Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

They recently unveiled their emerging visual design trends for 2021 based on hard-core search data from their users. 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.

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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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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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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2020

One of the biggest mistakes I see in content marketing is when organizations and businesses do not treat it like a distinct channel. This boxes your approach to content marketing into a corner and removes options. >>> Related: Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program. Traditional Trend Piece. Content that explains a new or emerging trend is among the most valuable for business customers because it helps educate prospects. What does this mean for digital advertising?

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about third-party cookies and what their phase-out means for content marketers in 2024. They’re one of the main avenues by which advertisers build personalized profiles about potential customers.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The IBM Data Science Community is one of the best user-generated content examples. It features a “Join the Discussion” section highlighting trending topics that are relevant for data scientists, from embeddable AI to decision optimization (topics I, as a content marketer, totally understand inside and out). The result?

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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.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. wtf) are gaining momentum as one of the hottest digital trends because they allow you to design a website URL that is more creative, meaningful and memorable. And that’s just one PR trend for 2017. Contributor marketing.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

While ad blocking software has been around for years, concern about ad blocking has become one of the hottest topics in advertising and marketing this year, especially for mobile advertising. Some advertisers and website owners believe that ad blocking by consumers is at best freeloading and at worst, it’s theft.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. Create more visual content.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

As content marketing continues to evolve, businesses across the globe have adopted it at a rapid pace. So what’s predicted to become of content marketing this year? To help cut through the clutter, I've compiled influencer trends from top shared posts based on BuzzSumo data from the past year. Visual content.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. The first is the tight market for talent. Another trend that grew in ’21 is authentic, purpose-driven marketing. It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’

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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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Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS. 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. Journalists value news releases and want brands to provide high quality content.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

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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. If you are an advertising agency who’s primary income is derived from print and broadcast media buys, odds are high that your business took a steep dive when advertising spends dropped. Let me give an example.

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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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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. Handpicked Related Content. Myth #4: PR is just advertising. PR goes way beyond advertising. When you boil it down, advertising is paid visibility while PR is earned visibility. Content marketing.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. A well-crafted, integrated PR/content marketing plan can create dialogue and engagement with clients and customers.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. Even if you dont manage Facebook ads, for example, taking the course will help you to be a better cross-functional collaborator with your peers in marketing. Typically, I like to dive into trends and industry studies and reports.

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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?

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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. You’re doing it.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

As the saying goes it takes three data points to make a trend, but the problem for marketers with this identification is that it’s often too late. It’s easy to identify a trend in hindsight – the web is littered with post-trend analysis breaking down why or how something happened – but the question remains: how do you get ahead?

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Go-To free tools Use social listening tools, check Google Trends data as well as native social media platform analytics. 4 Content engagement Take a peek at your content marketing strategy. Brand awareness tools offer not only social listening features, but content-related ones as well.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With the knowledge that trends are shifting faster than ever, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what’s around the corner. Here are four PR trends to consider for 2021: 1. That’s part of the reason that advertising spend on online video is up 114% since 2014. . Short-Form Videos.

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Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. The solution?

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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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Inbound PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Content Marketing Institute released a new study into content marketing services for agencies. The research looked into: How many agencies have embraced content marketing as a service offering? How long have they been offering content marketing services? Now to the research.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. 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, how does that happen?

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of Pixabay By Brianne Miller In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying current with media relations and PR trends is essential for communications professionals. Regular listening can help practitioners stay current with industry trends while developing new perspectives on traditional communications challenges.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

You can quickly uncover and understand what topics are of most interest to your target audience, which you can then use to inform future content creation. It’s also a good idea to employ media-monitoring practices to keep tabs on current trends. Distributing your press releases to the right people is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends.

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