Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The good news: There are a lot of content marketing resources out there. The bad news: There are a lot of content marketing resources out there. Heading into 2022, everyone wants to up their content game. But sometimes, sifting through a sea of content about marketing can be overwhelming.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, 5W PR CEO Ronn Torossian and others share tips on how executives can use a blog and other social media avenues to spark conversations and conversions, establishing themselves as a leader within their industry. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

. “And yet, the organization doesn’t know how to use it effectively.” ” Over the past few years, I’ve found that this problem plagues most organizations when it comes to content strategy. What brands get wrong about data-driven content. That promise was flawed.

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Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand. How can marketing and PR jointly contribute to business goals?

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. We also covered some of the tactics that smart companies are using to create and control the narrative through owned media strategies. Seek internal experts.

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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. Create Highly Shareable Content. Maybe they’re huge fans of your product.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Staying on top of the latest trends, technologies and strategies is paramount. Content Marketing World. Content Marketing Conference.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Keep these three important trends in mind while you work on how to improve your results next year. The Need for a Documented Content Strategy. Only 37 percent of US companies have a documented content strategy. Isn’t it enough to discuss goals and have an unwritten strategy? Why is this important?

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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. And you make your article longer.

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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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The TOP PR and Content Marketing Conferences 2018. If you’re in search of PR and content marketing conferences to attend in 2018, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Intelligent Content Conference (ICC). Content Marketing Conference. Content Marketing World.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 17, 2019

It sounds like an off-brand Dilbert that Xerox created in the ’90s to connect with Gen X. (It’s Growing your content marketing program across the org is just as much about efficiency as it is about expansion. Producing more content without clear goals or objectives isn’t an accomplishment.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2017

With macro-level changes in the world of public relations must come shifts in the way we approach marketing and communications. One of the most important implications is the role brands. The post How to Develop a Content Marketing Strategy that Drives Growth appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

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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? A: It’s SO HARD to stand out.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

But also livestreaming is still novel, so people are glomming onto it, giving you ample opportunity to introduce your brand to people who might not otherwise find it. Branded Content Creators Note Important Facebook Changes. Long have publishers been creating branded content on Facebook.

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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.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

If not, now’s the time to start—especially if you prefer streamlined content marketing efforts. Below we dive into buyer personas, the benefits, and how they can support your overall content marketing strategy. It also gives you the opportunity to personalize your content marketing for different audiences.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

A successful entrepreneur is one who knows how to use data insights to make better business decisions. One such decision would be to determine what kind of content strategy would generate more leads and facilitate more sales. But you can’t make a well-informed decision or craft a strategy unless you democratize data.

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. Unfortunately, you may not know when a PR disaster is going to happen.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This extra time gives companies room to prepare to future-proof their content marketing efforts. In the future, it’s going to be difficult to distinguish content that’s created by people from content that’s generated by artificial intelligence, especially in terms of writing quality and language usage.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. Data shows that proactive marketing “ pays off ” during recessions—for brands across industries, including the likes of Toyota, Amazon, Coca-Cola, etc. Focus on big ideas and big rocks.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“And yet, the organization doesn’t know how to use it effectively.” ” Over the past few years, I’ve found that this problem plagues most organizations when it comes to content strategy. What brands get wrong about data-driven content. That promise was flawed. There’s no magic wand.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? Set the agenda. Play to their ego.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The good news is there’s no need for marketers to pivot careers just yet. With content marketing, brands can deliver personalized and relevant customer experiences that not only nurture them through the funnel but also provide value, build trust, and foster lasting connections. The result?

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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. Influencer marketing to spread the word.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Or was he talking about a content strategy advice show tailor-made for modern marketers? Today, we’re excited to launch Ask a Content Strategist , a new content strategy advice show inspired by our popular mailbag column. What should I do if I’m the sole content marketer at my organization?

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Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

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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.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

At the New PR Conference hosted by AirPR Software in San Francisco, discussion swirled around ‘New PR’ and an evolution of public relations, including PR’s place in the greater marketing mix. To be successful in the New PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing. So how do you do positioning?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

For example, if a PR pro gained coverage for their brand in Forbes, they may report the circulation of Forbes as the potential audience size that saw the message. With this explosion of content and demand for measurement, PR responsibilities are growing exponentially. Spot brand & revenue indicators. Quantify the buzz.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 4, 2023

Digital PR is a great tactic for driving traffic and brand awareness, which can be matched across your offline and online marketing campaigns. They can also be used to add expert commentary or positive reviews on your product or service, which gives an additional platform to showcase your brand. Social media marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

, and rarely it falls under a brand strategy function — the last of which is most surprising since PR plays such an important role in brand perception and positioning. In an ode to the brand, this week we’re sharing a few articles that help to liberate “the brand” from “the box” and even encourage breaking some rules.

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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.

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