Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Why would anyone visit the Coke web site for “news and information”–even if that “news and information” was related to Coke? I get brand journalism when you’re Microsoft and you’re using long-form employee stories as a vehicle to aid recruiting and brand. So, why are they writing about it?

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Case Study Journalism Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. More focus on different products (finally) aside from the typical news release or web story. Jack of all trades. More internal comms. Cross-functional.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

I’ve been a web marketer for a long, long time. Having built my first web site ( DVD Verdict ) in April 1999 and managed one of the larger SEO teams in the country from 2006 to 2009, it’s safe to say I’ve seen many changes in web marketing over time. Guest post by Sean McGinnis. That’s a blog post for another day.

Blogging 111

Blogging SEO Web Google 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While the playbook for customer marketing is similar to demand-gen, teams will need to create new content and touchpoints focused on the post-sale customer journey.” ~ Cori Webb , Marketing Director, ChurnZero 3. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

As these so-called content snacks zip around the social web, the marketing brain is squirting dopamine with every like and share, but it’s not moving the needle for your business. No one on a mobile device is clicking “like” and then leaving Facebook to go search Google for your web page. 7) Activate your employees.

Social Media 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

These assess what components of websites, digital content, and online press releases consumers are and are not psychologically engaging with. Your team could provide data on this to machine learning-driven generative web design and content development platforms. To connect with Katie, you can follow her on Twitter.

Technology 77

Technology Training Data Consumer 77

The Awards Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

To make things easier, publish the content on the Web and provide hyperlinks. . Know your market – Make sure your submission maps to the award category you are applying for. Write for the judges – When writing your application, manage the level of language you use. Why enter an award program?

Case Study 66

Case Study Conference Advertising Advertising 66

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

As it is on the occasional Saturday, I ferret out three important links from the web, wrap them in insight, and present them here for your perusal. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Magnify your brand’s message by strategically weaving your mentions into multiple marketing tactics. For example, if a customer of yours writes an article about top PR agencies and mentions you in the copy, quote his or her mention of your brand in your next blog post. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention.

Brand 81

Brand Branding Media Case Study 81

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

If your posts aren’t even being indexed, there’s no way for them to be counted for links generated to your regular web properties. As of this writing, brand Pages are unable to create Notes.

SEO 60

SEO Facebook Employee Web 60

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you’re creating content in PR take note of hacks one and two especially. Google Analytics gets responsive Google analytics users will now be able to obtain information about web traffic more easily and quickly with natural language. If content is part of your next plan click the link and take note! Watch the recording now.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Why: “Because storytelling is about making an emotional connection with the audience, it can be more difficult to measure the effectiveness of this,” writes Vanessa Chase as she shows us how to “know when the story that we’ve told has been effective.” ” write Karen Dietz and Lori L. ” 4.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Whether you’re an entry-level employee, CEO, or somewhere in between, this President’s Day-inspired roundup will help you step up your leadership game. You Don’t Have to Be a CEO to Develop Leadership Qualities. ” 2. 8 Simple Ways to Become a Better Leader. ” 2. 8 Simple Ways to Become a Better Leader.

Leadership 40

Leadership Employee Writing LinkedIn 40

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.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Customers can reach support through a chat channel on its website, within the Meltwater web application, or through the mobile app. 3) Fewer Reporters Write a Higher Volume of Shorter Articles, says Onclusive. billion pieces of editorial content.” 4) Details on the Cision-TrendKite Acquisition.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

MaccaPR

JANUARY 5, 2016

We asked Kuno Creative to demolish our PR agency’s old MaccaPR blog – inviting them to take a sledgehammer to, and then rebuild, our PR agency’s most important content hub. What are the most common content mistakes Kuno sees on corporate blogs? Writing only about your own company’s product and services. ”.

Blogging 48

Blogging Creativity Agency Mobile 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2015

Recently a puzzle like the one nearby made rounds on the web. Thinking Differently about Employees and Content. Second , this is the third time I’ve embarked on a content marketing program for an employer. Third , no matter the size of an organization, getting employees involved is an enormous challenge.

Enterprise 60

Enterprise Content Marketing Engineering Marketing 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

PR professionals typically have an extensive network and can help you build your brand quickly with email campaigns and content marketing that will make waves. You can build on the efforts of PR professionals by creating your own content writing strategy. To connect with Katie, you can follow her on Twitter.

Social Media 79

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 3) lack of employee experience (25%). PR measurement.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s Greg Galant | Muck Rack.

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Vetting Sources As a professional communicator, you should be able to spot unreliable sources that publish dubious information on the web. Experience: Has the author had a lengthy career in the field they’re writing about? Authority: Where is the content being posted? Trustworthiness: Are the claims cited?

Google 80

Google Reputation Analytics Industry 80

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

My friend is a web engineer for a large media company, and whenever we talk shop, I’m always surprised at how big of an impact his tinkering can have on the content we read. Content marketing isn’t just a constant stream of advertisements. But using the wrong tools can cripple smaller content marketing teams.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Print Analysis Data 111

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Silicon Valley marketing executive.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the late 1990s, he finished school with a degree in Photography and interest in the web. That experience, he says, taught him “an appreciation for both the software development side of things as well as for digital marketing and advertising.” 1) Why did you write your book?

Brand 79

Brand Branding Banking Consumer 79

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

I'm writing a blog post on how the best communicators "go deep" and get stuff done. my day is somewhat at the mercy of the marketing industry. Sometimes, I feel like it would be so much easier to stop writing my Weekly Marketing Skinnies, but I can't – it's addicting to be in the know :O). Here's the email.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers. Adam is a digital marketer. .” “Writing makes me aware.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2015

Several years ago it became apparent that marketing was beginning to look more like PR. The web has fundamentally changed the overall approach driving many marketing programs — it’s forced marketing integration — and content marketing incorporates core PR principles that have long been the basis of effective media relations.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

MaccaPR

JANUARY 19, 2015

Today, PR people are expected to know B2B content marketing strategies, SEO, social media campaigns along with traditional media pitching, press release and speech writing, require PR newbies to come prepared from Day One to significantly and professionally contribute to strategic PR work. Talk with employees.

How To 48

How To Agency Writing Interviews 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. If you want to learn how to integrate social media, content marketing, the latest technology and more, you won’t be disappointed in Pam’s podcasts, which she delivers each weekday. to rock your social media and content marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Each time an employee gets replaced, knowledge is lost. Employees are frustrated with aspects of their work. It is simple: participants first write their ideas without discussion on Post-it notes. This workflow documentation can also be used as training material for new hires and as a quality checklist for all employees.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The motion was “You don’t need compliance rules when your employees have social media.” Employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, regulators on social media will see through your shield and expose you. Doing right by your employees. But many companies jumping on the content marketing band wagon get it spectacularly wrong.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. 19) Movie franchise approach to content marketing outpaces the newsroom model.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93