Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. You’re super-excited too – content, new client, money… what’s not to love?

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

This post and a new feature on insight tool BuzzSumo holds a lot of the answers! More ways to view the world’s questions AnswerThePublic.com, our tool that demonstrates the way people ask questions on Google has had a refresh! A useful review and step by step guide on how to develop content that your audience wants and will read.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Tech tools make me seem like a better writer than I am. On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them. What I want to do in this post is examine tech tools that improve different dimensions of your writing.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

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Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Automation has changed intelligence gathering and data analysis, which often inform a PR program’s messaging and content.

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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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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Content marketing Complement the PR efforts with a strong content marketing strategy. Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative. Crisis communication plan Be ready for the unexpected.

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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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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles.

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5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

Beauty brands are leveraging the power of User-Generated Content (UGC) as a strategic marketing tool. What is User-Generated Content? UGC consists of any content on a brand or its products generated and shared by end-users. Brands can foster connections and boost customer relations with user-generated content.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. The company is active in their community. Most sentiment analysis tools (both paid and free) work in a similar manner.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

In fact, you don’t have to do it at all as there are some emerging tools that will automate part of this process for you. Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. Followers and fans do not equate to influence folks.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Automation has changed intelligence-gathering and data analysis, which often informs a PR program’s messaging and content.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Brands can engage with consumers through user-generated content. This fosters community and boosts user participation. UGC is cost-effective for brands, as they can use content created by customers. This saves resources while providing valuable marketing content. The post What is User Generated Content?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now ChatGPT ignited a fire in the PR community and there are opinions all over the map. For some generative AI is a threat, while for others it’s a tool that can help them do their jobs better.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

You need to keep up with third-party tools. On the other hand, social content development requires equally as much focus. In the not-so-distant future, I could see even small social media teams having the following roles, based on the specific skill sets necessary to run a social media and digital marketing team: Social media director.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising. High-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, driving SEO ranking and attracting traffic for a minimal investment. .” PR outcomes are measurable.

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ZudePR

MAY 20, 2015

New PR Online Tools. I grappled with a bewildering array of online tools. Coalescing around @wadds , our merry band has catalogued and categorised 250 tools to help modern-day PRs do their job well. PRstack launched in March and today we publish My #PRstack: a practical guide to modern PR tools and workflow.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 24, 2015

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Experts in measuring community.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Assumption 3: Give people the right decision tools. Out of our minds?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

As such, podcasts are an old tool with a new twist. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. Graphic used with permission from The Marketing Companion, a podcast with a co-host employed by Edison Research; see link nearby. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search. Talk to Us!

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Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. What has your journey been like in marketing and how has it changed over time?

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Measure your success You’re pumping out content, but are you seeing a return on investment?

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in. The reason?

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? I’ve always maintained that public relations alone isn’t a reliable tool for demand generation. ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. But the the key word here is “reliable.”

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. Of course, it wasn’t.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In the past few years, LinkedIn has made considerable changes – most notably LinkedIn Pulse – to transform the business-oriented social network from a recruiting and job-hunting tool to a powerful sales lead-generating channel, and now to a personalized, one-stop shop for business news hub. 4) A relatively untouched social platform.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. The frequency of my posts has dipped during that time and I typically post more long form content. The community that once coalesced around backlinks and comments has gone.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Reason #5: eBooks allow you to create a community around your brand. Do you want to grow brand recognition and authority or would you prefer to build your community? Click Here.

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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.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). It would be nice if the tools you use to support your efforts would analyze your activity and automatically keep an eye out for recommendations on your behalf.

Technology 167

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Here are a few ways PR agencies should be using tech tools and other resources. Needless to say, we couldn’t live without simple tools like Google Alerts and services like Cision. For PR, tools like Quill and Wordsmith turn data into meaningful narratives for a relatively decent price. PR media monitoring can be a breeze.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Today’s PR firms offer a wide variety of tools and services that can be customized to fit small business owners’ needs. As more people adopt smartphones and join social networks, a multi-pronged crisis communication and reputation management strategy is critical for small businesses’ long-term success.

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