Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

Do you ever wonder how great brands manage to post so much relevant, awesome content as often as they do? You may assume that creating a similar content marketing strategy will be too complicated for your business to handle. content marketing strategy. The Truth About Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Writing 120

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Being intentional with your social media strategy will give your brand its best chance at success.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021. Don’t believe me?

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 205

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.

Study 128

Study Brand Branding B2B 128

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers.

B2B 85

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 85

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. I see 3 big reasons: 1 – Resources. These are your brand ambassadors.

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Companies like WEGO Health , Health Union and Meroki are all great platforms that connect healthcare brands with advocates. Accessing this new audience (through things like product reviews and sponsored posts) can be highly effective and much more cost effective than trying to target new customers through other marketing channels.

Healthcare 110

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 110

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Employing novel methods like content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and influencer outreach, digital PR is a powerful strategy that brands can roll-out to improve their online presence and visibility. That said: Why is digital PR important to your brand in 2021? Establish Your Brand as An Authority.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021. Don’t believe me?

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. It can take the form of text, photos, videos, and other content shared online. Brands use UGC to engage audiences and boost online presence. What is User-Generated Content? Why is User-Generated Content Important?

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 1) Content Requirements at Every Stage of the Sale.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Study Marketing B2B 60

Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re curious about content marketing, a quick Google search will serve up no shortage of information on trends, best practices, benefits for B2B and B2C companies and what it all means as 2016 approaches. Half of respondents use visuals on a weekly basis to support their content efforts, and an impressive 30% do so daily.

Infographics 100

Infographics Survey Content Marketing Marketing 100

Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

A study released by Elite Daily found that only 1 percent of millennials would trust a brand after seeing a compelling ad. So where do consumers place their trust? That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Brand journalism aims to attract new audiences and guide them towards other messaging without self-promotion.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

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.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

To really bring the podcasting trend into perspective, a recent study from Statista found that, in 2006, only 22% of consumers knew what a podcast was, but by 2019 over 64% of consumers were aware of podcasting. You’ll extend your reach to highly engaged audiences . Podcasts have built-in audiences of active listeners. Conclusion.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. PR practitioners understand that a brand or personal reputation built through bylined content, executive speeches, legitimate user reviews and media profiles will earn the credibility that comes from implied endorsement by recognized third parties. Here’s why: 1.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

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.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

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

Strategy Education Content Marketing Google 91

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Lack of resources.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses. With the majority of consumers now relying on the internet for product research and purchasing decisions, having a strong online presence is essential.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry: Consumers demand greater personalization, and want to control data and privacy. Brands will need to become more human. The Results: From a Pilot Blog to a Global Media Brand. The approach isn’t just growing the brand’s audience.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Over 90% of marketers say content is a valuable business asset. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. Then, you can discover new ways to boost brand awareness and sales. Then, you can start remaining top-of-mind with consumers.

Writing 88

Writing SEO Consumer Crisis 88

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For years, Marcus Sheridan’s book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , has been the foundation of countless successful content marketing programs. Simply put, trust is the one and only thing that binds consumers to businesses.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Resources Guidelines Exercises 52

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

>screen does the blurry transition to note we''re considering the changes< Publishing: Content management platforms have decentralized publishing. This has changed the roles in publishing as consumers and brands can now participate in a world once reserved to the fourth estate. Are they designed to capitalize on this?

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Consumer 66

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

A case for more media relations resources. Although investment remains the same in some organizations, it could be a point of leverage when asking for more resources if pros have been able to prove success over the past year with increased priorities. ‘If Use content marketing with media relations in mind.

Media Relations 172

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 172

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

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.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

According to INC , being digital friendly is the new norm in any kind of business; inclusive of local search, to test strategies and the overall brand message traction. Pointing out that mobile-friendly has become not only desirable, but also necessary, content posted in 2017 and beyond must include mobile assets at the forefront.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Here are a few ways PR agencies should be using tech tools and other resources. Social content is simple. Locate brand-appropriate social influencers.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Content Marketing World or as others may know it, #CMWorld , is an incredible event for marketers, journalists and techies from across the globe to gather and share niche content knowledge. How to Use Content to Maximize the B2B Buying Process. Long Form Content for the Win at REI. Not to worry.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Video 40