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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Content Marketing Marketing Facebook Creativity 158

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Many professionals are eager to be viewed as thought leaders in their industry, and authoring pieces is a great way for them to expand their personal brand. Once your content has been published it’s up to you to do everything possible to help your audience find it. Amplify your message. Measure and improve.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. Doing so would be as close to a free lunch in marketing as there is.

Advertising 195

Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. But can we say that for sponsored content ? What is sponsored content?

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

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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Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

What do people really think when they hear your brands name? Its time to find outmeasure your brand awareness and see where you really stand. In this guide, well show you exactly how to track and understand your brands presence and visibility. As well as granting them knowledge of their market position.

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

Journalists are more prepared today to engage in a digital-first environment and they see sponsored content and native advertising as less important than last year. Mobile compatibility, video and image-based content, influencer marketing and social media as a journalistic resource were all cited as rising trends.

Infographics 266

Infographics Brand Branding Video 266

Cision

JANUARY 25, 2016

Last year, 90 percent of B2C marketers used content marketing, but only 34 percent felt they were successful. And while 69 percent are creating more content than years past, few are being heard. They can afford to ignore us,” says Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute. Find The Sweet Spot.

Content Marketing 120

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Cision

MAY 19, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. Not long ago, we had a blog post that described five outside-the-box content marketing ideas. Many brands with successful apps focus on either fun or, as Jay Baer calls it, “ youtility.” Native Advertising.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

Buyers were taking in content before talking to sales even before the Coronavirus hit; now is a great time to double down on content marketing Today is the last day of the first quarter of 2020. When I think about that statistic in today’s context – this is another moment for true content marketing.

Content Marketing 137

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Having a library ensures that we’re all working together to make our brand better known for a specific set of search terms and keywords. Establishing the keywords that your audience uses to find brands like yours can help sales staff use a vocabulary that parallels your online marketing messaging. Start by Asking: Who Are We?

Brand 208

Brand Branding How To SEO 208

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Personal branding shapes how event organizers, audiences, and industry peers perceive you as a lifestyle event speaker. Many speakers focus solely on stage presence, but your offstage brand presence determines which stages you’ll reach. Establishing Your Digital Foundation Your online presence serves as a 24/7 brand ambassador.

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Brand Branding LinkedIn Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 126

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Today, advertising, corporate content, and social content is often separated,” Owyang wrote, “but tomorrow, we expect these circles to converge and overlap, with little or no separation.”.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

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Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Companies like WEGO Health , Health Union and Meroki are all great platforms that connect healthcare brands with advocates. Accessing this new audience (through things like product reviews and sponsored posts) can be highly effective and much more cost effective than trying to target new customers through other marketing channels.

Healthcare 138

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 138

Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

What is brand journalism? Brand journalism is no different than content marketing. However, brand journalism is different. The difference between brand journalism and content marketing isn’t to be found in outputs. Brand journalism starts people on a journey with your brand.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

Cision

JULY 5, 2017

When it comes to branding, we’re hearing the buzzword “authentic” a lot lately. How can a brand like yours be authentic, especially in its content marketing ? . What Authentic Really Means for Your Brand. You’re not trying to be something your brand isn’t. How can your brand really offer value?

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Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Google 247

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The internet was new at the time, and the media and marketing industries expected websites to be a utopia for advertising. “The rest of advertising had been ruined and dammit, we weren’t going to let that happen this time.” However, brands have an opportunity to rethink all the available space on their sites.

Advertising 133

Advertising Advertising Real Estate Travel 133

5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Track Performance Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, website traffic, and sales to measure the impact of influencer marketing campaigns. The Power of Content Marketing Content marketing involves creating valuable and informative content to attract and engage the target audience.

Video 78

Video Trends Marketing Advertising 78

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

Do you ever wonder how great brands manage to post so much relevant, awesome content as often as they do? You may assume that creating a similar content marketing strategy will be too complicated for your business to handle. content marketing strategy. The Truth About Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 120

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 15, 2025

The point is that marketing and communications puts a lot of emphasis on reach when wed be better served by putting the emphasis on being believed. >>> Subscribe by email for free: Check out my weekly blog posts , weekly podcasts ,or a monthly newsletter that rounds up interesting reading from the last 30 days ( examples ).

Marketing 150

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

5W PR

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, a hotel chain operating in the Middle East might need to adjust its marketing materials to be more modest and respectful of local traditions. Translate content into local languages to ensure effective communication. This includes website content, marketing materials, and social media posts.

Hotels 78

Hotels Local Marketing Engineering 78

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Provide virtual tours or experiences to keep the brand top-of-mind. Leverage Digital Marketing In today’s digital age, effective digital marketing is crucial for crisis management. Utilize social media, content marketing, and paid advertising to reach the audience and maintain the brand’s visibility.

Hotels 78

Hotels Crisis Marketing Policies 78

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Gone are the days of pushing your brand’s message to your audience through traditional advertising. The answer is brand journalism. Brand journalism combines journalistic storytelling tactics with brand strategy to engage audiences and increase brand reputation. Read the free white paper today!

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Storytelling 120

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Developing a Strong Brand Identity A strong brand identity is essential for differentiating a business and creating a lasting impression. Key elements include the brand values and personality. A cohesive brand identity helps to establish trust and loyalty among customers.

Travel 78

Travel Marketing Engineering Advertising 78

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

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Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

But, then I got to thinking: These trends can and should inspire social content marketers as you think about what kinds of visuals to use this year in your posts on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and other platforms. I could see brands using tie dye as backgrounds for social posts featuring quotes or clips from media placements.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” Comment: A brand is a promise. And a brand is bigger than marketing. In other words, it takes a good company and good marketing to build a valuable brand.

Financial 174

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 174

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.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. What is content marketing?

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Case Studies.

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