Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. The study suggests “momentum” releases were the highest performing, followed by partnerships, new hires, products and award announcements. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example). Here’s how BCBSMN promoted it on its Facebook page. It all just seems kinda forced. And, I thought it worked perfectly.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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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. “Facebook Will Curtail Unpaid Ads by Brands” [link]. “Facebook Cuts Brands’ Reach Once Again” [link].

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re curious about content marketing, a quick Google search will serve up no shortage of information on trends, best practices, benefits for B2B and B2C companies and what it all means as 2016 approaches. But owned media — blogs, tip sheets, case studies, webinars, etc. What are YOUR plans for content in 2016?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR .

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

As author and keynote speaker Dan Pink has articulated in his talks for the last 18 months or so, brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Facebook has reportedly been rewarding video on its platform recently. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. but I can’t think of a more incongruent reason to use video than an attempt to satisfy whatever Facebook supposedly wants.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

To really bring the podcasting trend into perspective, a recent study from Statista found that, in 2006, only 22% of consumers knew what a podcast was, but by 2019 over 64% of consumers were aware of podcasting. This additional content from another authority in the space helps you gain credibility with other podcasters, as well.

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Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

If there’s one thing prosperous organizations have in common, it’s successful brand promotion. . With that in mind, we advise you to take a look at your brand’s promotional tactics. If you’re not sure which cracks to fill in when promoting your company, read on and see our top ways you can easily promote your brand.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I’ll beg Dr. Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. The study, an annual affair every year since 2008, was published this past August.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The best way to excel at content marketing is to “be the story.” ” That’s according to the new documentary by the Content Marketing Institute : The Story of Content. The film, which runs a little more than 40 minutes, explores what content marketing is, its history and why it’s different.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The Facebook Frozen Frog and Fodder for Content. Teaching and Relevance: The Last Mile in Marketing. The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster. The important lesson here is that context matters in content marketing. Looking for future proof content marketing help? .

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 25, 2023

Oatly, the oat milk brand based in Sweden, created a site devoted strictly to its haters and those who have said mean, dishonest and outright lies about the company for last several years on the internet. And it’s the best cause marketing case study I’ve seen in quite a while. Well, maybe not entirely.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2018

In January the Content Marketing Association laid out 10 trends they predicted would be big this year. Diversification of content channels. Brands become content companies. Diversification and expansion of content teams. Content producers develop closer relationships with e-commerce.

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Trends Small Business Content Marketing Training 149

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. What is sponsored content? Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Case Studies.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Facebook : Facebook is the premier social media network, particularly for retail businesses. With more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest- and most advanced by far- social media network for the advertisement of products, posting of content, and interaction with audiences. Use Photos.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When it comes to the transformation of the public relations industry, Google, Facebook, and Twitter always receive the revolutionizing praise. This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. To make an impact, content needs to shine. Create more visual content. Better understand efficacy.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all those other social networks. Do they use Facebook ads?

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Utilizing these five best communications practices for your tech company can boost your sales and drive your brand awareness and credibility online. A Business Wire study reveals that B2B buyers that are most active in using social media to support the buying process have a budget 84% bigger than companies that don’t.

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Company Communications Case Study Engineering 98

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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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

So I have two sets of Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram accounts. It may be smarter to create one concise brand. Unless there is a strategic reason to have multiple brands, don’t do it! Turn Your Case Studies Into Content. Yet, at some point, I decided both blogs needed separate social media channels.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. Yep, digital and social media marketing in 2021 is a lot more than “Facebook marketing” or creating landing pages. Content marketing manager.

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Today’s organizations can help build their brand by garnering and distributing earned media, because earned media can have significant influence on brand reputation. The more positively covered your brand is – and the more you share and distribute that coverage – the better your organization’s public perception will be.

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Brand Branding Media Case Study 81

Prohibition

AUGUST 26, 2019

With content marketing and the use of social media continuously on the increase, producing noticeable stand out video content to share across platforms is a regular challenge for brands. The Light – Something for Everyone Brand Video. International Women’s Day – Katy Shaw.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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Landis PR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Many luxury brands hire celebrities, actors, and athletes to be influencers of target audiences in their marketing campaigns and the famous charge famously for their opinions. But what about smaller brands in local markets who need to speak to a local target audience? This makes their recommendations more powerful.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Someone smart turned the 80/20 rule around and applied it as an easy way to get started on social efforts — a hard and fast way to know how much to talk about our own content while sharing that of others. However, there comes a time when we can no longer learn anything from courses offered after studying those books for years.

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Social Media Media Guidelines Study 165

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Owned Media Owned media is content you’re in full control of. Think of content for your company website, your blog, and your social media accounts. For example, social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Pinterest offer advertising options that can be leveraged to boost your exposure.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Getting unbiased, raw opinions from product users before buying is as important in the buying decision as website content, logos, case studies and demos. Marketing be nimble. The importance of these marketing elements is only going to grow. Brand-to-brand collaboration. Jennifer Tomlinson | Qorus Software.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

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