The Proactive Report

MARCH 13, 2015

As the digital world continues its headlong rush into the future, with new tools and toys popping up all the time, managing a brand’s social media program has become a very time-intensive activity. Join me on March 19th, 2015 for a free webinar hosted by Sendible – a social media management dashboard from the UK.

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Technology Social Media Media Digital PR 100

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. How can marketing and PR jointly contribute to business goals? Align with marketing strategies and dashboards. It’s also essential to have PR and marketing operations integrated when crises arise.

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Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Once your content has been published it’s up to you to do everything possible to help your audience find it. That being said, the most impactful way to boost your content is through paid media activation, where your blog post or contributed article becomes the advertisement itself. Measure and improve.

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Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? Focus on the content. Set the agenda.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Cision

MAY 19, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. Not long ago, we had a blog post that described five outside-the-box content marketing ideas. Attendees of New York Fashion Week share photos across social media. Want even more content marketing tips?

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Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Cision

MAY 12, 2015

That goes doubly for social media. What ARE Social Media Analytics? Analytics is just a fancy word for information about your social media efforts. They’re important because they can help you understand if you’re doing the right things to connect with your customers through social media.

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Analytics Social Media Web Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want social proof…. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities….

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Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 135

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

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Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. For content generation and syndication. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter.

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Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understanding the risks, adopting best practices, and investing in robust cybersecurity measures are crucial for safeguarding our digital realm and ensuring a secure and prosperous future. Organizing events and webinars: PR agencies can help coordinate webinars, seminars, and workshops focused on cybersecurity topics.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consistent Brand Messaging Across Channels In addition to ensuring your brand is visible to target audiences in all relevant places, including social media channels and paid, owned and earned media channels, consistency is key when it comes to brand messaging.

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Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

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Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. Whether those are the right clicks and webinar registrants is another story. First, metrics can be gamed.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2018

Learn all you can about measurement: While it may be painful for some, measurement is now a crucial element in a PR campaign. Measuring your efforts helps you show your client or boss that what you’re doing impacts the bottom line. How do you improve your measurement skills? Cheers to a successful year!

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Measurement Content Marketing Writing Infographics 119

PR 20/20

MAY 9, 2023

We frequently work with clients whose organizations utilize any number of the following methods to engage current members and constituents and attract new ones: Newsletters Marketing emails Magazines Online ads Event sponsorships Speaking engagements Webinars Volunteer opportunities And many more.

Strategy 81

Strategy Marketing Tools Report 81

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.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

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. “We Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Leading up to the webinar, we’d like to share an overview of the reasons to work with a PR agency, how an agency can contribute to your communications strategy, tips for selecting the right agency for your business, and how to set expectations for a productive relationship.

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders.

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Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

There’s an old saying in advertising that half of the budget is wasted, but marketers don’t know which half. Today, there are enough analytical tools today to avoid wasting half of the marketing spend. PR Measurement Isn’t Quite the Same. What PR needs is a framework to think about measurement and organize itself to measure.

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Measurement Analytics Tools SEO 118

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The answers resoundingly revolved around a single strategy: creating unique, differentiated content. Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”.

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Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

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

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Proving the value of PR.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. But I wanted to learn more, and had some questions.

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Data Media Software Viral 159

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

>>> Ned and I will be presenting a custom webinar on this survey for the IABC Heritage Region on June 18, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. Keep an eye on their webinar announcement for registration details. If your organization is interested in a custom webinar that assesses the findings please contact one of us. PR measurement.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. The second measure was largely a manual effort: going back through the deals closed at the end of the year and identifying which ones had downloaded gated for content featured on the blog. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog.

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B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Cision

AUGUST 18, 2015

With the ubiquity of social media and the Internet today, connecting with others is easy. Gary Vaynerchuk , business builder and owner of VaynerMedia , knows the secret to attracting your audience: quality content and effective communication. But before you can measure your social ROI, you need a powerful social strategy.

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Communications Social Media Television Radio 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

In its funding announcement, the company says it can also “measure ROI from earned media including traffic, form submissions, purchases and other conversions.” In addition, it will soon “enable journalists and influencers to discover sources, manage their stories, and measure reach and sentiment of their published work.”.

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Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

People have more faith in businesses than they do in NGOs, government or the media. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” 51% are neutral about trust in trust media. Media distrust grows. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 138

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. Drilldown to see marketing’s direct and indirect contribution to the sales pipeline; and. Marketing be nimble. Every employee needs media training.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

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.”. Turning action into measurable outcomes. 5 Steps to a Performance-Driven Content Marketing Strategy.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

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. a free marketing course).

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

More than 53 percent of public relations professionals state that measurement is their biggest skills gap. The International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) developed a new interactive framework for understanding the impact of your communications. Uncover The Weakest Links In Your Strategy.

Measurement 40

Measurement Banking Public Affairs Strategy 40