5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

Integrating Storytelling Across PR, Blogs, and Branded Content Public relations and content marketing share a common foundation: storytelling that connects with audiences and builds lasting relationships. According to a study by Cision, 91% of PR professionals believe content marketing is becoming more important to their success.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Launching a new consumer packaged goods (CPG) product in today’s competitive market requires a well-crafted marketing strategy. By gaining insights into who the customers are, companies can tailor all of their marketing efforts to resonate with them effectively.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Content Marketers Have Insufficient Resources.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 28, 2025

Google Trends ) The industry blew up sometime during the Pandemic when Googles John Mueller tweeted: This, combined with Googles 2024 Helpful Content Update, Link Spam Update , and foray into AI, have made PR, in general, a much more critical part of the marketing mix. About 9% prioritize collaborations with Brand teams. Cision ) 48.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

In this video, Baer talks about how influencer marketing is a powerful strategy that can easily go wrong. Jay Baer Asks — What Are The 3 Biggest Problems With Influencer Marketing? Jay Baer: What are the three biggest problems with influencer marketing? And I can tell you that influencer marketing is harder than it appears.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

If you think being conversational and customer-centric is enough for your brand voice, you’re only going to join a chorus of clones. Developing a distinctive voice defines your brand’s unique identity and builds a sense of authenticity with customers—an increasingly important factor in sales. Getting there isn’t easy, though.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The easiest way to do that is by including multimedia elements — whether photos, infographics, videos or audio clips. The value of content marketing has been proven time and time again. Personalize Your Brand. Most companies have websites full of engaging images and video to appeal to online audiences.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Anyone who clicked on the link would see a major media brand talking about Cision. And that works.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

Consider the following findings from Cision’s 2023 State of the Media Report , a survey of more than 3,000 journalists worldwide: Press releases are cited as the resource journalists want to receive the most from brands and PR professionals Journalists ranked press releases No. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

Branding 145

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” Earned media had traditionally been the responsibility of public relations, while paid and owned media had been part of the marketing mandate. Was it a function of PR? Its own function?

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Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Cision

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. Infographics.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

High-quality individual pieces of content marketing don’t just happen in a vacuum – you need goals, a content calendar, competitor, audience and SEO research, and more! Read on for the essential elements of how to create a successful content marketing strategy. Where should you focus your marketing efforts?

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Cision

MAY 17, 2017

When it comes to content marketing, the best strategies go beyond just churning out a lot of blog content. Whitepapers, e-books, infographics, video, podcasts…all are fair game when it comes to reaching your audience. They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand?

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Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. Almost every brand is creating content to offer value for their audiences, which means it’s even more difficult for people to find the information they are looking for. So what can marketers do to ensure content gets seen?

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

Since the day I marketed my first IR website in 2000, I’ve been a staunch evangelist for the product. It’s a hellava smart and simple marketing tool that combines superb, reliable content with a professional presentation of your financial brand. It’s your transparency library. . But I am a tad bias.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? ” 4.

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

Change is in the air as many brands have undergone a makeover in recent months. Although some rebranding is contractually obligated with an ownership change, many companies choose to overhaul their brand in order to reposition themselves in a crowded marketplace. Marketing collateral (product sheets). Start with your employees.

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5W PR

JANUARY 13, 2025

The rise of digital channels and content marketing ushered in a new era for thought leadership. This expands brand visibility and reaches a wider audience beyond traditional PR channels. Supporting Sales and Marketing Efforts Thought leadership content can be repurposed to support various sales and marketing initiatives.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 29, 2019

Sometimes a product gets so popular that the brand name becomes synonymous with whatever it’s selling. This is brand awareness in action. Brand awareness can seem like a vague force that’s hard to measure. Building your brand through top-of-funnel content establishes a connection with a new audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Rather than pursuing general “brand awareness,” successful startups identify concrete targets like securing coverage in three industry publications per quarter or building relationships with five key journalists in their space. Google Alerts lets you monitor mentions of your brand, competitors, and industry keywords at no cost.

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Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

It also isn’t just limited to slide decks; you can upload videos, infographics, images, and documents. Content Marketing' Don’t forget to share your uploads in the comments, if you have any – I’d love to see them! You can use the share button to grab a hyperlink.)

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Unfortunately, the results have not always been positive.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

It can help ensure that your content marketing goals are effective and consistent across various parts of the organization and that no one is going rogue and spending time creating something that won’t help you reach your goals. Can you group these audiences into specific personas to better direct your marketing efforts?

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2017

Based on the report’s findings, the Cision team put together this infographic that provides the latest media industry statistics and tips for communicators looking to improve their relationships and success rates with influencers as well as their earned media opportunities. Chris Lynch oversees Cision’s global marketing teams.

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Branding Brand Media Infographics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

You know, securing coverage hoping for brand awareness and online presence to just organically follow. Read this guide to know more about how performance-driven PR can work hand in hand with influence-led approaches to positively affect your brand's online presence. This is important and measures general brand awareness.

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Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Many mobile brand experiences are lagging far behind. The desire to be able to access content “any way I want” is the consumers’ most important criteria when rating a mobile brand experience. If consumers consider brand content on social (or any other mobile app or site) to be boring and irrelevant, that’s a PR issue.

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Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

Imagine if your brand’s followers wore face paint and bought jerseys to support you. Today, professional communicators are looking for ways to tap into new audiences and mobilize them in support of their own goals through content marketing. Likewise, knowing someone’s interests can help direct sponsorship or marketing efforts.

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Stern + Associates

JULY 24, 2024

B2B marketing can feel like selling the invisible sometimes, so an integrated strategy is essential for creating a tangible and seamless buyer journey and driving business growth. Here are the latest best practices for implementing an integrated marketing strategy and how B2B brands can effectively utilize them.

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B2B Marketing Analytics Case Study 114

Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. But they’re just one of the many types of content that can help you establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry and attract new leads. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Infographics.

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2022

93% of buyers “video builds trust in a brand” but success with video in B2B marketing requires a clear purpose, a plan to promote and measure results. A study by PathFactory found marketing videos on average cost $8,448 and earned 2:22 minutes of viewing time. Recent B2B marketing video statistics.

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B2B Video Marketing Survey 139

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Over 70% of marketers say content marketing has quantifiably improved prospect engagement. You can generate brand awareness, build recognition, and expand your reach online. Not sure how to grow your brand authority and reach using a press release? In fact, 92% of marketers report content as a valuable business asset.

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Branding Brand How To SEO 110

Cision

MAY 2, 2015

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “owning, as opposed to renting, media. It’s a marketing process to attract and retain customers by consistently creating and curating content in order to change or enhance a consumer behavior.”. It’s more than an inbound marketing tool.

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. By supplementing advertising with a PR campaign, a brand can earn visibility that attracts leads.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Public relations often stands on the sidelines in business strategy discussions, yet it forms the bedrock upon which successful brands are built, and identities are molded. A branding agency can help businesses truly understand why PR is the foundation of successful brand building and identity.

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