Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The Inside Story on How to Spy on Competitors (& Innovators). If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. Find out how they drive traffic and get online attention. How did Movoto do it?

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

Studies like this are boiled down to oversimplified conclusions cast in a headline. 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. Native ads?

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

Why would any publication accept a story pitch, aside from respecting its readership, if they know another brand will pay for the same space? If there’s ever been a time to learn how to build your own audience for your company…it’s now. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing.

Content Marketing 71

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage. YOUR INDUSTRY + study.

Survey 91

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 91

Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example). The post is pitch perfect. It has a short video explaining how to make the masks. It all just seems kinda forced.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. As regular readers know, I often pour over marketing studies on these pages and sometimes produce survey cliff notes stemming from multiple reports. Content marketing: 51%. Live events: 49%.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2015

So how did a medical doctor with 26 years in practice suddenly become an internet sensation? He answered a new parent’s most pressing question: How to calm a crying baby. Take the Full Content Marketing Prescription. The same is true for content marketing. Dr. Robert Hamilton’s (Dr. million YouTube views.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing YouTube Insurance 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

This week we challenging three marketing assumptions. 1) Marketing assumption: more leads are better. The assumption is that sales and marketing have agreed on a definition of a lead, how to prioritize and route leads, and there’s a plan for nurturing those that are interested but non-committal. Give our services a try.

Study 64

Study Marketing B2B Apparel 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point. Blogger outreach gets personal.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

Paid Social: Cliff Notes to 3 Social Media Studies. Trust Economy: Summaries to 4 Content Marketing Studies. 2) Best to Pitch in the Morning says Reporter Survey. The best time of day to pitch reporters is in the morning, according to a Business Wire survey covered by the MediaPost.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. Before sending a story pitch, introduce yourself and your organization or client to provide some context.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Joe Pulizzi ( @ JoePulizzi ), Founder of Content Marketing Institute, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur shared this gem: Don’t be afraid to be bold in your campaigns. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns. Try to break out of the clutter by being bold and innovative. Register today!

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

That’s why I’ve been a long-time advocate of content marketing – and ensuring PR has a role in the process. Candidly, I’ve used content marketing as a highly successful vehicle for earned media for more than a decade now. Muck Rack case study with The Motley Fool. Second, the gates are creating niches.

Software 85

Software Case Study Pitching Technology 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. A professional will know how to build rapport and ask questions that elicit responses worth writing. It works as an on-ramp for formal case studies too. It’s a classic example of why content marketing and public relations need each other. Then your heart sinks.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Here are three steps to creating your own influencer and media list : Want to find out how to use the latest tools to boost your content marketing efforts? Studying your audience helps you identify the top influencers in your industry. If their interests align with your brand, you can contact them and pitch your story.

Report 120

Report Content Marketing Pitching Study 120

Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

The Inside Story on How to Spy on Competitors (& Innovators). If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. Find out how they drive traffic and get online attention. Case Study in Innovation Outside a Niche.

Real Estate 57

Real Estate How To Web Case Study 57

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Getting unbiased, raw opinions from product users before buying is as important in the buying decision as website content, logos, case studies and demos. Marketing be nimble. The importance of these marketing elements is only going to grow. The budget earmarked for events was reallocated to content marketing.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. David White , Director of Content Marketing at Connective3 , has found multiple other uses for the tool.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

It combines content marketing strategy, brand journalism, and public relations efforts to consistently tell the story of the brand through imagery and content across multiple platforms. It’s the eight-second elevator pitch employees rattle off at professional networking events.

Case Study 97

Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to visual content in communications. A 2014 study of more than 72,000 Facebook pages shows that visuals, including video and photos, generate the highest levels of engagement among users. Check out the “PR Starter Kit” for pitching tips and more! Images inspire sharing.

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

For example, pick a trade publication in any vertical market and study the headlines. It’s almost always some manifestation of how the world as we know it is ending. 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. Also, see these related posts.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

4) 3 Cases Studies of Augmented Reality in B2B Marketing [UML]. I’m hard-pressed to see applications in marketing or PR for virtual reality because it walls off the real world with a physical barrier like a headset or goggles. It augments reality in a way that has practical use cases in marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products. Content Creation: Creating compelling and informative content is crucial for conveying the company’s message and capturing the attention of key audiences.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Content picks from around PR tech land.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

That study found “the general population’s trust in all four key institutions – business, government, NGOs, and media – has declined broadly.”. A pitch is certainly a staple way of getting the word out, but email inboxes are crowded. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Give our services a try.

Report 71

Report Media Survey Pitching 71

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Meanwhile, each team member feels completely lost and like they don’t have any idea how to do their job. Or worse, the leader then takes that indecipherable jargon, put it all over the website, contaminates the sales pitch with it, and nobody says anything. The leader thinks he’s made a great first impression.

Marketing 111

Marketing Storytelling Travel Corporate 111

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2019

1) Use paid social to support media pitching. When you have a significant announcement that you think is newsworthy, you can’t just rely on old fashioned email pitching. Fewer reporters are inundated with more pitches every year. It’s a very passive pitch that relies on relevancy and targeting. The timing matters.

B2B 78

B2B Facebook Advertising Advertising 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And then knows how to leverage this information to persuade you to purchase or act in a certain way.” 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.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. One study found that the optimal number of internal links pointing to a page on your site is seven or more. Positional is now live! Time spent actually configuring it.

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

According to a recent Gallup study, 51 percent of currently employed adults in the United States say they are searching for a new job or watching for new job opportunities. If you’re feeling up to it, then maybe even consider pitching a story to an online publication or website. Update your LinkedIn profile and résumé.

Nonprofit 160

Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 160

MaccaPR

MARCH 7, 2016

When your brand is mapping its media outreach strategy, it’s easy to get hung up on the usual suspects: public relations, paid advertising, social media and content marketing. That doesn’t mean all the content has to “live” in your newsroom; a link to its location is all that’s necessary. Exhibit B: Also Starbucks.

How To 48

How To Media Print Real Estate 48

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. After reviewing the study, I offer these six takeaways based on the data: 1. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. A different study that Chief Marketer reported found B2B organizations are slow to follow up with leads.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64