Critical Mention

JULY 31, 2019

Part of the reason for this personnel strategy is that research shows the most effective methods of marketing involve storytelling; a PR pro’s specialty. It is important to utilize all types of content as part of a cohesive strategy in order to reach the widest possible audience.

Marketing 68

Marketing SEO Guidelines eBook 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. It’s the role of the PR agency or internal team to create relevant news in the absence of a new product announcement or tech update.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. You might discover in your technology and process audit, for example, that you’re still paying too much money for an old tool no one uses anymore, and you can reallocate that budget to something more useful for your team.

Media 102

Media Storytelling System Technology 102

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. Unfortunately, it took shut-downs, and seismic shifts of 2020 for many in the C-suite recognize the critical value of consistent communications to internal and external audiences. PR is the storyteller of the organization.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Data analyst.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Don’t miss Matthew’s free webinar!

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

“Communications teams have come a long way in their ability to surface and leverage data that demonstrates the value of media relations, content marketing, social media and influencer outreach. Some of this shift has been driven by a competitive job market, as well as new expectations from the emerging workforce.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

Currently, there’s a company in Europe who watched my Go-To-Market LinkedIn Learning video course and now they want me to consult on their G-T-M strategy. With everything in real-time, for example, look at how we’re using streaming video in our storytelling. Q: What’re your favorite tools for your brand?

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Experiential storytelling. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

AI-written content adds more noise. “PR PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. The tool and pricing are also clearly aimed at the enterprise level, not generally practical for small to midsized SMB vendors.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Communications Conversations

APRIL 27, 2018

A few weeks ago, I noticed Alyssa Greve , director of content marketing at Cambria, touting a new Cambria blog on LinkedIn. Although corporate storytelling has been under fire a bit lately, I continue to be a strong supporter of such efforts–and this one, in particular, looked interesting.

Blogging 68

Blogging Pinterest SEO Examples 68

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience. A successful tech PR strategy focuses on targeting the right media outlets, using engaging content, and creating relationships with key influencers in the industry.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Over the years, I learned about marketing tactics that I implemented to augment my PR efforts. I learned about social media, about search engine optimization, about email marketing, about remarketing, about lead generation and funnels and demand generation and content marketing and events and graphic design.

Communications 40

Communications Tools Analytics Television 40

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 Survey Storytelling 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 105

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 105

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. The brand’s success was about more than just going viral or getting lucky.

Leadership 111

Leadership Brand Branding How To 111

Cision

MARCH 28, 2016

Traditional marketing functions are no longer set up to win. To do that, Bernie advises approaching content marketing like an ice cream sandwich and layering storytelling, cross-functional contribution and the marketing department. With social listening tools , you can track: which of your posts your audience sees.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Storytelling Content Marketing 120

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, videos and marketing go hand-in-hand. From TikTok to YouTube, we’ve witnessed that video content has only grown in significance as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences on a deeper, more engaging level. You can use analytics tools provided by video hosting platforms (e.g.,

Video 88

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

The top five communications tactics based on a weighted average are: data & analytics; storytelling; content marketing , blogging, and brand journalism; business social responsibility; and thought leadership. Top tactics in PR and comms.

Survey 123

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 123

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The survey asked the 150 marketing professionals and 179 sales professionals about complaints they had about each other. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs). 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs). Read more: The 6 Top B2B Content Formats Buyers Find Most Valuable. billion in 2021 .

B2B 122

B2B Marketing Survey Software 122

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. Monitoring and Analytics Implement tools to monitor media coverage, social media mentions, and other relevant metrics.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. 2) SocialChorus has new integrations to Microsoft for internal comms. b) Getting on the same page about storytelling via MuckRack and Michelle Garrett.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

Content Storytelling – the best tips from each panelist on planning, producing and publishing stories for social media. In the case of our Ryder Cup marketing efforts, we intentionally breed rivalry around patriotism and local autonomy. Content Storytelling. ” – Joni Lockridge, PGA.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Storytelling Local 40

Beyond PR

MARCH 15, 2016

He arms himself with the right tools and technology and understands the strengths and weaknesses of his team members and adversaries. Compelling Storyteller s : Your audience has a large and varied appetite for content. Compelling Storyteller s : Your audience has a large and varied appetite for content.

Marketing 40

Marketing Storytelling Fashion Technology 40

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Using my storytelling skills that I’ve built up over my 18 year career in radio & TV but in a new way. ” I’ve been surprised by how similar content marketing is to journalism. And companies/PR folks need to treat them with the respect they deserve, rather than as tools to be used in a marketing plan.

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

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. Offer different tools for different goals. Part of the PR professional’s job is understanding for whom the content is intended.

Agency 40

Agency Real Estate Film Video 40

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 23, 2012

It offers visitors a feature story and related content, including video and photo content -- all armed with sharing tools. Social: I think there''s a ton of opportunity to integrate consumer-generated media about the brand, as well as integrating a brand''s social content.

Engineering 72

Engineering Pinterest Banking Video 72

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

These are the questions we sought to answer in spring 2015 when I launched an internal initiative named Project Copyscale at my content marketing agency, PR 20/20. In addition, it started becoming increasingly apparent that intelligently automating marketing would require dozens of individual tools.

Marketing 53

Marketing Software eBook Technology 53

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. One PR tool you can’t live without is… Buffer. We joked about it!

Publicity 63

Publicity Storytelling Pitching Nonprofit 63

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. to rock your social media and content marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2017

This is one of the reasons that in some ways, marketing has gotten harder. There’s an internal education requirement for every new experiment, initiative or program, that’s above and beyond what has been traditionally required. Marketing today is dynamic and requires curiosity matched with continuous learning. Talk to Us!

Web 70

Web Content Marketing Technology Creativity 70

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Troll control with Jay Baer, writing tips from Ann Handley, content marketing with Mark Schaefer, agency growth hacks with Ketchum’s Stephen Waddington, storytelling brilliance from Michael Margolis (GetStoried) and more. The reach it generates makes it the most valuable marketing tool I have, second only to my blog. .

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Twitter Social Media Resources Google 100