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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

Contently - Strategy

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.

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The 6-Step Guide to Creating a Thought Leadership Content Program

Contently - Strategy

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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Where have all the blogrolls gone?

Stephen Waddington

Individual blogs are in decline but blogging remains an important form of social media for reputation and awareness. You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. They’re curating content and writing newsletters. Podcasts are the current vogue.

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PR Trends to be Aware of for 2021

Critical Mention

YouTube has also announced its plans for its version of a short-form video platform called Shorts. Just like TikTok, platforms like Facebook and YouTube are providing 15-second videos that users can share with their followers. The influence of the internet can make or break your reputation if you are not careful.

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How Stone Temple Kills it with B2B Marketing Videos

Flack's Revenge

On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. It would not seem to have “next YouTube video stars” written all over. By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. How do you make the topic fun and interesting?

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Earned media refers to attention and exposure that a brand receives organically, without direct payment or control over the content. It can be leveraged for lead generation, brand reputation, and loyalty building. User-generated content/word-of-mouth recommendations. Product roundups by other content creators.

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Top PR Takeaways For The Year

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Reputation management – more 24/7 than ever. If you don’t believe that video is the predominant medium for communicating today – check out just these five stats: 82% of Twitter users watch video content on Twitter. YouTube has over a billion users, almost one-third of total internet users. 2017 PR Takeaways.

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