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7 takeaways from a study on B2B thought leadership; why it works or doesn’t

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Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Why Now Is the Time for Content Marketing

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Now is the time for content marketing. Content marketing is your way of telling your story — one they’ll want to be part of. Content marketing is your way of telling your story — one they’ll want to be part of. It’s the predominant driver in modern marketing. Revisit your content strategy.

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6 ways millennials are reshaping B2B marketing as they move into leadership roles

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Today, millennials are increasingly holding leadership positions and their influence has extended from the product to the process of how these products are marketed and sold. Emotion is certainly part of the marketing mix but also needs to consider the data objectively. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

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The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing

Sword and the Script

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability.

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Interview Series: CMO of UL Discusses How PR & Content Marketing Are Evolving in 2018

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Lastly, we have undertaken thought leadership content work that I’m confident will further the visibility and reputation of UL. AirPR: How do you view Integrated Marketing? Kathy: In my opinion, Integrated Marketing as a function has morphed into Content Operations and Campaign Management.

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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

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In a recent piece I wrote on abortion , the editor required that I verify every statistic, claim, or data point with a news source or expert. When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

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Legal Tech News: Content Marketing Tips for Bona Fide Success

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It addresses a unique confluence of big ideas around technology, data, finance, economics, leadership, cybersecurity and change management. market alone. So, I drafted them up and Legaltech News saw it fit to print: 6 Pragmatic Content Marketing Tips for Bona Fide Success in Legal Tech The key point?