Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

Buyers were taking in content before talking to sales even before the Coronavirus hit; now is a great time to double down on content marketing Today is the last day of the first quarter of 2020. When I think about that statistic in today’s context – this is another moment for true content marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When we talk about content marketing ROI, we often ignore one of the biggest opportunities in front of us: sales enablement. As I wrote about in this Ask a Content Strategist column , content marketers have a tendency to stop thinking about ROI after lead generation. The Hidden ROI of Content Marketing Platforms.

Content Marketing 117

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. Conferences and other gatherings of like-minded marketing professionals provide key learning opportunities, introductions to others who can help you hone your craft, and team-building experiences unlike any other. Or attend classes on both topics for an education that is “twice as nice.”

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Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. There are so many other thing that can tie content and PR to ROI beyond sales.

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Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 27, 2021

Sometimes in marketing, the buzzwords fly at you at a terrifying speed. You’re a failure as a marketer if you don’t have a personalized ABM strategy across your core three verticals, one thought leader on Twitter declares. At Contently, our marketing’s team mission is to help you master content marketing.

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Education Content Marketing LinkedIn Resources 102

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. If you didn’t believe it can drive sales, amplify brand awareness, build brand credibility and supercharge your SEO, then you wouldn’t be reading this would you? And that results in you achieving your marketing goals. And that results in poor results.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

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Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Choose your content distribution channels.

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Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

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 93

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 93

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. Child influencers are reshaping digital marketing. Brands can easily tap into these specific markets, reaching a highly targeted audience.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Brands create content for investors, analysts, job candidates, the press, etc. Each segment has a unique appeal that benefits your brand in some way. Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. But that handoff breaks down far too often on both sides.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

It ensures that healthcare content is rooted in specifics that marketing teams may not be able to come up with on their own. Online advocates can also offer feedback on everything from products and services to marketing messaging. This type of collaboration can work for budgets both large and small. Reaching a new community.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 110

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. It includes both organic posts, sponsored posts and paid ads.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Media 120

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? What other challenges do you see brands facing in terms of content? Can they download a larger piece of content?

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

“Over time all marketing strategies have click through rates that drop.” “Content never dies, it just sort of fades away.” “We know as humans the process of education isn’t best done by passive means. .” “Brand voice is not just what you say, it’s how you say it.”

Content Marketing 120

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s something that might surprise you: branded content is now a part of 80 percent of consumers’ lives. Earlier this year, we surveyed 1,072 Americans about what they want from branded content. Brands need to up their meme game (and spend more time on simple, visual content in general).

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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

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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.

Content Marketing 64

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5W PR

APRIL 28, 2022

Marketing is an essential function of any industry or business. A business can be a small one or a giant conglomeration – they need to prioritize marketing, irrespective of size. Does the Cannabis Industry Need Marketing? And similar to any other industry, the cannabis industry can benefit from marketing.

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Marketing Government Guidelines Education 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.

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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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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Every day, countless brands compete for attention on popular digital channels , yet only a few leave a lasting mark in people’s memories. After all, by creating short yet meaningful content, you can capture your audience’s attention and nurture brand recall in one fell swoop.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2021

” Mint became one of content marketing’s first rags-to-riches story when Intuit acquired the company for $170 million in 2009, in large part because of how the blog had helped them establish a strong brand, acquire users, and earn their brand loyalty. Personal finance guides popped up on lifestyle sites.

Brand 77

Brand Branding Banking B2C 77

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

These are just a few of the reasons that owned media has become a cornerstone of the modern marketing mix. According to Nielsen, owned media channels are among the most trusted marketing formats. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing. The idea of brands acting as publishers is nothing new.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Blogs are purposeful, succinct and educational.

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Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Another 20% said that they get their budget as part of the marketing budgeting process, and 15% review their PR metrics and results with the C-suite every quarter: In this blog post, we’ve covered the top five questions asked during our webinars. Which PR agency services are most relevant to your business’ primary needs?

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Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I f content isn’t a part of your overall sales and marketing strategy, here’s a reminder that it should be—and for good reason. When it comes to building audience trust and establishing yourself as an industry thought leader , content is king—and that's why having a solid content strategy in place is paramount for your business.

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Strategy Education Content Marketing Google 91

Remote PR Jobs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Like any marketing strategy, it is important for clients to identify their company goals. It is crucial for you and your PR team to understand every element of your client’s brand in order to implement the best PR strategies. After identifying a target audience, ask your client how they have already begun marketing to them.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When considering how to make a brand stronger, business leaders often look to operational influences. Yet, public relations (PR) and communications efforts have significant potential to bolster a brand. One of the ways to achieve this is by harnessing the power of in-person community engagement and event marketing.

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Community How To Marketing Data 91

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: How did you decide on the ideal marketing technology stack?

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems simple at first—at least that’s what most brands think when it comes to SEO strategy. Then, you create similar content by following the “10 ways to do X” format if the first page is littered with that approach. 3 ways your brand can level up its SEO strategy. The biggest mistake brands make with SEO?

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Broadcast2World report says more B2B companies are pledging marketing budgets to animation videos with an entertainment and educational mix, as opposed to the previously dominant educational-only approach. Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories that you tell.” ~ Seth Godin. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A great PR campaign will obviously build brand visibility. Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? .” ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. But that awareness may be of the brand involved, or maybe just the problem it addresses.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

5W PR

JANUARY 8, 2019

Marketing is also a victim of folklore needs to be addressed. Misconceptions about common marketing practices can lead to misuse or even complete abandonment of marketing tools. Misconceptions about common marketing practices can lead to misuse or even complete abandonment of marketing tools.

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Marketing Content Marketing Creativity Crisis Management 74

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

As digital marketing has been on the rise since the 1990’s, organisations have found it vital to incorporate it into their marketing approach. Most companies have been able to identify that the three dominating features are Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing and Public Relations (PR).

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