The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Brand Visibility in 2024 “The only thing I’d really be thinking about is, can I get my brand name next to more mentions of the words and phrases I want to be associated with all around the web.” For example, if you are the CRM software space, is your brand mentioned in articles about new CRM features or comparisons of CRM systems?

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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. In March 2020, digital newsroom designer pr.co

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Even some white hat link building strategies rub against Google’s spam guidelines if builders don’t properly check websites for quality signals. Enter digital PR. 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?

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 26, 2024

Not to worry, we’ve compiled a detailed — yet simplified — guide for link builders and digital PR professionals to help navigate these new standards and make it into your prospect’s inbox. April 2024 – Google will begin rejecting a percentage of bulk senders’ emails that don’t meet the guidelines.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

Traditional and Digital PR are rapidly converging. A new Holmes report lays out five areas where digital changes are likely to intersect with, and have an impact on, Public Relations this year. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR. Then we have live-streaming video.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

Traditional and Digital PR are rapidly converging. A new Holmes report lays out five areas where digital changes are likely to intersect with, and have an impact on, Public Relations this year. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR. Then we have live-streaming video.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

Traditional and Digital PR are rapidly converging. A new Holmes report lays out five areas where digital changes are likely to intersect with, and have an impact on, Public Relations this year. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR. Then we have live-streaming video.

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Buzzstream

JUNE 17, 2024

Blogger outreach, link building outreach, digital PR outreach, and affiliate partnership outreach all have their place in the marketing mix. And like them or not, if you are serious about digital PR or starting a link building strategy, you need email outreach. There are a few simple ways to get started.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

Content has always been a major part of PR, but now it’s become an integral part of all marketing. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. That’s something PR practitioners should be able to grasp quite easily. Google’s Aims.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode, I spoke with Hana Montgomery , the founder and managing director of the digital PR agency Shout Bravo. I met Hana at Brighton SEO , and she gave a great talk about running global digital PR campaigns and earning links internationally. Is it changing digital PR? It should do things with you.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

A little more than a year ago, I recommended four Chrome extensions for digital PR professionals and episode #75 of the Growth Marketing Toolbox podcast by Nicholas Scalice tipped me off to a few more. 2) Is your brand investing in the right content? Brands like Warner Bros. 1) Visualize how people engage with your site.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

The old Chinese proverb says, “The tongue can paint what the eyes can’t see,” speaks volumes for what some experts are proclaiming as the next big tool for marketers – brand voice. Like the proverb, voice helps a brand stand out in a crowded field by giving it a distinct and unforgettable personality. Why should it Matter? 45% said so.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Press Release Pitch Template Like those outlined in our digital PR tools post, many press release platforms provide distribution networks. Guest Post Outreach Email Template When pitching a guest post idea, the golden rule is to follow the writer’s guidelines on the target site. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 11, 2016

57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a brand with a bad mobile site and 40% say they turned to a competitor’s site after a bad mobile experience. And for the PR pros – this applies to your newsroom and media researchers too. The use of brand sites on mobile indicates that a business absolutely must have a good mobile site.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 11, 2016

57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a brand with a bad mobile site and 40% say they turned to a competitor’s site after a bad mobile experience. And for the PR pros – this applies to your newsroom and media researchers too. The use of brand sites on mobile indicates that a business absolutely must have a good mobile site.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our top picks: If you’re new to the PR world, we suggest brushing up on these critical tips: 5 things new PR pros should learn. Are you looking for good photos for your brand’s blog or social media posts? Building brand awareness is essential for businesses to succeed. PR Couture. PRNEWS Blog.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

You can add your brand guidelines and choose from a plethora of graphics, audio, animated elements, font styles and asset sizes, even without paying for premium – so it’s a fantastic tool to get creative and experiment! What to Avoid: Don’t over-polish your feed. Get in touch today to find out how we could help you.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If you missed it, Alice Walker-Gibbons , the Digital PR Lead at Embryo , an independent UK digital marketing agency, wrote a fantastic case study about how they used reactive PR to land some major links (using BuzzStream, of course ). Is reactive PR best as a supportive approach to other digital PR efforts?

