Shift Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Offer to read them a white paper or press release, listen to a webinar, show them an infographic. If they manage to stay engaged for more than a minute, then you’ve clearly got the hang of good storytelling. If they’re immediately bored, then your storytelling isn’t compelling. Christopher S.

Content Marketing 167

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Media’s Executive Editor of Content Strategies, recently sat down with AirPR to discuss sponsored content, PR, storytelling and the future of the industry. With decades of experience in journalism, PR and content marketing, Jon is now in charge of content for Inc. s clients and advertisers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics.

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Storytelling Data-Driven PR Data Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Marketing 191

Marketing B2B Survey Content Marketing 191

Cision

MAY 2, 2015

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “owning, as opposed to renting, media. It’s a marketing process to attract and retain customers by consistently creating and curating content in order to change or enhance a consumer behavior.”. You know influencers who can make a difference.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Storytelling 120

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. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Pitching 60

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As content marketing continues to evolve, businesses across the globe have adopted it at a rapid pace. So what’s predicted to become of content marketing this year? Forbes ( @Forbes ) describes content marketing as a digital trend that is evolving fast , which means companies must jump on the bandwagon ASAP.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A content strategy typically spans the entire content marketing funnel, from awareness to decision and possibly through customer success. You may have somebody on your marketing team or within your organization who specifically focuses on the strategy part of content marketing.

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Strategy eBook Content Marketing B2B 129

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. Infographics and Graphics. Infographics are another great visual addition to your content marketing arsenal. There are even tools to help you create your own infographics, like Piktochart. Ebooks and Whitepapers.

Content Marketing 120

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Storytelling Social Media 231

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

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. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s How can they do that?

Marketing 144

Marketing Social Media Content Marketing Media 144

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).

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Media Relations Infographics 70

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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. 97% of respondents said video content and communication were useful after making a purchase. Effective storytelling improves valuations. PR measurement.

B2B 166

B2B Marketing Survey Communications 166

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to a Marketwired survey in November 2015, PR and marketing professionals plan to increase their content marketing programs by 64% in 2016. According to the same survey, 79% of these professionals have a content marketing plan in place. Discovering new design techniques for content creation.

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Creativity Community Content Marketing Storytelling 150

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance.

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Survey Communications Trends Social Media 107

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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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

What the PR team does integrates into elements beyond the traditional marketing umbrella it used to sit under. Storytelling is our game . Today, storytelling is a buzzword. This opens up more opportunities for those who want to specialize in the visual side of PR with images, video, infographics and more. via GIPHY.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Social Media Crisis Communications 125

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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Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Film 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The founders tout the software’s “data storytelling at machine scale” to add value to sharing intel – including product news, financial data or analytics. 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.

Tools 153

Tools Social Media Radio Pitching 153

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

Owned content. Owned content is created content. It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video. All that content points to an underlying mantra: “be the media.” Try multimedia.

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Media Content Marketing Storytelling Infographics 120

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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How To Content Marketing Brand Branding 109

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. I just saw someone on Twitter talking about how PR has become more marketing’ish and marketing has become more PR’ish – I like that quote because it really does seem to be the case. ., you still need to be able to build relationships. We joked about it!

Publicity 90

Publicity Social Media Pitching Storytelling 90

Beyond PR

JANUARY 3, 2017

Storytelling. Content marketing may change its tactics as audiences tire of the existing ones, but telling a good company narrative will never go out of style. Content marketing is the perfect springboard for your storytelling and, in fact, these stories can make your brand all the more appealing.

Company 72

Company Storytelling Social Media Content Marketing 72

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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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 10, 2015

One person who has labored over B2B content, what works and what doesn’t work, is my good friend and colleague Steve Farnsworth. In short, Steve knows content marketing and the nitty gritty of lead generation. With this as the backdrop, here are his top 10 tools and resources that he applies to content marketing campaigns.

Tools 60

Tools Storytelling B2B Content Marketing 60

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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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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Marketing Case Study Content Marketing Study 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In either case, it’s important to strive to understand both, and some of the blogs I follow get creative with the year-end wrap up: The Best Business Storytelling Posts of the Year (Part I) via @louhoffman. 12 Content Marketing Lessons Learned in 12 Years of Blogging via @toprank. Content marketing is PR.

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Content Marketing Crisis Reddit Blogging 60

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Everyone agrees that visual content is a major media trend that will continue to have prominence. Aim to tell compelling narratives through infographics, ensure visual branding is consistent across all marketing collateral, and integrate more imagery into everything you push out. TechCalendar.

Tools 125

Tools Analytics B2C Storytelling 125

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.”.

Social Media 65

Social Media Media Writing Brand 65

ISEBOX

JULY 24, 2015

Text was once sufficient to reach your target audience by appealing to their needs and interests, but they’ve become more sophisticated in filtering marketing messages. Today’s internet users are drawn to a variety of content formats that they access through multiple channels. Have a look at the numbers.

Storytelling 70

Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Video 70

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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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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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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Blogging Social Media Communications Media 68

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.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Storytelling Video 40

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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Infographics Social Media Case Study Content Marketing 72

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 SEO Pro.

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