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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently - Strategy

Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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Once Upon a Time…3 Keys to Good PR Storytelling

Cision

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. ” @markwschaefer #xpotomac15. —

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The Essential Components of Your Video Marketing Strategy

ReimaginePR

If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Video plays an essential role in your marketing strategy. Why Video Marketing is Important. Video is an essential part of your content marketing strategy.

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Native Ads & Video: 6 Ways to Leverage Content Marketing’s Future

Cision

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. In addition, Facebook’s in-feed video player makes YouTube’s look like an ugly duckling. LknnRX0f4D.

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Why are many social media marketers still working from the 2015 playbook?

Communications Conversations

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. It’s become much more one-way in the form of “content marketing.”

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How to Leverage Emotions to Boost Digital PR

Cision

As a PR pro, you must have heard a thousand times about emotional storytelling. Today, with over 270,000 YouTube subscribers , Beardbrand has become a seven figure business. Avinash Nair is a digital marketer at E2M, India’s premium content marketing agency. Share Relatable Stories. About Avinash Nair.

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How CarMax Drove $56 Million in Content Value Through the Art & Science of SEO

Contently - Strategy

The content team can take an unbiased, editorial approach that puts the customer first. They’ve scaled the maturity of their program in record time by adopting the “Hero, Hub, Help” framework, which was developed for YouTube in 2015. The well-edited, informative, and entertaining clips are hosted by Edmunds editors.

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