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 . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01

B2B 90

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

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 conclusion is derived from a survey the two companies fielded to 1,300 business-to-business (B2B) professionals on LinkedIn with titles ranging from manager to CEO.

Leadership 66

Leadership B2B Study Marketing 66

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.

Media 100

Media Pinterest LinkedIn Case Study 100

Shift Communications

MAY 1, 2015

Has LinkedIn’s pivot to become a content marketing site and publisher been a success? LinkedIn’s network continues to grow at a healthy clip, around 5% quarter over quarter: At 364 million total members, LinkedIn’s network has a stronger member count than Twitter or Instagram. Marketing Revenue.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn Marketing Advertising Advertising 60

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.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

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.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

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. Reach out.

Social Media 126

Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 126

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. LinkedIn’s on-site blog platform allows a member to post articles on LinkedIn. What is it?

LinkedIn 167

LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

However, I connected with him when he offered a free run-through of his new tool, Positional , on LinkedIn before its launch. Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. Positional is now live!

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

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. While videos remain the king of content, your PR strategies should go hand-in-hand to boost your campaign’s visibility.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

In my previous experiences, I had not been exposed to women in positions of leadership. That experience also sparked an interest in marketing. That led her down a series of paths including content marketing, ecommerce and today, in B2B marketing. That said, my favorite platform is LinkedIn.

B2B 82

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 82

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. 89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2015

Building thought leadership is one of the primary reasons companies engage in PR, so that’s our editorial theme this month (in case you hadn’t noticed). So, how do you start building thought leadership in your organization? The Best Way to Measure Thought Leadership. Have a look-see.

Leadership 40

Leadership Insurance Insurance Community 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

During the pandemic, however, two new companies have emerged as powerful players in the brand journalism category. And, the names of these two companies might surprise you: Salesforce and Johnson & Johnson. Sure, they’re a relatively trendy company based in San Francisco. Let’s start with Salesforce.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

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.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Broader remit, more engagement across the company.”.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

wiredPRworks

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Thanks to IMEX America for inviting me to present digital marketing, LinkedIn, and PR trends for the meetings, destinations, and events industries. How cool that the Deep Dive: LinkedIn MBA session is sponsored by Visit Mexico ! Smart Monday Deep Dive: LinkedIn MBA (Meetings and Business Accelerator) School.

LinkedIn 49

LinkedIn Trends Marketing Meeting 49

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. Social media: Social updates have been scheduled from your company’s accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter. Let’s explore how public relations can add fuel to this content fire.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?".

Company 113

Company Interviews Print Pitching 113

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. That means, as content marketers, we must learn how, and when, to effectively leverage AI-assisted content within our marketing strategies. Can you imagine if we no longer tapped into this powerful network of human knowledge?

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Tailored to fit sales teams, CMO leadership retreats, association education and online learning upskilling, the first version of this course was created in 2004. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing. Dynamic Design: WIRED Marketing System. Optimizing LinkedIn Personal Branding & Company Profiles.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

In a world inundated with B2B and B2C content, striking that sweet spot between staying relevant and standing out can be a challenge. Distill thought leadership into these easy steps, and your track to the podium will be clearer than ever: Step 1: Research, research, research. What’s in AdWeek today? What about Wired or TechCrunch ?

Leadership 68

Leadership B2C Trends Content Marketing 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2017

PR programs that include influencer campaigns are often linked to emerging YouTubers or glitzy Kardashian-type personalities, but influencer marketing works in B2B public relations , too. Collaborate on content. This is what companies like SAP do to move influencer marketing from an awareness model to one focused on demand generation.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 7) Culture and politics usher socially conscious marketing. There will be a notable uptick in socially conscious marketing.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World. Although it can be tempting to prioritize completing all of the content for your most critical keyword first, think about it from the customer perspective. I’ll create a Slideshare of my presentation and upload it.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A company called xiQ tweeted a link to something I had written, tagged me, and when I followed it back to the source, I found this newsletter. and I thought it could be a useful tool for content marketing. I signed up for the newsletter, which is very good by the way, and traded DMs with the company.

Marketing 76

Marketing System Analytics Content Marketing 76

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Product collateral, email, social media, demo videos, advertising, press releases and events are all common product marketing tactics. But what about thought leadership content like blog posts and white papers? Is your company tapping into these tools, and if so – are you doing it effectively?

Product Launch 85

Product Launch How To Leadership Analytics 85

wiredPRworks

JANUARY 3, 2018

Whether they’re entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, associations or corporations, Barbara consults with her clients on ways to quickly achieve their marketing goals to increase visibility, attract leads, grow business, and click with crowds using power full social media, content marketing, and PR strategies.

Trends 40

Trends Insurance Insurance Marketing 40

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? Customer questions are deliberate.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Companies are investing in social media advertising and sponsored content, true, but the bulk of their budget is now spent on content generation instead of ads. The most logical move to create revenue is adding content marketing to your repertoire. Dollars spent on advertising just aren’t what it used to be.

Agency 188

Agency SEO Advertising Advertising 188

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Simply stated this in good keeping with proper sales and marketing alignment. The eMarketer report drew from surveys conducted by Pan Communications , the B2B Technology Marketing Community on LinkedIn, and the Atlanta-based demand generation firm, Annuitas. Market Research Mistake: Falling in Love with an Idea.

B2B 115

B2B Marketing How To Survey 115

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

During the digital marketing transformation webinar web class, you’ll learn: Content Marketing: A new platform for creating qualified leads in your niche market that no one else is using. Marketing Strategy: How to map out a simplified strategy you can delegate or implement today.

Insurance 40

Insurance Insurance Marketing Conference 40