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7 takeaways from a study on B2B thought leadership; why it works or doesn’t

Sword and the Script

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Newsjacking: How Brands Can Use Current Events To Make News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Newsjacking is a powerful tactic for marketing and public relations. It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. A swift and reactive response to news lets brands insert themselves into ongoing conversations, offering timely and relevant insights.

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How PR Can Boost A B2B Brand

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Those “boring” categories require research, education, and commitment by buyers. Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Earned media builds brand credibility. The problem extends to marketing, but there’s some good news for PR.

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9 Strategies for Building a Winning Professional Brand

PRSay

Our professional brands are not dissimilar from the brands of companies or products. Like brand managers, time, thought and energy must be carefully invested in establishing a professional brand that reflects the career path we have chosen to walk. Call it a professional brand strategy if you will.

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Shaping a Digital Marketing Strategy: Insights from a Digital Marketing Expert

Stern + Associates

The best part of Brandon Pantano’s job is helping leaders, brands and businesses use the latest marketing best practices to improve their bottom lines. From shaping brands using integrated marketing strategy to business development to SEO, the role of a digital marketer has the power to transform.

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B2B Marketing: When You Finally Achieve Thought Leadership, Don’t Let it Slip Away

Sword and the Script

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. It’s bigger than that.

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The Thought Leadership PR Strategy: Rule Your Domain

Doctor Spin

Thought leadership might be the right PR strategy for you. What does thought leadership entail? In this blog post, I’ll explore the principles of thought leadership as a PR strategy. As such, thought leadership could be considered a tall order. What does it take to become a thought leader?