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s a massive SEO win for brands , as they’re instantly able to see what consumers are searching for when it comes to particular products or queries. This is just one of the many latest TikTok trends changing the world of search marketing for brands. What does it mean for SEO and marketers?

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Buzzstream

JULY 3, 2024

We’ve even shown the spikes in organic traffic from link acquisition in our digital PR and SEO analysis. I don’t necessarily agree with this since a brand-new site can create and pitch content as quickly as established sites. Yes, but most will and should be rel=nofollow and rel=sponsored (based on Google’s guidelines).

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Survey and data studies are typically part of the digital PR strategy, which Google said they liked as a white hat link building tactic in a now-famous (at least in the digital PR community) Tweet from John Mueller of Google. However, be selective about what you choose to lean into for your brand news outreach.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Influencer marketing has been around for the best part of a decade now and initially, it wasn’t clear how big of an impact it was going to have on both brands and consumers. This is where influencer marketing has flourished as it’s a really effective way to get a brands message across to an engaged and interested audience.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Not according to Amber Carnegie , Creative Lead from UK-based digital PR agency Verve Search. Instead, they’re campaigns that tag various business groups, such as social, paid, and brand. I had an excellent chat with Amber about how you can and should utilize hero content to drive your digital PR campaigns.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2025

I feel like that’s the main way they write, they invested in links and now all of a sudden they weren’t getting brand searches. Brands today need to invest in their social. Where you need other parts and different things to build your brand, build your image, and then push your SEO simultaneously. Vince Nero: Yeah.

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2024

For instance, here it is helping me find data sources for a city study , a very popular digital PR campaign strategy. For instance, saying, “Write me 400 words about the launch of my new pet brand website, Petstore.com,” will get you something very generic. I’ve found it helpful for gathering, compiling, and analyzing data.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 24, 2024

If your site is brand new, making the case to link to you will be easier if you have high-quality content. For brand-new sites with no content, guest posting is a better way to get started with link building. Quality sites for link insertion are similar to guidelines for qualifying a site for guest posting.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 21, 2024

In fact, for most digital PRs, they are a necessary part of their digital PR toolkit. Up-to-Date Lists Ask any digital PR professional, and they will say you need to update your lists if you want to utilize them successfully. Your stakeholders may want to build brand awareness.

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Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Even with the very strict writer guidelines, the gates are still open to anyone, which makes it less likely to be very valuable, even if it’s a high-authority site.

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Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

As a journalist, I’ve seen and deleted thousands of PR emails over the years. As a Digital PR, I’ve probably produced all of the above. Many will often have pitching guidelines in their Twitter bios or Gorkana notes, so it’s worth checking those first to avoid wasting their time and yours.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Her approach to digital PR is highly personalized and highly strategic. PRs who take the personalized approach typically get the most out of BuzzStream.) I initially wanted to talk with Olivia because she does not take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to digital PR. Olivia: Yeah.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Most buy links because it’s easier than building a brand. Vince: So if I were to talk to pretty much every digital PR guest that’s come on here. I think the folks that have a legitimate brand, right? Like you have some major media links, like you have brand search volume.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A culmination of six events combined that signaled the growing importance in brand and weakened the case for many traditional link building strategies. The focus now needs to be building a brand with targeted outreach, high-quality links, and coverage from sites that Google (and consumers) value. February 1, 2024 What was it?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2024

I wouldnt be surprised if we see more brands, companies, and thought leaders jumping on board, whether thats through podcast ads, starting their own shows, or making guest appearances part of their marketing game plan. Britt Klontz | Founder, Digital PR Consultant | Vada Communications 4. Nikki Little | Senior VP | Franco 5.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Like a match to a flame, human writers breathe life into brand voices. The inherent value in thought leadership and real, human-anchored perspectives is that they give your brand a distinct, competitive edge by ultimately building brand authority and credibility. This is why human knowledge will forever be a necessity.

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