PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

About 65% of marketers struggle to create engaging and Google-loved content. Meanwhile, small businesses with blogs generate 126% higher lead growth than others. Those who blog are 14 times more likely to see a positive ROI. About 70% of US companies actively invest in content marketing, too. Marital status.

Writing 105

Writing SEO Pitching Engineering 105

PR 20/20

JULY 12, 2022

While automation and tech are at the forefront of almost every manufacturer’s mind, marketing efforts tend to fall to the wayside as production takes precedence. Plus, balancing everyday struggles like labor shortages and supply chain issues can push marketing even further down the priority list. Create Blog Content.

Company 85

Company Marketing Small Business Google 85

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). Reciprocal marketing in a nutshell. So let’s dive in! This is my personal checklist: 1.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

In this situation, it’s natural to want to cut costs, but the mistake most businesses make is to cut marketing and PR spend. And, as history has shown, brands that remain in-market with consistent messaging come out of a crisis ahead of their competitors. Agencies could teach graphic design to small businesses or students.

Crisis 225

Crisis How To Small Business Social Media 225

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.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

You may assume that creating a similar content marketing strategy will be too complicated for your business to handle. You wind up spending far too much time—or not enough time—on your content marketing, yet you don’t seem to accomplish a whole lot either way in the form of results. content marketing strategy. Click Here.

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Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Writing 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. We focus on working with non-profits, small businesses, women CEOs and business owners. We keep things simple. TMI does PR.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

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Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday.

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Tools Social Media Small Business Media 215

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing? How is it being used? New online PR academy.

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5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

PR professionals develop communication plans, build relationships, craft messages, manage crises, conduct market research, and implement campaigns across channels. Small businesses, startups, non-profit organizations , and even individuals can benefit from PR strategies. But it’s much more than that.

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Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. It’s the perfect time to shift away from all the depressing news and focus on some of the small, every day, good things happening around the country and the world.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Cision

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There’s a misconception that marketing a business is always time-consuming. If you know where to put your efforts, it’s completely possible to handle the essential marketing tactics in five hours or less a week. Writing Press Releases. Write a few articles a week and schedule them in advance. Social Media.

Marketing 120

Marketing Comparison eBook Social Media 120

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. The answer is simple! Want to deliver valuable content in 2016?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2013

There’s a ton of stuff going on, so here at WUL we’re taking a short break from “live” blogging this week. So, in the spirit of education and the public good, here are are five articles that will provide you with blogging tips from optimizing your excerpts to increasing your readership.

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Blogging Exercises Survey Google 78

Beyond PR

APRIL 20, 2017

If I could pinpoint one major mistake that tons of brands make in regards to their web copy and marketing content, it’s focusing on the features of a product rather than its benefits. But your product page is the place for those features, not your marketing. What’s the difference, you ask? Let’s say you sell organic cat food.

Writing 45

Writing Small Business Web System 45

Solo PR Pro

MAY 17, 2022

From temp to small business owner. Daria suggested to one of the people she’d been temping for that his company engage her to write a newsletter covering agriculture, trade, and energy issues on Capitol Hill. She did start a blog in 2008, though. Daria blogged regularly until 2017, when both her parents passed away.

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Meeting Agriculture Energy Travel 98

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself! Ashley Gustafson, Marketing Specialist – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (nominated by Arik Hanson). Thomas classroom many years ago.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. For example, #smallbiz is one you can use if your content’s geared toward small businesses, and #contentmarketing is also popular.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media LinkedIn Small Business 120

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

There is a certain irony that, as PR professionals who earn a living based on our pitching skills, our own industry blogs are smothered with a constant deluge of bad pitches. We also run a popular eCommerce marketing blog. Kudos in a major way for saying his main goal was to build awareness of his blog, however.

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Pitching Guidelines Facebook Advertising 173

Cision

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Look, man, if writing press release headlines was easy, everyone would do it. Rather than tell you how to write a press release headline, in this post I want to tell you how not to. Want more tips on how to write an effective press release? What NOT to Write: Smith Incorporated Receives $1 Billion in First Round Funding.

