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How to Craft an Effective Local SEO Content Strategy

Contently - Strategy

In 2022, the company updated its Search Quality Rater Guidelines to prioritize content that contains expert insights, firsthand experiences, and “genuinely helpful” advice. Earlier this year, Google announced a full-court press to reduce “low-quality, unoriginal content” in search results by as much as 40%.

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How to Distribute Press Release the Easy Way: A Guide

PR Fuel

Nearly 80% of marketers are adding press releases to their content marketing strategies. Explore media outlets outside of newspapers, too. Make sure to follow their guidelines to the letter. Review the Guidelines. Read each publication’s submission guidelines twice. Start Writing.

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How To Write Press Releases That Attracts Media Attention: A Guide

PR Fuel

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. Consider: Newspapers. Once you determine where you want to send your press releases, make sure to read the guidelines. Social media influencers.

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In-Housing Trend: What PR Agencies and Marketing Firms can Learn from Law Firms

Sword and the Script

They developed these things called “outside counsel guidelines” (OCGs) that in part detailed what they will pay for and what they won’t. They are beating Madison Avenue at its own game – and in its hometown newspaper and it’s been doing it for years. I believe all signs suggest the future of marketing looks more like public relations.

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Where to Send a Press Release

PR Fuel

Nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. You can make a list of: Traditional news agencies (radio, TV, newspapers) Digital news outlets (blogs) Social media influencers (on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.). Read Their Guidelines.

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45 Marketing and PR Statistics that Recap the Year We Had in 2020

Sword and the Script

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. It’s worth pointing out, that even while these statistics were published in 2020, many will have utility as benchmarks and best practice guidelines for years to come. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

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Public Relations Tips: Grow to New Heights Fast in 2020

PR Fuel

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing. Content marketing isn’t a new idea. Your goal with content marketing is not to sell directly to your audience.