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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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Level Up Your Content Campaigns Through Next-Gen Channels and Mediums

Contently - Strategy

In a digital age where audience behaviors shift with each new trend and technological advance, it’s paramount for marketers to introduce their content campaigns directly into the spaces where their target audiences are most engaged. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines.

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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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“A Lightbulb Moment”: Inside the Content Program That Helped Marriott Weather the Pandemic

Contently - Strategy

The video was viewed millions of times, and it may have just been the first time a Fortune 500 CEO received so many overwhelmingly positive Twitter responses and YouTube comments. Communication about safety protocols and points flexibility was crucial, but the brand’s marketing team also knew that their audience wanted more than memos.

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