PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

Adventure-based content marketing Creating captivating content through blog posts, articles, or videos can convey a sense of adventure. Community involvement Showing that the brand values the outdoors and the communities that use it, can generate trust.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Travel 78

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). People who are very active in marketing in their niche and that work for (or run) a company of similar size to your own.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. You’re super-excited too – content, new client, money… what’s not to love?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Community Marketing Mobile 40

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. This Internet media company has been making waves for almost a decade, focusing on churning out content that spreads. Mashable also realized that its community was looking for stories on subjects its reporters weren’t always covering.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example). Any good social media effort also needs solid community management. It all just seems kinda forced. The post is pitch perfect.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 65

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Having a strong community is one of the most important aspects of business. This week’s roundup includes seven posts that are good reads on both maintaining as well as building your business community. How To Be A Better Facebook Community Manager. So You Think You Want to be a Community Manager?

Community 99

Community Facebook Resources LinkedIn 99

Solo PR Pro

MAY 2, 2018

On the first Tuesday in May, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). What are the biggest challenges you face in content marketing?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Leadership Corporate 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing. balance scales.”

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. Suppose we wanted to blog about coffee, but were unsure what to write about?

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: Bulk Blog Topics Generation.

Blogging 60

Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

It’s critical to ensure your website, blog, and anywhere else you publish content is mobile-friendly. How to Write Content for Local SEO The first step is to create content that’s locally relevant. Asking local influencers to share their experiences or hosting community events are other avenues to explore.

Local 97

Local SEO Strategy How To 97

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

That’s where content marketing takes off. Host live Q&A sessions, spark engaging discussions, and create polls that build a community around the brand and destination. Community Organize online or offline events like travel meetups, photo contests, or volunteer trips.

Travel 78

Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Content marketing Complement the PR efforts with a strong content marketing strategy. Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 40

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

Content Marketing 67

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 67

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. In one example , the company says it made “122 separate content assets from one eBook.” These range from blog posts to videos, and from webinars to social media updates.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 2, 2018

I sought her out on a visit to the city after reading her blog, and seeing her work at HubSpot on the Inbound PR model. I’m a long-time fan of Iliyana’s blog. She’s earned a reputation as a forward thinking practitioner in marketing and public relations. Iliyana has used her blog to help develop her thinking.

Blogging 61

Blogging Agency Meeting Web 61

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. Can people find your content?

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

If you’re looking for a short and easy answer to blogging questions, here you go: How long should a blog post be? How long should it take to write a blog post? How often should I publish blog posts? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging Data Survey 60

5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

It can take the form of text, photos, videos, and other content shared online. What is User-Generated Content? User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. It includes blog posts, photos, videos, reviews, and social media posts. Brands can engage with consumers through user-generated content.

Consumer 88

Consumer Video Social Media Community 88

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

UGC consists of any content on a brand or its products generated and shared by end-users. User generated content examples could range from product reviews , social media posts and videos to blog posts. This content is often seen as more credible to audiences than branded content, owing to its unmediated source.

Industry 88

Industry Social Media Community Consumer 88

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Automation has changed intelligence gathering and data analysis, which often inform a PR program’s messaging and content.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

We will have a Twittersphere of bots talking to bots and thanking each other for being top engaged members of the community this week. That’s why the psychology of more is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising?

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

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. I can’t remember the last time I saw a blog roll, can you?

SEO 113

SEO Community Blogging LinkedIn 113

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Ah… content marketing. “Let’s do some content marketing!” When content marketing lets you down. And of course, then I decided to blog about it. The content is primarily New Jersey-focused. This is a classic case of being let down by content marketing.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing LinkedIn Facebook 40

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. The operative phrases here is interview for a blog post – not a media interview. It’s a classic example of why content marketing and public relations need each other. Even the sales team will understand the value here. Talk to Us!

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse takes your ability to promote your company’s content to a new level by sharing your knowledge in highly targeted way s. 5) Reach a different type of audience than your company blog.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48