ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Follow these blogs to increase your PR acumen.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up.

Survey 116

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 116

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. How is public relations different from marketing?

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

Throughout his career, Anthony has helped people in a wide variety of industries and markets think through and overcome their biggest business challenges. We had the chance to get Anthony’s insights into the world of sales and marketing and how they’re interconnected. How do you define their relationship today?

Interviews 65

Interviews B2B Measurement Blogging 65

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. How did the ThinkSEM agency come to focus on search engine marketing and landing pages? Well, I was sorely mistaken.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. Fact-checking for my content marketing stories is just as essential as it is for my editorial work,” said Anna Dimond , a journalist, content creator, and producer. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Study Viral 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Meeting 97

Meeting Energy Local Media 97

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. Its blog is also very educational. PRWeek is all things public relations. holmesreport.

Blogging 61

Blogging Resources Internal International 61

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

My goal was to simply share my story and experience on-line through a blog, and to then re-share on social media. While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019?

Interviews 105

Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. Our tech team recommends this list of blogs for the best information on relevant news, competitive moves, trends, and data insights. The TED Blog.

Blogging 136

Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 15, 2015

Drew McLellan has worked in advertising for 25+ years and started his own agency, McLellan Marketing Group, in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R. Drew launched his agency’s blog in 2006 and it has been on the AdAge Top 150 since the list’s inception. Drew launched the AMI blog in 2012 as a resource to agency leaders.

Interviews 50

Interviews Marketing Financial Insurance 50

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. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Thanks for participating, Frank!

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marketing and communications professionals have been embracing and experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate content, a new survey by The Conference Board and Ragan Communications finds. Among marketers and communicators surveyed, 82% expect their productivity to improve as they adopt AI further.

Study 78

Study Communications Conference Survey 78

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

Video 153

Video B2B Marketing Film 153

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. This is my first in series of interviews on the topic. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing? Drew Neisser, Founder & CEO of Renegade.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Content from influencers gains about 11 times more return on investment than more common forms of digital marketing. Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. Mention Them.

Strategy 243

Strategy Social Media Writing Guidelines 243

MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Prepare your spokesperson for virtual interviews. With the majority of interviews being done virtually, it’s important that your spokesperson is trained to deal with any potential quirks that might result from remote interviews. She cautions that some out-of-studio connections (e.g., But we’re an afternoon show.

Interviews 71

Interviews Skype Radio Pitching 71

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR for consulting firms is crucial for distinguishing value and expertise in an increasingly crowded – and commodified – market. Content is disseminated across owned platforms (social media accounts, company blogs and newsletters, etc.), But what makes contributed content – as in byline articles, guest blog posts, etc.

How To 98

How To SEO Strategy Social Media 98

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition! Data drives marketing.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And there’s a lot I learned from running that underground newspaper that I put into practice now, even to this today, on this blog. And, I fell into a career of writing, social media and blogging. This blog is very similar.

Newspapers 78

Newspapers Blogging Groups Print 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Influencer marketing continues to grow, with brands investing more and more in influencer partnerships each day. Through these partnerships, brands and their agency partners can select brand-aligned influencers to market products and services to loyal followings with targeted demographics. By: Kelsea Bruce, Social Media Director.

Interviews 88

Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 88

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing We’ve all heard that our nonverbal communication conveys more than the words we speak. Still, what do a couple of guys wearing shorts and sunglasses to work have to do with marketing?

Policies 98

Policies Sports Interviews Case Study 98

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge. In others, such interviews are prohibited by a client’s corporate policy in order to prevent the appearance of one brand endorsing another. Build Trust with Content Interviews First.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. Respondents noted that offering thought leaders or an interview may be too ambiguous or cumbersome for reporters with limited bandwidth.

Report 101

Report Automotive Media Local 101

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The theme of this year’s #mnblogcon was “growth” But, for my keynote, I attempted to take things a little different direction and talk about what growing my blog has been all about–because really, it hasn’t been about the numbers, followers or like and comment totals. Fun post to write. I felt great.

Blogging 60

Blogging Airlines Hotels Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

If you’re looking for a short and easy answer to blogging questions, here you go: How long should a blog post be? How long should it take to write a blog post? How often should I publish blog posts? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging Data Survey 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

If B2B marketing isn’t careful with how these are sourced and created, then interest could plateau or decline. These are fundamental building blocks of effective marketing. And so buyer personas are the theme of this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). Market Research Mistake: Falling in Love with an Idea.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing How To Survey 114

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. I know you’ll not only enjoy this interview, you’ll change the way you communicate forever.

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Interviews Instagram 98

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I believe that empathy for your audience is the foundation of good marketing. But your brand will be forgotten in the landfill of marketing buzzspeak that people have to race past as they go about their day. The reason for this, it turns out, is super simple: Most marketers don’t ever talk to their prospects and clients.

Marketing 82

Marketing How To B2B Exercises 82

5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Influencer marketing continues to grow, with brands investing more and more in influencer partnerships each day. Through these partnerships, brands and their agency partners can select brand-aligned influencers to market products and services to loyal followings with targeted demographics. By: Kelsea Bruce, Social Media Director.

Interviews 60

Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 60

Action PR

JULY 26, 2019

The secret to writing key messages is to make them memorable, relevant and meaningful. If you can master the art of key messages, you will find your PR, marketing and communications are much easier. Firstly, you can see what you like and understand what resonates with you in your market – why is that message strong and convincing?

Writing 40

Writing Interviews Measurement Agency 40