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Examples Writing Small Business Industry 120

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Two words: vertical markets. Slow pipelines are an opportunity to think bigger with the publications we target, and with customized stories that fit our own needs but reach more niche markets. My bank client is a top ten SBA lender in my state who, naturally, funds a high volume of small business loans.

Pitching 100

Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

With companies still trying to figure out the best way to utilize the power of social media platforms, one of the most well-known marketing tools has transformed its original purpose. That would be a tremendous outcome both for your business and website. Before Writing a Press Release. How to Write the Best Press Release?

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Engineering Writing Social Media Tools 128

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

Relevant content of high quality, that provides the answer for which people are searching, like the sort Mr. Robert’s creates for his blog. As a small business owner, Mr. Roberts told me he’s tried local newspaper ads and local television ads to drive leads to his business – but nothing works like the internet.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

ZudePR

JANUARY 21, 2016

You’re an SME struggling with web marketing. You want to learn more about digital marketing and SEO. But the overriding one – and the one that concerns me here in this blog post – is the amount I have read. As all small businesses know, you need to spend your time wisely. You want to learn.

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Digg SEO System Reddit 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. Business partners. A software targeted to small businesses may look at other service providers for SMBs – those that offer accounting, networking or loans, for example. 6 Sources of B2B influencers.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Sword and the Script

MAY 27, 2017

Now I’m a flag-waving registered voter, but nobody wins political arguments in blog comments or on Facebook, so the chances of winning both these arguments, and new customers, is unlikely. While it currently costs something to create, and distribute marketing, businesses might also have to pay to ensure an audience has access to it.

Marketing 61

Marketing Web Writing Video 61

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Luckily, plenty of PR strategies cater to B2B, allowing them to compete in niche markets. By crafting a consistent narrative that speaks directly to your audience’s needs and desires, you’ll create a sense of connection that can be tough to achieve through other marketing channels. That’s where public relations (PR) comes in.

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

More and more small businesses and startups are joining what’s been dubbed the “Not-Com Revolution.” Here are three others: Executive thought leadership; Influencer marketing; and. Contributor marketing. Thought leadership” is one of those terms that makes marketers roll their eyes.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Every piece of content, from a brief Instagram blurb to a lengthy blog post represents your company’s brand to the public. There are many types of writing styles. Many small businesses can’t afford a content writer, so they decide to outsource to a freelancer or agency. You can’t only rely on past writing samples.

Writing 66

Writing Interviews Creativity Small Business 66

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2014

Exercises for Writing Conversationally. Why: Writing readable copy that simultaneously makes your point isn’t always easy. In this guest post for Heather Whaling ‘s blog, Bethany Cramer offers some exercises to improve your conversational writing. How to Achieve a Return on Conversation with Emotional Marketing.

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Exercises Small Business Resources Writing 82

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 6, 2016

Influencer marketing is more than just a buzzword. According to a 2015 report by Augure , marketers are increasingly achieving positive results with influencer marketing campaigns. Like most other things in the digital marketing space, garnering the support of influencers in your niche takes time , and sustained effort.

Social Media 40

Social Media Marketing How To Media 40

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE.

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Pitching Television Trends YouTube 130

Beyond PR

MAY 15, 2017

I find that a lot of business owners have a skewed idea about what a press release can do for them. They either think that by publishing it, top-tier journalists will see it and instantly want to write about them. Or that once it’s published, millions of people will then buy their products. About Susan Payton.

Analytics 52

Analytics Small Business Writing Report 52

Polaris

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Many marketers and business owners still don’t understand this very important aspect of Facebook. But if you’re a digital marketing company selling to small businesses, your job on Facebook is a lot tougher. You also need to strike a balance between being likeable and talking about your business.

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Facebook Brand Branding Social Media 178

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog? Because journalists complain about the quality of a pitch and attribute it to lazy PR pros when it isn’t actually coming from a PR professional ( not that we don’t screw up, too ), and PR pros scorn pitches on their client blogs mentioning money or compensation.

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SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. The barrier which is plotted the furthest to the top right is the most important and most addressable barrier to achieving the business goal. Be sure what you are measuring matches business goals. So they both got it! How do you get it and finally get there?

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Strategy Analysis Small Business Measurement 88