Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). Brand journalism is found to be 92 percent more effective at increasing awareness and 168 percent more powerful when it comes to driving consumers to the buy button. Want proof? Why Are You Writing? For Whom Are You Writing?

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations. Try our services.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I’ve always been somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to Coca-Cola’s brand journalism initiative: Coke Journey, which launched back in 2012. I get the brand journalism thing when you’re a company that’s built on thought leadership–GE and GE Reports comes to mind. The big reason for my skepticism?

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Case Study Journalism Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. A trade publication covering cybersecurity often publishes roundups of new products.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. Some clever guy with a political bent bought a domain and polished up a site to look like journalism. There is something wrong with perpetuating erroneous information and dressing it up to look like journalism.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Media distrust grows.

Government 138

Government Survey Ethics Media 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. But can we say that for sponsored content ? Does it have the same impact as earned media? .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. Our plan is to think outside the box for earned media. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. “Nail the elevator pitch.”. How did that translate to PR?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . In other words, pitch a story , not a product. producing useful, relevant content.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. These three studies polled 3,000 journalists and their answers all center on relevance. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you work in PR, marketing or communications and use a media intelligence platform, you might be familiar with the “good enough for now” syndrome. Maybe you are using a media monitoring platform that isn’t delivering on the promises you were made when you bought it, but does the bare minimum you need to get your job done. .

How To 106

How To Media Radio Print 106

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? What comes after social media?

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Multimedia is the gatekeeper to earned media and the catalyst to engagement. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

This is especially true if you consider how much has changed in the last five years across paid, owned and earned media. >screen >screen does the blurry transition to note we''re considering the changes< Publishing: Content management platforms have decentralized publishing. But their relevance has shifted.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Consumer 66

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

1) Earned and branded media drive awareness and trust in B2B. Digital marketing spend tallied up at around $629 billion in the US in 2018. This year it’s on track to outpace the investment in analog marketing channels for the first time. For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest.

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

The product monitors domains, so if a third-party site links to a client site for example, without mentioning a brand name, you’ll still get a notification. A golden rule of PR is to treat every reporter as if they work for the Wall Street Journal because new reporters at (seemingly) small publications tend to move onwards and upwards.

SEO 65

SEO Tools Engineering Web 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Although most of the complaint was about false or misleading claims in advertizements, there were also implications for disclosure on social media channels. source: Wall Street Journal). Get your team trained on these social media guidelines and how to use social posts appropriately. Content Marketing Mastering Social Media'

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Training Employee Social Media 168

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

Creating social media campaigns often generate scores of ideas. Specifically, will they care enough about the concept to talk about it, share it, create content for it, and yes, possibly even consider buying services from the company? Inbound or content marketing became a top priority for Internet marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. So why might CMOs still undervalue the potential impact of content efforts? Don’t believe me?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

But then, last month, TrueScope, which provides media monitoring , raised a $6 million Series A round. Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. That’s when he started building a product in-house. Propel raises $4.5 PR tech startup Propel announced it raised $4.5

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

In the last 10 years or so, content marketing has emerged as a way for businesses to build an audience of their own. When done properly , it becomes its own channel and powerful addition to the marketing mix. There’s a lot of noise in the market and publishing useful and relent content of uniformly high quality is hard work.

Publicity 60

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 60

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Organizations have learned to win by developing what David calls a “Fanocracy” – (the subject of his Wall Street Journal bestseller) – tapping into the mindset that relationships with customers are more important than the products they sell to them. Tune into smart insights, cool tips, and lots of laughs.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. But media expectations and budget reality are no joke. What media placements will truly move the needle?

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

You don’t have to be an independent consultant or entrepreneur to enjoy Ferriss’ views on the new economy, the digital world, personal and work productivity and the outsourcing market. Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. 2 Kathi Kruse. 2 Kathi Kruse. 7 Keri Jaehnig.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. For Social Media, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

No marketing and public relations executive is immune from the educational curve of bringing their client up to speed on the latest in search, bridging the digital and SEO divide on an hourly basis. By and large, digital content, specifically mobile content is the future.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

How will your background in journalism give you an edge in this role? A journalism background – meaning the real shoe-leather, digging dirt kind of reporting – is essential whether you’re writing a news story, crafting a media message or coming up with a marketing plan. I actually hate the term “content marketing.”

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Top management has been accessible and available to the media, and Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun met with US senators last week to answer questions. Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

If you’re like me, you probably greet articles about content virality with a healthy dose of skepticism. Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be.

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120