PR Fuel

MARCH 14, 2021

Do you need to boost your SEO as well as your brand’s authority at the same time? Although press releases may seem like they have nothing to do with online marketing, they actually have more overlap than you initially realize. In simple terms, SEO makes your site look better to Google or Bing algorithms.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Web Trade Shows 52

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Brands have never cared more about content marketing. It is the hot topic for 2013, as brands look to leverage great content to expand their reach, drive more engagement or improve their search engine rankings – to name a few. Before we called it content marketing, we called it marketing communications.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 52

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I was disheartened to read an article implying that the PR industry is not focusing on SEO , based on pretty cast-iron statistics from the PRCA. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

SEO 76

SEO Engineering Google Content Marketing 76

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. Is it truly a terrible pitch from an inept PR pro, or is a backlink ploy from an SEO programmer? All contents will be originally written by me.

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing. balance scales.”

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I was disheartened to read an article implying that the PR industry is not focusing on SEO , based on pretty cast-iron statistics from the PRCA. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

SEO 66

SEO Engineering Google Content Marketing 66

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness? Related read: Why Combining Content Marketing and PR is a Smart Move #8.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Marketing Writing Consumer 76

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Hosting a launch event. Influencer marketing to spread the word. This is crucial when starting up a new tech firm, as you can’t afford to delay marketing and PR efforts. 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.

Social Media 78

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Live events shrink by 64% in 2020. PwC estimates live events, conferences and tradeshows have shrunk 64% as an industry. Shifting the live event budget. Public relations statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

The Hoyt Organization

OCTOBER 24, 2023

While SEO constantly changes, what we’re now seeing with AI feels like we’ve entered a different ball game altogether. The change rate is substantially higher than the typical rate digital marketers are used to. This is especially true when we consider the core aspects of SEO – content creation and optimization.

Marketing 87

Marketing SEO Google Advertising 87

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

While there’s a lot of discussion about how events this year is bringing about change, I was struck by how the findings in three reports indicate that many of these things were already underway. These three studies are the center of this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links. How can you improve technical and SEO skills?

Media Relations 99

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 99

5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

To do this, companies should be utilizing online marketing strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO) , content marketing, social media, and email campaigns. Additionally , businesses should consider attending industry events and conferences, to network with industry professionals and generate leads.

Company 88

Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. I always leave events feeling more in sync with my colleagues, and usually with an expanded network of intriguing people. So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

MAY 25, 2017

While the event covered a wide range of topics, one common theme was the shifting balance of the marketing mix between paid, earned and owned media. Read on for a recap of the event that answers the question. Global Chief Marketing Officer at Mercer, Jeanniey Mullen, had a lot of insight on what makes a story catch fire.

Advertising 272

Advertising Advertising Storytelling Media 272

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

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. Did you miss the event this year? Long Form Content for the Win at REI. Not to worry.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Video 40

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Over 70% of marketers say content marketing has quantifiably improved prospect engagement. Meanwhile, 66% of customers agree that companies should make it easier to access their content. About 78% of content marketers use press releases as a part of their content marketing strategy.

Brand 108

Brand Branding How To SEO 108

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

However, once you taste success in your new endeavor, aim to cement your position as an emerging thought leader in the industry, with a focused content marketing strategy. This means that a solid content marketing strategy will do wonders for your brand messaging.

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For marketers and communicators this means we need to pull some old standbys our of back pocket and remember the days when word of mouth actually occurred by bringing consumers together either in person or virtually. We need to bring back the conversation, the private event and up our creativity to navigate the changing media landscape.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. The other half is content distribution. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. Put the short link on the back of business cards you will be handing out at the event.”.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More types of content. 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.”. Proactive yet current with events and (e.g.,

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it. Gauge Site Relevance Simply put, in guest posting, choosing sites relevant to your niche is better for your SEO. For example: “write for us” AND “SEO” if I wanted the SEO industry.

Analysis 91

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 91

PR Fuel

MARCH 15, 2022

Nearly 80% of content marketers already incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. A press release distribution service can help your content appear on more outlets than ever before. Creating content with your audience in mind can help you appeal to their needs and interests.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Consumer Resources 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

That may be changing in the near future, particularly as content marketing has reached a saturation point.The Content Marketing Institute’s Joe Pulizzi predicts a resurgence of print content led by brands and points to Airbnb, which recently launched a print magazine with Hearst. PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

This is my deck from a PR Moment event today for agencies and communication teams about building a PR tool stack. At the same time public relations has become elevated as the eyes and ears of an organisation not just in the public sector as means of public engagement, but in corporate communications, internal communications, and marketing.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

To draw out their full potential for the favor of your brand, you must encourage them to endorse it or offer testimonials while collaborating on joint public relations initiatives involving cross-promotion efforts or sharing events with enterprises that complement each other.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

That all changed when an SEO software company named SEMrush moved into PR with the acquisition of a startup called Prowly. Perhaps in 2021, this move will force one of the larger, and forward-thinking PR tech vendors, to acquire a similar SEO software company like AHREFS, Raven Tools, or Moz.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The future role of a search professional Last month 3500 digital marketers arrived in Brighton for the UK’s biggest Search marketing conference. Here he outlines a talk from Yext’s Duane Forrester on what a future SEO job description. If content is part of your next plan click the link and take note!

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. That means, as content marketers, we must learn how, and when, to effectively leverage AI-assisted content within our marketing strategies. All of that said, I’m not against the use of AI in content creation.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. Industry events. Customer education events.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Look for unusual events that are worth noting, spikes in your data that clearly stand out. Here’s an example from web analytics: Look at those four standout events that are above and beyond normal traffic. What caused those events? Suppose you’re trying to formulate a 2015 SEO strategy. Can this be repeated?

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Since SEO as we used to know it no longer exists, it’s all the more important to have a content strategy in place along with a team to execute it. The technology that’s built into today’s tools makes it easier than ever to capitalize on content-marketing opportunities.

Trends 105

Trends How To SEO Google 105

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

PR collaboration with C-Suite improved during COVID PR has become more valuable to organizations because (or in spite) of the pandemic, according to a survey by Ragan Communications, which publishes trade news, events, training, and consulting services. Content marketing and media relations need each other.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. At Cision, our marketing team is all about working smarter. If these are the keywords you want to be found for, include them on your list.

Brand 208

Brand Branding How To SEO 208