Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. It’s versatile content piece that can complement and add powerful visuals as part of an integrated campaign. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace.

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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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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Critics like HBO’s John Oliver deride it as misleading and call it a threat to journalistic integrity, while proponents see native advertising as a vital revenue producer for publishers and an effective way for marketers to reach and engage audiences. Navigation – How will people find and experience the content?

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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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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 23, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post 3 Visual Content Marketing Strategies You Should Know appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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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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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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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.

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

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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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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 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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. Even with all the technology and social media, etc., We joked about it!

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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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MaccaPR

JULY 23, 2014

The woman who coined the term "infobesity," social media expert Ekaterina Walter , now speaks frequently on the topic of visual storytelling. Most recently, I saw her at the 2014 Social Media Marketing World , in addition to Australia-based spitfire Donna Moritz , who also spoke about visual content. Stay "on brand."

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

I think most of the discussion on content marketing comes down to a couple things. 1) What is your definition of content marketing and 2) Why do we continue to put ourselves (advertising, PR, marketing) in such neat boxes when the digital era has blurred the edges of those boxes. are all forms of content.

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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?

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This means photos, infographics and other graphic elements that break up large chunks of text. While the cornerstone of your blog post will be written content, you can also sprinkle in different types of content to educate and entertain your audience. Infographics. Use Imagery. You need to include imagery. Interviews.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Understand where your audience is and share engaging content, participate in conversations, and use social media advertising to amplify your messages. Content Marketing: Develop high-quality content that addresses the interests and pain points of your target audience. FAQ What is a Tech PR Agency?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Multimedia Elements : Boost your press release with multimedia elements such as high-quality images, videos, infographics, or audio clips. Everyone loves a good story, so don’t forget to inject a dose of storytelling into the process. Breaking news and trending topics can also be leveraged to generate interest.

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prTini

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The Five Parts to Brand Storytelling Nearly Everyone Misses. The Sticky Note: A Stupid Simple-Approach to Better Content Marketing Brainstorms. Mashable’s Branded Content Editor Talks Pitching. Infographic: The Ideal Length of Everything Online, From Tweets to YouTube Videos. Cheers and happy reading! .

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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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wiredPRworks

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Infographics offer an engaging way to share statistics, tell a story or show a process. Paige Krzysko is a skilled communications and content marketing professional with four years of experience working across various channels. She is passionate about storytelling and connecting with audiences.

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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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Beyond PR

AUGUST 18, 2016

When producing infographics, photography and video for content marketing or company news, a consistent look and feel is just as important as it is in your logo. Save time and money.

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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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