Polaris

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Increasingly, marketing-savvy conference goers are showing up at events armed with plans to create awareness and build their brands. Here are 5 brilliant ideas from Content Marketing World held in Cleveland last September. content marketing. 3: The Big Book of Tweetables by Laura Hernandez .

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 17, 2019

It sounds like an off-brand Dilbert that Xerox created in the ’90s to connect with Gen X. (It’s Growing your content marketing program across the org is just as much about efficiency as it is about expansion. Producing more content without clear goals or objectives isn’t an accomplishment.

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5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

But in this exciting, competitive landscape, the question for brands becomes how they can grab their attention, ignite their imagination, and become their travel buddy of choice. They’re craving connection, transparency, and value beyond just booking a flight and finding a bed. That’s where content marketing takes off.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Here are some quick takeaways and observations based on experience with storytelling for B2B brands. New companies naturally want to make the brand story all about them, and a colorful narrative about a bootstrapped business can be a powerful media pitch in a PR campaign. It’s not about you. Tell, don’t sell.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Ask a marketer to describe the ideal brand voice, and you’re bound to hear one word: conversational. It makes content accessible and helps audiences understand what you’re trying to convey. But marketers may be conflating conversational and agreeable, which is leading to blander stories that lack in-depth advice.

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Polaris

JANUARY 17, 2015

Not as any kind of marketing tool. The LA Review of Books published a critical and hilarious review of the series called “ The Los Angeles Review of Cups, ” surely a first in literary criticism. In fact, Chipotle is no stranger to interesting branded content. Content marketing lessons for smaller brands.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. I even wrote a book about it. A detrimental representation of their brand. I should know.

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Victorious PR

MARCH 30, 2023

Good public relations (PR) can be an entrepreneur’s most powerful tool when looking to build and maintain a strong brand. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s more important than ever to establish a recognizable and trustworthy brand identity.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. Comment: A brand is a promise. The purpose?

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

We get it–in the hectic life of a PR pro, it is tough to find time to curl up with a good book. But even if you’re tight on time, we promise you, the books we’ve listed below will be worth it once you have a chance to sit down and take them in! Brand Media Strategy: Integrated Communications Planning in the Digital Era.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

“It’s difficult for someone to be truly committed to a brand unless they give money or time.” Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” “Brand voice is not just what you say, it’s how you say it.” Click to tweet!

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Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing. Native ads?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Steps for Building and Extending Your Brand.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Look for authors of recently published papers and studies, books, or industry consultants who teach as adjunct professors. Media contacts as influencers.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 26, 2016

Long before product placements and sponsored content, one iconic American brand placed a big bet in creating its own television program – another example of an early content marketing initiative – at the urging of its public relations department. Actor, Spokesperson, Content Marketer.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations. Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Use cases go from brand monitoring to event sponsorship ROI, user-generated content identification and product research.

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PR 20/20

MAY 19, 2020

The following is an excerpt from Joe’s new book, Corona Marketing: What Marketing Professionals Need to Do Now to Survive the Crisis. It includes 13 strategies marketers need to employ now. Contact Content Creators Out of a Job. Download it free today. So we initiated a twofold plan. Where do you find them?

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

With strategic content methodologies, intuitive engagement metrics, and a remarkable talent network, Contently helps these brands optimize their content to tell great stories and see quantifiable results that a lackluster new year’s resolution just can’t deliver.

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Victorious PR

MARCH 30, 2023

Good public relations (PR) can be an entrepreneur’s most powerful tool when looking to build and maintain a strong brand. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s more important than ever to establish a recognizable and trustworthy brand identity.

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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.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 4, 2015

Content marketing does much more for your brand than just aid your marketing. Effective content marketing shapes your brand by giving it a face to know, like, and trust. Content marketing and becoming human. Out of all of us it was me, because I was a content creator and I enjoyed it.

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wiredPRworks

JUNE 5, 2018

Today I'm excited to announce my third publishing opportunity as an expert digital marketing PR author. Thanks to Matt Chiera, the lead author, for the opportunity to contribute to a new book called Digital Marketers Sound Off. In my chapter, I share tips, tools and strategies to optimize digital marketing PR efforts.

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Inbound PR

MARCH 22, 2024

The definition of public relations has expanded and now includes activities such as managing social networks, developing blogs, implementing email marketing campaigns, participating in events, and more. I first read this book a few years ago, and still consider it one of the most useful.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 26, 2016

I had an interesting customer experience yesterday that reminded me how easy it is to break someone’s trust in a brand. One of my favorite brands is—was—a simplified graphic design program that I even mention in my new book, Above The Noise ( in bookstores January 27 ). I couldn’t trust them.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 2, 2018

The lens through which you choose to see a negative situation directly impacts the actions you take in response to that situation, which directly impacts the results that that situation has on your brand. This means that Amazon will tell people that the book is out of stock and does not know when it will be back in stock; or.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

Measuring ROI has been a consistent challenge for content marketers and marketers in general over the past decade. Content Marketing overall is getting increasingly better at connecting actions and outcomes. Getting beyond “brand awareness” is the best way to demonstrate ROI – even if that is the #1 action, still.

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Cision

MAY 22, 2017

In fact, 81 percent of senior marketers believe that earned media is more effective than paid media. New trends arise every year, advising how to make the most of your content marketing tactics. If you’re announcing the release of a new book, include ‘New Book’ in your headline.”

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

That doesn’t seem like a guaranteed path to brand authority. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Reason #2: You can finally say you wrote the book on the subject. you may wonder. Click Here. Start Here.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The market is crowded and noisy. A brand voice is an essential component to your success, but what is it and why is it so important? What is a Brand Voice? A brand voice is the style of your communication. Your brand voice is not the message. Instead, your brand voice is the way you present the message.

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Cision

JANUARY 29, 2016

Your content marketing efforts won’t impact the bottom line if your brand doesn’t provide value to your target audience. So what should brands do? They need to revamp their approach to content marketing. Content marketing takes time, hard work and flexibility. Also, be patient.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Have you ever read a book that completely changed your life? 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. And, he even added links to their sites.

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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.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

And accomplishing both of these things hangs on the strength of another relationship: The relationship between marketers and product managers. When product and marketing teams are aligned, brands can take their product launches to the next level — inspiring customers to adopt, support, and even advocate for a new product.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. SAP Chief Digital Officer Jonathan Becher particularly excels at both educating and entertaining content marketing pieces on LinkedIn. He’s curated a following of more than 8.4

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