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

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. So, some solid reasons why brands haven’t been more involved so far.

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. Content Marketing Lesson #2: Showcase stellar examples. Let us know in the comments.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing B2C 100

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

“It’s difficult for someone to be truly committed to a brand unless they give money or time.” Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” “Brand voice is not just what you say, it’s how you say it.” Ann Handley.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Education 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Employing novel methods like content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and influencer outreach, digital PR is a powerful strategy that brands can roll-out to improve their online presence and visibility. That said: Why is digital PR important to your brand in 2021? Establish Your Brand as An Authority.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 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.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Study Marketing B2B 60

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. The same is true for related functions, such as investor relations and government affairs.

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Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

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?

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

PRSay

MAY 10, 2022

You’ll master a four-step system for getting readers to pay attention to your message, understand it, remember it and act on it. DON’T lead with the features: Learn from Applesauce why brand loyalty is essential for your brand to succeed today, and register for our webinar today. Save $100 with coupon code PRSA22.

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Case Study Training Writing Storytelling 191

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. Content marketing activities dominated the list of highest-rated use cases for AI in marketing. That’s impressive.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. What is thought leadership?

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For some, the term content marketing seemed to come out of nowhere – and with such urgency. While it’s not new , this perception has created a lot of confusion among lawyers and legal marketers, and in the broad legal space, over what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it effectively. 1) Content marketing is media you own.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Ethics Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. . ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Beyond PR

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Prospects.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 69

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Every brand listens in one way or another to its audience. Marketers respond to tweets, we receive feedback from surveys and we watch sales trends to determine whether messaging and targeting is effective. With that type of system in place, here are three things that you should track and analyze to improve content performance.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Public Affairs Automotive 40

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

The challenge Back in 2009, in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, brands needed more effective ways to share their stories. The challenge and opportunity was to create a PR toolkit that helped brands communicate effectively with media, bloggers, and stakeholders. Driving around the country to sell it to brands.

Software 78

Software Banking Resources Government 78

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.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Writing 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. Yet the cries for fostering more brand engagement persist and it’s rapidly becoming a no-win situation for marketing. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand.

Social Media 116

Social Media Brand Branding Media 116

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Businesses with an established ERP are well aware of the system's benefits, including effective management of financials, fulfillment, inventory, and sales. In fact, one of the most popular ERP systems, NetSuite, enables users to reduce manual and spreadsheet-based processes by up to 70%. Why should you integrate your ERP and CRM?

Marketing 52

Marketing How To System Case Study 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The consulting firm surveyed 200 B2B marketers in the US, UK, France and Germany, and conducted some two dozen interviews, to produce a report that describes how B2B marketing is being reshaped. Generational change, particularly millennial ascendancy, will be one of the primary drivers of the next stage of B2B marketing.

B2B 163

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 163

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

And in turn, that tells us about how advertising works: it mainly works by building and refreshing memory links to the brand. These memory links activate when buyers do come into the market. So, if your advertising is better at building brand-relevant memories, your brand becomes more competitive.” How can this be?

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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. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

We have become jaded in an oversaturated market, with good reason. So, what does this mean for your brand? Marketers are now in a tricky situation. Fitbit is an excellent example of this system. This requires market research and a thoughtful approach to segmentation and ad design. Keep it simple. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Brand 61

Brand Branding Web System 61

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

We have become jaded in an oversaturated market, with good reason. So, what does this mean for your brand? Marketers are now in a tricky situation. Fitbit is an excellent example of this system. This requires market research and a thoughtful approach to segmentation and ad design. Keep it simple. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Web System 60

ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2018

SEO leverages creative elements and technical elements which help your rankings, spread awareness about your product or brand and ultimately drive traffic to your site. It doesn’t matter what your product or brand is, every consumer is visiting a search engine to determine the options that are out there for them. Google Analytics.

SEO 211

SEO Tools Engineering Google 211

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In theory, you know that content marketing is an instrumental component of your brand’s marketing strategy. As a business owner or company executive, you understand that you have great potential to leverage thought leadership through content. The system works. Why You Absolutely Need a Ghostwriter.

Writing 217

Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Earned media refers to attention and exposure that a brand receives organically, without direct payment or control over the content. Earned media is a PR tool for reaching additional audiences and building brand awareness. It can be leveraged for lead generation, brand reputation, and loyalty building.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

A well-executed digital marketing strategy can help retailers build brand awareness, attract new customers, and cultivate customer loyalty. One of the key benefits of digital marketing is its ability to reach a highly targeted audience. Earned media coverage adds credibility and helps build brand trust and loyalty.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

With online buying and pickup in-store options higher than ever, CMO attention must also accelerate digital and omnichannel content marketing strategies. The firm found that only 52% of brands had added personalized product recommendations and enhanced products to their BOPIS strategy. 83% of those polled now employ BORIS.

Retail 88

Retail Mobile Study Web 88

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. Your audience should always be at the center of all of your marketing strategies and tactics.

B2B 175

B2B Company Marketing SEO 175

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

At the core of HubSpot is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform that provides businesses with a powerful and user-friendly system to manage their customer relationships. But first, it’s important to understand how HubSpot brands each of its suite of tools, called “hubs.” And that’s a great question. More on CMS Hub below.

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Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

If you’ve ever read a Buzzfeed article, you know that brands are capitalizing on the opportunity to publish their own brand stories in the context of news distribution. Or, if content aggregation sites aren’t your chosen diversion, maybe you clicked on the enticing headline of a.

Brand 48

Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Some are enjoying the unserious and simple, yet well-crafted design, while others have critiqued the huge price tag and feel that ‘designer brands are running out of hand these days’. No matter what you think, it’s undeniably a product that markets itself with the discussion on social media. We chalk that up to a win!

Marketing 62

Marketing Film Creativity B2C 62

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Enter earned media management — the system we use to think about, track and measure earned media at Cision. It’s that last aspect — who they talk and listen to — that’s important for brands who want to build relationships with influencers. Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct.

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Media Storytelling System Technology 101