Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

One of the risks in marketing is the tendency we all have to get caught in a habit. As the conversations around the marketing table often begin with, “At my last company we…”. This means we must, as marketers, maintain a student’s mindset , continuously challenge assumptions , and actively seek out new ideas.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this case, market research has consistently demonstrated people favor recommendations from peers over brands. So while content marketing is the new branding , it’s becoming more evident that PR is the best kept secret in content marketing. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! They are focusing on news content that’s adaptable to broadcast or digital subscriptions and news-based podcast products — which can all be pitched and monitored. 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? ” 4. .

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. 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?

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. 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. See how they market online.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

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.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

It sometimes strikes people as a nebulous and becomes equated with PR or marketing snake oil. If you get the message wrong, then the investment in marketing or communications could prove wasteful in the future. As the old marketing saying goes, half of the budget is wasted, you’re just not sure which half.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. 1) Building Relationships with Content.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019? We used Buzzsumo’s Content Analyzer to curate the top posts across Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Reddit, as well as links from other websites. Catch up on what you missed before you set your marketing intentions. Looking to master new marketing skills this year?

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. An infographic: The design team has taken the most tweet-worthy stats and created a tantalizing infographic to accompany the eBook and drive social shares. Personas have been defined.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. Content marketing: 51%.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

PRs can then reach out to pitch “thought leaders,” authors and other spokespeople to any number of shows looking for talent or topic-specific expertise. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Ahrefs’ Content Explorer – Finding Top Linked Blog Content Ahrefs’ Content Explorer feature is a must-have tool for blog discovery. Then, you can replicate and expand on the content to pitch to target bloggers.

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Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Now, it’s not at all unusual to see a company announcement first posted on their own blog or newsroom (including being optimized for search engines), promoted on social media and pitched to the media with an accompanying release. Breaking news and trending topics can also be leveraged to generate interest. No ‘spray-and-pray’ allowed !

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

My friend is a web engineer for a large media company, and whenever we talk shop, I’m always surprised at how big of an impact his tinkering can have on the content we read. Brands like to pay lip service to the customer experience, but if marketers want their content to make a real impact, they have to commit.

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Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

SEO Content Marketers – This type of outreach team blurs the line between traditional SEO and PR, using a range of tactics including blogger outreach, infographic placement, broken link building. We then determine how exactly the content we are pitching will be of interest to them. Ross Hudgens, Siege Media.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

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Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

Thought leaders provide timely, relevant content in useful forms. This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Want to learn how your organization can use thought leadership to attain marketing objectives? Contact brianne@landispr.com.

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Do a quick Google search and you’ll find plethora of other statistics illustrating that visual content beats out text every time. The phenomenon raises an important question for marketers and PR professionals: Are your viewers averse to reading or is there something more to the attraction of imagery? Images inspire sharing.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

A successful integrated marketing communications (IMC) practice incorporates concepts like core strategy statements, cross-platform strategies, and iterative measurement practices. Here are some of my “go to” linked tactics that almost always get pulled out of the Wax Marketing IMC toolkit, particularly when a campaign is in trouble.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here are four ways quality content can be a valuable tool in gaining media coverage: Want to learn even more ways to score coverage? One of your goals for content marketing is surely spreading awareness of your brand. Discover 71 tips in Cision’s latest tip sheet! It Gets You On Reporters’ Radar.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report , more than half of respondents said a pitch that lines up with their past work and interests is what drove them to pursue a story. As they try to make their content more interactive and share-able for their audiences, journalists are incorporating more elements like images, videos, and infographics.

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