Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

Limited is the operative word, because while measurements are important, you can’t directly measure everything, like the impact of creativity, and yet we know these things have value. 1) Creative and analytics as whole-brained partners. I’m afraid the creative process will lose its soul,” said one CMO but those fears are overblown.

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Beyond PR

JULY 8, 2016

Creative people are the heart and soul of marketing and communications. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things. They have the ability to make raw and bland information interesting.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Is creativity a talent or a skill? It seems to me if creativity is a talent it can be fine-tuned, like a natural athlete trains to compete in professional football. On the other hand, if creativity is a skill, it can be taught in the same way, we might teach our children to throw or catch a football. Or it might remain elusive.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s about capturing the essence of your brand’s story and presenting it in a way that engages your audience. Visual storytelling not only complements copy but can also provide an instant emotional connection that pulls prospective customers deeper into your brand. Illustrations bring a touch of artistry to your content.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The apps themselves are a unique content marketing outlet for the athletic apparel brand, sure. 3) Rising influence of creative in content marketing. The UK team at LinkedIn took an underperforming ebook created by the US team, redesigned, polished it up with better creative and better title. Give our services a try.

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Prohibition

MAY 14, 2024

Meta reveals new AI-powered ad tools Along with Meta’s many additions to social media advertising tools in the past couple of years, it is now introducing machine learning-powered creator recommendations for brands in Instagram’s Creator Marketplace. Following this, Meta revealed another interesting AI update.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Brands who blog have more indexed web pages, which boosts SEO. An active blog authenticates your brand, revealing your personality, expertise, and values, which helps to build your subscriber base and sparks customer loyalty. Infographics. I love infographics. Infographics absolutely do the trick. Case Studies.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

An essential tool for all businesses and industries, social media can be used to build relationships with prospects and customers, as well as increase overall brand awareness. Ebooks and whitepapers that are considered valuable to your target audience can position your brand as a thought leader in your industry. Ebooks and Whitepapers.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re struggling to create interesting, creative content, this is an episode to pay close attention to. And that, that goes across these pages as well as creative camp. So I think keeping your ear to the ground is just essential in digital PR as well and again, creative campaigns, evergreen assets. Darren: Yeah.

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Cision

APRIL 15, 2015

Infographic. If you are announcing research or statistics you’ve put together, infographics can be a great tool for visually relating them. You can create your own infographics with Piktochart or hire a professional designer. Use colors that complement your brand’s colors. Show photos of your product being used.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. While a media kit is a collection of information about the brand, not all media kits will look the same. Evolution and History of Media Kits.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 27, 2024

Many companies in marketing, media, or communications rely on freelance contributors, yet brands don’t always know how to effectively integrate these new teammates. You can repurpose existing HR content—brand videos, welcome packets, training quizzes, FAQs—to get freelancers thinking the way you do.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Canva – Your Creative Hub Best for: Visual content creation Canva is an easy-to-use content creation tool that’s super popular with marketers. It’s a great way to start designing some stand-out graphics for your socials and infographics, with plenty of templates to choose from if staring at a white square scares you!

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Frederik Vincx

JULY 17, 2023

Highlights Soulcenter products used by 250+ care homes Brand seen as local category leader Challenge Soulcenter is a self-initiated project, that started by doing a one-month internship in a care home. Video lessons , webinars , self-service workshops, guides , branded tools and so on. Frederik is a rare breed.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While a fintech case study isn’t as straightforward to create as other types of content , these powerhouse stories offer unparalleled value for brands. Plus, implementing a strategic approach to workflow and compliance can turn these daunting tasks into your brand’s secret sauce. Why bother with all the hassle?

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 17, 2024

5 brainy benefits of novelty in marketing By understanding and leveraging the power of novelty, you can elevate your brand’s storytelling , making narratives more memorable and impactful. Presenting unique ideas stimulates creativity, inspiring your audience to explore their own creative thinking.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And while the industry is quite unpredictable, we mapped out seven predictions for what we anticipate to see in the world of social media in 2023: Increased focus on user-generated content: In the coming year, we expect to see more brands leveraging the power of user-generated content in their marketing efforts.

