PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

My best advice for Marketing PRs and CMOs looking to bond with, and move social consumers to action is to adopt the content marketing approach I like to call our Strategic Objectives 4 H Club: Be Human. Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing? Be Helpful.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re curious about content marketing, a quick Google search will serve up no shortage of information on trends, best practices, benefits for B2B and B2C companies and what it all means as 2016 approaches. Half of respondents use visuals on a weekly basis to support their content efforts, and an impressive 30% do so daily.

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. It can take the form of text, photos, videos, and other content shared online. What is User-Generated Content? User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. Why is User-Generated Content Important?

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Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

To really bring the podcasting trend into perspective, a recent study from Statista found that, in 2006, only 22% of consumers knew what a podcast was, but by 2019 over 64% of consumers were aware of podcasting. This additional content from another authority in the space helps you gain credibility with other podcasters, as well.

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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. Knowing this goes a long way toward making your social media marketing successful. Use keywords.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s a question the folks at Sprout Social set out to ask more than 1,000 marketers and consumers earlier this year. When they asked marketers, unsurprisingly, the top answers were engagement and content-based. Three of the top four answers hone in on content marketing or engagement.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When it comes to the transformation of the public relations industry, Google, Facebook, and Twitter always receive the revolutionizing praise. This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content.

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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. Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote. Authenticity.

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Beyond PR

MAY 1, 2017

Facebook Live Video is an unanticipated content juggernaut. In a recent Facebook post , Facebook VP of Product, Fidji Simo revealed that 20% of all videos posted to Facebook are Live Videos and that Facebook Live Video watch times have increased 400% year-over-year. But first…. But first….

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s a question the folks at Sprout Social set out to ask more than 1,000 marketers and consumers earlier this year. When they asked marketers, unsurprisingly, the top answers were engagement and content-based. Three of the top four answers hone in on content marketing or engagement.

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Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

>screen does the blurry transition to note we''re considering the changes< Publishing: Content management platforms have decentralized publishing. This has changed the roles in publishing as consumers and brands can now participate in a world once reserved to the fourth estate. Consumers prefer sharing content to creating it.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point. Bill Byrne , Managing Director, Remedy PR .

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 17, 2017

Facebook Live has been brilliant for communicating with audiences globally, but recently people have been using Facebook Live as audio only, whilst having a still image to accompany their broadcast. Facebook has spotted this trend and has sought to develop a new platform for brands to reach their audience, Facebook Live Audio.

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Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. After identifying trends and consumer priorities, begin to create relevant content to engage a new audience.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. SAP Chief Digital Officer Jonathan Becher particularly excels at both educating and entertaining content marketing pieces on LinkedIn. 3) Search engine visibility. Tips for LinkedIn Pulse.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Content Marketing World or as others may know it, #CMWorld , is an incredible event for marketers, journalists and techies from across the globe to gather and share niche content knowledge. We have to get people to take action, and break through the immense volume of content. Long Form Content for the Win at REI.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Video is now the main way people consume content online. Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 6, 2023

You can also add these keywords to your existing website content to help boost its search engine ranking. Remember that relevant keywords change just as often as consumer behaviors and patterns. Curate honest, consumer-focused content. But how can you get started? Keep your website simple.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2016

” – Cory Haik, Chief Content Strategy Officer at Mic , speaking on a panel at the Facebook F8 Conference. Fast forward a few months and with very little conscious thought I get much of my News briefs from the Apple News app, as well as from Facebook, Twitter, Amazon’s Alexa and (of course) Google.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. Consumers crave genuine connections and are drawn to brands and personalities that share their values and beliefs. Think of the brands you deal with daily.

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Landis PR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Micro-influencers are everyday consumers with an active and growing media presence (typically between 1,000 and 100,000 followers) who focus on one social media platform, such as Facebook or Instagram. Authentic and trusted, micro influencers produce a vast amount of non-promotional content geared toward advice and entertainment.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

According to recent reports, marketers seem to be over-indexing on ‘storytelling’ as a strategy. Meanwhile, consumers seem to be screaming that they want better customer service! It’s become much more one-way in the form of “content marketing.” Shift #3: Social ad spend (should be) shifting.

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This is also why video has become an essential tool in content marketing. It can boost click-through rates, increase social sharing and enable consumers to connect with brands in a way that promotes lead generation and sales. Repurpose existing content. Social Media + Content Development Manager. Understandably so.

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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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Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. Why else would Facebook and Twitter be implementing the media form? Augment owned content.

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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. increase brand awareness.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Video plays an essential role in your marketing strategy. Why Video Marketing is Important. People prefer video to other forms of content.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

But, they haven’t exactly been well-known for groundbreaking social media marketing or content marketing in the past. On Facebook J&J created five different “mini-shows” out of the full-length feature show on May 12. They’re doing the same thing over on Facebook and Twitter.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

In our interview with Sam, he offered powerful insights into the world of content marketing, social media and “cutting through the clutter.” He also provided his opinion on why he believes the “death of Facebook” has been declared prematurely. Q: Cutting through the clutter” is one of the core aspects of content marketing.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Audiences are getting much more used to getting news from blended formats, where they are experiencing straight news, native content and marketing messaging, all together. Audiences have access to more information than ever before, but they don’t have an infinite capacity to consume. Consumers are sovereign. Be authentic.

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Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

For me, Berger’s research is far more actionable and thoughtful than 99 percent of the stuff that’s been written about viral content, so I wanted to find out who else is researching virality and what we can learn from their insight. So how do we make a great first impression with content? Virality Is M eritocratic.

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Marketwired

MAY 3, 2016

Cornerstones are, by nature, not quickly consumed, so there’s less need for frequency. Cobblestones are “chunks” of the cornerstone piece, made into their own standalone content pieces in a variety of formats. They incorporate data and stories from the cornerstone efforts, but are much easier to consume.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

It’s why, as noted in the March 2017 edition of the Monthly Scripts newsletter , Sir Martin Sorrell, who leads what is perhaps the largest marketing services enterprise in the world, fears not Google or Facebook – but Amazon. Basic, Advanced and Bridge Building: Boldness in Content Marketing [UML].

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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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Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

New social media platforms will launch while existing platforms evolve and change—likely in a way that’s disadvantageous to marketers unless they invest in paid media. The lines between public relations, social media, content marketing—and every other marketing discipline—will continue to blur.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

More of a consumer audience? Segment by age/demographic – are your customers/stakeholders young (Snapchat/TikTok), 20/30/40 somethings (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook), a wide business demographic (Twitter, LinkedIn)? Leverage the content you create and distribute to inspire new opportunities.

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