Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free. Wikipedia Top 25 Report. Trends on Social Media.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing SEO 76

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. What’s bad for digital content providers is also bad for the PR industry. PR generates influence. Goodwill has value.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Automation has changed intelligence-gathering and data analysis, which often informs a PR program’s messaging and content.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. Well yes and no.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. Segment your target markets. Let’s say your target market is new parents. Use keywords.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The metaverse, Web 3.0, Those who focus on what’s real and relevant rather than trying to turn everything into a Web 3 story will find a welcome reception from journalists dying for a break from the blockchain-backed deluge.”. David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers . Backlash to the blockchain deluge. Happy New Year!

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

According to PageFair , use of ad blockers grew by 30 percent in 2016, accounting for 11 percent of web users and more than 600 million devices. And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising. PR outcomes are measurable.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse essentially analyzes what’s being written and aggregates content based on your industry, your connections and what you choose to follow on the network. This one’s a no-brainer.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. And with so much content bombarding your audience, credibility is key to breaking through the noise.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

Artificial intelligence, despite any hype or buzz you hear, is a very real force in the marketing industry—and it’s changing the way brands and people create content. Content marketing activities dominated the list of highest-rated use cases for AI in marketing. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

And as a manufacturer , it can be even more challenging to convert technical, doldrum information into content that resounds with your audience—and ultimately results in valuable leads. So how can you maximize your web content to reap positive business results? Source: Hynes Industries ? So why not help them?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2016

In the PR and marketing industry, we can witness kaizen being practiced more and more often. As we explore in the white paper Defining the Metrics that Will Demonstrate ROI , new tools have made it easier to measure the precise impact of our efforts and optimize content creation and promotion. Demand generation improvements.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing How To Marketing Analytics 74

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. All in all, public relations is a marathon, not a sprint.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

That’s better than estimating the publication’s web traffic or impressions. That’s what content marketing is all about. Too many confuse content marketing with marketing content. Content marketing means, running your blog, or whatever you choose as your platform like a publication.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Cision

JANUARY 13, 2016

Eighty-three percent of B2C marketers and 84 percent of B2B marketers say sales is an important content marketing goal, according to an annual report by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs. But generating revenue from your content is easier said than done. Step Two: Discover a Need.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Construction YouTube 120

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 16, 2014

However, as content marketing gains popularity,SEO becomes more and more important. The more content there is on the web, the more difficult it is to find what you’re looking for. Content marketing isn’t a new idea for PR. Learn to make visual content that excites and delights.

Digital PR 154

Digital PR Google SEO Content Marketing 154

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Her new book Powerful B2B Content was published earlier this month by Kogan Page. Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. It’s a concept as old as the web itself but is something that very few organisations do well.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2018

It encompasses everything from the language that you use on your main site to the way other sites in your industry link back to you. Basically you want to design your site in a way that the Web at large can easily understand it and share it with your target audience. Let us know.

SEO 211

SEO Tools Engineering Google 211

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Similarly, the same study showed that 70 percent of adults say their purchasing decision is affected by content they see shared on the web. According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Cision

MAY 22, 2017

In fact, 81 percent of senior marketers believe that earned media is more effective than paid media. New trends arise every year, advising how to make the most of your content marketing tactics. Craft your content according to your target audience. 1 – Optimize your press release with effective formatting.

Case Study 210

Case Study Study Trends Web 210

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

I’ve been a web marketer for a long, long time. Having built my first web site ( DVD Verdict ) in April 1999 and managed one of the larger SEO teams in the country from 2006 to 2009, it’s safe to say I’ve seen many changes in web marketing over time. Competitor websites, blogs and industry forums.

Blogging 111

Blogging SEO Web Google 111

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

We run so fast and so hard in marketing, we have to make time for reflection. Our industry is besieged by a perennial change which means there is no such thing as graduation. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 2) The Struggle for Marketing Talent is Just Beginning.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Content Marketing Survey 62

PR 20/20

JANUARY 6, 2023

That means—in today’s digital-centric world— your website is more important than ever , no matter the industry. You can also add these keywords to your existing website content to help boost its search engine ranking. Curate honest, consumer-focused content. Take the Hynes Industries website , for example.

Engineering 86

Engineering SEO How To Resources 86

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Here are some ideas for information to include in your content to help nurture the reader through the buyer’s journey: Common buyer challenges, with information about the industry landscape. They Ask, You Answer content—answers to questions frequently heard in sales meetings. Comparisons between solution types.

B2B 172

B2B Company Marketing SEO 172

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In the ideation phase, you’ll want to develop a plan for cross-channel content marketing that will drive exposure and reach your target audience. As content is delivered, PR pros need to be ready for real-time strategy adjustments and know how to measure the success of your content marketing campaign.

Storytelling 117

Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 117

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

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. So, consider categories of content carefully, and then do just what Sujan suggests.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Fast forward seven years, and I wish I – and the rest of the public relations industry – had taken more of an interest in the evolution of search marketing. We, as an industry, switched on to its potential years ago. B: SEO’s a subset of marketing. And hey, what’s wrong with marketing anyway. #C:

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals “celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.” Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Tech industry. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Then, look for signs of authority and trust, like industry recognition or references from other reputable sites. For example: “write for us” AND “SEO” if I wanted the SEO industry. But, unfortunately, the About Us page tells us nothing more about the writers or their credentials either.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

This information can help you better understand your target audience and create content that resonates with them. Content performance : Google Analytics can track the performance of your individual web pages and blog posts, including pageviews, bounce rate, time on page, and more.

Tools 70

Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2 Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. If PR is all about content, it follows that SEO is a critical item in the PR practitioner’s toolbox. billion, up from $13.5

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204