Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. A majority (78%) of U.S.-based

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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. Audiences know the difference.

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. I could write a book on this topic.

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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. Content marketing isn’t just a constant stream of advertisements. But using the wrong tools can cripple smaller content marketing teams.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Many podcasts interview authors, but Roger Dooley tends to find authors that are generally more cerebral – literally and figuratively. She also has the occasional author too: Embrace Revenue Responsibility With ‘Full Funnel Marketing’: Author Matt Heinz. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

To build a comprehensive profile of your buyer, talk to your sales team, interview current customers and research people on LinkedIn who match your ideal buyer. Better understanding your buyers allows you to message them around the things they care about, increasing the impact of your marketing (and maximizing ROI).

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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 Tom Pick | Webbiquity LLC.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Get our free “2015 Nonprofit PR Kit” filled with content creation tips, pitching tips and more!

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

The headlines that sail around the web are those that are salacious and extreme. For example, pick a trade publication in any vertical market and study the headlines. If it sounds amazingly similar to the concept of good content marketing , you’re right. Pitch a story about how the world is ending. The alternative?

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Norton's Notes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

As you are probably aware over the last few months I have been interviewing PR practitioners from all over the world as part of my interview series called 20:20 Vision. The first interview was with Arik C. Content marketing (including PR) that impacts the bottom line (for B2B companies). Develop your strategy.

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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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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We’ll never forget the panic in the PR world as tens of thousands of journalists (aka our PR pitch targets) at newspapers, TV stations and magazines were laid off. Without paid advertising to support publishers and broadcasters, PR professionals would have no media outlets to pitch stories to.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2016

Those are all respectable objectives, but webinars can also help B2B marketers solve their biggest content marketing challenge : producing engaging content. Some studies suggest 60-70% of content produced in B2B goes unused: A few searches on the company website will demonstrate if this is true in your organization.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you want to hear personal interviews with the songwriters behind Top 40 greatest hits, dive deep on the music of movies , or re-watch The Office alongside two of the show’s stars, there’s a podcast for that. This Old Marketing. and Epic Content Marketing. Based on the title of this post, you know how: Podcasts.

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Cision

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you plan to interview people who aren’t sitting next to you, you’ll also need Skype or other VoiP to conduct phone interviews. Plans that come with “advanced statistics” break down your downloads by geographic area, application used and web referrals. Q: How much prep/research time do you spend for each interview?

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Tip of the month: “Take someone in finance to lunch and learn how you make money ” This is just one of the amazing tips from the Queen of metrics Katie Paine in this interview on PR News. Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. If you’re creating content in PR take note of hacks one and two especially.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. It is important to research the journalist and their outlet before pitching, and tailor the pitch to their interests and needs.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

As it is on the web, our paths have crisscrossed occasionally over the years. He has also been a marketer and accepts an occasional commission for business writing. 4) What is your assessment of this trend toward content marketing ? “In Such things become fads, with marketers looking for the next buzzword.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 19, 2015

Gone are the days when entry-level PR job seekers would blindly pitch hundreds of reporters. Then we met Jean Hill , who came in for an informational interview over a Caribou Coffee. However, breaking into an agency or in-house PR department directly from college is more difficult than ever.

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers. Enlightened Self-Interest: The Pitch Email. I think so. I wrote: 1.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Raf recently also got interviewed about this in the Wag The Dog Podcast. Reasons: Team has no overview of who is getting pitched. Coverage isn’t secured as initial pitches aren’t being followed up. Reasons: No one is tracking who pitched what and taking ownership of follow-ups. Where do you start?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 26, 2018

But choosing the correct topic to write about is actually one of the hardest parts of content marketing. Even the best written piece of content will fail if the subject matter isn’t important to your audience. Figure out the underlying cause of their pain point and you can get some truly great, unique content ideas.

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