic ideals.

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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. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. Write like you talk.

Content Marketing 49

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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. Shared media is also known as social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Media and influencers read analyst reports and white papers, so the reach can become exponential. If your company has an innovative product and/or great customer service, you’re in a position to ask clients to write online reviews or blog about their great experience using the product. Bylined content.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

As a result, “SEO content” has become a synonym with pumping out repetitive, curated articles that add nothing new to the conversation. SEO tools are part of the problem because they restrict you to writing only about things people already search for. It’s crucial to write for your readers first, however.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

This should encompass key topics related to your expertise, content frequency, and the most relevant social platforms. Monitoring content performance will help determine whether the content you’re producing is helping you meet your goals. Share parts of your journey – good and bad – as they happen. .

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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. And the benefits go beyond building awareness for your content. Full-Text Syndication.

Content Marketing 40

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Learn more about a specific area such as content marketing or big data by attending a local Meetup If you don’t see a Meetup meeting on a topic that you’d like to know more about, then start one yourself. Every day after you wake up and have your coffee, grab a spiral notebook and write down three things you’re grateful for.

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Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 159

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In fact, we design multiple offers for Red Wing, such as free downloadable white papers on OSHA standards and receive a free pair of boots in exchange for 15 minutes of their time. You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read.

SEO 98

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Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. Writing is appetite. Content is habit. Anyone can write, but in order to be great at content, and have your content produce results, you have to make it a habit.

Media 120

Media Storytelling Content Marketing Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. I took a briefing from them last year but never got around to writing it up.

Technology 167

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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. Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Customer Service Airlines 40

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

If left to my own devices I write in a passive voice, I habitually use compound sentences, and my vocabulary choice is less than ideal (humblebrag – I use too many syllables). On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them.

Tools 120

Tools How To SEO Writing 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

This where someone with real PR experience can really help because it brings together three programs B2B shops typically already have in place – PR, content marketing and social media – to support a reference program. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog. 3) Reports, ebooks and white papers.

B2B 77

B2B Media eBook Interviews 77

Cision

MARCH 30, 2015

For example a New York Times article will probably generate more interest than a blog post, all things being equal. This includes a handful of great blogs and newsletters, plus topical aggregation sites like Alltop.” With so much great content available, how can you stand out? Get the tips you need with our white paper!

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Google Measurement Content Marketing Engineering 120

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

I started writing the blog in 2009, and the speaking and books followed on not too much later. Q: Sales and marketing have become increasingly intertwined in the past few years. They were thrilled that two of their dream clients had downloaded a white paper, giving them access to their email address.

Interviews 65

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 13, 2018

Video marketing. If the thought of slogging over a blog post makes cringe with anxiety, video marketing is another alternative. You may not want to maintain your own blog but you can take advantage of guest posting opportunities to showcase your expertise. Content Marketing.

Leadership 62

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Cision

AUGUST 19, 2015

Streaming, or live, video is the hot new tool in PR and marketing, but what does it take to be successful with the medium? With a blog post, you can get away with some fluff words here and there. Check out our “Video Streaming Best Practices for PR” white paper! Write a script. Time is precious.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 29, 2017

To that end, it’s really hard to sell more if you stop talking to your market. Instead of taking a hatchet to the budget, I’d suggest P&G re-allocate some of that ridiculous spend in display and programmatic ads into content marketing and PR. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

Marketing 67

Marketing Measurement Content Marketing Survey 67

Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

You’ve probably noticed that blogs and content pieces rarely read like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. The difference isn’t always a matter of substance; style is a reason that we are attracted to and continue to engage with content pieces.

How To 308

How To Tools SEO System 308

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

Polaris

MAY 19, 2015

A landing page is a webpage that encourages visitors to your site to download a digital offer (an eBook, tip sheet or white paper) or sign up for a free trial, a webinar or an e-newsletter—all in exchange for leaving their contact information. 3: Write a Compelling Headline. Stay up-to-date on the latest marketing news.

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eBook Newspapers Writing Print 100

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent? It’s huge for us and plays a key role in our marketing strategy. It’s a lot of what we do on the marketing side. We leverage our weekly marketing and product marketing newsletters as the main vehicles to distribute the content.

Brand 71

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Developing and maintaining a blog is an excellent way for executives to establish relationships and engage with industry thought leaders. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Content Factors. Creating Content.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

She has never published a blog post, or an article for a leading association of business communicators , or given a formal presentation. Recently, KPS Digital, a marketing organization in the UK, named me to a list of the Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing. She doesn’t have any Twitter followers.

Marketing 60

Marketing Study Survey Content Marketing 60

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. As a huge fan of Hamill, I can’t wait for the content inspiration he’ll unleash during his keynote. Look beyond your content universe.

Marketing 40

Marketing Content Marketing Television Storytelling 40

Polaris

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Do you want to be better organized in your blogging? Write marketing content more quickly and more efficiently? If you said yes, the solution is simple: get a blog editorial calendar. A blog editorial calendar is a calendar filled with the schedule of your upcoming posts. 3: Content Marketing Institute.

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