Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Another “26% say their organization lacks the skills to produce high-quality content.” [ Psst…go hire a consultant !] Any marketer who’s had a request for a 20-minute phone interview with an internal subject matter expert that goes unanswered knows exactly what this finding is saying.

Leadership 129

Leadership B2B Study Survey 129

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.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. A blog post: Your team has written an engaging blog post, featuring key takeaways and a call-to-action (CTA) to download your eBook. Let’s explore how public relations can add fuel to this content fire.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

3) Augment media relations with content marketing. As I wrote for an IABC feature in Communication World , my epiphany with content came years ago, when a pitch I thought was timely and relevant fell on deaf ears. This isn’t just a tactical application. If you are involved in media relations, studying the media is imperative.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. They’re just not connecting the people and processes internally.

Advertising 195

Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye. Feedback about an internal process not working. If a last minute marketing request comes in (for instance, this senior marketing manager asking Alexa to contribute to a blog post), expectations may need to be set and a middle ground found.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Send it around internally. Internal sharing pulls double duty: When the next catastrophe hits, and the leadership takes out the budget hatchet , again, they don’t want to cut yours because they understand the outsized-value you deliver to the business. That’s what content marketing is all about. Repurpose it.

Media Relations 111

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Moderated by Maccabee''s Social Media Director Christina Milanowski, the panel discussions featured content marketing all-stars: Angela Dalton , Content Strategist and Senior Marketing Planner, General Mills – Tablespoon.com. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Prohibition

MARCH 27, 2020

They provide the perfect opportunity for brands to promote their expertise, discuss key trending industry topics and showcase their personality, unlike any other form of content. This year, we helped Huthwaite International do just that with the successful launch of their first podcast series: Mastering Negotiations.

Leadership 62

Leadership Exercises Trends YouTube 62

ISEBOX

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Your next challenge is organizing, navigating internal approvals and then distributing the content to the press and various thought leaders. With a website you can present the content, but it usually can’t be downloaded and usually takes months to build, and typically has a hefty price tag. Speed matters. Ready to launch?

Pharmaceuticals 70

Pharmaceuticals Communications Internal International 70

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Step 1: Complete a marketing assessment. Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. The assessment should consider perspectives from multiple stakeholders, including marketing and sales leaders and key executives. Internal brand surveys. Industry trends and reports.

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare. click any image for higher resolution) 4.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. Now, choose 10 of these items you’d like to use for content. Then, download the Moz toolbar (if you don’t already have it) and turn it on. Next, go to Open Site Explorer and type in the URL of your website.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

We weren’t sitting there thinking like, “Okay, we need to get a million downloads or a million subscribers in the first year.” And if we do that, the traffic, the plays, the downloads, all that will come.” What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent?

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

MaccaPR

JUNE 3, 2014

If we didn’t ask a burning question that you have about inbound marketing, please comment below and we’ll be sure that Catherine answers you! First and foremost, how do you define inbound marketing? It can mean different things to different people and even go by other names, such as content marketing and lead generation.

Marketing 91

Marketing Small Business Interviews Internal 91

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you’re a marketer or business owner with limited experience working with marketing and PR agencies, or you’re unhappy with an existing partner, read on for 5 steps to help you hire the right marketing and PR firm to help build your business. Is the scope of work regional, national or international? 2: Scope of work.

Marketing 168

Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

The first example comes from a white paper by the website B2B Marketing called 6 great examples of VR and AR in B2B marketing. The asset is gated, but I download it and found it to be an interesting read with a solid B2B example from Cisco, which is better known for its routers and networking gear. Further, Ms.

Case Study 98

Case Study B2B Study Marketing 98

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In this 24/7 media cycle we’re in, everyone needs really good content—and that can come in the form of something you’ve produced internally, so long as it’s targeted to the publication’s readers and is valuable enough for them to want to publish and share. Maris Callahan is the director of public relations for Donuts Inc.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

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 eBook 75

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

You can download the hackathon worksheet templates (Excel file) to start working on your own. If you’re not familiar with the concept, read The Marketing Growth Hackathon: Spend Less Time Planning, More Time Doing for more details. Your team might choose to do your own internal hackathon.

Strategy 62

Strategy Marketing Internal International 62

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

20 content marketing experts explore online developments that could see more marketers than ever turn to editorial content next year. He’s talking about the same topic the PRSA International conference this weekend in Atlanta. Download #prStack now. Starting with Coveragebook.com metrics - in the snow!

eBook 120

eBook Google Tools Analytics 120

Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. We create and market our own content. And in the spirit of community, we often share other people’s content (OPC) when we believe our external and internal audiences might find it interesting.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 21, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. We create and market our own content. And in the spirit of community, we often share other people’s content (OPC) when we believe our external and internal audiences might find it interesting.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Invite your partners to share your content as a benefit to their audience, and be prepared to return the favor. Alert target media outlets and influencers ahead of your livestream or video release and ask them to share your content. For tips and best practices on video content, download our white paper, “ Using Video in Press Releases.”

Video 117

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 117

Cision

MAY 9, 2016

Images drive engagement with social media and content marketing. Yet if you have ever needed an image for a social or content post and found ( literally ) the perfect image only to discover that the license is restrictive or vague, you understand how frustrating finding stock images can be. International license ).

Engineering 120

Engineering Creativity Google Community 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Cision

AUGUST 27, 2015

More than 60 percent of podcast episodes were downloaded on mobile devices, a 20 percentage point jump from 2012. Why should your brand consider adding podcasts to your content marketing strategy? Turner said podcasts better enable people to have emotional responses to our content. Pick a format. Warm up your interviewee.

Skype 120

Skype Interviews Software Mobile 120

ISEBOX

MARCH 18, 2016

Internal Messaging Apps = Effective Internal Communications. Streamlining internal communication is critical when organizing public relations campaigns. Track engagement with analytics tools that tell you who’s opening emails, clicking through to links and embedding your content on other sites.

Publicity 70

Publicity Enterprise Analytics Tools 70

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Initially, the association published a stand-alone report , titled “ The Evolution of Public Relations ” (downloads a PDF) which I’m referring to here. Additional resources on this report: eMarketer: How B2Bs Split Their Marketing Spending. The survey was conducted for the ANA by USC Annenberg.

B2B 85

B2B Media Survey Advertising 85

ISEBOX

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Be sure to check out ISEBOX’s multimedia communications content platform, which includes the ability for journalists to download or embed your HD video. It takes seven impressions or “touches” for a person to internalize the information presented and associate it with your brand. Even better, you can track the results.

Infographics 70

Infographics Video Data Mobile 70

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

This is an opportunity for PR to the extent internal experts can help a reporter and their audience break down and understand an emerging issue. The full report in PDF format is available for download with registration here. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML].

Report 71

Report Media Survey Pitching 71

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

Anthony Iannarino is a highly respected international speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and sales leader specializing in complex B2B sales. Throughout his career, Anthony has helped people in a wide variety of industries and markets think through and overcome their biggest business challenges. Anthony: I am a content marketer.

Interviews 65

Interviews B2B Measurement Blogging 65