Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. I find that most companies don’t know these basic facts.

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Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Companies have increasingly combined the two because of the successes other businesses have enjoyed by having both departments work together. Builds a Strong Brand Presence. Improves Content Strategy.

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Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Various companies, organisations, and institutions have in-house PR teams that hire entry-level PR professionals. Newspapers, magazines, television stations, and online media companies may have entry-level positions in their PR or communications departments. Marketing agencies. Event planning companies.

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Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute. Marketing Land.

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Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

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.

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Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Speak to, not at your audience. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And for a long time, marketing has been one of these impossible investments. But, with an automation tool like HubSpot , it’s possible to measure marketing performance and ultimately understand the ROI of your efforts. Generally, marketing activities target one of three stages of the buyer’s journey : Top-of-the-funnel (TOFU).

Measurement 52

Measurement Marketing Analytics Enterprise 52

Cision

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There’s a misconception that marketing a business is always time-consuming. If you know where to put your efforts, it’s completely possible to handle the essential marketing tactics in five hours or less a week. Social Media. Managing your social media accounts is a breeze once you streamline the process.

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Marketing Comparison eBook Social Media 120

Buzzstream

MARCH 12, 2020

We click through to a website we know will interest us — whether it be a news article, a video, or a blog post — and we’re immediately confronted with some kind of marketing tactic. It could be an influencer talking about an affiliated company or a prompt to download a free ebook in exchange for your email. . Would You Rather?

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Advertising Advertising Marketing Privacy 131

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Speak to, not at your audience. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 68

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 68

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Speak to, not at your audience. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 60

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 60

Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Your prospects are engaging in dialogue, especially on social media , that is a gold mine for your content marketing strategy. It’s not just the naysaying customers who can help you improve your content marketing. Your Prospects.

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Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 126

Cision

MAY 30, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . At every turn, Le Pain Quotidien nearly begged customers to let the company know everything about their visit. Some of those complaints were about things the company hadn’t considered. Signage in the restaurants.

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Software Customer Service Google Small Business 328

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A company issues a 24-page Request for Proposal (aka RFP) to 52 marketing companies that may (or may not) have the expertise to fulfill the request. In larger companies, the issuing of RFPs is often company policy supervised by the purchasing department. Ah, the dreaded cattle call. 1: What services do you require?

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Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168

Communications Conversations

MARCH 8, 2019

One approach companies have long struggled with since the dawn of social media marketing is the simple concept of giving content, information and data away–for free. You have some agencies, like Top Rank Marketing, for example, who clearly believe in the power of giving it away.

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eBook LinkedIn Brand Branding 102

Public Relations Sydney

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

As PR professionals we are often asked how public relations (PR) differs from marketing. Target audiences : Marketing aims to reach current and potential customers, whereas public relations is all about maintaining positive relationships with anyone who has an interest in the organisation or brand.

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Marketing Advertising Advertising Comparison 99

PR 20/20

JANUARY 9, 2023

Understanding your customer’s path to purchase, or buyer’s journey , will set your company apart from competitors. You can align your marketing activities and messages with each stage of the buyer’s journey. How to create a marketing plan using the buyer’s journey. How well does your marketing plan align today?

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Comparison Resources eBook Case Study 87

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The “Featured” section is a great place to put videos, pdfs, or eBooks about what you do. Every time you work with a lender, title company, buyer or seller, if you are connected on LinkedIn, ask them for a recommendation. You might connect with someone from high school, college, a former company you worked for.

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LinkedIn Real Estate How To eBook 130

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

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Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

For my money, there’s no better way to acknowledge the marketer in your life this holiday season than with a book. For help in deciding what books to put on my holiday list, I asked a dozen marketing pros to weigh in with their recommendations. Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi.

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Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Today, we’re excited to announce the release of our latest eBook, ‘LinkedIn for Businesses & Brands.’ Our eBook walks through seven core ways brands can use LinkedIn, from the very first steps to utilizing groups, advertising and more. Interested in companies in the area? Company Hires. Senior Marketing Analyst.

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LinkedIn eBook Mobile Local 84

Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—these popular social media platforms all pale in comparison to the power of email and an email newsletter. Consider the stats: Close to two-thirds of consumers have made a purchase online as a result of receiving an email marketing message ( Direct Marketing Association ).

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Blogging Comparison eBook Case Study 183

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2016

“The business enterprise has two – and only two – basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs.” – Peter Drucker. Should marketing be a profit center? Think: selling content, eBooks, sponsored content or banner ads on a corporate blog, or even tickets to an event.

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Marketing Conference Software B2B 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this age of short attention spans, it may seem counter-intuitive to champion long-form content for PR and marketing. Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective.

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Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The effect extends beyond individual assessments and significantly impacts marketing strategies where singular characteristics often shape consumer perceptions of advertisements and brands. The Analysis of Halo Effect in Marketing. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35, 250–256. Source: Commercial Research 2 Hao, L.

Journalism 52

Journalism Ethics Analysis eBook 52

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.”. Segment your target markets.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. A day turns into a week, a week into a month, and the reporter has long since dropped the story idea and never answers an email from your company again. Media references are hard for several reasons.

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B2B Media eBook Interviews 77

Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Some experts will go for the easy route by simply presenting themselves as such on social media. Thought leadership, including PR, is a key strategy for building trust in global markets, leading to new products, market expansion, and company profits.” Being an expert is based on what you know.

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Leadership Strategy Wikipedia eBook 52

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. Educate the market and modify perceptions. That’s marketing !

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. For example, 54% percent of 1,800 respondents said, “creating engaging content” was the top content marketing challenge in the 2015 B2B Content Marketing survey by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

Beyond PR

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Your prospects are engaging in dialogue, especially on social media , that is a gold mine for your content marketing strategy. It’s not just the naysaying customers who can help you improve your content marketing. Your Prospects.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 69

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

It’s one thing to pitch an eBook, but it’s a well-executed marketing initiative to exemplify the very concepts described in the eBook during the process of pitching it. Most of the ads I see on social are broad brush blitz campaigns by consumer gadget companies — not B2B service firms like Shift.

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Pitching eBook Advertising Advertising 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: What are your day-to-day responsibilities as VP of Marketing at CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

If you don’t, your company could be burned, as mine was when Google’s Penguin update came along in 2012. Before Penguin, Google ranked my company either at the top, or near the top, of search results for almost every public relations keyword: Toronto PR firm, Canadian public relations agency, top PR firm Ontario, and on.

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SEO eBook Google Engineering 100

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

On the marketing dance floor, influencer marketing is all the craze-because it works. In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. This is great news for marketers looking to increase the impact of their campaigns. Guest Post by Debbie Friez.

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Measurement eBook Tools Survey 95

Doctor Spin

MARCH 20, 2023

From product descriptions and marketing materials to news articles and social media posts, AI-powered content generation tools are rapidly streamlining content production and allowing companies to maintain a consistent presence across multiple platforms. We can also expect a rise in chatbots and virtual assistants.

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