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This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. There was even an SEO angle: in its heyday, HARO was a backlink magnet and from high-quality new sites. Case in point?

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Is Your Brand Messaging Recession-Ready?

Shift Communications

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology Practice. In our Workplace Tech and Services practice at SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients on building up narratives around the resulting labor shortage and what it means to the American worker, workplace technology adoption and the future of work. But we’re planning for a change in the narrative.

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How to Speed Up Your Content Review Process & Master Marketing Compliance

Contently - Strategy

” That’s what Walter Chen, SEO of Sacra, a financial research platform, said on Wistia’s podcast in April 2021. Most importantly, COVID-19 led to a wave of financial uncertainty. As a result, the way financial companies talk to the public had to change as well. Chen’s right.

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PR Agency Search: Priorities in a PR Expanded World

Deirdre Breakenridge

As a former head of CorpComm functions at Fortune 100 financial institutions, these priorities resonate for a number of reasons. The survey responses underscore its importance and benefits to driving awareness among target audiences, engagement, SEO and content marketing. First, let’s discuss creativity. With 5,000 U.S.

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Behind the Headlines with Kaitlyn Smith

Cision

A few months ago, Flackable , a national financial public relations and digital marketing agency, promoted Kaitlyn Smith to account executive. Traditional media coverage is still great, but a strong online presence and SEO optimization are necessary. How can brands overcome this challenge? They have to take a proactive approach.

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Onclusive Expands US Footprint with Critical Mention

Critical Mention

Commenting on today’s acquisition, CEO at Onclusive, Manuel Moerbach said: “We are delighted to bring on board Critical Mention at this exciting point in our journey, integrating their technology and expertise into our business. Onclusive is owned by technology investor Symphony Technology Group (STG).

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Swapping General Visibility PR Plans for Performance Communications

Shift Communications

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology. The PR team should look at the research (SEO/SEM analysis, search trends, competitive landscape, financial analyst reports, consumer/prospect behavior and other data) to create a targeted program that will meet the business objectives.