Flack's Revenge

JUNE 29, 2022

It was a story on Medium by Solo Thought Leader author Diego Pineda called Content Marketing is Dying; Here’s why you need to Develop Thought Leadership Instead. But why is content marketing dying, Diego? My first reaction was, “give me a break! Another XXX is dead (or dying) story! More clickbait fodder.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) is out with its annual list of content marketing predictions. The organization published its list in a blog post yesterday titled 60 Content Marketing Predictions for 2015. Content by acquisition. Rise of marketing ops. Participation marketing.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

While I learned about how these EMS services operate and I made immediate fire prevention improvements to my home the program was a community relations program too. The same goes for the courses offered by businesses those double as community-building programs too. As such, its entirely relevant to my work in public relations.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In 2012, in response to the Altimeter group’s white paper on “converged media” last summer, Jeremiah Owyang took a stab on his blog at defining the new workflow for paid, earned, owned and shared media. The challenge is that these teams frequently continue to be siloed and need a roadmap for continuous storytelling and story marketing.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Smart companies now recognize the power of owned media channels – their blogs, podcasts, and newsletters – as stable foundations for building lasting brand authority. Research from the Content Marketing Institute shows that 80% of top-performing B2B content marketers prioritize building audiences through owned media channels.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. These organizations have a content marketing plan in writing. Those are among the top-level findings from an annual survey of content marketers by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? The Content Marketing Shortcut: M&A There is a short cut: buy the audience through an M&A transaction.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Ensure that the brand identity is reflected in all the marketing materials, from social media posts to website design and merchandise. Leveraging Social Media Social media platforms offer a powerful way to connect with a target audience and build a dedicated community.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

They can build a loyal community around their games by sharing behind-the-scenes content, engaging in discussions, and running contests. Community Building Fostering a sense of belonging is crucial. Game developers use these platforms to create strong connections with their target audience.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). People who are very active in marketing in their niche and that work for (or run) a company of similar size to your own.

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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. Mashable also realized that its community was looking for stories on subjects its reporters weren’t always covering.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Millions of blog posts are written every day. For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Reaching a new community. 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. .” Not sure how to get started? Another appeal of patient advocacy is exposure.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. What better source of credibility is there than to have your content serve as a citation?

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

And perceptually, it has more weight than a regular blog post. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Reason #5: eBooks allow you to create a community around your brand. Promote Your Ebook On Your Blog.

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

So, the GitLab staff decided to rope in the professional community for help. This strategy turned GitLab’s crisis into a challenge for fellow community members. They even published a blog post explaining what happened to the developer responsible for the crisis who became popular as “team-member-1” on social media.

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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.).

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Meetups: Smaller, local events that bring together professionals from various fields can be particularly useful for building casual, organic relationships within your community. Facebook and Instagram : Share success stories, client testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content to showcase your work and attract potential clients.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Seek feedback from consumers, community groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the campaigns are socially responsible. Explore less traditional advertising channels, such as social media, content marketing, or influencer partnerships, which may offer more flexibility.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Demonstrate a commitment to the local community through charitable initiatives or partnerships. Leverage Digital Marketing In today’s digital age, effective digital marketing is crucial for crisis management. Use social media platforms to communicate with the guests, share updates, and address concerns.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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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. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I Strengthening community-building and connections. I see a few things.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 5, 2016

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss The Role of PR in the Integrated Marcom Structure. We will be joined by our special guest expert, Fay Shapiro , publisher at CommPRO.biz , an exciting hub for professionals interested in events and opinions focused on integrated business communication sectors. Is PR Right for me?”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. PR and social media have a role here, too.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

We will have a Twittersphere of bots talking to bots and thanking each other for being top engaged members of the community this week. That’s why the psychology of more is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture. Almost passé.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. This analysis was part of a larger study that SEMrush published titled the Global State of Content Marketing Report 2019.

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Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 79

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. Can people find your content?

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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?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: Bulk Blog Topics Generation.

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Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

By crafting op-eds, blog posts, and whitepapers on trending topics such as telemedicine, health equity, or cutting-edge treatments, you demonstrate expertise and authority in the field. Share these stories on your website, social media, and during community events. Tailor pitches to align with journalists beats and interests.

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Healthcare Data-Driven PR Leadership Crisis Communications 59

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Back in the day (“the day” being about 10 years ago), we had a simple message for PR clients who wanted to get in on the social media and blogging action. It was: “Go forth and blog too. Sure, many in PR have jumped on the social media and content marketing bandwagons.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing. There’s a large body of work on these pages dedicated to content marketing. balance scales.”

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