PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Only 20% of people will read the rest of your content, though.

Writing 76

Writing How To Media Guidelines 76

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

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

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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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

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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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. Mika: I have always been a news junkie … I didn’t play video games or watch cartoons, I wanted to watch ABC 7 News in Chicago. We keep things simple.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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. Video gets even bigger. Bill Byrne , Managing Director, Remedy PR .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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….

Facebook 63

Facebook Video How To Retail 63

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. Write good, creative content.

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Pinterest Creativity Video Retail 202

PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Nearly 80% of marketers are adding press releases to their content marketing strategies. Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Then, write a fresh release for that publication.

How To 96

How To Guidelines Writing Pitching 96

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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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. The consumer is going to be more educated when it comes to editorial media, including bias and the use of AI.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. Writing is appetite. Content is habit. Anyone can write, but in order to be great at content, and have your content produce results, you have to make it a habit.

Media 120

Media Storytelling Content Marketing Journalism 120

Cision

MARCH 31, 2015

Electronic media has made it necessary to become a content creator fluent in both text and visuals. From ancient cave drawings to photojournalism and broadcast TV, people have enjoyed visual stories for the speed at which people can consume the content and the emotion it elicits. This idea isn’t new. Bigger is not better.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Mobile Video Viral 120

Prohibition

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Here we’ve taken a look at the festive videos that have warmed our hearts, put a smile on our face and been a big hit in the news and on social media. The video has definitely been a hit in the media and on social media, with users praising its funniness and festiveness. Asda – Buddy the Elf visits store. Aldi – Home Alone.

Video 62

Video Film Social Media Creativity 62

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. Establishing relationships with these influencers is key to your marketing strategy.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Combining the use of its classic slogan and the current conversation around AI, KitKat Canada came up with a creative video campaign encouraging us to give AI tools a bit of breathing room. In the video, KitKat encourages people to write ‘Have a break, and then…’ followed by its question.

Marketing 62

Marketing Film Creativity B2C 62

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Video – I continue to read about the positive impact of video given today’s heavy use of smartphones and emergence of apps like Facebook Live; I think it’s likely that this will evolve into more interactive video – e.g. AR and VR. Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Cision

MAY 2, 2016

” – Emily Bell, writing for CJR. adults use mobile to consume news. Of course this is disproportionate younger adults, which means that mobile content consumption is increasing as well. What this media consumption shift caused is a shift in how publishers view content marketing.

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Mobile LinkedIn Facebook Google 120

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.

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

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. Aim for a mix of shared content (yours and others), company updates and thought-provoking questions.

Marketing 120

Marketing Comparison eBook Social Media 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

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Whether it’s from social media, online publications or broadcast stations, today’s digital marketers must always take advantage of their earned media coverage. SEO plays a big part in today’s digital media marketing. To start, you’ll need to make sure you are writing with voice search in mind. Utilize Video Marketing Strategies.

Marketing 92

Marketing SEO Radio Video 92

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Consider obtaining your MBA, or at the very least consume books and articles, watch videos, go to seminars, participate in webinars and meet with other communications professionals on a regular basis. Every day after you wake up and have your coffee, grab a spiral notebook and write down three things you’re grateful for.

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Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 159

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

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). Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Content marketing and media relations need each other.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

PR 20/20

JULY 11, 2019

At the heart of what we do, all marketers are storytellers. Through content marketing, we work hard to design narratives that inspire, inform, explain, and even challenge what our buyers might already believe. Luckily, new technologies are enabling marketers to deliver on smarter content marketing strategies.

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Storytelling B2B Content Marketing Data 63

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

That is, they have unprecedented and seemingly unlimited access to the voice of the consumer. But even the most successful leaders are only beginning to understand how to leverage the consumer’s voice in this brave new world of nearly infinite market data. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 95

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

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.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

Forbes: Benefit-Driven Content. We’ve repeatedly heard that due to the explosion of low-quality blog writing, content marketing is dead. In 2019, having a blog or creating premium content may no longer be enough, but we believe content marketing is still going strong. Chief Marketer: Video Marketing.

Trends 57

Trends Marketing Software Video 57

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. Wishful thinking? I hope not.

Trends 135

Trends Marketing Pinterest Social Media 135

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.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

As a voracious reader, I’m often astonished at how brands allow publishers to thrust a video ad for their product in the middle of news article covering a tragic event. Writing, Labels and Cohorts; Words Really Do Matter [UML]. Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. See these related posts: .

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Each tool is sorted according to our 5Ps of marketing AI framework , a framework we devised to help visualize and organize use cases and the marketing AI technology landscape: Planning: Building intelligent strategies. Production: Creating intelligent content. Personalization: Powering intelligent consumer experiences.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 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.

How To 75

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 75

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics. It’s no surprise, 70 percent of society wants to learn about products and services through content and not advertisements. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object. But What Makes Content Marketers Successful?

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

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?

Case Study 66

Case Study Conference Advertising Advertising 66