PR 20/20

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Top 3 Benefits of Having a Content Strategy. You still may be wondering: Why exactly does my brand need a content strategy? Brand awareness and increased website traffic. It may seem obvious enough, but optimized content can help drive more traffic to your website and improve brand awareness.

Strategy 91

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. This is why audience identification is so important to marketing.

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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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Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company has raised over $65 million to help brands personalize their marketing and thrive in the pending cookie apocalypse. Disclosure: LiveIntent is a Contently customer.). We weren’t sitting there thinking like, “Okay, we need to get a million downloads or a million subscribers in the first year.”

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Now, there are certainly quick and easy ways to get backlinks to your brand’s website, but if they’re quick and easy, they’re more than likely going to be low-quality. This leaves your quick-and-easy backlink strategy fruitless and your brand still at the bottom of the SEO barrel. Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Is it time to update the marketing customer experience design approach? “ Agencies and marketers alike are addicted to storytelling.

Storytelling 52

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Cision

MAY 25, 2017

Once earned media can attribute value the way paid advertising and owned content does, then communicators will be in a prime position to pick up the billions of dollars being reallocated within the marketing mix. His advice to content marketers was to focus on authenticity above all else.

Advertising 272

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Here’s how to use it to your brand’s advantage: Click To Tweet. Video plays an essential role in your marketing strategy. Click Here.

Video 120

Video Strategy YouTube Marketing 120

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. Then set up a series of emails that will follow that initial download email. Content Creation.

Marketing 120

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Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Currently, brands like Acura, GE, Delta Airlines, Lexus and Prudential have shown confidence in the platform by purchasing advertising, but to keep its advertisers Slate will have to show the true performance of its podcasts. Podcasts are a tricky medium to quantify, but that doesn’t mean your brand should avoid metrics altogether.

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Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Thank goodness the days of push marketing are behind us. Today’s customers are actively telling their social circle about brands they love, which makes our work easier. No matter what size your marketing budget is, you can still get great exposure online. It’s Affordable. It’s Getting Easier.

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Marketwired

MAY 3, 2016

Cornerstones are, by nature, not quickly consumed, so there’s less need for frequency. Cobblestones are “chunks” of the cornerstone piece, made into their own standalone content pieces in a variety of formats. They incorporate data and stories from the cornerstone efforts, but are much easier to consume.

How To 100

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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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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. It comes from the transmission of content.

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Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

And, thanks to digital, the modern consumer is in complete control of the buyer journey. It's a new age for marketing. The traditional funnel needs to account for the digital, tech-savvy consumer; hence, its evolution. Find out what they do and don't like on your site and how they interact with current content offerings.

Strategy 52

Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Only 5% of all branded content online content gets 90% of consumer engagements, so standing out from the crowd and ensuring campaigns and convert has never been more important – or more difficult. Without a clear definition of the ultimate aim of your marketing campaign, it’s impossible to be able to measure the results.

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Measurement Marketing SEO B2C 62

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In our chat with Jerrid, he briefly covered his brand, Pressboard , and how they’re bridging the gap between the two different sides. It’s essentially an ad technology that allows brands to promote their earned media by paying for it. If you add some paid activity to your PR campaigns, you can really maximise the output.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Measurement Storytelling 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Influencer Marketing. While consumer trust in advertisements and even in traditional media sources continues to decline, Twitter says we now trust influencers as much as our friends. This means, if you don’t have a strong influencer marketing program set for 2017, you will be way behind. Contributor Marketing.

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Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This audit is a key piece of the puzzle when we start working with new partners to build long-term, custom marketing plans that win executive buy-in and align with stakeholder goals. For the full 40+ questions, download our Comprehensive Marketing Audit Template. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Communicating brand value to executives and investors isn’t about splashy websites or luxurious launch events. You’re not going to get anywhere today if you don’t have a credible, unique story,” says Ken Wincko, SVP of Marketing at Cision and PR Newswire, in Branding for Growth: A C-Level Strategy.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Beyond PR

AUGUST 2, 2016

Whether it’s a journalist reporting on a story or a consumer researching a product, your audience isn’t going to look beyond your headline unless it engages their imagination and offers something of value. Your brand will lose your audience’s trust, and trust in your brand is everything.

