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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5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

Marketers who are successful in connecting with their target audiences would also attest to that, but is it happening? Content Marketing Institute recently weighed in on the matter by sharing results of its research of folks who work at B2B and B2C companies. Content Marketing. Why the contrast?

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

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5W PR

AUGUST 7, 2020

Adobe Summit is also great for B2B marketers and content marketers, as well as anyone that’s looking to learn a lot more about building a great journey for customers because this event is all about developing excellent customer experience.

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Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

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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.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

When asked to recall your favorite online content, you probably don’t think about stuff made by banks. Unless, of course, your job is to make content for a bank. That’s not a knock on finance content at all, by the way. When most of us sit down to research where to bank, we’re not really jumping for joy.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Content developed without the benefit of buyer personas is likely to be generic. Content Marketing' Though they’re fabrications, buyer personas are effective tools that allow you to be targeted, specific and concrete in your messaging. And less likely to engage. This post originally appeared on Spin Sucks. .

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Who: Sarah is a UK-based blogger, content marketer, speaker and mom. It’s a versatile template that works well for both B2C and B2B marketers. This calendar includes a 3-month at-a-glance calendar section, plus columns for social sharing and other assets such as free content and videos. 1: Sarah Arrow.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

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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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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 11, 2017

Long before the term “content marketing” was coined, public relations practitioners were utilizing the strategy to inform and engage audiences. Today, content marketing is integral to owned strategies and critical to brand awareness, outreach and thought leadership.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. Knowing this goes a long way toward making your social media marketing successful. Use keywords.

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

Facebook and Instagram are currently the go-to social networks for B2C marketers. And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. Ok, we know B2B marketers love LinkedIn and would be lost without it.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re curious about content marketing, a quick Google search will serve up no shortage of information on trends, best practices, benefits for B2B and B2C companies and what it all means as 2016 approaches. [By Lisa Davis]. We’re curious, too.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. Comparing B2B and B2C answers. There were also some noticeable differences when comparing answers by market segments.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing 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. It can be the ultimate factor that makes or breaks a B2B content program.

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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.

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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.

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wiredPRworks

JULY 31, 2017

Beginning with a 3D Marketing Map, the two-day 3D digital marketing classes glide into a Social Media Marketing Deep Dive with stops at the top sites on the Internet before sending everyone off with a strategic marketing plan they can implement right away. About Ascend Training. Check out her programs at [link].

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 5, 2014

Internal Communication PR Best Practices Public Relations Social Media B2B B2C business Content Marketing Organic Growth Partnerships public relations social media target audience writing'

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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.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As an integrated PR consultancy based in Leeds, we advise big brands on how to use public relations, social media, and content marketing effectively helping them to increase online engagement, raise their profiles and in turn improve their overall business performance. What clients will I work on? What will I get at Prohibition?

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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. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 25, 2024

Their content guides create a clear solution for budgeters now struggling to replace a system they’d likely relied on for years. Both B2B and B2C buyer personas allow you to humanize your marketing strategy and thus create content that feels tailor-made for your target audience, in turn making them trust you.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In the last 10 years, the vast majority of businesses have adopted content marketing strategies to attract, inspire and educate their customers. Even as the digital marketing landscape changes, content continues to play an incredibly powerful role for B2C and B2B companies alike.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2021

” Mint became one of content marketing’s first rags-to-riches story when Intuit acquired the company for $170 million in 2009, in large part because of how the blog had helped them establish a strong brand, acquire users, and earn their brand loyalty. In the B2C finserv report, the top 20 links brought in 2,614 shares.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. The more quality content you post on your site, the more opportunities you’re creating for your business to appear higher up in search results.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The middle portion of the funnel is equally as important as its outer compadres in defining a brand’s longevity and the success of a content marketing strategy. Marketers who devalue this stage or fail to invest in its maturation may be missing out on opportunities to further enhance relationships with potential customers.

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Prohibition

APRIL 9, 2021

As an integrated PR consultancy based in Leeds, we advise brands on how to use public relations, social media, and content marketing effectively helping them to increase online engagement, raise their profiles and in turn improve their overall business performance. Why work at Prohibition? Who we are looking for?

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Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

Brandon shares his experience and insights on elevating online presence and driving business goals in the following Q&A: Can you discuss your background and how you came to lead Stern’s digital marketing capability? What value does digital marketing bring to sharing a brand’s story?

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