Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? It’s a question almost every company wants to answer. Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing How To Marketing B2B 128

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. Mostly because of article’s like Hootsuite’s recent post “How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021” You see, most of these “how often to post” articles always wind up with the same conclusion: you need to post A LOT.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large. How will you measure success?

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

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.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

To be successful in the New PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing. Cunningham shared, “I like to think of positioning (and a company’s identity) as a yin and a yang: there’s a rational side and there’s an emotional side. This comes from the underlying philosophy that companies are like people.

Content Marketing 191

Content Marketing Marketing Exercises Employee 191

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. Fact-checking for my content marketing stories is just as essential as it is for my editorial work,” said Anna Dimond , a journalist, content creator, and producer. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder?

Content Marketing 160

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Measurement 160

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

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media. 1) Predictions for PR in 2017.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

Conferences are a good way to set yourself apart in a sector of similarly positioned companies in a given category. Early-stage companies in particular can build awareness for a new category by having executives speak on panels and keynotes at relevant conferences. Content Marketing World & Expo (September, Cleveland).

Conference 304

Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

I recently read an inspirational tweet about progress being measured in steps. This may be the result of taking on a new job or working on the launch of a new campaign or learning the fineries of Social Media. A Guest Post Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

Cision

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As marketers begin to understand why it’s necessary to move away from outdated measurement systems when it comes to earned media, it’s important to develop a robust strategy going forward. To that end, answer the following questions to help shape your earned media measurement strategy. What Matters to Our Brand?

Measurement 166

Measurement Strategy Media Analytics 166

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 131

Leadership B2B Study Survey 131

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

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. We also covered some of the tactics that smart companies are using to create and control the narrative through owned media strategies.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016? The answer is simple!

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand. Be more selective.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective. Measure Performance.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

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.

B2B 95

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 95

Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Just as PR and marketing departments use social media to find influencers, build relationships with journalists and engage with their audiences, they should also watch their competitors. Want more insights on social media listening?

Social Media 120

Social Media Real Estate Media How To 120

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

In 2022, the company updated its Search Quality Rater Guidelines to prioritize content that contains expert insights, firsthand experiences, and “genuinely helpful” advice. Earlier this year, Google announced a full-court press to reduce “low-quality, unoriginal content” in search results by as much as 40%.

Local 97

Local SEO Strategy How To 97

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Before a company can start crafting its message, knowing the audience inside out is crucial. Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

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. How does content marketing fit into that plan?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The ultimate content marketing goal. Ultimately, through great content marketing, your brand will be seen as the expert in its field, increase social media reach and grow the business through attracting new customers. Make your content stand and engage your audience with our content marketing hacks.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Social Media 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. Yet the cries for fostering more brand engagement persist and it’s rapidly becoming a no-win situation for marketing.

Social Media 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

The strategies outlined below can be applied to any healthcare organization, from hospitals and clinics to pharmaceutical companies and health insurance providers. All your goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This guide will discuss some key healthcare public relations strategies.

Healthcare 64

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 64

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. Namely, with Patterson Companies, 3M, and now, Toro. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. Seems informed. Opinionated.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. Mostly because of article’s like Hootsuite’s recent post “How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021” You see, most of these “how often to post” articles always wind up with the same conclusion: you need to post A LOT.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 60

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. From your corporate leaders to your average employees, involve the people behind your company in your digital PR campaign. The company is active in their community.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251