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. Well yes and no.

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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

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.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Content marketing and media relations need each other.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

You’ve probably noticed that blogs and content pieces rarely read like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. The difference isn’t always a matter of substance; style is a reason that we are attracted to and continue to engage with content pieces. Headings are a way to create a hierarchy of information.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

The digital and content revolution has empowered customers to seize control of their path to purchase, forcing brands to retire their sledgehammer marketing tactics. Today, brands must attract customers with high-quality content, impacting their target audience through an array of online channels. But is it really that easy?

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

Consider your audience – you know them better than anyone else – and write quality announcements about the things your company does that matter to them. Full report: The Effects of Traditional and Social Earned Media on Sales: A Study of a Microlending Marketplace (2012) published in the Journal of Marketing Research by Andrew T.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As much as 34% of content is being republished and recycled, according to an analysis by Chris Penn for the marketing data consulting company Trust Insights. Mr. Penn told me he used a tool called AHREFS – a popular SEO tool to perform the analysis. Need help with marketing or PR? Click image for higher resolution.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By By the way, the WSJ reporter on that byline used to write for PRWeek). I believe all signs suggest the future of marketing looks more like public relations.

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Rather, AI will be used to create a lot of filler and SEO bait. David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers. Local news and indy journalism more trusted. “I

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Instead of launching the site and hiring marketers to do content marketing, we brought on bloggers and writers who helped us create a rich foundation of smart, informative travel guides , cruise reviews, consumer how-to articles and Visual Lists , a new content format we’re pioneering. Nobody else lets users do that.

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Community Travel Pinterest Mobile 40

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 Greg Galant | Muck Rack.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) : Incorporate relevant keywords and phrases in your press release to improve its visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). Image Source: CoSchedule ] One of the most valuable pieces of advice I remember receiving as a young PR professional was to learn to write as reporters do.

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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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ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

Entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, Professors, bloggers, PRs, SEOs, digital marketers, speakers. I'm writing a blog post on how the best communicators "go deep" and get stuff done. She is a social media, SEO, Internet marketing and blogging consultant. my day is somewhat at the mercy of the marketing industry.

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Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. CEO at TopRank Online Marketing.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Or the Longview Journal in the case of this particular announcement. The organization switched from Cision according to the write-up. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]. Does reputation top profit?

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 121

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Their content marketing and brand journalism has not yet evolved to a place where they are comfortable letting employees take the spotlight, allowing independent voices to ring out with options, truth and expertise. Getting already-busy employees to see the value and write posts.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. For ideation, the ‘Content’ section (found in the top bar) shines through and is an essential piece of kit for those for whom ideation forms a significant part of their role. BuzzStream Pitching Workflow.

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Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

Don’t miss these posts: How PR can Put the Search Back in SEO [UML]. Trust Economy: Summaries to 4 Content Marketing Studies. He writes: “The top two methods through which journalists prefer to receive breaking news have remained unchanged for the past three years. Paid Social: Cliff Notes to 3 Social Media Studies.

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B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

For content marketers, search engine optimization (SEO) should now be part of your regular vocabulary. The dust has finally settled on this latest installment, and SEO experts are beginning to see the impact and how it’s affecting search engine results. Changes SEO. A Survival Guide for Content Creators.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

It’s also adding a service where the OnePitch team will write an inquiry for a reporter and it has added “location filtering for pitches.”. c) Instagram Video Posts Receive Twice the Engagement of Other Post Types via Matt Southern , Search Engine Journal , HubSpot and Mention. “A

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Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

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. “Writing makes me aware. I think so.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

First, Writing Skills. No matter what you’ve heard about all that sexy social media stuff, you still need to know how to write in PR. Ideally, you majored in Journalism (or English) – or your PR or Communications program had a heavy concentration of writing-related courses. Second, Internship Experience.

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Pinterest Writing Interviews Social Media 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Some journalism startups aim to breathe fresh life into storytelling, and we might learn a thing or two that has applications for PR and content marketing. That is why I enjoyed the demo night at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism early this week. I loved this one, and any site that pays writers.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. If you want to learn how to integrate social media, content marketing, the latest technology and more, you won’t be disappointed in Pam’s podcasts, which she delivers each weekday. to rock your social media and content marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. ” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. A CTA is what makes a piece into “sponcon,” or sponsored content. Content campaign. ” Functionally, it’s fluff. ” Why?

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Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 23, 2019

If your preferences skew a bit more modern, you could take your question to an outlet like Vox, which specializes in SEO-friendly explainers. Aggregation is an old practice in journalism, and digital transformation has only encouraged it. You could go to a legacy news outlet like the The New York Times and search the archives.

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Media Journalism Content Marketing Education 111