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A marketing and PR superpower [not another lesson from the election]

Sword and the Script

I do love how all the marketing and PR people that 'don't do politics' suddenly, all have marketing and PR lessons from the election. — Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) November 9, 2024 We know the electorate is polarized, but it’s getting more polarized every day. I've been there too. I see tons of lessons.

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24 Marketing and PR Experts Share Insightful Advice for 2024

Garrett Public Relations

As another year draws to a close and brands look ahead to 2024, what marketing and public relations advice can help guide us as we make plans? 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. economy, up from 30.1% economy, up from 30.1%

Marketing 214
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Will humans have to re-write AI’s draft of history? 42 marketing and communications predictions for 2024

Sword and the Script

There’s no written playbook for navigating the PR challenges likely to arise, and smart marketers and comms pros will trust their judgment and past experiences in guiding strategy and providing counsel. PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024.

Writing 211
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How to solve the top content creation challenges in B2B content marketing

Sword and the Script

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. Of course, it wasn’t.

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7 mostly free professional development ideas that PR and comms pros can start today

Sword and the Script

pic.twitter.com/ImQtmiYRXn Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) August 2, 2024 The survey did not provide a sample quantity. Khan Academy for Math (free ) If the list above makes you think Ive been slacking off in the latter part of 2024, I havent been. I started a blog to provide hands-on learning about content marketing and social media.

Google 156
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Goodbye Third-Party Cookies, Hello Content Marketing

Contently - Strategy

According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff. But in January 2024, Google finally rolled out a new feature— Tracking Protection —that could signal the end of the third-party cookie as we know it. Their goal is to hit 100% by the end of 2024. Still, more than 3.3

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Will chatbots be the primary interface for PR software [PR Tech Sum No. 61]

Sword and the Script

Semrush has also made two notable acquisitions of publishers companies that have build audiences around marketing and SEO. Later in 2024, it acquired Third Door Media in a move I thought was brilliant. Third Door Media publishes marketing trades including Search Engine Land and Martech.

Software 158