PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. These are just a few of our favorites.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR. Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, and taking the time to talk about the new new rules of marketing and PR on Growing Social Now. Facebook [link].

Marketing 118

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2015

But it struck me that the Batman franchise offers some great takeaways for content marketing. And like many writers, he’s a loner who believes the world needs nothing more than his textually-active method of bringing a creative problem to its knees. What can other comic franchises teach us about content marketing?

Content Marketing 40

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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.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

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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Storytelling Case Study Writing Creativity 105

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. Creativity: PR practitioners must be able to think creatively and come up with new and innovative ideas for campaigns and projects. Some may see irony in an AI system that writes reasonably well suggesting writing is a top skill.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Whether we’re strategizing reputation or crisis plans, developing grassroots advocacy campaigns focused on high-stakes legislation or creating social content programs, we bring deep experience and diversity of thinking to help clients thrive. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. BIGfish Communications.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

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

AUGUST 26, 2019

For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack). But much of it can be automated, allowing more time for developing the creative subject line or the new launch idea. AI-generated content is picking up steam.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. The other half is content distribution. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. So, consider categories of content carefully, and then do just what Sujan suggests.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

MaccaPR

JANUARY 5, 2016

Just as every parent thinks their own sons and daughters are the best looking and most brilliant children on Planet Earth, too many companies and marketing agencies – our Minneapolis PR firm included – are convinced that their blogs could hardly be better. It’s the same methodology that Facebook and LinkedIn use in their ads. ”

Blogging 48

Blogging Creativity Agency Mobile 48

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Marketing also has purse strings that can be creatively – and ethically – spent to appease a specific rep with the right reference. You certainly need the sales leadership on board with a reference program, but marketing has to drive it, or it will fade away. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog.

B2B 77

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. Just before you tie down the exact detail for content take a look at this research from content share experts BuzzSumo. The 20 most engaging types of content. What do you guys think? Watch the recording now.

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

Jeff Coyle, co-founder of MarketMuse, sums it up like this: Source: LinkedIn. Reevaluate any content scheduled or planned for the next few weeks: Is it appropriate given the current climate? Join us for this 30-minute webinar where we'll share five content marketing tips…!”. Values matter.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Through this collaboration I learned of Stone Temple’s very creative use of video. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. The conclusion is derived from a survey the two companies fielded to 1,300 business-to-business (B2B) professionals on LinkedIn with titles ranging from manager to CEO.

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ZudePR

JANUARY 21, 2016

Content marketing had been mushrooming and seemed to explode as 2013 turned into 2014. I’ve already been on Buffer to find out my optimal sharing times on LinkedIn (this is the network I focus on). There is no better blogger writing about website strategy. He also posts a lot of good information on LinkedIn.

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Digg SEO System Reddit 104

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss. Content Marketing: Don’t Make Home Improvements to Rental Property. However, there’s been a steady stream of data over the last couple years indicating long form content has grown increasingly important. Is your PR agency bring creative ideas to the table?

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wiredPRworks

JUNE 17, 2016

In my session, “WIRED Social Selling: Elevating Association Experiences via Creativity and Innovation RN [Right Now!], attendees will learn to leverage social selling and multichannel marketing for associations. WIRED Social Selling: Elevating Association Experiences via Creativity and Innovation RN [Right Now!].

Strategy 40

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Content marketing is all grown up. With 88% of B2B and 76% of B2C marketers saying their organization uses it, the art and science of content marketing have exploded over the past few years. “Content marketing is sometimes ineffective because people don’t realize what it’s intended to do.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Conference Video Analytics 52

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 2, 2015

The No-Fluff Guide to Writing Client-Attracting Content. Why: “The BEST content is found deep within your heart and soul,” points out M. Why: “You’re not a boring old fogie, so why do dull sentences sneak into your content?” Why: “Creative web content is all the rage in the marketing world.

Web 40

Web Small Business Creativity Content Marketing 40

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. As a huge fan of Hamill, I can’t wait for the content inspiration he’ll unleash during his keynote. Look beyond your content universe.

Marketing 40

Marketing Content Marketing Television Storytelling 40

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Not only do marketers benefit from team integration, but PR pros can also benefit from cohesive teamwork by enhancing their pitches and speeches with key points from engaging marketing collateral. Each of the previous four points demonstrates how combining PR and marketing teams can bring more success to your business.

Marketing 89

Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Craft Creative Social Posts. Once you’ve established your brand across social media, you’re ready to move onto content generation. Put yourself in your audience’s shoes when brainstorming content ideas. Your organization should write social media posts that link back to your site, blog, landing pages, and more.

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SEO Social Media Strategy Media 80

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

Consider top personas, your company or service’s value proposition and how you’ll actually target them (personalized ads, reaching out via LinkedIn, targeted email nurturing campaigns). Marketing Account Management Software. Forbes: Benefit-Driven Content. Start by ironing out your company’s dream clients/customers.

Trends 57

Trends Marketing Software Video 57

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

’ It’s true for life, and true for travel,” writes Ansoo Gupta as she shares her “favorite tips for new and seasoned travelers alike that can make your solo journey a tad more comfortable and less anxiety-ridden.” Is Your Content Marketing Strategy Painful for Prospects? ” 2. No, they don’t.

Travel 40

Travel Content Marketing Corporate Writing 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 1, 2015

The Art of Repurposing Content – 5 Creative Tips for Content Marketers. Why: “Repurposing content in a way that creates value works great. ” asks Kimberly Grimms in this post for Jeff Bullas , as she discusses how to evaluate your content and gear it towards Gen Y. ” 3. ” 6.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Blogging Trends Engineering 40

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

When I first started our agency, I relied solely on PPC and SEO to market ThinkSEM, because I didn’t think blogs, social media or content marketing would do anything for us! The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. What’s on the horizon for digital marketing?

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If you’re in charge of marketing a professional basketball team, create content asking your audience about the upcoming game or create polls asking who they think will score the most points on the team by the end of the season. There are endless ways to get creative and interact with your specified audience. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Strategy 83

Strategy Communications Marketing Social Media 83

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 29, 2015

Why: “Coming up with content that will inspire and engage with your customers can be one of the most challenging aspects of email marketing,” writes Gareth O’Sullivan in this Business 2 Community post that shows you how to “inject some creativity into your email marketing.”

Community 40

Community Writing LinkedIn Marketing 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 9, 2018

More specifically, structured content is a way of organizing, storing and managing content, breaking it down into easily identifiable modules and then assigning/using metadata tags and automation to publish this intelligent content from a single source to multiple distribution channels. Reuse Content, Reduce Duplication.

Writing 72

Writing eBook Case Study System 72

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. It takes a little creativity, but once you break through the doldrums, you’ll find these to be quite effective tools to help you connect with your audience. Infographics are another great visual addition to your content marketing arsenal.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Blogging eBook 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The survey doesn’t get into how that budget would be broken out, which means it could include entail headcount, creative or design, social media management tools, and paid social. It helps cut through the clutter with creative targeting. You Mention Twitter, What about LinkedIn and Facebook? Professional associations; and. . >>>

B2B 77

B2B Facebook Advertising Advertising 77

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. It means putting out quality content on a continuous basis.

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pinterest 60