Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Remember when every brand seemed to be having a “ brat summer ?” But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Below is an example of how heritage skincare brand CeraVe did just that.

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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 found that almost all of our content was salvageable in some capacity.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

High-quality individual pieces of content marketing don’t just happen in a vacuum – you need goals, a content calendar, competitor, audience and SEO research, and more! In other words, you need a content strategy. Read on for the essential elements of how to create a successful content marketing strategy.

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Onclusive

APRIL 9, 2019

The acquisition brings together AirPR’s industry-leading communications measurement solution with Ozmotik’s content marketing and analytics offering, creating a unified platform for companies to discover their most valuable earned media and to deliver it to its intended audience at scale. Measuring Reader Engagement and Brand Impact.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Content Marketing World. Content Marketing Conference. Confab, The Content Strategy Conference. Dates: September 3-6, 2019.

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Cision

MAY 17, 2017

When it comes to content marketing, the best strategies go beyond just churning out a lot of blog content. They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand? Do We Have the Content to Support an e-book? Can the e-book Support Other Content?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

CMOS and CEOs Sound Off on the Essentials for Getting Buzz and Building Your Brand Awareness. 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? Pick one differentiating facet of your brand and focus on it consistently.”.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The TOP PR and Content Marketing Conferences 2018. If you’re in search of PR and content marketing conferences to attend in 2018, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Intelligent Content Conference (ICC). Content Marketing Conference. Content Marketing World.

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Cision

JULY 6, 2017

Blogging can (and should) do more than just update readers on the latest news and events of the day. How to Collect Quality Leads for Your Blog. Many good content marketing strategies — whether for a blog or company brand — include a lead generation form. It seems easy enough.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes. Director of Brand Marketing, SMG.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Twedt has experience creating content for, and managing, social channels for one of the most successful publications in the PR industry. He was kind enough to share what he has learned when it comes to content marketing on social media. My guess is people/brands will find that short tweets are more effective than long ones.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Media platforms and algorithms change daily, leaving brands vulnerable to shifting rules and uncertain reach. Smart companies now recognize the power of owned media channels – their blogs, podcasts, and newsletters – as stable foundations for building lasting brand authority. The benefits extend beyond just control.

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media. In addition to social media, one way brands have enabled that direct, personal connection with consumers is through a company blog (hey, like this one!).

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Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you haven’t set any, now is the time to start thinking of ways to improve your branding strategies to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. True branding starts from within. Narrow Down Your Niche.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. The five strategies shared in this blog series can help you do just that.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Developing and maintaining a blog is an excellent way for executives to establish relationships and engage with industry thought leaders. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Content Factors. Creating Content.

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. In fact, you can turn a brand crisis into a PR success if you act fast swiftly.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Its not that we need a new playbook, or a new idea, or new way of doing things; we need to execute on the tried-and-true fundamentals of marketing, communications and psychology. Consider this a blog post in the traditional web-log sense. I’ve been thinking that B2B marketing tries too hard. This post is merely a musing.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2017

Customers who are quick to tell all their friends and social networks how much they adore your brand. I call these brand fanatics. Now, these people may be willing to spread the word about your brand for you, but in my experience, a little nurturing of that relationship never hurts. Acknowledge Them. Make Them VIP Customers.

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5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

A strong brand identity forms the foundation of any successful business in today’s digital world. Research from McKinsey shows that brands with consistent presentation across platforms see an average revenue increase of 33%. Document these traits in brand guidelines that all content creators can reference.

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5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

Building trust in cybersecurity requires more than technical expertise – it demands strategic brand development focused on transparency, reliability, and proven results. Recent data from Deloitte shows that 91% of customers consider brand trust a key factor when selecting cybersecurity providers.

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

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. Mobile compatibility, video and image-based content, influencer marketing and social media as a journalistic resource were all cited as rising trends.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Anyone who clicked on the link would see a major media brand talking about Cision.

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Personal branding shapes how event organizers, audiences, and industry peers perceive you as a lifestyle event speaker. Many speakers focus solely on stage presence, but your offstage brand presence determines which stages you’ll reach. Establishing Your Digital Foundation Your online presence serves as a 24/7 brand ambassador.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

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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. Start by Asking: Who Are We? Do Your Research.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

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Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Companies like WEGO Health , Health Union and Meroki are all great platforms that connect healthcare brands with advocates. 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.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Recent research from The Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs found the top two factors in increased content marketing effectiveness are doing a better job with content creation (85%) and developing or adjusting their content marketing strategy (72%). Defining Brand Personas.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing.

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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. Blog Posts.

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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. Marketing and PR teams will need to work together to create compelling content that serves customers across all platforms and channels.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: When business are launching a PR or content marketing campaign, what are the key elements they should focus on?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A century later, companies have to do a lot more to get the attention of not only newspapers but also a newly expanded audience of blogs, influencers and consumers. Use Your Press Release to Drive Traffic to Your Blog. The value of content marketing has been proven time and time again. Personalize Your Brand.

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2025

Creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences has become essential for supplement brands looking to build trust and stand out in a competitive market. These authentic accounts of real results help supplement brands overcome skepticism and build trust.

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