Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content. ” 4.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. What does your audience want to hear?

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Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. Content Marketing Lesson #2: Showcase stellar examples.

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Content Marketing Blogging Marketing B2C 100

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Effective storytelling is about creating a compelling narrative that connects your brand with its audience on an emotional level. Let’s consider Nike as an example. For example, if your target audience is Gen Z, Instagram and TikTok might be the best channels to reach them.

Storytelling 95

Storytelling Branding Brand Content Marketing 95

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 28, 2024

This article explores leveraging the power of storytelling in marketing and PR, sharing strategies and best practices to build trust, enhance patient experiences, and nurture a supportive community. Storytelling is a powerful tool to establish these connections. Fostering emotional connections is crucial in healthcare.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Determine the value of your content programs: Content marketing is the most powerful brand storytelling tool that marketing and communications teams have in their toolkit. Not surprisingly, Mark Schaefer had plenty of other insights on content marketing such as “30 percent of searches will be done by voice by 2020.”

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 28, 2014

So says Kevin Spacey who was the key note speaker of the Content Marketing Institute’s annual conference and CMI released this highlight video in an email today. Though he can clearly pronounce the term “GIF” correctly, I’m not sure he knows much of anything about content marketing. The Magnetism of Conflict.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. Many media companies have begun putting CTAs on their websites—the pop-up warning you that you’ve reached your third free article for the month and will soon need a paid subscription is one example. Content campaign. ” Why?

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Incorporating visual content into your content marketing strategy is about more than just grabbing eyeballs. Visual storytelling not only complements copy but can also provide an instant emotional connection that pulls prospective customers deeper into your brand. Storytelling: Visuals can tell a story instantly.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s more than a marketing asset—it’s a storytelling tool that can make a major impact on potential investors, customers, and your bottom line. It sets you apart from the competition Unlike generic marketing materials, a fintech case study illustrates how your products and services address specific pain points in deep ways.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s also an extremely effective example of brand storytelling, as it was produced not by a gritty independent film studio but by the financial services platform Square. That’s a noble aim, but how can a piece of content that is not directly about a brand be one of the best examples of brand storytelling ?

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

What is a content strategy template? A content strategy template is a roadmap for how you plan to use individual pieces of content to reach your organization’s goals. Create your pillars and subtopics Brand pillars are key to focusing your content. The right format depends on your target audience and goals.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

For example, instead of the confusing IPS.com or the too long intelligentproductsolutions.com, Intelligent Product Solutions picked www.intelligentproduct.solutions for their consulting firm, a URL that even includes their full name. Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes. Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. Branded content marketing for financial institutions doesn’t always have to mean posting a boring blog.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for learning, offering insights from industry veterans and fresh perspectives on storytelling, strategy and relationship building. The show excels at breaking down complex topics like artificial intelligence in PR, social media analytics and content marketing into practical, implementable steps.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I’ve been relentlessly bullish on educational courses as the future of content marketing. Social impact storytelling drives purchase consideration. I wrote about the research behind the power of social impact storytelling in December , and now our own research backs this up. Consumers crave educational courses.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Creating Quality Content Starts with Why. In Social Media Marketing, You Get What you Give.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Mr. Pink’s example is the car dealership and its salespeople. For example, a buyer can solicit instant opinions friends on Facebook the micro-moment before a purchase.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. What type of content are you working on? Who is your target audience?

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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. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

for technology companies) Social media management Storytelling, content marketing and copywriting Press release writing and distribution Speech writing PR event planning Market research Media training. We will highlight best practices and discuss examples of relationships that worked, as well as ones that did not.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. Keep Doing What Works.

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Barokas

MAY 22, 2019

To do this, we must remember that the storyteller is often just as important as the stories themselves. Customers are an amazing resource for this type of authentic storytelling. Our client, branded merchandise giant BDA, is a great example. Allison Hefner, Social Media & Content Development Manager.

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? There are two ways that brands can stand out in today’s marketplace: employee storytelling and strategic paid media. Employee storytelling. It’s important, however, to ensure that employee content is aligned to the overall brand narrative.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

’ Then, set a clear distinction between a business goal and a marketing goal. For example, the business goal may be to drive sales, whereas the marketing goal is to drive qualified leads to demo X product, enter X store, etc. Instead of storytelling… execute by STORYDOING. Sounds easy, right? And guess what?

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. A model for success. Let’s get started.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

It’s not just about having a voracious appetite for all types of content, although that’s solid advice for anyone starting out in PR. This speaks to curiosity, but it also comprises the pace of digital change, SEO, content marketing and other areas that bleed into PR. They’re always learning.

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SEO Storytelling Analysis Training 159

Presspage

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Angelo Harms, Digital Marketing Manager at Curacao Tourist Board: “When I started in my current role, we felt like we needed to transition our marketing efforts more towards what the trend is nowadays: digital and inbound marketing.” For example, currently, they are targeting people in Chicago via a mobile campaign.

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Tourism SEO Storytelling Social Media 122

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 6, 2024

This kind of social media experience has become all but universal; as consumers, targeted ads and influencer content can feel creepily timed to our real-life conversations. When planned correctly, content marketing is still one of the most valuable investments brands can make. One way to use data is to look at seasonality.

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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. And once the content is live, it won’t require much upkeep.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Once upon a time, Facebook, Google, and Apple were viewed as shining examples of U.S. Internally, data can inform our PR strategy and make our branded content better and more engaging.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When it comes to storytelling, quality over quantity is a pretty standard rule of thumb. Compelling storytelling can expand your audience and strengthen the bond you have with your customer base. This week’s roundup is chock full of advice to spice up your storytelling. Pedal-powered Storytelling. ” 4.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

Marketers love storytelling. I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Is it time to update the marketing customer experience design approach?

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