Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. People are afraid, for example, and many corporate clients have policies that prohibit such interviews without a permission slip. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog. Media references are hard for several reasons.

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B2B Media eBook Interviews 76

PR Fuel

JULY 16, 2017

Don’t forget that you can reuse content you create in multiple ways—write a how-to guide then make a video about it or expand it and turn it into an eBook. And don’t think you have to write a book to publish an eBook, you can also turn a series of related blog posts into an eBook. Your audience will come to expect it from your company.

eBook 65

eBook Video YouTube SEO 65

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

“The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Speaking of LinkedIn, you can also update your summary that you have been featured in a particular publication, and note that you are available for future interviews on your topics of choice.

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Beyond PR

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It can be a struggle to justify extra expenses, especially for public relations and marketing. Since the press release, like the news, can be posted online, they not only draw media attention but also attract potential donors and volunteers to the nonprofit’s website,” writes Aaron Sarto in Why Nonprofits Need Press Releases.

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Nonprofit Measurement Writing LinkedIn 103

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

For PR pros, Facebook Live is a terrific way to supplement a product launch , to bring viewers to a hosted event , provide tips on how to maximize the use of your product , interview industry experts , provide market updates and more. Write social messaging and share it with your internal teams. Implementation Tip!

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Facebook Community Advertising Advertising 178

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

But if you don’t understand how your brand fits into its specific market, you won’t be able to stand out. In this interview, she discusses what it’s like to work in PR in Asia, what it takes to build a successful brand and how to stay on top of an ever-evolving industry. The basic principles of PR remain the same around the world.

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Local Newspapers Retail Sports 120

Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

It frustrates me when people tell me their marketing or PR isn’t working. If you don’t know what you want to happen as a result of your marketing or PR, how can you get upset when it doesn’t happen? I do my best to manage expectations for my clients so they’re not disappointed when Barbara Walters doesn’t call them for an interview.

Measurement 120

Measurement Software Nonprofit Analytics 120

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Write for the medium: In other words, a blog should not be merely a space for announcements or event listings.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. I only thought to make the leap to PR when a friend showed me how the strategies and skills of public speaking translated into media interviews. Rapid Fire Round.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. Write a white paper or research report on a topic related to your industry. Host a podcast or YouTube series featuring interviews with industry experts. Ritz-Carlton.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

We have to have constant media coverage for our innovation in and out of the classroom, research studies, AND interviews for shows and podcasts. Now, it’s more specific to focusing on insights, influencer marketing, creative executions, and more. Props to Marketing Twitter and Twitter for this! Think about it.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. Even a quick glance at his career trajectory can teach content marketers a thing or two — especially when it comes to content distribution.

Marketing 40

Marketing Content Marketing Television Storytelling 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

He has also been a marketer and accepts an occasional commission for business writing. His experience sitting on both sides of the table, and a conceivably comparable pressure for clicks, has given him a balanced and long-term perspective on business communications and marketing. 2) What hasn’t changed in marketing ? .

Journalism 61

Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

Most CMOs don’t even measure ROI for their marketing budgets , and marketers have a lot more resources compared to PR practitioners. And a lot of the writing about PR metrics is too obtuse, too broad, or too incorrect to apply to the real world. The result: PR is poorly integrated with the rest of marketing.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 12, 2021

As most in B2B tech marketing know, industry analysts are key influencers, and it is important to get their validation and ranked and categorized in the right reports. Robin’s book and firm cover every facet of the field, and I thought it would be great to interview her about getting the most out of A/R.

Industry 156

Industry Enterprise Trends Technology 156

Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Also diversify the types of posts you write. Interviews. White papers & E-books.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 120

Cision

JUNE 23, 2015

It’s Easier for Journalists to Write About You. Journalists find press releases useful as part of pitches and they start to write about you. And that makes them more likely to write about you! Click here for a free white paper that shows how! There’s no single marketing or PR tool that will make you rich overnight.

Writing 120

Writing Social Media Tools Advertising 120

Journalistics

JULY 3, 2013

Most major PR software vendors now incorporate publication editorial calendars into their products, further simplifying the process of targeting PR opportunities based on what publications are writing about. Similarly, you might distribute two press releases a month, but only publish one white paper per quarter.

How To 52

How To Pinterest Resources Writing 52

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Also, other great resources to add to your website are eBooks, case studies and white papers. For example, you can create a case study where you interview one of your current clients on how they utilize your product. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Reputation 60

Reputation Case Study Mobile eBook 60

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

In fact, as all savvy marketers know, more than “what” you sell, “how” you sell creates a bigger emotional, and thus bankable, impact. But generally speaking, it is a content research tool that allows marketers to put themselves in the shoes (and the mindset) of different segments of customers. What would you rather read?

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How To Tools Viral Exercises 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2016

An analysis of 12,000 webinars (mostly B2B) facilitated through the BrightTALK platform provides marketers with exceptional insight into webinar benchmarks: Webinar length. Those are all respectable objectives, but webinars can also help B2B marketers solve their biggest content marketing challenge : producing engaging content.

B2B 60

B2B Content Marketing Web Blogging 60

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

A successful integrated marketing communications (IMC) practice incorporates concepts like core strategy statements, cross-platform strategies, and iterative measurement practices. Here are some of my “go to” linked tactics that almost always get pulled out of the Wax Marketing IMC toolkit, particularly when a campaign is in trouble.

Communications 62

Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 62

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 14, 2015

It occurred to me that I could write a grab bag post every single day. Nissin’s market research must have showed that a.) Nieman Lab conducted a terrific interview with Tom Standage who heads the digital side of The Economist. Social media platforms like Twitter serve up wacky as well as useful fodder in a never-ending stream.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Storytelling Journalism 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. As proof, a Content Marketing Institute survey found 70% of B2B marketers are creating more content than they did one year ago.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Webinars have long been a staple of B2B marketing. Arguably, the time, effort and budget that goes into producing high-quality webinars makes leveraging this existing investment an imperative in modern digital marketing. Below are 12 ideas on precisely how to drive better results from your B2B marketing webinars.

B2B 60

B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

Quotes not only break up content visually, they also highlight your client as an expert, leading to potential interview and speaking engagement opportunities. Will your client be targeting mainstream news outlets, trade media, influencers, consumers, B2B decisionmakers, investors, international markets, etc.?

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers. Michael blogs at B2B Marketing Insider. Adam is a digital marketer.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That’s probably because I started my career at consumer marketing PR agencies and enjoyed the work immensely for many years. The Caspers and Harrys of the world relied more on a strong brand persona, aggressive performance marketing, and paid influencers than traditional earned media or sponsorships.

B2B 242

B2B B2C Software Consumer 242

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Steve has long been a believer “content marketing” even before the phrase gained the popularity it has today. The content marketing hype-cycle helped alert those asleep at the wheel that this was a requirement for doing business in an information (Google) age. I joined as vice president of marketing.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Mobile Google B2B 111

PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

In her book, Our Turn , Kirstine Stewart writes, “Good communication practices that are successful are built on mutual respect and a commitment to strive to meet each other’s goals. In Our Turn , Kirstene Stewart writes that trust and respect from employees aren’t things you can demand—they have to be earned.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The near-collapse of much of US journalism employment and the seeming vulnerability of PR coincided with America’s top marketers who - smitten with digital advertising - diverted billions of dollars from their traditional ad budgets into online. But, as that great marketing communicator Bob Dylan sang, “things have changed.”.

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