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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 5, 2020

Read on to learn all about how to send a press release and whether they’re still relevant in 2020. People often make the mistake of confusing a pitch or marketing copy for a press release. A pitch is written in order to persuade journalists and gives a tease or a taste of what’s to come in your press release.

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PR Job Coach

OCTOBER 31, 2013

The fact remains that the resume is still used by the majority of talent hunters in today’s hotly competitive job market. If you have quantitative data showing the result of a campaign or increased revenues link to an infographic that visually tells the story.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

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Buzzstream

APRIL 10, 2019

Although it has been updated heavily it’s incredible how much of the original information still rings true. Many content marketers view “promotion” as a phase that begins once content goes live. Pull data or facts and create an infographic. The post How to Create a Winning Content Promotion Plan appeared first on BuzzStream.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. There was one aspect of my success that was different: I wrote long pitches. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Once you find your data sources, develop a compelling story complete with findings and some graphics, and then pitch these to journalists via email and/or press release.

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Cision

JULY 30, 2015

Get a pulse on the coverage style, if it’s been positive or critical, and how previously sources are portrayed. Want pitching tips that will help you land an interview? Click here for 10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts! Check out this infographic for a helpful checklist!

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

It sometimes strikes people as a nebulous and becomes equated with PR or marketing snake oil. If you get the message wrong, then the investment in marketing or communications could prove wasteful in the future. As the old marketing saying goes, half of the budget is wasted, you’re just not sure which half.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. Art or Science: Creative Marketing and PR.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. This could include blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, and infographics.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. How did you get your start in PR? I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

To get a backlink, once you submit a pitch, publications review whether your content can supplement and/or augment their site. Before we get into how to build backlinks using images, let’s define some key themes: Backlink relevance : The best backlinks are those directly related to your industry on a credible 3rd-party site.

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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.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Creating content around these growing trends makes your pitch much more valuable.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson You’ll learn how to get the word out about your product, services, or content by reaching out to influencers in a way that’s effective and scalable – without losing that personal touch. Should I pitch to everyone in my database? Unfortunately, that’s just not true.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

With clear peaks and valleys represented that highlight your ability to engage and spark enthusiasm, you can determine new ways to interest audiences at different times in your marketing programs. My PR world became so much more efficient when I learned how to take advantage of Evernote’s audio recording capabilities. I discovered.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. The Inside Story on How to Spy on Competitors (& Innovators). Find out how they drive traffic and get online attention. See how they market online. Information is everywhere.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

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Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

Disney backed off on pitching its “what” (kid-friendly content) and instead focused on the “why” (why parenting is such a difficult job) and then gave readers content they could use. Every industry has its own jargon or lingo, and as we know, the realm of marketing also has a very distinct lexicon.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What You’ll Learn Today In this lesson, you’ll learn how to find new opportunities – like product review opportunities, guest post placements, resources pages, and more – using BuzzStream Discovery and BuzzStream’s prospecting module. How to Select Your Keywords Use keywords related to the sort of opportunity you’re looking for.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Stay informed and ahead in the industry by embracing these essential trends. Eapen, Daniel J.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019? Catch up on what you missed before you set your marketing intentions. 12 Ways to Apply Structure and Meaning to Marketing Data. 5 Lessons Learned from Content Marketing World 2018 #CMWorld. 4 Trending Tactics to Add to Your Video Marketing Strategy.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML), where on the occasional Saturday, I examine three links to stories or studies, detail the findings and wrap them in insight. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives. The best pitches are short emails in the morning. Exclusives matter. “76%

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PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

Read on to learn how to choose the best press release writing service for your business, and how you can tell the difference between good and bad press release writing! It first helps to know the difference between a press release and a regular piece of content marketing. What is a Press Release? Writing a Press Release.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

The public relations field covers a wide array of tools and you may find it hard to know how to prioritize your PR efforts in 2024. Email Marketing Analytics: Examining email campaign performance through open rates and engagement metrics. So, to help you out, we’ve identified the top 5 PR trends in 2024. Eapen, Daniel J.

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