Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging. The Blogging Gutenberg .

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Zapier Zapier, a standout plugin, is tailor-made for professionals and marketers. Link Reader Simplifying the task of consuming web content, Link Reader excels as a ChatGPT plugin. Questmate Forms Questmate Forms is a boon for those creating infographics and forms.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 30, 2017

The technology analyst firm Gartner recently weighed in on the difference between “content marketing” and “marketing content.”. Marketing content, according to Gartner, is “All content assets created by marketing teams.”. See these related posts: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML].

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Depending on how you visualize your data studies and survey results, you may choose to use an infographic, which is the next tactic on this list.) Create Infographics Infographics have worked so well in the past because they provide a “physical” asset for bloggers to share within their blog posts.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dime-a-dozen promotions fill the Web, but to build true trust, it takes more than super fabulous and illuminating adjectives. 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.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. It’s a big web world and growing at an exponential pace. Today, it is so much easier and it’s a lot more transparent with the advent of search engines and a social web. Do they have a blog?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand. The web has completely changed attitudes and behaviors of buyers – the same way significant events change generational outlook (i.e. Dan’s example is the car dealership.

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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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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

An organic audience refers to those who are driven towards your website or blog through unpaid distributions. Create a strong content marketing plan. Building a strong content marketing plan will help you stick to a content creation schedule that addresses your audience’s needs and challenges with high quality, relevant content.

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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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Beyond PR

JUNE 13, 2017

In addition to social media, one way brands have enabled that direct, personal connection with consumers is through a company blog (hey, like this one!). Food and beverage corporations can blog about unique recipes, banks can blog about personal finance tips and travel companies can blog about exciting destinations.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While importing curated lists like the lists from Alltop is a good start, sometimes you’re looking for specific opportunities – like infographic placements or product reviews. Think like a marketer and ask yourself, “What words would this person use to describe themselves? Are you trying to build your brand?

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. How long is the average blog post? Click To Tweet.

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5W PR

JANUARY 6, 2021

To ensure success, regularly test subject lines, messaging, photos, infographics, and CtAs and adjust where necessary. With an open rate of 98%, mobile marketing is busting out all over. That’s the latest numbers from Mobile Marketing released in November of this year. Consumers visit various channels for different reasons.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 22, 2016

George is the lead content writer at 216digital , a web design, development, and digital marketing agency in Cleveland. If digital marketers can’t articulate their link-building programs in layman’s terms, they’re setting everyone up for disappointment. The following is a guest post from George Anderson ( @GT_Anders ).

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Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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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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Shift Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

In this video, we’ll review the five pillars of digital marketing communications and how Facebook’s changes shouldn’t impact the rest of our marketing efforts: Search marketing. 00:01:02] So what’s a marketer to do? Facebook isn’t even the web. Zuckerberg whatever he wants?

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Want to see how to do this for your blog? TOP DATA-DRIVEN PR TRENDS OF 2016: INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHICS. It’s no secret that improved access to data is changing the way marketers and communicators work. It’s no secret that improved access to data is changing the way marketers and communicators work. Here’s how.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

And I read blogs. I use Feedly to aggregate all the blogs I read. I organize them by categories: MN blogs, advertising blogs, PR blogs, content blogs. And social media blogs. But, over the last number of months, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated with the landscape of social media blogs.

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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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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

Here’s a handy social media marketing checklist. Everyone wants to produce viral content that gets shared all over the web. You’ll need to be mindful of your sales funnel and how your social media marketing strategy fits in that funnel. The level of precision marketing can be scary, to be honest. Click To Tweet.

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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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Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While importing curated lists like the lists from Alltop is a good start, sometimes you’re looking for specific opportunities – like infographic placements or product reviews. Think like a marketer and ask yourself, “What words would this person use to describe themselves? Are you trying to build your brand?

Resources 62

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While importing curated lists like the lists from Alltop is a good start, sometimes you’re looking for specific opportunities – like infographic placements or product reviews. Think like a marketer and ask yourself, “What words would this person use to describe themselves? Are you trying to build your brand?

Resources 62

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Cision® asked hundreds of senior marketers and 81 percent agreed earned media is more effective than paid media. Blog Posts.

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers. Online marketers can put relevant content in front of their targeted audience at the right time through the right channels. Enter content discovery!

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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

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. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Stay informed and ahead in the industry by embracing these essential trends.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. So, read on to discover what you should not ignore in public relations this year.

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Beyond PR

MAY 15, 2018

For instance, video is only going to become more important to audiences in the future, while infographics, which can tell a story in seconds, will be crucial for time-strapped readers. If a blog’s readership prefers video, then consider creating a multimedia press release that includes video. About Kevin Miller.

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