Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 153

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

All content marketers run into problems every now and then. At his recent presentation at Content Marketing World , marketing technology expert Ian Cleary shared how the right tools can help solve your biggest content marketing problems. Not enough people are seeing your content.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Marketing Google 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Here’s how to write lists posts that get the word out and boost your content marketing analytics: 1. Do not use more bullets than you get in a six-shooter,” recommends Rick Norton in Online Writing Digest. Learn more about her training, consulting or writing and editing services at WylieComm.com. Got a list?

Web 176

Web Writing Analytics Training 176

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. This Internet media company has been making waves for almost a decade, focusing on churning out content that spreads. What works today will certainly not be as successful a year from now.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Still, when I set about refreshing more than 10 years’ worth of branded content to bring The Content Strategist up to date with our current web optimization and brand standards, I knew I had my work cut out for me. We wanted a data-backed action plan for making our content as relevant as possible in 2024 and beyond.

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Blogging SEO Analysis Content Marketing 87

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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B2B Study Blogging Survey 168

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And somehow, in one sentence, these stories have the power to capture our attention and spark our curiosity—something content marketers aim for with every piece they create. How can we get creative with content marketing? Your brand’s content needs to capture attention, or your prospects will go elsewhere.

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Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

She did review it and ended up writing about it too. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 97

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Using Google Analytics, under the Acquisition tab, I can see that about 4% of our traffic has come from Referrals in the past 12 months. Unfortunately, unlike Universal Analytics, you cant see referral traffic at the URL levelonly the domain level.) To measure organic traffic using Google Analytics, goto Engagement>Landing Page.

Digital PR 112

Digital PR Report Google Radio 112

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. A recent report about a project conducted by the American Press Institute (API) reveals some interesting insights into what kind of content works, and why.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. A recent report about a project conducted by the American Press Institute (API) reveals some interesting insights into what kind of content works, and why.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Content creation can be one of the hardest things to plan when you first begin blogging. It’s all too easy to write about yourself and your company in a favorable light– it’s your blog after all. Check your social networks and Google Analytics. Google Analytics can provide demographic and location data about your site visitors.

Blogging 161

Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. This article presents eight practical and effective tips to help content writers strike the perfect balance between user-friendly content and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.

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Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

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Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Cision

MAY 26, 2016

A few of my favorite examples of content that delights, in no particular order, are: PNR with This Old Marketing – This is a great content marketing podcast hosted by Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose. Often this means sitting down and writing, designing, or recording. It’s, well, delightful. Need I say more?

Analytics 200

Analytics Energy Google Customer Service 200

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. New features include a fully customizable dashboard with unlimited widgets, competitive analysis, broadcast monitoring, & Trends TM.

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Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. Want to write for Cision®?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

For example, if you want to generate more website traffic, you may be better off authoring and placing articles in targeted outlets rather than trying to get the media to write about you. PR people don't whisper into the ears of journalists about what to write. Myth #6: PR professionals just write press releases.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020. Happy New Year!

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. At Cision, our marketing team is all about working smarter. Another valuable tool is Google Analytics.

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Brand Branding How To SEO 208

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

This can also give you inspiration to write something that is deliberately on the upswing in terms of popular usage. See, for example, the screen shot below showing the relative usage of the terms “search engine optimization” as compared to “content marketing.”. Google Analytics. Customer Care Team. Google search.

Blogging 111

Blogging SEO Web Google 111

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Web 60

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.

Engineering 68

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 68

Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

You can, and should, write a press release and send it to your targeted media group to drum up publicity. Below are three steps to help you quickly determine the best ways to get your message to the masses through content amplification. Check Google Analytics to figure out what outlets drive most of your traffic.

Film 120

Film Content Marketing Analytics Twitter 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics.

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Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2015

Janet Fouts , who founded Tatu Digital Media , read this post – Scale Content Marketing: Employees are the Secret – and invited me to a Google Hangout to discuss it (She previously produced The Friday Hangout , a regular weekly show with Steve Farnsworth and Adam Helweh ). How to Energize the Enterprise for Content Marketing.

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Enterprise Content Marketing Engineering Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Integration with Google Analytics for referrals. Did you know?

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

A while ago I posted a video by Rand Fishkin on how to create 10X content- content that is 10X better than your competitors. Can you measure the quality of your content? The quality of writing and visuals is very subjective. Tracking Success with Analytics. So how do you know if your efforts are working?

Measurement 154

Measurement How To Guidelines Analytics 154

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich and author of Spin Sucks , says to define your goals and formulate a plan before you sit down to write and create content. Once you know where you want to go, you can create the content that will get you there. That’s where metrics and analytics come in.

Strategy 120

Strategy Content Marketing Analytics Creativity 120

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 27, 2024

Whether you’re crafting your overall content strategy or an argument about why publishing story-driven content is just as important as writing yet another sales sheet, one thing can make your life easier: Data. To get those insights, you need to make use of the best marketing analytics tool for your goals.

Analytics 52

Analytics Tools Marketing SEO 52

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

In the world of digital marketing, traditional marketing tactics have been reinvented so many times that it is not rare for traditionalists to get disillusioned. To save time on social listening, scheduling, reporting, and analytics you may consider using the following tools: Cision. SproutSocial. SocialOomph.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. Sophie Shiatis | Shiny Blue Marketing.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 127

Cision

APRIL 11, 2015

Asking influencers and other experts in the space to write for you is a win-win-win—it gives them visibility, brings their followers to your site, and fills one of your content holes. As always with guest bloggers and content writers, make sure to work with someone who can add value to your brand and is respected within your industry.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Facebook Analytics 120