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

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR is (nearly) immune to ad blocking.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. Myth 5: White papers are content marketing.

Content Marketing 87

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR’s role goes beyond earned media coverage, but it’s still an essential piece of many PR campaigns. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation? PR generates influence.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Black Friday and brand case studies, Facebook’s new rules for brands, and the difference between content marketing and brand journalism. “Walmart Leads Social Media Engagement for Black Friday” [link]. Black Friday Weekend 2014 Social Media Review Part II”.

Case Study 88

Case Study Social Media Study Media 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. But can we say that for sponsored content ? Does it have the same impact as earned media? .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

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. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own. The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Greg, who never quite understands what is going on in any situation, agrees to help without comprehending what exactly is involved; he is essentially trying to manually keep track of the reaction to Kendall’s press conference across all of the internet and social media until a more formal solution is available.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

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 88

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

In other words, we spend lots of time mapping what content is needed, for what persona, at what stage – and then wind up sending more emails offering discounts. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. B2B marketers seem to think that buying content by the pound and then throwing it at Google is the path to scale.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Small Business 60

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

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. The fact that media relations is harder does not diminish its value. Diminishing returns.

Media Relations 172

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 172

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

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. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

This has changed the roles in publishing as consumers and brands can now participate in a world once reserved to the fourth estate. Social/Curation: Social media is driving sharing and simultaneously creating/enabling curation. What we once called custom publishing is now called content marketing.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Consumer 66

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

Creating social media campaigns often generate scores of ideas. Specifically, will they care enough about the concept to talk about it, share it, create content for it, and yes, possibly even consider buying services from the company? Inbound or content marketing became a top priority for Internet marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Organizations have learned to win by developing what David calls a “Fanocracy” – (the subject of his Wall Street Journal bestseller) – tapping into the mindset that relationships with customers are more important than the products they sell to them. An early social media advocate, Barbara founded Social Media Club Chicago in 2008.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

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.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

As a result, it’s important to be tracking online news , print, social media and broadcast sources constantly to see which journalists and influencers are most trusted and widely-read in a given subject area. . Social Media is an invaluable Resource for Pitching.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Although most of the complaint was about false or misleading claims in advertizements, there were also implications for disclosure on social media channels. source: Wall Street Journal). Get your team trained on these social media guidelines and how to use social posts appropriately. PR TAKEAWAY.

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Training Employee Social Media 168

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Boeing: Brand crises abound in January, and perhaps no one knows this better than the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing. Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok.

Ethics 97

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Critical Mention

MAY 28, 2019

While various social media platforms, paid search and social, chatbots, SMS messaging and various other marketing channels continue to grow in popularity, email marketing can sometimes seem like a relic of the digital past. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

Marketing 71

Marketing Social Media Tools Content Marketing 71

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

Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Content marketing has evolved, but only 38 percent of B2C marketers consider their strategy to be effective in boosting the bottom line. So what part of the new state of content marketing is most challenging? Learn what is needed to get started and how this model can help your content and social media strategies.

B2C 120

B2C Crisis Communications Content Marketing Engineering 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. Media distrust grows. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. click image for higher resolution). Did you know?

Government 134

Government Survey Ethics Media 134

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. a free marketing course).

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Social Media Today.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

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.”. Can you prove that current marketing tactics are making an impact on overall profitability?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

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

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 60

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 60

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Most brands that produce and publish content or news incorporate an online newsroom into their website, driving traffic from Internet searches and social media to the external communications hub. First and foremost, the brand must introduce who it is and what it does.

Case Study 97

Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97