Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

A well-written press release helps you establish credibility and build trust with your consumers—a major factor consumers consider when buying. Search engines are partial to well-written content; a good press release can help you rank and index well on search engines like Google. Leverage Customer Testimonials and Case Studies.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about 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. Want to write for Cision®?

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5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

For many marketers, the product, pricing and order pages are critical and indeed they are. But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. The key focus should always be about the consumer.

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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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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.

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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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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

As a result, “SEO content” has become a synonym with pumping out repetitive, curated articles that add nothing new to the conversation. SEO tools are part of the problem because they restrict you to writing only about things people already search for. It’s crucial to write for your readers first, however.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Joe Pulizzi ( @ JoePulizzi ), Founder of Content Marketing Institute, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur shared this gem: Don’t be afraid to be bold in your campaigns.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

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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.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

And, thanks to digital, the modern consumer is in complete control of the buyer journey. It's a new age for marketing. The traditional funnel needs to account for the digital, tech-savvy consumer; hence, its evolution. These touch points (web pages) should provide the most substantial content pieces. a great sales tool).

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Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

A study released by Elite Daily found that only 1 percent of millennials would trust a brand after seeing a compelling ad. So where do consumers place their trust? Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. Story Type.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

According to a recent Gallup study, 51 percent of currently employed adults in the United States say they are searching for a new job or watching for new job opportunities. For example, look up examples of white papers online and write and share your own on LinkedIn, or try your hand at writing a blog post on Medium.

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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. From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. Register now!

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

I had access both to executive thinking about strategy – and also to a handful of simply brilliant product managers to study this stuff from every direction. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). Podcast monitoring.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2016

Recently, a Pew Research Center study similarly concluded that far fewer people have experience in the digital economy than you might think. One of the most shocking revelations from the Pew study is how few people understand the lexicon of the digital economy. “ visual social media” or “Instagram”). Experience.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 28, 2018

Yet, even as PR practitioners, we find ourselves challenged with how best to write a story. For example, when writing a press release ensure your headline provides enough detail to engage readers while leveraging your sub-head to deliver the scene. Writing in today’s digital landscape doesn’t have to be difficult. Set the stage.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Researchers in Denmark studied a range of media types; from movie ticket purchasing habits, popular books, Tweets, as well as Wikipedia attention time. It seems obvious, but the simplicity of the beginning, middle and end with challenges addressed by solutions, is just the way our brains like to consume.

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Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

If you’re like me, you probably greet articles about content virality with a healthy dose of skepticism. Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be.

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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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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

A focus on understanding how and why your content moves is not just a strategic priority, it’s an economic priority: A study by The New York Times showed that 85 percent of the people who shared content said they better understood the product and the company. It comes from the transmission of content. Not anymore.

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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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Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

Now, marketers realize they need to target niche audiences that will lead to a conversion. Reaching out to people that are more likely to be receptive to your brand is more cost efficient, less time consuming and more sustainable in the long run. A recent study by BrightEdge Research claims that Google search is now 57 percent mobile.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. But, a number of stats and reports lately (not to mention consumer behavior trends in general) have got me thinking: We may be well past the tipping point.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

Writing, Labels and Cohorts; Words Really Do Matter [UML]. Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. A new study by eMarketer demonstrates just how distracted we are becoming: US Adults Now Spend 12 Hours 7 Minutes a Day Consuming Media.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Yet people like her influence consumer spending to the tune of $1.2 Such traditional marketing examples – the influence of young people on consumer sales – demonstrates that influence in the sense of marketing is highly contextual and therefore difficult to universally define. A List of Top Influencers.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 29, 2017

Consumer packaged goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. is reportedly aiming to shave $2 billion from its marketing budget over the next five years. To that end, it’s really hard to sell more if you stop talking to your market. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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The Awards Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Many corporations view applying for industry awards as a bit too self-promotional, a waste of critical advertising budget, and far too time-consuming. Just finding the right awards to apply to is itself time-consuming, but there are ways to shortlist the right awards to apply to. Why enter an award program?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Plus, public opinion is highly valued by the majority of consumers. About three-quarters of consumers trust opinions they find on social media, including those from friends, families, and influencers to help them make the right decision about buying a product or service.” – via Digital Marketing Institute. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In addition, many are predicting the marketing developments we witnessed in 2014 will continue: 1.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Creating Content. Create video tutorials.

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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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Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

This book offers a fresh perspective on how marketers are using media to promote their brands with specialized case studies. She then goes into detail about how organizations can adapt to technological changes and consumer behavior to improve brand recognition, social media presence and brand recognition. by Antony Young.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. This article presents eight practical and effective tips to help content writers strike the perfect balance between user-friendly content and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.

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