Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. Fact-checking for my content marketing stories is just as essential as it is for my editorial work,” said Anna Dimond , a journalist, content creator, and producer. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

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. Social Tools may not be the biggest or splashiest event – but it fosters great dialog, networking and learning. Social Tools. TrackMaven marketing analytics.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder?

Content Marketing 160

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Measurement 160

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

Data-driven content marketing isn’t a two-step process. To create quality content that performs, you need five steps, sound data, and smart people. Step 1: Analyze data through tools that offer timely insights and recommendations. Step 5: Measure what works and optimize for the next round of content creation.

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 128

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.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 130

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 130

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand. Be more selective.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

I recently read an inspirational tweet about progress being measured in steps. This is important because the measure of achievement is not about becoming a CEO, it’s about feeling that you’ve got to where you wanted and fulfilled your potential. A Guest Post Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. This post and a new feature on insight tool BuzzSumo holds a lot of the answers!

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

With heavy hitters like Buzzfeed and the Denver Broncos using Facebook Live , it’s clear that this tool has marketing clout. While experimentation is a healthy practice for marketers, staying on top of your performance is essential. Livestreaming is simply video that streams for people to watch as it’s being recorded.

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Brand Branding 319

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

The Proactive Report

JUNE 30, 2015

1 marketing objective supported by content marketing. The biggest challenges to achieving this goal were maintaining a two0way dialog and measuring results. Almost half (48%) felt that their content was not creating any customer engagement. Tech Tools. Could there be a correlation here? DOWNLOAD THE POSTER.

Tools 100

Tools Strategy Content Marketing Measurement 100

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible. That’s why content marketing needs PR. A new metric, share of search, will build momentum as a way of measuring PR effectiveness and tying PR to market share.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We have heard the drumbeat of the importance of content marketing for years. Long before it was labeled “content marketing,” communications pros were utilizing the tactic in client work. Content Marketing is a valuable tool in the communications arsenal. How does content marketing fit into that plan?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

Insightful breakouts, hands-on case studies, lasting peer connections, and inspiring keynotes all contribute to preparing you with the actionable advice you need to increase your impact, foster measurable results and surpass goals.”. Content Marketing World & Expo (September, Cleveland).

Conference 304

Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Data-driven content marketing isn’t a two-step process. To create quality content that performs, you need five steps, sound data, and smart people. Step 1: Analyze data through tools that offer timely insights and recommendations. Step 5: Measure what works and optimize for the next round of content creation.

Content Marketing 54

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 54

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 20, 2023

When you find the right metrics to prove the value of your content, you can showcase how important your work is to the organization. As content marketers, it’s our job to engage our audience , build brand awareness , and drive interest in our company’s products and services. So, why is organic traffic so important?

Analytics 78

Analytics Content Marketing SEO Data 78

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.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The ultimate content marketing goal. Ultimately, through great content marketing, your brand will be seen as the expert in its field, increase social media reach and grow the business through attracting new customers. Make your content stand and engage your audience with our content marketing hacks.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Social Media 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective. Measure Performance.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. PR is more measurable than ever. PR generates influence. PR is (nearly) immune to ad blocking. Technology helps it scale.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. This method of measurement does not tie back to business objectives and these softer metrics often do not resonate with the C-Suite. This method of measurement does not tie back to business objectives and these softer metrics often do not resonate with the C-Suite.

Strategy 294

Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Tech tools make me seem like a better writer than I am. On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them. What I want to do in this post is examine tech tools that improve different dimensions of your writing. Tools to improve your headlines.

Tools 120

Tools How To SEO Writing 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Social media, communications, public relations, and marketing teams each have a view of a company’s brand, reputation, and influence. Companies are increasingly looking to measure their owned and earned media strategies in a more centralized way by combining these functions within integrated teams and equipping them with comparable tools.

Company 150

Company Enterprise Measurement Data 150

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Downloads is one of the few numbers podcasters keep tabs on, but it shouldn’t be the end-all be-all of your measurement strategy. Use downloads as a benchmarking tool, but remember that the total number of monthly downloads is dependent on how often you publish episodes and attract new subscribers. Social Media Engagement.

Measurement 120

Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

All your goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By adhering to these principles, healthcare organizations can create focused, effective PR strategies that have a measurable impact on their brand and audience engagement levels. Remember, there is no magic formula for success in healthcare PR.

Healthcare 68

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 68

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. Brand over-relying on social analytics tools.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. PR is more measurable than ever. PR generates influence. PR is (nearly) immune to ad-blocking. But does it scale?

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Content marketing Complement the PR efforts with a strong content marketing strategy. Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative. Crisis communication plan Be ready for the unexpected.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Editor's Note: The following excerpt originally appeared in Content Marketing Fast Forward. Despite advances in marketing automation, much of the technology marketers rely on to plan, execute, and evaluate content marketing campaigns is elementary. AI Takes the Human Guesswork Out of Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 53

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 53

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Measure the Sentiment That Matters. So, how do you measure online sentiment? One of the easiest ways of measuring the emotional response from your consumers is sentiment analysis. One of the easiest ways of measuring the emotional response from your consumers is sentiment analysis. However, is this enough boost your PR?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 27, 2017

And you should have a way to track and measure progress and success, so if things are not working you can make adjustments. That way you can work with your web designer and create an effective tool that will get real business results. Your website is not just a pretty brochure online. Need help? .

Tools 113

Tools Analytics Google Web 113

Critical Mention

APRIL 2, 2019

You may be able to learn from their strategies or find some space in your target market that they aren’t hitting effectively. But without competitor analysis tools you simply can’t achieve this. We have five competitor analysis tools that’ll help you stay ahead of your competition! Wappalyzer. SimilarWeb. Until next time!

Analysis 74

Analysis Tools SEO Software 74