Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

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ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. These days, we hardly notice how much we are surrounded by multimedia content. Videos, photos, infographics, charts…they are everywhere. Producing great content is always easier said than done. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously).

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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.” The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

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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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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Internal Communications: Ensures effective communication within the company, keeping employees informed about company developments and fostering a positive internal culture. Content Creation: Creating compelling and informative content is crucial for conveying the company’s message and capturing the attention of key audiences.

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Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Trusted sources of B2B information. What sources of information do B2B buyers trust? Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem. Effective storytelling improves valuations. PR measurement.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Start with a strong headline and opening paragraph that effectively communicates the most important information. Journalists receive numerous press releases daily, so your content should be compelling and relevant to their audience. Newsworthy Angle : Ensure your press release offers a newsworthy angle or hook.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

For GE, however, it’s the culmination of a decade-long commitment to content marketing. As a result, the brief brims with journalistic rigor, pulling in stories from GE Reports , the brand’s main content hub, where employees across the globe explain new research and innovations by focusing on ideas instead of products.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

And according to a recent Weber Shandwick survey of 1,700 adults , 52 percent are concerned today’s health-related information is either false or misleading. So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel? Top of funnel: Content to build awareness.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts. According to our content marketing survey, 64% of PR pros are planning to increase their time, resources, and efforts spent on content marketing in 2016. Be a storyteller – a smart one. Now is the time to create content with great intention.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A classic example comes from Sarah Farrow, a content marketer for Big Assignments. She says, “Writing for 18-24-year-old males is a lot different to marketing to 50-year-old females, so bear this in mind when you’re writing your story and deciding on elements like the tone of voice, language, and your overall format.”.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 10, 2015

Contrary to popular belief, content is not king. Compelling content is king; i.e., content that offers fresh insights or educates or informs in a way for easy consumption. As discussed in previous posts, most B2B content falls into the dreadful content bucket.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

And according to a recent Weber Shandwick survey of 1,700 adults , 52 percent are concerned today’s health-related information is either false or misleading. So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex.

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 27, 2016

But when you compare them to modern storytelling, there’s just no redeeming qualities to them anymore. As we mentioned in this infographic , a well-made media kit can help you drive everything from sales and donations to investments, which is why it’s a must-have that every business can benefit from. Press Releases Are Old News.

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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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PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

You know the drill: You turn to the top content marketing influencers, blogs, publications and resources for a reinforcement. So, what marketing resources do you turn to on a daily basis? PR 20/20’s Guide for Top Marketing Resources. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. Gen Z is sliding its way into media audience markets, so make sure you’re ready to engage with this new demographic: 5 Tips to Effectively Engage Generation Z.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 17, 2015

Now, they have the luxury of reaching out to their audiences directly… through content storytelling. In order to be effective, brand content must be mapped to business objectives and be appealing. And thus, it uses multiple channels for content marketing efficiently and effectively by following this principle.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 1, 2016

They may enjoy your tone, your branding and how you present information. It shouldn’t be hard to figure out what sets you apart. Perhaps, your customers connect with you on gender, age, or sociopolitical beliefs. Pinpoint what makes you different and magnify it. The people who respond are part of your true audience.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Include an expert who is able to segment and manage audience lists, run automated email campaigns, provide insights based on performance and continually tailor content to align with business goals. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers. The Mobile Mogul. The SEO Pro.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Include an expert who is able to segment and manage audience lists, run automated email campaigns, provide insights based on performance and continually tailor content to align with business goals. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers. The Mobile Mogul. The SEO Pro.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Time and again, we see and hear countless online video marketing statistics like these: Consumers spend 5.5 Video is the most popular content marketing format for 2015, ahead of case studies, blogs and infographics ( 2015 State of Digital Marketing , a report featuring insights from over 600 marketers from Web Marketing 123).

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Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

In a word, content. Inspired storytelling and strong visuals can help today’s agencies start conversations, interest media and hook new customers for their clients. Everyone (including your client) responds to visual content better. Hook audiences quickly and send them to a more specific source for additional information.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Luckett says marketers should stop focusing on outdated tactics - such as banner ads - and instead look at what attracts a non-cognitive response, such as infographics, videos or art. Marketers and PR pros should make sure our content induces the right emotions and resonates with our target audience.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. 59% od companies surveyed late last year say hiring of content marketing is imminent. 34% of companies say they can’t find people with digital content marketing skills to hire. You can download the full infographic of the 15 skills here.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Infographics.

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MaccaPR

JULY 23, 2014

Welcome to the age of infobesity in which marketers struggle to separate themselves from online information overload and draw meaningful interest from current and potential customers. The woman who coined the term "infobesity," social media expert Ekaterina Walter , now speaks frequently on the topic of visual storytelling.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

If more brands asked and answered this question honestly, they’d be a lot less “company updates” and a lot more valuable customer-relevant information on their blogs. This means photos, infographics and other graphic elements that break up large chunks of text. Infographics. Why do you you write your blog? Use Imagery.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s called visual storytelling, and very few brands know how to effectively use visual content to communicate with their audience. There’s nothing quite as visceral, captivating, immersive or spellbinding as visual storytelling. Although I love words, science proves that visual information is simply easier to process.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 23, 2019

The upside of Vox’s style is that the audience is spoon-fed important information framed around questions the new stories inspire. The downside is that Vox rarely breaks stories, so its information is mostly aggregated. ” He described the Vox mission to The Content Strategist and other reporters at a recent press event. .”

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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. The democratization of media has had a profound impact on the influence of information on the sales cycle according to keynote speaker and author Dan Pink.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We asked AirPR ’s Leta Soza to share why it’s important for PR pros to learn about, and take advantage of, the tools available today: “Staying informed of the chest of tools available to PR is vital because, at the end of the day, tools should help PR pros make better decisions about future efforts,” she says. TechCalendar.

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