Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. It’s important to point out, while I did try to group some predictions centered on common topics, there’s no order of merit to the presentation. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability.

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the key elements of marketing is companies being able to develop and execute creative marketing and advertising ideas, which isn’t always an easy task. Content Marketing Strategies. There are plenty of available content marketing strategies that have brought companies a lot of success. Urban Marketing Strategies.

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PR 20/20

MAY 16, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, associations and organizations face the constant challenge of maximizing their marketing and sales efforts while operating within limited resources. In this post, we'll explore six effective strategies associations can implement to optimize their marketing and sales efforts.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. It’s a form of blindness that’s liable to show up elsewhere in marketing and the organization; we are all forever students.

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Presspage

JANUARY 30, 2024

If we look at the role of multimedia in effective investor relations communication, investors not only pay more attention to presentations with multimedia elements, but they also gain a deeper understanding of complex financial details. Furthermore, consider the role of infographics when presenting a company's sustainability initiatives.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report. Consistency.

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling helps to differentiate the company from the competition in a crowded market. Make it Visual: The Power of Infographics In this age of information overload, visual data representation is the key to bringing a message across. Infographics are an effective tool in an IRO's arsenal.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With millions of websites and blogs competing for visibility on search engine result pages (SERPs), content writers need to master the art of optimizing content for both human readers and search engine algorithms. Consider using visual elements such as images, infographics, and videos to make the content more engaging and digestible.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A century later, companies have to do a lot more to get the attention of not only newspapers but also a newly expanded audience of blogs, influencers and consumers. The easiest way to do that is by including multimedia elements — whether photos, infographics, videos or audio clips. Use Your Press Release to Drive Traffic to Your Blog.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Navigating this evolving landscape of digital PR requires a keen understanding of the opportunities and challenges that the digital age presents. Social media platforms, blogs, websites, and podcasts provide an unprecedented opportunity for brands to connect with their target audiences directly.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Zapier Zapier, a standout plugin, is tailor-made for professionals and marketers. This versatile tool can generate social media posts, design videos for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok, craft website templates, and even create presentations—all within the chat interface.

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5W PR

MAY 8, 2023

The current global economic landscape has presented many challenges for businesses including rising costs of raw materials, labor, transportation, and other operational expenses. They should clearly explain the reasons behind the adjustments, such as increased production costs, inflation, tariffs, or other market forces.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

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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).

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. Content marketing: 51%.

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5W PR

MAY 17, 2022

When companies combine their public relations and content marketing efforts, they can look at repurposing some of the old content they’ve published. With this strategy companies can capture the attention of both the content and PR markets with similar pieces of content that aren’t a carbon copy of each other.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

Content has always been a major part of PR, but now it’s become an integral part of all marketing. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. Only 37 percent of B2B marketers and 38 percent of B2C marketers have a content marketing strategy.).

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PR 20/20

JULY 31, 2018

Inbound marketing requires a champion—those who believe in the power of inbound, and are willing to take a risk on a new direction, methodology and technology. A: I was first exposed to inbound marketing working at a small marketing agency from 2009 until 2011. Inbound marketing is not hard, but it’s complicated.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

With clear peaks and valleys represented that highlight your ability to engage and spark enthusiasm, you can determine new ways to interest audiences at different times in your marketing programs. Being on the go means you can be anywhere and have an idea for a blog post or want to brainstorm on a topic.

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PRSay

JULY 16, 2019

For example, taking a blog post and turning it into a podcast, infographic or video is a great way to present identical information in a new format. For content marketers, this could mean anything from revising messaging to new visuals. Find a timely twist.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 15, 2018

It’s no secret that video is a key tactic for public relations and marketing professionals. According to HubSpot: 97% of marketers say video has helped increase user understanding of their product or service. 80% of marketers say video has increased dwell time on their website. Infographic via Deposit Photos.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This month, as I perused through the vendor websites and blogs, I noticed a lot more of it. The stock price jumps, and the bad actors sell the stock before the market realizes the news is fake. The company develops IR website products, virtual events solutions, a CRM-like tool for IR, and shareholder and market analytics tools.

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The Hoyt Organization

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

After all, word of mouth is one of the most potent forms of marketing. The responses you receive can serve as a goldmine of information, helping you understand your audience and guiding your future marketing strategies. For instance, a simple SEO tip can work wonders for your followers if you’re a digital marketing expert.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. At the same time, we’re working more closely with marketing, branding, digital and web teams.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 15, 2019

During the last couple of years, several trends have impacted the way businesses carry out social media marketing. Generally speaking, marketers tend to focus on high-quality images and videos, alongside posts that have the potential to go viral. The data presented will be backed by a series of well-researched statistics.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

Although social media and online ad targeting have taken up most marketing budgets, press releases still play an important role in a company’s image. They’re written in an objective way and often contain quotes, statistics, infographics, and eye-catching headlines. What is the Purpose of a Press Release?

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Engage PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

So what are the basic principles behind the development and presentation of engaging material? It is also used frequently by a business to attract attention to its brand, in turn helping to create a strong identity that boosts its market profile and status. Consider the goals of your content marketing strategy.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

This year’s sold-out Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Summit in downtown Minneapolis brought together 1,400 of our state’s brightest marketers, technologists and entrepreneurs to hear about new strategies to disrupt the status quo. Here’s a look inside some of the most memorable ideas that I walked away with.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. Strategic communications is part and parcel of public relations.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

After personally vetting the lists, I’m happy to present to you our top 50, listed alphabetically. How to Balance Ethics and Reality in #Influencer #Marketing [link] pic.twitter.com/BWn4QG8m0s. — Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. Demand generation content marketing for B2B high tech industry.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Let’s uncover strategies and insights that empower content marketers to create unified messages throughout the buyer journey. The key here is quality over quantity.

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