Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example). It has a short video explaining how to make the masks. It all just seems kinda forced. The post is pitch perfect.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

Polaris

APRIL 7, 2015

Almost anyone can shoot a video with a smart phone. Marketers trying to get budgets approved to produce professional video sometimes face objections from CFOs (or even CEOs) who argue: “We all have iPhones. In an email exchange, here’s what he told me to help your management team decide between DIY or pro video.

Video 100

Video Brand Branding Content Marketing 100

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s no secret that video is champion content when it comes to social media. With social video generating 1200% more shares than text and image combined, this social media trend continues to dominate platforms and is helping companies improve brand awareness, conversion rates and sales figures.

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Video YouTube Social Media Storytelling 62

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Beyond PR

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Employees.

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Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 69

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Video gets even bigger. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Year of the employee. Year of the employee.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. That’s costing U.S.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Content Marketing World or as others may know it, #CMWorld , is an incredible event for marketers, journalists and techies from across the globe to gather and share niche content knowledge. We have to get people to take action, and break through the immense volume of content. Long Form Content for the Win at REI.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Video 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

But, they haven’t exactly been well-known for groundbreaking social media marketing or content marketing in the past. The most recent video interview with Johnson was shared via Twitter in a “live show” format (surprisingly, SF didn’t share the video on LinkedIn though).

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Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Many brands are now starting to focus on employee advocacy, whereby they are starting to operationalize a workforce to “participate” and tell the brand story. This type of content is more trustworthy and credible, more so than most other marketing activities. Employee storytelling.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. This includes leaders.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 182

MaccaPR

JUNE 21, 2017

When consumer brands, such as Adidas, Estée Lauder and Starbucks opt to include original video content in their marketing plans, an increasingly popular route is to partner with a blogger or digital influencer. Of course, influencer marketing is not the only way to create highly engaging, consumer-targeted video content.

Video 54

Video Brand Branding Fashion 54

Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

Want to stand out with standout content? Get our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! Consider putting money into a promoted tweet, or give your employees a set of crafted tweets that they can amplify to their communities. Need to pump up your content amplification even more?

Film 120

Film Content Marketing Analytics Measurement 120

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing. Clearview Social employee advocacy. GaggleAmp employee and social advocacy and sharing. Sociabble employee advocacy. TrackMaven marketing analytics.

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Role of Video Content in SEO Today, 92.3% of internet users worldwide watch videos each week. The surge in video content consumption cannot be ignored in the context of SEO. Search engines are increasingly valuing video content, making it a vital component of an effective SEO strategy.

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SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 84

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. Even in firms with a dozen employees, much—if not all—the business development falls on the founder’s shoulders. What’s your niche?

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Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I get brand journalism when you’re Microsoft and you’re using long-form employee stories as a vehicle to aid recruiting and brand. For proof on how Coke is addressing this, see the video below. I mean, I enjoy a cold Coke every once in a while as much as the next person, but “make more informed decisions?”

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Case Study Journalism Marketing 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. Video is never, ever going away. The research continues to reinforce that video is king and smart marketers will continue to find innovative ways to incorporate it into their programming.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. Don’t silo these content opportunities, either. So why not help them?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content.

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Company SMB 111

Prohibition

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Parisian fashion brand used a sprayable, liquid fibre, developed by Fabrican, to cover Hadid’s body which was then fashioned into a beautiful white dress by a Coperni employee who shortened the length and added a slit. What is content marketing and how can it help your business? The importance of storytelling in PR .

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Social Media Fashion Media Travel 118

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Facebook has reportedly been rewarding video on its platform recently. This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. 7) Activate your employees.

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Social Media Brand Branding Media 116

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

From your corporate leaders to your average employees, involve the people behind your company in your digital PR campaign. This revolutionary technology will help measure the emotional reactions of the target audience to a video commercial or a movie trailer. He specializes in SEO and Content Marketing activities.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Prohibition

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s an internal message from a senior leader to employees or a video for social media explaining your company’s response to the current situation, there’s lots of reasons why you might need to film someone in your company talking to camera over the next few weeks. Film in landscape. Consider your lighting.

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Film Leadership How To Video 62

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

According to a survey of 3,000 journalists by Cision: 45% said information relevant to their audience 17% said a clear news hook 15% said avoiding jargon 8% said quotes that “add depth to a story” 6% want typo-free releases, and 4% want more multimedia elements (images, pictures, graphics, video). Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

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Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

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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Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

Cision

JUNE 10, 2016

If they don’t know how do something they can look up a YouTube video and learn, often from a peer rather than a mentor. This holds true for new employees and post-college graduates entering the workforce. This is exemplified in the rise of bloggers, influencers, and viral videos. Until then, no one cares. The Networking Model.

How To 120

How To Marketing YouTube Study 120

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

It combines content marketing strategy, brand journalism, and public relations efforts to consistently tell the story of the brand through imagery and content across multiple platforms. It’s the eight-second elevator pitch employees rattle off at professional networking events.

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Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97

Cision

JULY 29, 2015

Q: What makes podcasting unique in comparison to other forms of content (blog posts, videos, etc.)? A: Audio content is incredibly intimate: you’re whispering into someone’s ear. Some won’t watch online videos. Is it strictly content marketing? This all adds up to podcasts being a valuable tool for brands!

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Interviews Comparison Video Exercises 120

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

Brands are showing up in unprecedented ways to support their employees, customers and communities. Marriott's CEO Arne Sorenson has been praised for a video to his employees , made public on Twitter, that was authentic, transparent and compassionate. Honesty, transparency, and integrity are even more essential right now.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Inviting user-generated content (UGC) can not only be an enormously effective way to tap into the voice of the customer, but it can also transform the customer’s voice into a potent PR tool. To connect with Katie, you can follow her on Twitter.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

PR Week webinars also cover topics such as how to network, tips on managing your employees and how to increase productivity levels. The New Rules of Marketing and PR” provides great tips on how to confidently market your brand. Talk Like Ted. Take a break from staring at the screen and open up the Talk Like Ted book. “The

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Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

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. This helps you create better content and continue to optimize your existing content.”

B2B 57

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 57

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We develop a content marketing strategy that encompasses: Expert commentary – weighing in on relevant news. Bylined articles – which can derive from white papers and other sources, for placement in key verticals, on a number of topics, calendarized to keep a steady flow of solid content. Share and share alike.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149