Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. As consumers gravitate towards multimedia content — multimedia is also the driving force behind the content the media publishes. In our 2017 State of the Media Report , we learned that 71 percent of journalists “always or often” use multimedia in their stories. About Seth Gilpin.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I’ve been relentlessly bullish on educational courses as the future of content marketing. If you want to take advantage of this trend, Jordan wrote a must-read about how to do just that in his LinkedIn newsletter this week. Social impact storytelling drives purchase consideration. Check out the full report.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Banking Survey 145

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

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. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. The first is the tight market for talent. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At the heart of this alignment lies a well-structured content framework grounded on solid topic pillars, which act as the foundation for content marketers to build compelling, relevant, and targeted content. They serve as the cornerstone of your content marketing strategy.

How To 52

How To SEO Content Marketing Engineering 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 12) Reporters say getting the story right matters more than getting it first.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Perfect the Art of Storytelling.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. Might not be the sexiest trend of 2020, but it has teeth.

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 88

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).

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketing Land. TopRank Marketing Blog.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Pew Research reported a 25 percent drop in newsroom employment from 2008 to 2018. Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. It can develop into a separate function, often reporting to the CEO, as the business grows.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Taught in a quick-start format, this masterclass is ideal for creative professionals who want to advance digital branding, content marketing and social media skills as they accelerate success. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing. Interview: craft a compelling and true-to-life storytelling narrative.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

For many marketers, the product, pricing and order pages are critical and indeed they are. But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. They reported high response rates and likely good loyalty.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

What are some trends you’re seeing evolve over time? Fewer reporters are employed by fewer media outlets with far more fragmentation in the audience space than ever. News reporting is going to be around a long time. Brands who understand these two sides of the same storytelling coin are going to prosper.

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

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. In our brand new report, we set out to highlight tactics that could help your brand thrive.

B2B 85

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 85

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Attention spans are shrinking, with some reports suggesting that humans are 25% less engaged than they were only a few years ago. By moving to briefer, personalised, and authentic comms to engage distracted audiences and create content that is evergreen that won’t be caught up in the trend cycle. Positive content is more viral.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The series, which debuted over a decade ago, was one of the first majorly successful examples of video content marketing. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade. Don’t be afraid to adapt content traditionally used for sales teams with video.

Video 111

Video How To Education YouTube 111

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience. It requires an understanding of the audiences and industry trends, as well as excellent copywriting skills.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. But, a number of stats and reports lately (not to mention consumer behavior trends in general) have got me thinking: We may be well past the tipping point.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In our brand new report, we set out to highlight tactics that could help your brand thrive. Here are the five biggest trends you need to know. But according to Google Trends, that’s not the case. And if that goes well, then they can graduate to our next trend. ” There are only 214 million for “b2b software.”

B2B 145

B2B Trends Video Course 145

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Data analyst. Email specialist.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes. Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. Branded content marketing for financial institutions doesn’t always have to mean posting a boring blog.

Financial 52

Financial Content Marketing Examples Banking 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 4, 2019

And public relations agencies have been forced to rethink the way they work with their partners and clients to help them find the best way to generate and proliferate their content. It] gives a little bit of insight about the trend based on what they’ve seen in their background.”

Media 34

Media Content Marketing Company Agency 34

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s no secret that video is champion content when it comes to social media. With social video generating 1200% more shares than text and image combined, this social media trend continues to dominate platforms and is helping companies improve brand awareness, conversion rates and sales figures.

Video 62

Video YouTube Social Media Storytelling 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. Relentless focus on the customer .

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

Content related to mortgages, insurance, and financial planning has a way of becoming predictable over time—unless you get a little creative. In this roundup, we’re diving into the top five financial content marketing case studies that have successfully transformed even the most complex topics into unexpectedly captivating content.

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Case Study Financial Content Marketing Study 52

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Contently’s content strategy team developed a report summarizing some of the biggest trends in healthcare content (using data compiled from January through December 2022). Lastly, it’s worth noting that multimedia is on the rise in healthcare content marketing.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Data Marketing 52

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

Here are three data intensive and thought-provoking pieces on B2B content marketing. 1) B2B Marketers Struggle with Effective Content Marketing. Content marketing continues to grow as a trend. Also see: B2B Solved the Biggest Content Marketing Challenge Yesterday .

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Critics like HBO’s John Oliver deride it as misleading and call it a threat to journalistic integrity, while proponents see native advertising as a vital revenue producer for publishers and an effective way for marketers to reach and engage audiences. shared her perspective on native advertising in a recent podcast recording.

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Advertising Advertising Journalism Content Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends.

Survey 72

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 72

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below).

Survey 99

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 99

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex. In the midst of a global pandemic, that trend is only going to increase as people look to learn about the latest symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. Methodology.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Everyone loved the mentions, the awareness and the potential reach reports, but over time, that started to dwindle. Over the years, I learned about marketing tactics that I implemented to augment my PR efforts. I found myself not only managing media relations, but using other marketing tactics to reach our target audiences.

Communications 40

Communications Tools Analytics Television 40