Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Creating content marketing is a little like playing party host. Instead of just talking at your guests, the best content marketing engages in two-sided conversations, helps guests connect with each other, and maybe even invites them to play a game or two to keep things lively. Integrate it into other content.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. Of course, it wasn’t.

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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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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

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

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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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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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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Keeping Content Powerful And Unique.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy.

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Ronn Torossian

JUNE 4, 2018

Content marketing has changed dramatically since the days of 300-word blog posts and half-baked articles. In the past, a company could post a handful of blogs once a month and easily get to the top of the Google search results. The post What is the Future of Content Marketing?

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Content Marketing Marketing Google Blogging 170

Prowly

JULY 2, 2020

million blog posts are being published in a single day, every day. As a content marketer, you’re not alone in your struggle to generate optimum content visibility. But using the right content format coupled with well-directed platform and distribution strategies can […].

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Content Marketing Marketing Blogging Strategy 173

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 119

Polaris

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Do you want to be better organized in your blogging? Write marketing content more quickly and more efficiently? If you said yes, the solution is simple: get a blog editorial calendar. A blog editorial calendar is a calendar filled with the schedule of your upcoming posts. 3: Content Marketing Institute.

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Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. After all, everyone’s blogging, so how can you stand out? I am admittedly not a designer, and I don’t have the budget to hire a graphic artist for all my blog posts. You can use them on your blog, social media, email…anywhere.

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Content Marketing Tools Blogging eBook 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 89

Contently - Strategy

JULY 9, 2024

Every content marketer loves the feeling when a content piece climbs the rankings for views, engagement, and, ultimately, conversion. But nowadays, marketers have more reliable ways to choose content topics that are likely to engage customers. What is data-driven content, and why should content marketers create it?

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Incorporating content marketing and public relations efforts can generate very valuable results for companies. It’s highly likely that PR professionals don’t have an in-depth understanding of search engine optimization , which the content marketing team should have. Communication. Campaign themes.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This extra time gives companies room to prepare to future-proof their content marketing efforts. In the future, it’s going to be difficult to distinguish content that’s created by people from content that’s generated by artificial intelligence, especially in terms of writing quality and language usage.

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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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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. What is content marketing? Some examples of content marketing include: Infographics.

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Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

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? They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand?

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Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Infographics 205

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 13, 2021

Blogs aren’t going out of style anytime soon, despite what the internet would have you believe. While social media platforms like Instagram and content formats like video are soaring, blogs are still an effective content marketing and communication medium. More importantly, businesses […].

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. The same thing goes for content marketing, which is frequently praised for creating more leads compared to other strategies.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2020

Do you have the right creative talent at your disposal to create content that’ll truly stand out? Are you able to go beyond blog posts and create for the channels and formats your audience craves the most? They’ll do marketing that’s actually worthwhile, and they’ll be rewarded.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s the year 2010, before anyone even knows to ask the question, “What are content marketing platforms?” As a marketing manager, you’ve embraced Gmail, and Google Docs has changed the way you collaborate with your team. What is a content marketing platform ?” What are Content Marketing Platforms?

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Content Marketing Marketing System Guidelines 52

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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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Today, having a blog isn’t just a nice-to-have for your page or website. 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. Why do I need a blog? What do they want to know?

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Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

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. What does #280characters mean for content marketers on Twitter? CisionChat.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

If not, now’s the time to start—especially if you prefer streamlined content marketing efforts. Below we dive into buyer personas, the benefits, and how they can support your overall content marketing strategy. It also gives you the opportunity to personalize your content marketing for different audiences.

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Content Marketing Marketing eBook SEO 78

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. Here are some of Polaris’ most popular blog posts from 2014, along with the lessons they taught us. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely.

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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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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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Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 107

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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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If there’s one person on the planet I’ve known and trusted to answer: what is the future of content marketing for years, it’s Andy Crestodina. We’ve seen each other at Social Media Club Chicago events, SobCon, and […] The post What is the Future of Content Marketing?

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Social Media 59

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The good news is there’s no need for marketers to pivot careers just yet. With content marketing, brands can deliver personalized and relevant customer experiences that not only nurture them through the funnel but also provide value, build trust, and foster lasting connections. Follow these four steps to get started.

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Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Data 52

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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