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Just the way organic food is good for our health, organic traffic is the best for your brand. They associate with your brand by reading your content because they feel your products or services can bring a positive change to their lives. As the audience grows to trust your brand, the chances members of it will convert grow.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As content professionals, we’re sold on the critical role content plays in driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue. That centrality is crucial for organizations to keep their brands top of mind. But what do our peers think? Or, more importantly, our bosses?

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Most of the time, when someone creates a brand new business, they tend to face a bit of a challenge in terms of public relations and coverage. With the help of the right PR strategies, even brand new companies can attract interest from customers and venture capitalists. A great example of this is visual content, such as infographics.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Brands spend large sums of money on content marketing. Brands are creating longer content, but there’s still room to improve the finish rate. Financial services companies also took strides compared to brands from other industries. Create social videos and infographics. Get creative with compliance.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here’s an example of how I helped get [Site/Brand] to rank for [target keyword] here [link]. Subject Line: Missing link on your [Website Name] article Hi [First Name], I noticed [Website Name] mentioned our [brand/product] in your recent post (thanks again!), If you’re interested, I can write this article for you.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Use language your audience will clearly understand and ensure your voice is consistent with your brand and industry. Be compelling and creative, but get to the point quickly. This could be a video, photos or an infographic. Think about how you can share your news in a creative way. Call to Action. Multimedia.

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Marketwired

MARCH 22, 2016

In today’s most noticeable creative PR strategies, measurement and data-based insights are key. Before you begin a creative PR campaign, define your specific goal(s) and detail how your strategy and tactics support it.”. Creative PR goes deeper to incorporate inventive thinking from the first click right through to conversion.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. If you have really interesting regional data , but aren’t sure how to highlight it creatively – maps are a great way to do so. Proactive digital PR.

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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. Infographics: Infographics distill complex information into visually engaging snapshots, enhancing user understanding. The key here is quality over quantity.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

I’ve spent the last ten years helping companies grow their digital presence with digital PR, and I’ve seen first-hand the impact and value digital PR can drive for a brand’s growth. This post will help you understand everything you need about digital PR to decide if it’s right for you and your brand. What is Digital PR? Animations.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. Another mistake brands make is meddling with an influencer’s style.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 4, 2016

GUEST POST by Mike Falkow, Creative Director of Meritus Media. Many young folk assume that they because they know how to use it for personal interaction with friends they can do it effectively for a brand and build a community of engaged and loyal customers. Infographics are your key language elements here.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Execute it well and your white paper can position your brand as an industry champion who’s adept at addressing your customers’ needs. You can also use pull quotes from leaders at your brand to build expertise throughout the white paper. Writing a white paper is your brand’s chance to shine like a beacon of authority.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. AI for ideas & inspiration Humans are creative and can think of many different ideas, and now AI dramatically increases the number and novelty of ideas. Share of Voice : Compares your brand’s mentions against competitors. and Salesforce.

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Engage PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Done well – with content that the reader will value – it helps a business to position its brand as a leader in its particular niche and become a trusted source of information. It is also used frequently by a business to attract attention to its brand, in turn helping to create a strong identity that boosts its market profile and status.

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Infographics Education Social Media Content Marketing 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication. SelfMade digitally styles entrepreneurs and SMBs to help grow their brand on social media. Is your brand’s Instagram stalled at a few thousand followers?

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, by combining the creation of newsworthy content campaigns with the importance of building brand awareness, we are able to gain linked client coverage on these platforms. Building awareness of your brand/products/services and boosting your credibility. Improving their brand awareness and reputation. Supercharging SEO.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2017

In public relations w e’re always looking for tools to help produce quality content for clients as well as our own brand. Sites like Trendspottr to get ahead of the curve on any number of topics and spur creative and buzzworthy writing. Or check out blog topic generators from HubSpot or Portent. Also helpful? DesignerPics.

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Infographics Writing Tools Google 157

Prohibition

AUGUST 17, 2021

You can create tailored content that directly targets your audience and gets your brand message across in a concise way. Increasing Brand Awareness. Video marketing is an effect way to increase brand awareness. Video content allows for brands to showcase creativity to existing consumers and attract new consumers as well.

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