Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Do the marketing tools and tactics you use actually keep your brand top of mind? It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The pitch was about a study they had done. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. In fact, I sent several personal notes – spaced out so as to not be a nuisance – about the study over the course of six weeks and she never saw any of them. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

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.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Guidelines Journalism 231

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 122

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 122

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

New Content! That’s what many social media marketers are thinking about as we start 2021. And, as you think about new content ideas, you need to think about visuals as much as text (even more so, really). I could see companies working tie dye designs into branded templates.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Online is where people go to have questions answered, but traditional media — radio, television, and print — is where people learn about what questions to ask. The distinction holds severely restrictive repercussions for thought leaders, marketers and journalists alike.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Radio Media 120

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. Millions of people read Monster’s content each month.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Onclusive

AUGUST 13, 2015

Perhaps for obvious reasons, we (meaning the AirPR crew) tend to obsess about all things “owned content.”

Journalism 150

Journalism Brand Branding Energy 150

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016? Episodic Content .

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Do you know what customers think about your brand? With brand journalism, you can increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. In fact, data from Content Marketing Institute reveals that 82 percent of consumers think more highly of a brand and are more likely to purchase after reading custom content.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Brand Branding Journalism 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. AirPR: How do you see PR & content marketing evolving in 2018?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A tech conference, music festival, and start-up showcase rolled into one, SXSW is the place for innovative marketers to learn the latest trends and hear from the big names breaking onto the scene. Tracks like Media & Journalism and Professional Development help savvy marketers to connect with other pros and take advantage of tech. .

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

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 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s how to ensure public relations continues to play a role in your marketing strategy: Amplify your message. When you launch your paid media, you can ensure the audience you’re targeting is already familiar with your brand. Blog posts, press releases and status updates should carry your brand persona. Improve your SEO.

Publicity 100

Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

There may well be a disconnect between strategy and execution in B2B marketing. While businesses usually don’t think twice about investing in research, personas and messaging platforms, when it comes to execution, someone is usually counting pennies. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. But it is not.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Small Business 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

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.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . 2) Content marketing (not “marketing content” ). billion by 2024.”.

B2B 90

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

By Seedepth The media industry and journalism are experiencing significant change. News outlets have been struggling for years to balance advertising, sponsored and editorial content. We interviewed a few PR leaders in Boston to get their takes on journalism and changes we might see in 2017. It may be irreversible.

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I’ve always been somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to Coca-Cola’s brand journalism initiative: Coke Journey, which launched back in 2012. I get the brand journalism thing when you’re a company that’s built on thought leadership–GE and GE Reports comes to mind. Pretty simple.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Case Study Journalism Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Some 60% of respondents say media relations is harder or much harder compared to last year – while about one-third (35%) say it’s about the same. These are veteran communicators too – about 88% of respondents have 11 or more years of experience as a professional communicator. Need help with marketing or PR?

Media Relations 175

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 175

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. Some are better than others.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Consumer 66

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

What I did from my bedroom with my neighborhood newsletter is exactly what drew me—decades later—to Marketing: It’s all about telling a story that connects with an audience. In that way, Marketing hasn’t changed at all. But Marketing fundamentals remain constant. I wrote about that here. Our approach has shifted.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. . Growth of independent journalism. “We We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

57% are neutral about trust in NGOs. 53% are neutral about trust in trust government; and. 51% are neutral about trust in trust media. It’s not about you, your company or products. It’s about your audience. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. emphasis mine ]. Put your audience first.

Government 139

Government Survey Ethics Media 139

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. Earned Media Builds Trust.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. About Seth Gilpin.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

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.”. So why might CMOs still undervalue the potential impact of content efforts? Don’t believe me?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. Next, ensure your brand has a fully developed content roadmap.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

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. Shared Media. Shared media is also known as social media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Too many brands are churning out uninspiring content, and your audience is ignoring it. If you don’t know what message your audience wants to hear, they’re going to ignore your content too. Then, figure out how your brand can solve those problems. Then, figure out how your brand can solve those problems.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Communications Conversations

JULY 15, 2015

One of my favorite blogs is the Content Strategist. It’s full of interesting, insightful and easy-to-read posts about everything in the content world. And it’s full of stories that bang on the “all brands are media” drum. All brands are media. Say it with me: ALL BRANDS ARE MEDIA.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Industry Journalism 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. Read more: Thinking Different about Registration Forms and Personal Email Addresses.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104