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

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing B2B 117

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

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? So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Social Tools may not be the biggest or splashiest event – but it fosters great dialog, networking and learning. Branding and Thought Leadership. Social Tools.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder?

Content Marketing 160

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Measurement 160

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

Wouldn’t it be much easier if someone told them what content their audience craves, and how to stand out from their competition? What brands get wrong about data-driven content. As marketers, we tend to view data as a magic wand that’ll solve everything. That promise was flawed. There’s no magic wand.

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

They can also build credibility and visibility for their brands by taking a booth. The earned visibility can drive brand differentiation, help recruitment, reinforce a leadership positioning, and even influence buyer decisions. B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). Sponsors are a who’s who of big B2B tech brands.

Conference 304

Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 132

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 132

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are Onclusive’s predictions for what to expect in 2021: Corporate reputation as a key success metric During this era of disruption and uncertainty, corporate values and brand activism have become more important than ever. That’s why content marketing needs PR.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

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.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

The Proactive Report

JUNE 30, 2015

Two recent studies show that brand engagement is the No. 1 marketing objective supported by content marketing. of UK and US agency and brand professionals put this at the top of their list. The biggest challenges to achieving this goal were maintaining a two0way dialog and measuring results. Tech Tools.

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Tools Strategy Content Marketing Measurement 100

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. This post and a new feature on insight tool BuzzSumo holds a lot of the answers!

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content. People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. PR is more measurable than ever. PR is (nearly) immune to ad blocking.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We have heard the drumbeat of the importance of content marketing for years. Long before it was labeled “content marketing,” communications pros were utilizing the tactic in client work. Content Marketing is a valuable tool in the communications arsenal. How does content marketing fit into that plan?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. 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. Fortunately, we now have two major tools at our fingertips: data and insights.

Strategy 294

Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Wouldn’t it be much easier if someone told them what content their audience craves, and how to stand out from their competition? What brands get wrong about data-driven content. As marketers, we tend to view data as a magic wand that’ll solve everything. That promise was flawed. There’s no magic wand.

Content Marketing 54

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 54

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Social media, communications, public relations, and marketing teams each have a view of a company’s brand, reputation, and influence. The intersection between the data and solutions from Onclusive and Shareablee will provide organizations with more comprehensive content marketing data to better optimize their strategies.

Company 150

Company Enterprise Measurement Data 150

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 20, 2023

When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. As content marketers, it’s our job to engage our audience , build brand awareness , and drive interest in our company’s products and services.

Analytics 78

Analytics Content Marketing SEO Data 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The ultimate content marketing goal. Ultimately, through great content marketing, your brand will be seen as the expert in its field, increase social media reach and grow the business through attracting new customers. Make your content stand and engage your audience with our content marketing hacks.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Social Media 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

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. PR is more measurable than ever. PR generates influence. Good will has value.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. So what’s the solution? The solution? The Solution?

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Currently, brands like Acura, GE, Delta Airlines, Lexus and Prudential have shown confidence in the platform by purchasing advertising, but to keep its advertisers Slate will have to show the true performance of its podcasts. Podcasts are a tricky medium to quantify, but that doesn’t mean your brand should avoid metrics altogether.

Measurement 120

Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. So, Samsung, a leading mobile brand in the country, unveiled a new road safety campaign called #SafeIndia. Humanize Your Brand. Measure the Sentiment That Matters. So, how do you measure online sentiment?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. I’ve seen it over and over again.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Critical Mention

APRIL 2, 2019

As a PR or marketing professional tasked with keeping your brand strong, you understand how important competitive analysis is. Managing your brand in a vacuum isn’t enough; you have to understand what tactics and channels your competitors are using and how they are messaging their own brand. Wappalyzer. SimilarWeb.

Analysis 74

Analysis Tools SEO Software 74

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

Public relations is vital in healthcare by helping build brand reputation, promoting services, and establishing patient trust. All your goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This guide will discuss some key healthcare public relations strategies.

Healthcare 61

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 61

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. The best way is to experiment with AI-powered marketing tools. So taking demos and trials of tools is a must. MarketMuse is an AI-driven assistant for building content strategies.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

What’s more, a brand or personal reputation that is built through executive speeches, user reviews, bylined content, and earned media coverage will enjoy the credibility that comes from implied endorsement from authoritative sources, not just self-promotion. PR outcomes are measurable. PR is about reputation.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

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. Trying to track all the relevant media and public sentiment for a brand is impossible, as Greg demonstrated. Until next time!

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Media Fashion Television Radio 162