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Creative Storytelling as the Soul of B2B Marketing [UML]

Sword and the Script

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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5 Tips for Telling Your Story Visually

Cision

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. As with any strategy or tactic, you have to address the “why” first: Why are you using visual media or storytelling? Want to stand out with your content marketing? Here are five ideas!

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Can Sponsored Content Work For PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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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6 Resources That Will Make You a Better Storyteller

Waxing UnLyrical

Storytelling is a hot topic in the communications industry these days. Thankfully, there are resources that can make the process a little easier to make you a great storyteller. Pixar’s storytelling rules. As any writer can attest, this is often the hardest part of the storytelling process. Guest Post by Kristin Piombino.

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PR Looks At Content Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Site editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey recently wrote a long-form examination of the current state of the film industry through the eyes of filmmakers, industry insiders and experts. For PR people, the challenge is to create high-quality content that’s compulsively shareable, but that doesn’t fall back on clickbait or worse.

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Branded Video Is Trending. Here’s What PR Pros Need to Know.

Cision

It’s a transition to a new way of life, and brands hoping to succeed through content creation need to adapt. On April 29, PR News’ Matthew Schwartz will join Cision’s Heidi Sullivan on “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ,” a free webinar that will provide the latest video best practices for communicators. Register now!

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The Pros Weigh In: The Best Books for the Marketer on Your List

Polaris

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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