Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

The takeaway here is that prospects respond better to brands that set out to inform rather than sell. 43% said it “offers concrete guidance and case studies.” Third, they want to know the vendor is capable of solving their problem for them (guidance and case studies). >>>

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Leadership B2B Study Survey 129

Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

Why would any publication accept a story pitch, aside from respecting its readership, if they know another brand will pay for the same space? The future of earned media will be reserved for only the sexiest of brands, and preferably those with a budget for sponsored posts. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing.

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 71

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. Spot brand & revenue indicators.

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Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Case Studies.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The best way to excel at content marketing is to “be the story.” ” That’s according to the new documentary by the Content Marketing Institute : The Story of Content. The film, which runs a little more than 40 minutes, explores what content marketing is, its history and why it’s different.

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Content Marketing Marketing Agriculture Newspapers 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is seldom done well by B2B organisations. Her new book Powerful B2B Content was published earlier this month by Kogan Page. Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. Gay Flashman has answers in her new book.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Whitepapers : The heart of content marketing, whitepapers are important for awareness building , product positioning, lead generation and customer support.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Don’t mash case studies, white papers, webinars, press releases and blog posts together. 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs. emphasis mine ].

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Government Survey Ethics Media 138

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. Turning action into measurable outcomes. Measure value at every stage of the funnel.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2023

These are essentially frameworks that help a business set realistic and measurable goals. Integrating OKRs gives your public relations team a clear roadmap to success with measurable, actionable key results. The PR team’s campaigns were more successful than ever, increasing brand awareness and market presence.

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Strategy Measurement Google Case Study 71

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. chimed in on case studies and best practices. Branding and Thought Leadership. Simply Measured social analytics (“great competitor dashboard”). Pixler photo editor.

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

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Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. This is why Google requires links sent through these services to be marked “no-follow.” A sponsored content twist. Content picks from around PR tech land. Meltwater case study.

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. Getting unbiased, raw opinions from product users before buying is as important in the buying decision as website content, logos, case studies and demos.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. Altimeter ).

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Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible.

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Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Although this data is critical in monitoring and measuring your team’s ROI, remembering to “be human” in your marketing strategy is essential to connecting with your audience and creating lasting relationships. For example, case studies and eBooks are excellent ways to showcase your knowledge.

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Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. The data puts infographics in the top five types of content created by B2B marketing shops. This trails traditional stables including case studies, videos and white papers. Don’t miss these related posts: Should Brands Take a Stand in Politics?

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Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 68

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

Arya exemplifies why it’s important to outline your objectives before diving into creating or disseminating content. If you don’t have an end game in mind, how will you determine what actions to take or know how to measure success? Think about what your brand wants to achieve.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

If you’ve ever read a Buzzfeed article, you know that brands are capitalizing on the opportunity to publish their own brand stories in the context of news distribution. Or, if content aggregation sites aren’t your chosen diversion, maybe you clicked on the enticing headline of a.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. The Case Supporting Gated Content. Here are the key arguments for gating content. Gates provide marketing justification. — Tom Fishburne (@tomfishburne) March 13, 2016.

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B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. The measure of “best” in this case is unique page views. 3) The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. Which is better: reach or time?

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Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Case Studies.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Below are a few ways you can amp up your storytelling, stemming from insights, ideas and case studies explored at the 2015 xPotomac Conference. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

Barokas

AUGUST 1, 2019

Understanding that the competition for reader attention is fiercer than ever, these companies are turning to content to connect with audiences. In a recent Demand Gen B2B Buyer’s Survey Report, 75 percent of buyers said the winning vendor’s content had a significant impact on their buying decisions.

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B2B Survey Case Study Enterprise 60

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

These touch points (web pages) should provide the most substantial content pieces. Next, evaluate which personas tend to spend more or demonstrate stronger loyalty to your brand. Make these personas a top priority during content creation; they will likely have the most impact on future ROI. case studies, ebooks, blog posts).

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Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

Here are the posts readers read the most in 2018 – as measured by readers clicks. 4) 3 Cases Studies of Augmented Reality in B2B Marketing [UML]. I’m hard-pressed to see applications in marketing or PR for virtual reality because it walls off the real world with a physical barrier like a headset or goggles.

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Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. If you want to learn how to integrate social media, content marketing, the latest technology and more, you won’t be disappointed in Pam’s podcasts, which she delivers each weekday. AskPat is a brand new, DAILY podcast. Content Inc.

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Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

MAICON is built to help marketers: Understand AI: Discover terminology, use cases, case studies, trends and technologies. Improve AI: Monitor, measure and adapt based on performance. The event is designed for marketing change agents and leaders of agencies, enterprises and higher-education institutions.

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Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 59

prTini

OCTOBER 3, 2014

5 Lessons To Learn From Derek Jeter’s Brand Management Legacy. How to Run a Facebook Contest, Analyze Your Page, and More: 11 Ideal Facebook Tools for Marketers. 5 Ways to Create Content Your Customers Love. How to Set Social Media Goals That Will Move Your Marketing Forward. Cheers and happy reading! .

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Skype Case Study Education SEO 45

Contently - Strategy

MAY 7, 2020

During my time helping others develop their own content strategies, I worked a lot on setting goals, analyzing competitors, and developing brand voice. A few weeks ago, Contently head of marketing Joe Lazauskas explained why it’s crucial to make the case for content marketing during uncertain times.

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Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 145

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We have all heard this piece of advice before: Include multimedia as part of your content marketing strategy to increase visibility. It is true that multimedia content draws more attention to your message, helping it to perform better. Selecting content that resonates with your target audience is key.

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