Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. 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. Seek internal experts.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This year’s program spans several areas related to content strategy, including analytics and performance, user experience design, workflows and stakeholders, content design for AI and bots, editorial assignments and calendars, and hiring and staff management. Content Marketing World. AMEC Global Summit. PR Decoded.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

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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. Authenticity is the currency that builds and sustains trust.

B2B 93

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 93

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Be Helpful.

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2023

When voice recognition technology first became popular, consumers used it to have funny conversations with AI or ask their Bluetooth speakers to play their favorite songs. What does voice search mean for content marketers in 2023? But first, let’s connect the dots between voice search and digital marketing.

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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.

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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. Honest communication builds credibility and trust , which goes a long way with everyone involved with your organization (both internally and externally).

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Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

What’s the biggest lesson about marketing you’ve learned throughout your career? Consumer adoption of technology is unpredictable, and social networking sites are dynamic and constantly innovating their products. They have tunnel vision and only want to consume content that is relevant to them at a very specific moment in time.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Internal Resources.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Shared Media.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Third-party validation is still more credible than all the content marketing and brand journalism in the world. Not too long ago, a consumer product company was contacted by the Washington Post , which sought interviews for a positive story on the company. Use content marketing with media relations in mind.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

In Germany, in two different lawsuits, several publishers claimed that AdBlock Plus , one of the most widely-used blockers, is anti-competitive, and both failed earlier this year, diminishing the possibility of a successful international legal challenge. The issue is a battle of perceptions. The outcome is the same for nearly everyone.

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Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Combining SEO and content marketing will increase your online presence, as the reach is much greater from higher rankings. A strong digital PR campaign will involve engaging content and messaging that will get readers interested.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2019

Being able to stay on top of how people consume information is critical to even making a small dent.”. In her 45-minute talk, Graham shared four tips for capturing and maintaining your audience’s attention — applicable for everything from effective internal communications to working with prospective clients.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

The bottom line: a growing number of consumers (read: millennials) have been conditioned on online video and now expect some type of video communications from the brands they’re vested in. For PR and marketing communications, online video programming is a great way to get your message out and build your audience. Register now!

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

The internet has disintermediated every business that it has touched since the launch of consumer and mobile broadband in the noughties. Today the only deadline is now, content is filed direct to the internet, and media planning is a discipline in its own right. Consumers find their own media via Google and social media newsfeeds.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Improving brand awareness and profitability boils down to integrating PR, marketing and other sales strategies to optimize a brand’s overall message. This is both important for consumer engagement as well as client relations. PR professionals are adept in creating a variety of content suitable for a wide range of audiences.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies. Even consumer brands need to position themselves and their companies as leaders.

SEO 204

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

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. Internal linking is one of the least appreciated jobs in SEO. You don’t want to use the exact same anchor text on every internal link. Positional is now live!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Every major trend in tech PR revolves around the collection and application of data, from cyber-security to account-based marketing (ABM). Data and more data.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Source: Content Marketing Institute 2018) That’s a lot of content being dumped online every day. Why are these brands so content focused? They know that content powers the customer journey.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. It’s the role of the PR agency or internal team to create relevant news in the absence of a new product announcement or tech update.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. The key is determining not only who your target audience finds influential, but also how much of that content they’re actually consuming. Are you looking to track your earned media in a way that’s easier and more efficient?

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

But in that sea of platitudes, one message stood out: a video from then-Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson getting choked up talking about how the pandemic would impact associates through no fault of their own. Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

An abundance of research suggests that as the wealth of information available to consumers increases, our communal attention spans will continue to decrease. No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex! Traditional and digital marketing. Here’s what you should know.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

With increased competition arrives extra scrutiny as to those companies practicing internally what they promote and sell externally as a service or product. Most businesses rely not only on their brand equity, but market reputation and repeat clients. Search dominates.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

By moving to briefer, personalised, and authentic comms to engage distracted audiences and create content that is evergreen that won’t be caught up in the trend cycle. Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally.

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Cision

MAY 19, 2016

Meghan Gross, executive vice president at Grayling, says a successful communication strategy starts with a strong internal foundation. In this interview, Meghan discusses the process of developing solid communication, driving authentic content through employees and keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Consumers need to keep their wits about them when they consume media; journalists and public relations practitioners need to work to ethical standards; and technology platforms also have a part to play in tackling the issue. Here’s what you’ll learn. Ditch the lazy fake news tag. Celebrating public relations in Croatia.

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Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

To tap into this market, brands need to empower internal supporters and stakeholders to join the conversation on social media. About nine out of 10 brands have embraced content marketing. With so many brands angling for consumer attention, how can you stand out?

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