Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W. Earlier this year, Mark Schaefer proposed the idea of what he calls content shock. Are we talking to the right audience?

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Vice President, Marketing Technology. The post The bedtime test of content marketing and PR appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco. Advertising Content Marketing Marketing Press Release Public Relations' Christopher S.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing.

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Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The more I work with digital agencies, the more I’m noticing a few trends in common across all of them. While they want to be a full service digital agency, they tend to excel at one thing, not everything. Digital agency – doesn’t that sound impressive and in demand? This is the first. Not usually.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Authentic Collaborations Encourage influencers to create genuine and organic content that showcases the game’s unique features and benefits. Track Performance Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, website traffic, and sales to measure the impact of influencer marketing campaigns.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

App Store Optimization (ASO) is the process of optimizing the app’s metadata and visibility to improve its ranking in search results and increase downloads, which can be achieved with the help of an app marketing agency. Content Marketing Create informative and engaging blog posts related to the app’s topic.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. Instead, we must now actively push our content out to our intended audience. Facebook makes money by selling advertising. And then…no one sees it.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). The online advertising firm Outbrain – accused in the past of spreading clickbait – wants video ads to lure people in with attractive content, rather than being seen as a necessary evil. Opt-in advertising? Would you opt-in to ads?

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This direct alignment between marketing efforts and tangible results makes it an invaluable tool for boosting traffic and engagement. Key Performance Marketing Channels and Their Impact Performance marketing agencies use various channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively. There are two options here.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Media planning, the strategic allocation of marketing budgets across various media channels, is fundamental to successful advertising. Faced with a limited budget, there is an effective way for a brand to effectively increase awareness without overspending, and that’s to work with a media planning agency.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Utilize social media, content marketing, and paid advertising to reach the audience and maintain the brand’s visibility. Develop informative and engaging content that addresses customer questions and provides useful information. Explore targeted advertising campaigns to reach the ideal customers.

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Brands have never cared more about content marketing. It is the hot topic for 2013, as brands look to leverage great content to expand their reach, drive more engagement or improve their search engine rankings – to name a few. Before we called it content marketing, we called it marketing communications.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s highly competitive travel and hospitality industry, standing out requires a strategic and integrated approach to marketing. A 360-degree marketing strategy from a hospitality marketing agency , encompassing a wide range of channels and tactics, is essential to reach the target audience effectively and drive bookings.

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PR Fuel

MAY 12, 2019

In this day and age, many people still consider PR and content marketing to be mutually exclusive. While content marketers create quality material to inform readers while also branding that company in a certain way and with a certain voice, traditional PR generally aims to get stories and other material to the “news.”.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While tactics like search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and content marketing are essential for driving traffic and generating leads, they often struggle to build brand awareness and create a lasting impression.

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Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. Content Marketing Lesson #2: Showcase stellar examples.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. But marketing is anything but stagnant. More recently, fake news has laid the groundwork for a new-found trust in advertising. 1) In advertising, we trust.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. 3) The bold “content marketing” bridge. Give our services a try.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Content marketing is creating and distributing valuable content to attract and retain customers. With social media marketing, companies use social media platforms to build brand awareness and engage customers. Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is paid advertising on search engines and social media platforms.

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. We’re doing this in three primary ways: Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. Mika: TMI is a PR firm, but I partner with other firms to provide my clients expert consulting on social media, marketing, branding or advertising. AirPR: How do you see PR & content marketing evolving in 2018?

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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. Talk to Us !

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Sound familiar?

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The show excels at breaking down complex topics like artificial intelligence in PR, social media analytics and content marketing into practical, implementable steps. The show’s emphasis on real-world applications and current industry challenges helps professionals stay ahead of market trends and evolving client needs.

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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.

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Prowly

MAY 11, 2018

‘Going viral’ is something most (if not all) marketers and advertisers strive for. Either with an in-house team or with the help of a digital agency, brands all over the map brainstorm idea after idea to come up with the best and most creative content marketing plan that will get them trending.

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5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

Strategic outdoor advertising Looking beyond the traditional billboard, targeted placements near popular hiking trails, national parks, or relevant sections of travel guides can be considered. Transit advertising, especially near campsites or outdoor gear stores, can also be beneficial.

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Prowly

MAY 11, 2018

‘Going viral’ is something most (if not all) marketers and advertisers strive for. Either with an in-house team or with the help of a digital agency, brands all over the map brainstorm idea after idea to come up with the best and most creative content marketing plan that will get them trending.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Who is Jelly Marketing? Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. Because of this, we don’t have that traditional sales/marketing funnel.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 4, 2015

Content marketing does much more for your brand than just aid your marketing. Effective content marketing shapes your brand by giving it a face to know, like, and trust. Content marketing and becoming human. Put more succinctly, your customers know your content before they know your business.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”. Fast-vertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

If they aren’t, contact us today to learn how the Atlanta-based PR agency, Sword and the Script Media, LLC can bring big thinking along with seven possible services including PR and content marketing that deliver results. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising?

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5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

Consumers are more prone to trust this kind of information, viewing it as unbiased compared to in-your-face advertising. Digital PR Harnessing online channels like social media engagement, content marketing, and influencer outreach is key. This acts as a seal of approval from an independent source.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

You can go with less expensive freelancers or retain a boutique, mid-size or large PR agency. When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. Handpicked Related Content.

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