Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media.

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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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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2018

To build a productive relationship with an influencer you first have to cut through the clutter so that your pitch is heard. In his latest video, Jay Baer, founder of Convince & Convert and New York Times bestselling author explains the steps you need to take to gain the attention of any influencer. What do you write and why?

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PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Nearly 80% of marketers are adding press releases to their content marketing strategies. Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Then, write a fresh release for that publication.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? click image for higher resolution) 2.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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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. Video gets even bigger. Blogger outreach gets personal.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization. Comment: Content marketers should borrow this hint from reporters in their own work.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Our blog posts are human-written, and if we use any sort of AI-assisted writing tool, we will disclose it. Resource: Chris Penn of Trust Insights published a great video on the importance of AI disclosure and copyright assertion.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! What’s your niche?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. ” ~ Mark Schaefer , Executive Director, Schaefer Marketing Solutions 18. .”

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 26, 2018

It’s a novel way to connect with the C-suite and get them interested in content marketing. Ghostwriting is so useful that I believe it should be a part of every brand’s content strategy next year. And the skills that make them a good at their jobs won’t always include writing.

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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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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Take an Original Angle.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Take an Original Angle.

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. Little did I know how much work actually went into developing their pitch, the release, the corresponding photos and more.

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Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. You only get this by writing. A lot of writing.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Consider obtaining your MBA, or at the very least consume books and articles, watch videos, go to seminars, participate in webinars and meet with other communications professionals on a regular basis. If you’re feeling up to it, then maybe even consider pitching a story to an online publication or website. Be grateful.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The newsroom should include a press kit (photos, video, audio, etc.) The blog: Blogs allow for a more personal writing style than press releases and enable subject matter experts, or new employees like me, to discuss topics that may be newsworthy – but won’t warrant a news story on their own. Don’t write for bots.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 13, 2018

Video marketing. If the thought of slogging over a blog post makes cringe with anxiety, video marketing is another alternative. Create a video post, start your own series on YouTube, or Facebook live, or do a combination of these. If you like video marketing, you can always upgrade your production as you grow.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media.

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Polaris

JULY 2, 2014

For example, according to Wikipedia , content is “…information and experiences that provides value for an end-user/audience in specific contexts…something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of various arts. As a content creator, you must let go of fear. Content Marketing'

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Create ads in the form of photos, illustrations, and videos. Once you’ve garnered some earned media by pitching journalists or catching an influencer’s eye, repurpose your earned media coverage by promoting earned mentions. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. Create Visual Ads. Until next time!

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Inviting user-generated content (UGC) can not only be an enormously effective way to tap into the voice of the customer, but it can also transform the customer’s voice into a potent PR tool. Guest Contributor: Katie Brenneman is a passionate writer specializing in lifestyle, mental health, education, and fitness-related content.

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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.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

You share on social, write a blog post, budget money for an ad and more. Earned media is highly valuable in reaching today’s distracted audiences; in fact, 81% of senior marketers said that earned media was more effective than paid. Once you’ve identified your target journalists, learn their pitching preferences.

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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?

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. This helps you create better content and continue to optimize your existing content.”

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, videos and marketing go hand-in-hand. From TikTok to YouTube, we’ve witnessed that video content has only grown in significance as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences on a deeper, more engaging level. of internet users worldwide watch digital videos each week.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Once you’ve established how to best communicate with each audience, start A/B testing different writing styles, images and video content in each post. You can do so by producing valuable content that doesn’t sound like an actual sales pitch. . Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As more companies join the content marketing arena, one of the bigger issues these companies face is this: How do we source all this content? Many organizations just aren’t set up to create an ongoing dribble (let alone a firehose) of online content. Yes, these companies have smart marketers. It means videos.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. Even a quick glance at his career trajectory can teach content marketers a thing or two — especially when it comes to content distribution.

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prTini

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

25 Ways to Tighten Your Writing. The Dangers of Cause Marketing. The List: Content Marketers’ Secret Weapon. TBT: Three Can’t-Miss Video Campaigns from Summer 2014. What Your Media Contacts Want You To Know Before You Send Them a Pitch. Cheers and happy reading! . Want to Go Viral?

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Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

Content marketing is an established PR tactic, but it can sometimes feel like wielding a double-edged sword. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. Perfect your pitch.

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