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3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]

Sword and the Script

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

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This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Semrush is focusing on building up their marketing education,” wrote Backlinko founder Brian Dean in a LinkedIn post.

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

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Kathy: In my opinion, Integrated Marketing as a function has morphed into Content Operations and Campaign Management. AirPR: Does the UL marketing team combine content marketing, PR & communications, social & digital marketing and direct marketing efforts?

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Transforming Internal Communications: From Hurdles to High Performance

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

It serves as the lifeblood that fuels organizational synergy, promotes transparency, and provides a sense of community among employees. Providing channels for employees to express their questions or concerns not only ensures their voices are heard but also contributes to a sense of acknowledgment.

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2021 PRedictions: A look at what’s to come for the PR industry

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As companies continue to capitalize on the power of livestream, there will be a lot of room for creativity and innovation around employee and customer communications, including hybrid events and programs for both virtual and physical participants. That’s why content marketing needs PR.

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Trend: The over-investment in social media tools and technology

Communications Conversations

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. This includes everything from management tools like Spredfast and Sprinklr to analytics tools to employee social advocacy tools.

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Financial analysts say marketing is an investment, not a cost

Sword and the Script

This is cited ahead of leadership quality (76%) and technological innovation (72%).” And a brand is bigger than marketing. All the other factors considered – leadership, innovation, profitability, sustainability, and employees – all influence the awareness and strength of a brand. Comment: A brand is a promise. 100 per email?

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