How To 40

How To Brand Branding Guidelines 40

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you try it & can’t get at least 1 good content idea for your next campaign I’ll cry. They distill the latest behavioural economics & consumer psychology research down into helpful little brain gems. Download #prStack now. Brain gems for decision-makers. Swarmwise eBook: Building a community.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 19, 2018

Creating awareness for a brand has always been a challenge. Today, it’s even harder because tons of content is published every second, of every day. To combat this problem, communications pros are turning towards influencer marketing to amplify their message. So, what is the biggest problem with influencer marketing?

Video 63

Video Marketing Creativity Consumer 63

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Is it time to update the marketing customer experience design approach? “ Agencies and marketers alike are addicted to storytelling.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Content Marketing Examples 52

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Eighty-one percent of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video. Eighty-five percent of people say they’d like to see more video from brands. Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership.

Video 87

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 87

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

This is big news in how your coverage is found, viewed and consumed online. Interactive campaign content made easy Integrating social content is key to most campaigns but often we’re challenged by getting content built and on site. Brand social activity into site content in real-time. Get up to date here.

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

While the brand and the stint in sales have certainly shaped her views, there was another influence whenever she ventured to HQ in Burbank California. “I The women on the brand side at Disney opened up the world to me with their smarts, fearlessness, and wicked talented.”. That experience also sparked an interest in marketing.

B2B 79

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 79

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

Most of the ads I see on social are broad brush blitz campaigns by consumer gadget companies — not B2B service firms like Shift. In clicking-through the ad to the landing page, the eBook was a topic that interests me, so I began the process of registering for the download. Content Marketing *is* PR.

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Pitching eBook Advertising Advertising 60

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

And while holiday content opens up earned media and revenue opportunities, planning all of those PR and marketing campaigns can be overwhelming. To compete with big name brands, you need to get creative. Read on to see how the content best practices AAOS followed can help you earn high marks this holiday season.

Banking 62

Banking Retail B2B Writing 62

ReimaginePR

JUNE 13, 2016

So you’ve got a brand new product that’s about to launch. You’ve done your market research, narrowed down the specs and features based on suggestions from your focus group, created a standout product, and pieced together a social media plan to help your product gain traction once it’s launched. When Marketing is Not Your Forte.

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Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Comparison 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Conferences can often be costly and time consuming, so it’s critical to find ways to truly apply what you’ve learned. I recently attended Content Marketing World ( @CMIContent ) where I sat in on a valuable session presented by Content Marketing Institute employees. Plan Out Your Agenda In Advance.

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Conference Marketing Local Advertising 62

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

In that case, you need to publish content that’s more targeted to the various parts of the buyer’s journey and supports any sales campaigns. Decide on the right blend of content for your brand. The content will only be effective if it strikes the right chord with its intended audience.

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Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 106

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In fact, we design multiple offers for Red Wing, such as free downloadable white papers on OSHA standards and receive a free pair of boots in exchange for 15 minutes of their time. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. Well, I was sorely mistaken.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

For consumer brands and retailers, the holidays are the most important time of year for sales and product promotion. Download our free guide Maximizing Your Budget with Media Tours to learn more about driving results during the holidays and beyond.

Media 40

Media Retail Public Affairs Pitching 40

Norton's Notes

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consumers expect daily, engaging, interactive content that can capture their attention without clicking an article link. Amazon Echo, Google Dot and other like minded devices have opened up new audio possibilities for brands, as this article suggests.

Video 38

Video Social Media Media Google 38

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Creating a strong brand presence should be a priority for your tech startup. A clear and consistent brand builds your reputation in the minds of consumers and helps you stand out from the competition. However, building a brand presence can be tricky if you’re new to the tech industry. Use headlines that grab attention.

Social Media 78

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 78