Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Dynamic content and regulations. Jack of all trades.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

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. cookies) is in its twilight which puts diminishes marketing reach and targeting.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. While social media and SEO can help, you can count on your competitors employing these same strategies.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

To get the most mileage out of your PR content, it’s important to create a content hub that’s been strategically planned to focus on keywords your prospective clients use when researching their purchase options. It also increases your SEO and search rankings, which brings those prospects directly to you. I promise you can do it.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. PR can even boost your SEO. for headline writing tips and examples.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

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. By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2017

Creating content. Socializing content. Marketing content. Content, content, content. The SEO superstar. The post 3 Tips for Creating More Powerful Marketing Content appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. It’s (almost) all we hear – and talk – about these days. It’s the king.

Marketing 90

Marketing SEO Content Marketing Groups 90

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

PR 20/20

MAY 22, 2018

That world may be fictional, but doublethink is real—and it’s destroying your content creation efforts. Content marketers (like any content creators) are in danger of doublethinking their way to a practice more insidious than plagiarism: patchwriting. Lazy thinking is thought leadership. Freedom is slavery.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Writing Tools eBook 79

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Tracking trends is critical to determining whether your marketing team can prove your value to senior leadership through earned media measurement. Being able to identify and respond to trending topics significantly increases your traffic, engagements and SEO. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Trends 61

Trends Viral Analysis Crisis 61

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 25, 2015

The organization published a well-written press release that drew me in and pointed to one overarching conclusion: Most view their content marketing process as ad hoc, decentralized and driven by internal stakeholder interests. Content marketing is maturing slowly and steadily.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Report Corporate 60

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Some marketers aren’t afraid to take a risk on new ideas, push leadership on new technology or champion an entirely new methodology. A: I lead our marketing team, which means supporting marketing employees, setting the strategic direction and helping execute on it. So we start by thinking: What do we want to write?

Marketing 74

Marketing SEO Trade Shows Technology 74

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? Customer questions are deliberate.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. It’s not a content marketing goal or a PR goal. Content marketing, yes. It’s a multi-department goal.”.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics.

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

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. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

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. Three Essential Ways to Help Corporate Leadership Build a Personal Brand Online 1. So what’s a PR pro to do?

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Companies are investing in social media advertising and sponsored content, true, but the bulk of their budget is now spent on content generation instead of ads. The most logical move to create revenue is adding content marketing to your repertoire. Many SEO agencies are in similar boats.

Agency 188

Agency SEO Advertising Advertising 188

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

A good public relations professional will counsel their client to have a blog or content hub as a way to showcase thought leadership, earned media placements, company news, and announcements, and engage with fans and followers. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. Yet, we are often the shoemakers with no shoes.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Indeed, his name has been removed from the company’s leadership webpage and Brandon Crawley is now listed as the interim CEO. Cision has cycled through most of its leadership team under the current equity holders. The organization switched from Cision according to the write-up. years, having joined in September of 2020.

Software 118

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 118

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.

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

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.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

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.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

Case Study 210

Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

On the other hand, there’s ample research to demonstrate B2B customers want thought leadership. Don’t miss these posts: How PR can Put the Search Back in SEO [UML]. Trust Economy: Summaries to 4 Content Marketing Studies. Cassidy writes: “A study by Hubspot and Outbrain offers data about what’s working now.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2016

It’s a leadership question on which businesses spend incredible amounts of time and resources. Sales and marketing usually are and should be separate departments according to Billy Cina in this contribution for CIO.com. Do you need help with PR and content that enable sales? VP sales: The Inevitable Battle.

Marketing 60

Marketing Content Marketing SEO Data 60

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

” Too many content marketing teams try to half-ass a bunch of things—blog posts, whitepapers, video, social media, SEO—in the pursuit of a cohesive content program. Successful content marketing doesn’t necessarily mean you have a gargantuan editorial empire in the middle of your brand.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Company Strategy How To 100

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Over 70% of marketers say content marketing has quantifiably improved prospect engagement. Meanwhile, 66% of customers agree that companies should make it easier to access their content. Before you start writing your first news release, take a moment to research your target audience. Know Your Audience.

Brand 99

Brand Branding How To SEO 99

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Whether it’s web or social media or mobile apps, it’s still the content that dominates every digital space. With the proliferation of digital channels, there’s been an increased demand for content marketing. Simultaneous to this growth in demand, marketers also have made a lot of mistakes that pull down content marketing output.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Web SEO 74

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].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead. Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. Plus, eight out of 10 report that the quality of their content has improved.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

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

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. Brands who blog have more indexed web pages, which boosts SEO. But let’s be real — it’s not sexy.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Below are 15 takeaways I offer you from Killing Marketing; I hope these encourage you and your organization to both get a copy of the book and embrace content marketing. 1) Challenge your marketing beliefs. Also see these related book reviews: 8 Epic Takeaways from Joe Pulizzi’s Epic Content Marketing.

Marketing 65

Marketing Content Marketing Insurance Insurance 65