ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Content marketing Creating high-quality, informative content that answers common voice search queries can position a company or their leader as an industry expert and increase its chances of being featured in voice search results. Simple, effective content will aid voice search queries and help with discoverability.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: The customer-obsessed company wins. Companies that conduct frequent research grow up to 70 percent faster and are almost 50 percent more profitable than firms that don’t. Even conglomerates with million-dollar marketing budgets will fail if they disregard audience research. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

SaaS companies have access to data that’s effectively marketing baked into their product – and done well – that’s marketing that scales. One of the things that made Wordle successful is that marketing was “baked” into the product. That’s how John Wall put it on a recent episode of Marketing Over Coffee.

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Company Marketing B2B Software 96

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. These organizations have a content marketing plan in writing. Those are among the top-level findings from an annual survey of content marketers by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs.

Content Marketing 108

Content Marketing B2B Study Marketing 108

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. And a brand is bigger than marketing.

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Financial Marketing Survey B2B 152

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We have heard the drumbeat of the importance of content marketing for years. Long before it was labeled “content marketing,” communications pros were utilizing the tactic in client work. Content Marketing is a valuable tool in the communications arsenal. Demonstrate thought leadership. Build trust.

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Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. The study concluded thought leadership “attracts invitations to bid (RFPs), earns buyer preference by building trust, directly contributes to wins, and can even impact pricing.”.

Leadership 66

Leadership B2B Study Marketing 66

Prohibition

MAY 6, 2020

Get to know the answers to these questions, and you can adopt your content marketing approach accordingly. It is this recovery phase where digital marketers can currently add the most value through engaging, insightful and informative content marketing. What pressures are they under from their clients?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Real Estate Strategy 62

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. .”

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Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 126

Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

Brandon shares his experience and insights on elevating online presence and driving business goals in the following Q&A: Can you discuss your background and how you came to lead Stern’s digital marketing capability? Why do companies approach Stern for website optimization services?

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Strategy Marketing SEO B2B 71

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 26, 2016

Long before product placements and sponsored content, one iconic American brand placed a big bet in creating its own television program – another example of an early content marketing initiative – at the urging of its public relations department. Actor, Spokesperson, Content Marketer.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Television Film 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. For example, when responses are segmented by in-house teams – and outside resources, we can see how views shift: Clients.

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Agency B2C B2B Survey 147

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For example, a 2020 survey by Gallup and the Knight Foundation identified several troubling statistics like this one: “Nearly 3 in 4 Americans (74%) say news organizations they distrust are trying to persuade people to adopt a certain viewpoint, while 16% say they are trying to report the news accurately and fairly but are unable to do so.”.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 143

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To help you effectively execute on all three, we'll walk you through the nuances of each below, as well as some suggestions on how to leverage them for your company. And when it comes to your company's content strategy, how do they fit into the equation? Owned Media Owned media is content you’re in full control of.

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Media Pinterest LinkedIn Case Study 100

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. Instead of “We are an award-winning catering company” say, “Your guests will be wowed.”. Use keywords.

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Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

But there are lots of reasons your company wants to get its story out. Your company is excited about its new product, research paper, promotion, etc., The next time you’re looking to tell your company’s unique story, but have press release writers’ block, take some inspiration from the following examples of amazing press releases.

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Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

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. Want to write for Cision®?

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”. AI-written content adds more noise. PR has a bigger role in content. “I

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Contently - Strategy

JULY 12, 2021

“Investment banking is just glorified content marketing.” As a result, the way financial companies talk to the public had to change as well. One of our favorite examples of this comes from MD Financial Management (a Contently client), that serves 130,000 physicians and medical learners in Canada.

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Financial Banking How To Marketing 144

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.

Content Marketing 188

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 188

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. PR content offers depth, credibility.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Companies who attempt to ride roughshod over their employees – whether it be forcing them back into the office after extended period away due the pandemic or those who choose to pay less – are going to have all sorts of issues which are going to be publicly known in very short order. The first is the tight market for talent.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

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. Phrases such as ‘sponsored by, ‘partnered with’, ‘promoted’ and ‘presented by’ are indicators of sponsored content.

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. When companies try to do their own PR, it often lacks a strategy and falls through the cracks. Handpicked Related Content.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Crisis Management PR: Addresses and mitigates potential damage to a tech company’s reputation during challenging situations or crises. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing be nimble. Rather than having year-long editorial calendars for opportunities and content, marketing and communications professionals are will have to work in a much more agile, phased approach: creating evergreen content per quarter and making room for ‘rapid-response’ type communications based on what 2021 might throw at us.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

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Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

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Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

When companies launch new products, it means one thing: Opportunity. And, as our white paper Expanding Engagement & Inspiring Action with Your Next Product Launch explores, an opportunity to establish your company as a credible industry influencer. There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye.

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Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

The data is often derived inexpensively from behavior surveys or flash polls, or it may already exist within the company’s own research unit. Yet it can yield real insights for inclusion in a thought leadership program for key executives. Data makes great thought leadership. Data-driven stories support truth in media.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 11, 2024

Delivering true value Most successful marketers attribute the success of their content strategy to the value it provides. That’s according to two separate surveys by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs—one surveying technology marketers and the other polling B2B marketers.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Enterprise Survey 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

tweet this ) LinkedIn is a perfect example. Most companies still aren’t taking advantage of company pages , showcase pages and other free features that don’t require a paid membership upgrade. Create a quarterly trends post showcasing their thought leadership ideas or forecasts in the post. I <3 it.

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LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167