Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. As consumers gravitate towards multimedia content — multimedia is also the driving force behind the content the media publishes. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. When it comes to content creation, B2B and B2C organizations face similar challenges and priorities.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. Handpicked Related Content. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. Handpicked Related Content. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. Content marketing. Handpicked Related Content.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

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. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Trusted sources of B2B information.

B2B 146

B2B Marketing Survey Software 146

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. Great content has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. ” There are only 214 million for “b2b software.”

B2B 143

B2B Trends Video Course 143

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content. Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

This is particularly successful in B2B PR campaigns, where the sales cycle is long and the products complex. Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020. Effective marketers focus on the long term. B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, according to a survey of 450 respondents.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 16, 2019

Content marketing fanatics from all over the world will be converging on Cleveland in a few weeks for this year’s Content Marketing World conference, Sept. A review of the sessions and speaker lineup shows once again the care that goes into planning such a packed agenda. The program is so strong, in fact, you […].

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Publicity 145

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Here’s how investing in content can help you overcome today’s biggest challenges and position your company to succeed long term. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI. Paid ads and content marketing have inverse reputations. However, ad spend is down , particularly in consumer and B2B tech.

Content Marketing 135

Content Marketing Marketing Consumer Strategy 135

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. As it turns out, other Canadian marketers also found Hearn’s answers useful.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing B2C 100

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is seldom done well by B2B organisations. Gay Flashman suggests that B2B organisations should become publishers to engage with customers and prospects. Her new book Powerful B2B Content was published earlier this month by Kogan Page. Gay Flashman has answers in her new book.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. The vast majority of B2B content centers on features, functions and benefits. 1) Creating Quality Content Starts with Why.

Creativity 60

Creativity Storytelling B2B Film 60

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. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Business storytelling has become a buzzword in PR and marketing, because, when done well, it works. But what some communicators don’t realize is that a storytelling approach can work throughout the marketing journey, from prospecting for customers to closing the deal. It’s not about you.

Brand 173

Brand Branding Storytelling Video 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today’s PR programs are less about selling and more about telling… stories that engage prospects or customers, and visual storytelling is hotter than ever. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. PR and SEO are joined. Thought leadership is more important than ever.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. On Google, there are 260 million search results for “b2b technology.”

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

Imagine managing an investment portfolio or a 401k this way…you’d miss the compounding returns and so too does the business when the marketing budget swings wildly in either direction. Measuring Marketing Returns. I often think marketing ROI is a bit of a paradox – both harder and easier at the same time. .

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

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. Quality PR practitioners are expert storytellers. For an early-stage technology business, differentiation can be everything.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Others of us knock contributed content out of the park or have a deep network of B2B broadcast contacts. Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. There are several platforms out there to simplify and manage B2C influencer marketing, such as Paladin, Heepsy, HypeAuditor, and InBeat. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Beyond PR

JUNE 21, 2016

“Video is the language we communicate in today,” says Larry Cardarelli, Vice President, Production at MultiVu and moderator of tomorrow’s PR Newswire webinar Video Creation and Strategy for Modern Content Marketers. Because of this, video adoption will continue to rise not just with audiences, but also marketers.

Content Marketing 73

Content Marketing Video Trends Marketing 73

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this week’s post about the three content rends for 2019, I highlighted the need for more visuals and video, but I didn’t mention animation. ” Video stories have been working well and providing a good return on investment for B2B businesses because stories evoke emotions and increase engagement.

Video 145

Video Trends Marketing B2B 145

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue.

Survey 107

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 107

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I’ve been relentlessly bullish on educational courses as the future of content marketing. You want guidance from advisors at a successful bank or the thought leaders at a B2B tech company in your field. Social impact storytelling drives purchase consideration. Consumers crave educational courses.

Brand 144

Brand Branding Banking Survey 144

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . My B2B clients are more open to sponsored content. Another trend that grew in ’21 is authentic, purpose-driven marketing. Happy New Year!

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 30, 2014

The Bedtime Test of Content Marketing & PR. Looking for a brutally honest test of your content? If you want to flex your storytelling skills, think about how the content you’re creating on behalf of your brand can be told in a way even kids find entertaining. Even B2B content can be compelling.

Measurement 98

Measurement Storytelling Facebook Content Marketing 98

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. And why are 75 percent of B2B organizations without a formalized content process?

Leadership 106

Leadership Brand Branding How To 106

Polaris

DECEMBER 15, 2014

10th, the most viewed title during the 30-day binge blogging challenge was “ Blogger Outreach Versus Media Relations: What Marketers Need To Know ”. It received more than twice as many views as the 2nd most popular post, “ Guitar Center: Content Marketing and Storytelling at Their Best.” As I write this post on Dec.

Blogging 156

Blogging B2C Social Media Facebook 156

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

PR 20/20

JULY 11, 2019

At the heart of what we do, all marketers are storytellers. Through content marketing, we work hard to design narratives that inspire, inform, explain, and even challenge what our buyers might already believe. Luckily, new technologies are enabling marketers to deliver on smarter content marketing strategies.

Storytelling 63

Storytelling B2B Content Marketing Data 63

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Or, if your company has a very specific communications need, such as deep product expertise or a niched B2B network in your sector, it may be optimal for you to build an experienced and well-connected in-house team that is integrated with the day-to-day operations of your business.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2019

A lot of brands are wearing the stench of that landfill these days because marketing has a huge empathy problem , especially in B2B content. ” But relatively little B2B content talks to buyers like they’re human being. The empathy marketing problem. Instead of, “Do you do content marketing?”

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How To Marketing B2B Exercises 104