Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? b) Integrated marketing. b) Integrated marketing.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. There was one aspect of my success that was different: I wrote long pitches. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form.

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. 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.

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2018

To build a productive relationship with an influencer you first have to cut through the clutter so that your pitch is heard. You need to write a compelling message that’s probably an email that can get through this influencers defenses and encourage them to work with you. What do you write and why? What is your role?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

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Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. I’ll be blunt: they are never good. What is Guest Blogging?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture. Almost passé.

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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.

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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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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns. Register today!

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

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Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing.

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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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

Tools 62

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2018

Though he worked “in marketing” he had never taken a writing class. Even so, he was inspired to pursue writing and creative work in his efforts to persuade. While he later promoted to creative director, among other marketing leadership roles, he says an appearance in AdAge was his first big break. Let me take that back.

Marketing 71

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

The reporter got his story and the client got his interview – and it came with an education. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Interview notes are useful content. These are still valid reasons, but content marketing affords all the more reason: Use the content the reporter doesn’t.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” 5) Marketers will slow down. Greg Galant | Muck Rack.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. 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.

How To 75

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 75

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Guest Contributor: Katie Brenneman is a passionate writer specializing in lifestyle, mental health, education, and fitness-related content. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 26, 2018

But choosing the correct topic to write about is actually one of the hardest parts of content marketing. Even the best written piece of content will fail if the subject matter isn’t important to your audience. Figure out the underlying cause of their pain point and you can get some truly great, unique content ideas.

How To 66

How To SEO Content Marketing Data 66

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Guest Contributor: Katie Brenneman is a passionate writer specializing in lifestyle, mental health, education, and fitness-related content. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Million and Eyes the U.S. Are you kidding?

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Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

When aggregating the types of outreach people are doing, there are 3 profiles that recur most often: Volume Senders – This group consists primarily of link builders who are primarily relying on links from specific page types to their content/site. We then determine how exactly the content we are pitching will be of interest to them.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Their content marketing and brand journalism has not yet evolved to a place where they are comfortable letting employees take the spotlight, allowing independent voices to ring out with options, truth and expertise. Getting already-busy employees to see the value and write posts.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 18, 2017

In bona fide news organizations, there are fewer reporters writing more stories…with the same deadlines. Alternative outlets often have an agenda, don’t function in the same way, and aren’t “pitch-able” in the traditional sense. For marketing, this has completely upended the way we think about external communications.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I found myself covered with social media calendars, PR pitches, blog posts, website projects, advertisement assignments, and what felt like a million clients to call. I filed for an LLC and began educating my clients on my new endeavor in an effort to shift gears on their behalf. We live to write and write to brand.

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prTini

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Like a good cocktail, this mix of news — hand-crafted by Team Geben — will enlighten, inspire and educate. 25 Ways to Tighten Your Writing. The List: Content Marketers’ Secret Weapon. What Your Media Contacts Want You To Know Before You Send Them a Pitch. Cheers and happy reading! .

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As more companies join the content marketing arena, one of the bigger issues these companies face is this: How do we source all this content? Many organizations just aren’t set up to create an ongoing dribble (let alone a firehose) of online content. Yes, these companies have smart marketers.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. Educational Courses Are Lead Gen Machines. All you have to do is fill out a form.

B2B 85

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 85

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

The concept of content marketing is probably one of the biggest trends right now that is influencing the industry. That requires more than just education and information. We went on to receive awards and write bylines about social media contests. Now that power has been diminished or taken away all together.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2015

it takes three times as long to get a press release approved as it does to write a first draft. For my entire career, I’ve marveled at the fact it takes three times as long to get a press release approved as it does to write a first draft. Content Marketing *is* PR. Securing approval for press releases. . Related Posts.

Publicity 60

Publicity Journalism Writing Education 60

Beyond PR

AUGUST 12, 2016

Trust cannot be built with a haphazard content creation strategy. Earn new followers, build relationships and win more sales by asking yourself these questions before diving into your next content marketing campaign. The right content starts with understanding who makes up your audience. Who is the audience? .

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Listeners are increasingly affluent, educated and most importantly, habitual. Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search. Help Humanize Marketing?

Tools 60

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

In other words, you get a backlink every time a website directs users to your content. To get a backlink, once you submit a pitch, publications review whether your content can supplement and/or augment their site. Feel free to contact her at Twitter. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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