Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 101

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The study polled 33,000 respondents in 28 countries. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Both media and government were labeled – by survey responses – as unethical and less competent. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 136

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. Don’t miss these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. The 4 Engines You Need to Pull Off Content Marketing Successfully. 2) How long should a blog post be?

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Study B2B Marketing Survey 78

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 . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

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.”. The best content programs are performance-driven; they connect tactics to organizational end goals.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. chimed in on case studies and best practices. Branding and Thought Leadership. Simply Measured social analytics (“great competitor dashboard”). Pixler photo editor.

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The study’s participants named leadership attributes like “courage, innovation, managing through ambiguity, developing talent, and contributing to strategy” as critical to their positions, which are wielding greater clout among C-level executives within the organization. Thought leadership is more important than ever.

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Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year.

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Whitepapers : The heart of content marketing, whitepapers are important for awareness building , product positioning, lead generation and customer support.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. The measure of “best” in this case is unique page views. 3) The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. The 7 Best Performing Blog Posts in 2017.

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Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

Despite not being in an official leadership role, her work ethic, laser focus and aptitude for learning enable her to do anything she puts her mind to. Arya exemplifies why it’s important to outline your objectives before diving into creating or disseminating content. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

There’s no shortage of opinions on how the budget should be allocated – I offer some views on this at the bottom of this post – but what I thought would be really helpful is reviewing some benchmarks from studies. The consulting and tech analyst firm polled 340 marketing executives across the US and UK for its study.

Marketing 65

Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Although this data is critical in monitoring and measuring your team’s ROI, remembering to “be human” in your marketing strategy is essential to connecting with your audience and creating lasting relationships. For example, case studies and eBooks are excellent ways to showcase your knowledge. Measure your success.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Digital Sales & Marketing World.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Studies show that only 23 percent of employees feel they receive the right amount of recognition for their work, while only 19 percent of managers say recognition is a priority at their workplace. Have we created a content marketing editorial calendar that defines our strategy on content production and publishing?

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

“Look, corporate communicators have done so much, with so little, for so long, they can practically do anything with nothing, so we know this has been a ‘thing’ for a while,” noted Sword and the Script Media, LLC Founder Frank Strong, the primary architect of the study. Measurement is always tricky and always has been.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

I found clear lessons for corporate blogging , which I’ve weaved into the summary of the study below. Don’t miss these posts: B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss. Content Marketing: Don’t Make Home Improvements to Rental Property.

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Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

One part of an answer is bound to sound like a “get off my lawn” response, but I think there’s been a decline in the effort younger marketers put into learning the craft aspects of creative. I suspect many of the award winners wouldn’t hold up if their effectiveness was tested and measured. In one sense, it’s not new.

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Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

Marketers are relatively upbeat about the economy and growth prospects over the next 12 months or so. That’s according to the newest edition of The CMO Survey , a semiannual study spawned out of Duke University’s business school. 3 Habits of Highly Successful Bloggers B2B Marketing can Borrow [Study]. Creativity: 19.4%.

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Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no written playbook for navigating the PR challenges likely to arise, and smart marketers and comms pros will trust their judgment and past experiences in guiding strategy and providing counsel. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. Organic Search.

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Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

Building Brand Awareness Through Thought Leadership Thought leadership is an effective way to establish a brand as an industry authority. You can create and share insightful content such as articles, whitepapers, and webinars that showcase your brand’s expertise in its field.

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Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

PR 20/20

MAY 12, 2016

Large enterprises commonly look for niche expertise in core digital disciplines such as content marketing, paid search, SEO, social media monitoring, and analytics to complement internal marketing teams. The industry will be redefined by marketing agencies that are more nimble, tech savvy, open, and collaborative.

Agency 40

Agency Marketing Financial System 40

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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Coverage books help…showcase earned media coverage in customizable, branded digital PR measurement reports,” according to the announcement. Indeed, his name has been removed from the company’s leadership webpage and Brandon Crawley is now listed as the interim CEO. Content picks from around PR tech land. Meltwater case study.

Software 118

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 118

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. PR measurement. Top tactics in PR and comms. It’s also freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. The Case Supporting Gated Content. Here are the key arguments for gating content. Gates provide marketing justification. If you gate content, you may be giving up search traffic.

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B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 118

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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Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71