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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Never discount earned media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

This differs from traditional media, where information of particular interests to an individual is more difficult to locate forcing consumers to utilize the landing page. This places the consumer at the will of editors who decide what to promote as the most important news. Commentary. Images: U.S.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As frequently as marketing changes, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Here are three marketing trends you need to be aware of as we head into the final quarter of the year. Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Five Best Communications Practices for Your Tech Company. In today’s information-rich society, there is no need to explain communications’ essential role in any industry. Utilizing these five best communications practices for your tech company can boost your sales and drive your brand awareness and credibility online.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We will begin seeing more jobs and spending from both businesses and consumers. As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. Flexibility, clear communications and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives will become mission-critical.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 21, 2020

The past two months have been extraordinarily challenging for brand communications and PR people. It’s enough already, say consumers. A widely reported survey of 7000 consumers by Mitto suggests that a hefty chunk of the public is ready for brands to change the channel. Many brands see an opening. As the U.S.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers. Some sellers know their companies have a library of content but don’t put in the effort to find and study it. As Contently’s co-founder and CTO, I’m always thinking about new ways software can help people.

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5W PR

APRIL 29, 2020

IMC or integrated marketing communications is a strategy that takes the marketing department within an organization, from working on different strategies and functions, into one interconnected approach. It’s due to integrated marketing communications that the consumers can have a seamless experience with the organization.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Here’s a small taste: Google Trends can spice up recipes for media : Thanksgiving and other holidays where food has a central role often create seasonal editorial opportunities for food related consumer brands. Let’s face it though – if you’re pitching a turkey-themed recipe, odds are so is everyone else. Alan Marcus. Vice President .

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More types of content.

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5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

For brands to truly shine and win consumer trust, they need a strategic game plan. Consumers are more prone to trust this kind of information, viewing it as unbiased compared to in-your-face advertising. This emotional bond can heavily influence buying choices, as consumers nowadays are drawn to brands that reflect their own values.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

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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. 25% know my company’s products or service.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing. The online realm continuously evolves.

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Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

By combining resources, Cision and PR Newswire will deliver a comprehensive suite of communications, social media, insights and analytics offerings, plus services to support clients today and into the future. Today, we are proud to announce that Cision has agreed to acquire PR Newswire, the premier global provider of multimedia platforms.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2016

What I want to do in this post is discuss five ways that we can communicate more effectively despite our overestimation of common experiences. Unless people understand clearly what you’re talking about from the get-go, your communication is doomed. Communicating is difficult. Experience. Conclusion.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. This year’s program spans several areas related to content strategy, including analytics and performance, user experience design, workflows and stakeholders, content design for AI and bots, editorial assignments and calendars, and hiring and staff management.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. Seek internal experts. Measure and improve.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

In this digital age, consumers are in complete control of the information they consume. It has become increasingly challenging to appeal to consumers with traditional and interruptive marketing methods like ads and sales pitches. It includes the company’s why, how, and its impact on consumers and the world.

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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. Survey shows 64% of #PR and marketing pros will Click To Tweet. [By Lisa Davis]. We’re curious, too.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

We need to integrate consumer clients into trending conversations, valuable insights into our pitches and data into how we’re benchmarking best practices and measuring success. In 2017 we saw consumers gravitate toward the experiential with a desire to make unique memories – and document them all on social media, of course.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. Offer consumable content …. Good luck – and have fun experimenting with your content marketing!

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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. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. Despite differing execution methods, the fundamental principles remain consistent.

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Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Consumers are growing tired of paid media. Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. Dorothy Crenshaw is CEO of Crenshaw Communications. Credibility is paramount.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2020

It’s also a great platform for relationship-building for anyone in public relations or content marketing. Steve contributes to Forbes as a senior retail leader focusing on emerging trends and the evolution of consumer markets. . Twitter is an invaluable resource for both PR pros as well as top media and influencers.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It’s increasingly clear that if you’re not already embracing video, it should quickly become an integral part of your organization’s marketing and communications strategy. The content is easy to interact with and share, and can help transform a press release from a one-dimensional vehicle into a multi-dimensional communications asset.

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Cision

AUGUST 18, 2015

Gary Vaynerchuk , business builder and owner of VaynerMedia , knows the secret to attracting your audience: quality content and effective communication. Here are six of Gary Vaynerchuk’s top quotes on successfully communicating on social media: 1. For PR professionals, communication is a strategic process.

Communications 120

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s a question the folks at Sprout Social set out to ask more than 1,000 marketers and consumers earlier this year. When they asked marketers, unsurprisingly, the top answers were engagement and content-based. Three of the top four answers hone in on content marketing or engagement.

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Landis PR

JULY 24, 2023

The post The Power of Emotional Marketing in Healthcare Communications appeared first on Landis PR. For example, when actor Bruce Willis announced his aphasia diagnosis, the Landis team offered doctors from our brain health client, Centre for Neuro Skills , as experts to explain what aphasia is, treatments and new research.

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