Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. 67% said thought leadership.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to a Marketwired survey in November 2015, PR and marketing professionals plan to increase their content marketing programs by 64% in 2016. According to the same survey, 79% of these professionals have a content marketing plan in place. Discovering new design techniques for content creation.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Communications Influence with the C-Suite Grew.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. ” Jo Detavernier , SCMP, APR | Detavernier Strategic Communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication. The post PR’s Top Tech Tools appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Internal Communications: Ensures effective communication within the company, keeping employees informed about company developments and fostering a positive internal culture.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. What the PR team does integrates into elements beyond the traditional marketing umbrella it used to sit under.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

We use a wide range of content and activities to communicate our messages and reach our target audiences. We generally rely upon three content types: Owned. We then consider how, when and where to publish and promote the content and activities. Owned content. Owned content is created content.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

For GE, however, it’s the culmination of a decade-long commitment to content marketing. As a result, the brief brims with journalistic rigor, pulling in stories from GE Reports , the brand’s main content hub, where employees across the globe explain new research and innovations by focusing on ideas instead of products.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

He went on to say that the press release is still a fundamental part of organizational communication, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. Start with a strong headline and opening paragraph that effectively communicates the most important information. Breaking news and trending topics can also be leveraged to generate interest.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts. According to our content marketing survey, 64% of PR pros are planning to increase their time, resources, and efforts spent on content marketing in 2016. Be a storyteller – a smart one. Now is the time to create content with great intention.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 3, 2017

Storytelling. Content marketing may change its tactics as audiences tire of the existing ones, but telling a good company narrative will never go out of style. Content marketing is the perfect springboard for your storytelling and, in fact, these stories can make your brand all the more appealing.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share. Until next time!

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A classic example comes from Sarah Farrow, a content marketer for Big Assignments. She says, “Writing for 18-24-year-old males is a lot different to marketing to 50-year-old females, so bear this in mind when you’re writing your story and deciding on elements like the tone of voice, language, and your overall format.”.

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PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

You know the drill: You turn to the top content marketing influencers, blogs, publications and resources for a reinforcement. So, what marketing resources do you turn to on a daily basis? PR 20/20’s Guide for Top Marketing Resources. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 17, 2015

Now, they have the luxury of reaching out to their audiences directly… through content storytelling. In order to be effective, brand content must be mapped to business objectives and be appealing. People respond to content that is: Sharable. But how do they do this effectively? Visually appealing. Engaging, and.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. The Content Writer. The Email Marketer. The Visual Storyteller. The Mobile Mogul.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. The Content Writer. The Email Marketer. The Visual Storyteller. The Mobile Mogul.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 18, 2016

The reason: Visually consistent marketing. When communicating your message across any medium, look for opportunities to reinforce your brand story. Stand out in a sea of content. Here are three ways visual consistency can turn your brand into an icon. Save time and money.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Time and again, we see and hear countless online video marketing statistics like these: Consumers spend 5.5 Video is the most popular content marketing format for 2015, ahead of case studies, blogs and infographics ( 2015 State of Digital Marketing , a report featuring insights from over 600 marketers from Web Marketing 123).

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Media’s Executive Editor of Content Strategies, recently sat down with AirPR to discuss sponsored content, PR, storytelling and the future of the industry. With decades of experience in journalism, PR and content marketing, Jon is now in charge of content for Inc. s clients and advertisers.

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Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

In a word, content. Inspired storytelling and strong visuals can help today’s agencies start conversations, interest media and hook new customers for their clients. Everyone (including your client) responds to visual content better. Additionally, many media outlets and websites need to include multimedia in their content.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

This concept of social media being a living organism resonated with me as I consider myself a bit of a science nerd (the New York Times science section is the homepage on my computer) and even earned a degree in life sciences communication. Do this by being authentic storytellers and finding the right consumers with whom to connect.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Duane Bates, Senior Director of Digital Communications Strategy and New Media, Habitat for Humanity International. Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Rob Six, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Roll International. You can download the full infographic of the 15 skills here.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. With crisis communications front and center (social media can blow up even a seemingly insignificant issue very quickly) and thought leadership playing such vital roles in a brand’s bottom line, it seems like PR is enjoying a bit of a renaissance. >>>Also

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In either case, it’s important to strive to understand both, and some of the blogs I follow get creative with the year-end wrap up: The Best Business Storytelling Posts of the Year (Part I) via @louhoffman. 12 Content Marketing Lessons Learned in 12 Years of Blogging via @toprank. Content marketing is PR.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s called visual storytelling, and very few brands know how to effectively use visual content to communicate with their audience. There’s nothing quite as visceral, captivating, immersive or spellbinding as visual storytelling. You can effectively use visual content to market your brand, and we’ll discuss how below.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

No matter why you’re reading this, these thirteen alphabetically listed terms should help you communicate across the divide. A call to action (CTA) is a bit of language in a blog post or piece of content that prompts the audience to do something specific. Content marketers never make content for content’s sake.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

During the work week, he’s an account manager with LTPR , a public relations firm based in Portland, Oregon specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional services industries, including crisis communications and litigation support. I think most of the discussion on content marketing comes down to a couple things.

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wiredPRworks

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Infographics offer an engaging way to share statistics, tell a story or show a process. Paige Krzysko is a skilled communications and content marketing professional with four years of experience working across various channels. She is passionate about storytelling and connecting with audiences.

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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. Owned media had clear implications for an earned media strategy – and beyond the conventions of just crisis communications. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. PR: The Best Kept Secret in Content Marketing.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Their beautifully designed platform tracks all your important PR activities, streamlines communications and helps you intelligently manage your most important asset: your media relationships. Everyone agrees that visual content is a major media trend that will continue to have prominence. TechCalendar.

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