Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Legal technology (legal tech) is a vertical market in which I specialize from a marketing and PR perspective. Litigation tools aside, legal tech typically addresses the business of law, rather than the practice of law. And the six tips? I’ve embedded such a tweet below to make it easy. Give our services a try.

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Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 96

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Experts and practitioners from big and small companies, education, non-profits, etc., Social Tools. TrackMaven marketing analytics. Branding and Thought Leadership.

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Companies need to keep growing to succeed, and content is one of the most effective ways to do that. Here’s how investing in content can help you overcome today’s biggest challenges and position your company to succeed long term. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 105

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 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

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?

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

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Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

In the last couple of years, the tools and software in the advertising industry have been rapidly evolving to the point where companies can now utilize a large number of platforms to create highly targeted ad campaigns that are completely automated. Consumer Focused. Contextual Targeting.

Company 88

Company Strategy Publicity Advertising 88

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. I certainly was.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

But, more importantly, I’m able to share the relevant business context with my team to make sure we are continually aligned with company strategy and growth goals. Kathy: In my opinion, Integrated Marketing as a function has morphed into Content Operations and Campaign Management. What are you trying to accomplish?

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

Brinker’s supergraphic is at 8,000 companies now. Data-driven content marketing isn’t a two-step process. To create quality content that performs, you need five steps, sound data, and smart people. Step 1: Analyze data through tools that offer timely insights and recommendations.

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Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 128

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. This type of content simply isn’t relevant to their audience – at least not yet.

B2B 174

B2B Company Marketing SEO 174

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. It’s no secret that only a few large companies dominate the Google search results. Form a bond. This is my personal checklist: 1.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

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

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).

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Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

What happens when you place all of the world’s top content marketers in one place? In its fifth year, Content Marketing World brings over 3,500 people from over 50 countries together and covers topics ranging from tools and technology to optimization to the future of content marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Hotels Creativity 120

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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SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers. Some sellers know their companies have a library of content but don’t put in the effort to find and study it. As Contently’s co-founder and CTO, I’m always thinking about new ways software can help people.

Content Marketing 92

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

PR Fuel

MAY 12, 2019

In this day and age, many people still consider PR and content marketing to be mutually exclusive. While content marketers create quality material to inform readers while also branding that company in a certain way and with a certain voice, traditional PR generally aims to get stories and other material to the “news.”.

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Marketing Local Social Media 45

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 30, 2024

20% of 2,000 readers surveyed say they unsubscribe from email marketing because they get too many messages The number one reason people unsubscribe from email distribution lists is they feel like they get too many messages. A subscribed audience is what distinguishes content marketing from marketing. Click To Tweet 2.

Survey 117

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PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

In fact, we surveyed 200+ marketers using our AI Score for Marketers assessment tool, about how valuable it would be to use AI technology to intelligently automate more than 60 common AI use cases in marketing. Content marketing activities dominated the list of highest-rated use cases for AI in marketing.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

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.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

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

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Brinker’s supergraphic is at 8,000 companies now. Data-driven content marketing isn’t a two-step process. To create quality content that performs, you need five steps, sound data, and smart people. Step 1: Analyze data through tools that offer timely insights and recommendations.

Content Marketing 54

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 54

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. Tools to improve your headlines.

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Tools How To SEO Writing 120

Polaris

JANUARY 17, 2015

Not as any kind of marketing tool. Content marketing lessons for smaller brands. Not bad for a fast food company. If you need help developing a content strategy, get in touch. Content Marketing' Why don’t you just give something to people? Not with any particular message.

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Content Marketing Marketing Film YouTube 100

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

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The best way is to experiment with AI-powered marketing tools. So taking demos and trials of tools is a must. At the Marketing AI Institute , we’re tracking 750+ AI companies with combined funding of more than $3.7 MarketMuse is an AI-driven assistant for building content strategies. Personalization.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

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

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

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Editor's Note: The following excerpt originally appeared in Content Marketing Fast Forward. Despite advances in marketing automation, much of the technology marketers rely on to plan, execute, and evaluate content marketing campaigns is elementary. AI Takes the Human Guesswork Out of Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 53

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 53

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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

There is more than one way to view tools of the marketing or PR trade. Speed is a staple value proposition of technology and tools clearly have an influence on a craft, whether carpentry or PR or something else. The Old “New Media” and Marketing Tools with Novel Twists [UML]. Brands like Warner Bros.

Tools 68

Tools Marketing Advertising Advertising 68

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 27, 2017

There are thousands of web design companies out there offering to make or update your site. If your company has a website, or is considering making changes, ask yourself these questions: Do I know what I want the website to accomplish? (Source: SBA Gov 2016 ) Just over half of them (54%) have a website. Need help? .

Tools 113

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