Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Between “ fake news ,” Oscar mix-ups , and an adorably blundered BBC interview , it was a roller coaster of entertainment (at least that’s what many of us are choosing to remember over the countless negative stories). It’s hard to believe that 2017 has come and gone. Christine Connolly . Account Manager. Account Manager.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I I think we don’t respect consumers’ time.” Why does this happen?

B2B 140

B2B Marketing eBook YouTube 140

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

B2B 162

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 162

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Yet the business of public relations is thriving. Here’s why: 1.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Here’s why. Credibility. PR generates influence.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

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. Customer Interviews.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

But, they haven’t exactly been well-known for groundbreaking social media marketing or content marketing in the past. Others are interviews with titans of industry and business leaders like Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks, who was interviewed by SF CEO, Marc Benioff, just last week. Like DAILY.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Don’t silo these content opportunities, either. So why not help them?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. Interviews Inbound Marketing SEO'

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness? Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc. Here are the eight ways PR can help you improve your video marketing campaigns. #1.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The reason for this, it turns out, is super simple: Most marketers don’t ever talk to their prospects and clients. The empathy marketing problem. According to the Content Marketing Institute’s 2019 B2B Research report, just 42 percent of B2B marketers talk to clients as part of their research.

Marketing 82

Marketing How To B2B Exercises 82

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. Interviews.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

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.

Video 89

Video Strategy Marketing Instagram 89

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.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

The good news is that if you’re willing to invest the effort, the result will yield a powerful tool in your content toolbox. Marketers base these personas on research and data about their actual consumers and use them to understand their needs, pain points, goals, and behaviors. What Is a Buyer Persona?

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Survey Data Interviews Reddit 99

Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

The way it surfaces similar products to one a consumer is already viewing inspires them to look outside of their original purchasing scope. Content marketers are all too familiar with the traditional marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty and advocacy. Those experiences need to be similar.”

Pinterest 202

Pinterest Creativity Video Retail 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Digital Marketing at LEWIS Pulse, you need to understand your audience’s unique needs and reach them in new and unexpected ways. In this interview, Michael shares his advice for brands looking to break through the noise, stand out and grab their audience’s attention. The industry is moving at rapid speed. Image via Michael Brito.

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Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

Ray Hennessey, chief innovation officer at JConnelly, says to create good content you need to first understand what your audience needs and wants. In this interview, Ray discusses what makes good storytelling, why audiences are ignoring brand content and how to provide authenticity in your communication with your audience.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to be looking at how to integrate digital PR campaigns into your wider digital marketing strategy such as influencer marketing, social media, website content, and content marketing to make your campaigns work harder. Influencer marketing. Website Content/Content Marketing.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Strategy How To Marketing 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

In an age of ad blocking, brands have to transition away from solely sponsoring or being associated with the content their customers or prospects want or need. Instead, brands have to also produce the desired content. 1) The Parallel between Product Placement and Content Marketing. It’s well worth a read as well.

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Brand Branding Content Marketing Film 60

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Simply put, earned media is trusted media , and with 88 percent of consumers stating that ads have little to no impact on their purchase decisions, paid media placements are not likely to win your target audience over. Getting Started with Earned Media is Simple.

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Digital PR is an online marketing approach that’s used to increase a brand’s awareness via internet-based strategies. Employing novel methods like content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and influencer outreach, digital PR is a powerful strategy that brands can roll-out to improve their online presence and visibility.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

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.

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

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. Myth: Today’s PR is influencer marketing. All are powerful tools for creating positive coverage and customer acquisition.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

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.

B2C 157

B2C Study Exercises Sports 157

Cision

JULY 29, 2015

Add audio to your marketing mix and you can win the attention of the people who won’t consume other kinds of content. Is it strictly content marketing? You might also feature interviews with employees across the organization, showing the depth and breadth of your company’s knowledge and skill in the space.

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Interviews Comparison Video Exercises 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S. And, just for fun, this interview with Dawn Ostroff, the president of Condé Nast Entertainment, offers cool insights as to how the formidable print company has morphed into a digital media company. More than 500 million hours of videos are watched on YouTube each day.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

An old video interview with Jeff Bezos, which has recently resurfaced on the social media , is a reminder that underscores just how visionary he really was. It’s pretty clear from that interview, Mr. Bezos could see in 1997 Amazon would be selling anything you could buy at a Walmart in 2017. 1) Internet marketing trends.

Trends 85

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

And once a client is interviewed by a publication, we can set an alert rather than conducting hourly searches for the posted article (although in some cases we do both!). Social content is simple. Many clients task their PR agency with posting social content, ensuring appropriate brand messaging and driving engagement.

Pitching 136

Pitching Tools Agency Resources 136

Critical Mention

APRIL 13, 2020

In fact, many news consumers are having a hard time getting a break from Coronavirus coverage that seems omnipresent. The brothers were interviewed for a number of news articles, TV shows and radio programs, demonstrating the power of a positive story during a difficult time.

Media 111

Media Analytics Healthcare Crisis 111

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Marketing AI Institute , we’re tracking 750+ AI companies with combined funding of more than $3.7 Of those, we’ve interviewed 40+ vendors with combined funding of more than $1 billion. In this post, we’ve listed all AI-powered vendors we’ve interviewed to-date, a list of 43 tools in total. Personalization. Performance.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 23, 2016

A few years ago, I discovered Sound Opinions , a superb forum in which rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRagotis discuss music news, interview bands, host impromptu performances and dissect new album releases. Apple is the stylish design-driven leader in consumer tech. I’m also a music lover. Do you agree with them? Absolutely.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Big Data Technology 120

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. From there, you still identify where those audiences consume information – it’s just that a lot more of it these days is digital or social. Rapid Fire Round.

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Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120