PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. What is content marketing?

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Keeping Content Powerful And Unique.

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

AI writing tools can easily simulate human writing in a way that’s both a little scary and awe-inspiring. This extra time gives companies room to prepare to future-proof their content marketing efforts. Using AI tools. Content marketing strategies. Machine learning.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Marketing Tools Writing 88

Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Content marketing is a crucial aspect of any local digital marketing strategy. When planned and executed properly, it increases local business’ brand awareness, builds customers’ trust, and helps them position themselves as reliable sources of information.

Local 192

Local Tools Strategy Content Marketing 192

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

With heavy hitters like Buzzfeed and the Denver Broncos using Facebook Live , it’s clear that this tool has marketing clout. 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.

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Brand Branding 319

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Not according to the 65 percent of brands who say that their success with content marketing is a direct result of a documented strategy. A complete content marketing strategy starts with research, not setting goals. It’s impossible to make a remarkable piece of content without really good visuals.

Content Marketing 189

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Strategy 189

Prohibition

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Content marketing is the process of planning, sharing and distributing relevant and valuable material consistently to attract and retain your ideal target audience. The objective is usually to either drive sales, generate leads or build brand awareness and reputation. What are the different types of content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Tools 62

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?

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing How To Marketing B2B 128

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

This is my deck from a PR Moment event today for agencies and communication teams about building a PR tool stack. We’ve had to adopt new tools to work virtually. This discussion about the use of tools in public relations is a timely reflection about what we’ve learnt and how we move forward. Tools serve two purposes in PR.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. Fact-checking for my content marketing stories is just as essential as it is for my editorial work,” said Anna Dimond , a journalist, content creator, and producer.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

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. Today we’re teaming up with Yarra Web who are not only going to walk us through the most powerful SEO tools, but spoiler alert – the most powerful FREE SEO tools.

SEO 211

SEO Tools Engineering Google 211

Cision

MAY 17, 2017

When it comes to content marketing, the best strategies go beyond just churning out a lot of blog content. They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand? They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand?

Content Marketing 205

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Infographics 205

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Just when you thought you had all the public relations tech tools you need, fresh innovations come along. Tech tools to improve PR performance. But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Is your brand’s Instagram stalled at a few thousand followers?

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Analytics 147

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

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

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

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

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

. Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). We started down a path to renew our brand work over two years ago, which has been instrumental in changing the way we go to market by providing information on services we offer to satisfy a set of customer needs vs. telling customers what we do.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

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

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you haven’t set any, now is the time to start thinking of ways to improve your branding strategies to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. True branding starts from within. Narrow Down Your Niche.

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

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.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W. Earlier this year, Mark Schaefer proposed the idea of what he calls content shock. Are we talking to the right audience?

Content Marketing 158

Content Marketing Marketing Facebook Creativity 158

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.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 105

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and reviewed several tools for digital PR , and tools for blogger outreach. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and reviewed several tools for digital PR , and tools for blogger outreach. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

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 130

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 130

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Without the right tools, you’ll waste time on menial tasks and diving down research rabbit holes. Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. There are a variety of tools available. Built for 1. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Without the right tools, you’ll waste time on menial tasks and diving down research rabbit holes. Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. There are a variety of tools available. Built for 1. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Cision

MAY 2, 2015

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “owning, as opposed to renting, media. It’s a marketing process to attract and retain customers by consistently creating and curating content in order to change or enhance a consumer behavior.”. It’s more than an inbound marketing tool.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As voice-enabled devices and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant become common, voice search is also transforming how consumers interact with brands and information. This includes maintaining a strong brand reputation that is accurate and positive. According to Demand Sage, there are 4.2 billion by 2024.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. But they’re just one of the many types of content that can help you establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry and attract new leads. By diversifying the types of content that you share, you attract different people with different needs.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 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

Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

Today's landscape In today's fast-paced digital world, effective brand storytelling holds immense importance. With the advent of social media, instant communication and the scattered media landscape, companies face the challenge of maintaining control over their brand narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Software 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As much as 34% of content is being republished and recycled, according to an analysis by Chris Penn for the marketing data consulting company Trust Insights. Mr. Penn told me he used a tool called AHREFS – a popular SEO tool to perform the analysis. Need help with marketing or PR? Try our services.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Analysis Survey 89