Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

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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. The result?

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder?

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 17, 2019

It sounds like an off-brand Dilbert that Xerox created in the ’90s to connect with Gen X. (It’s Growing your content marketing program across the org is just as much about efficiency as it is about expansion. Producing more content without clear goals or objectives isn’t an accomplishment.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

With strategic content methodologies, intuitive engagement metrics, and a remarkable talent network, Contently helps these brands optimize their content to tell great stories and see quantifiable results that a lackluster new year’s resolution just can’t deliver.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

If your content resonates, you’ll be able to build a relationship with the right people who can buy your product. Brands create content for investors, analysts, job candidates, the press, etc. Each segment has a unique appeal that benefits your brand in some way. ” (Weren’t they always supposed to be?)

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Cision

MAY 5, 2015

The same holds true with your B2B brand. Don’t share that message with the same, old content marketing tactics. Once you have that story arc, document it. It determines the shape that other content marketing pieces take. Choose content channels. Base content channels on those answers.

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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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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Why are these two factors so important in your content’s success? Why are these two factors so important in your content’s success? At a minimum, your plan should include: Brand personas.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 1) Content Requirements at Every Stage of the Sale.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 11, 2017

Content remains an important cornerstone of public relations strategy. Long before the term “content marketing” was coined, public relations practitioners were utilizing the strategy to inform and engage audiences. Content Marketing Statistics Infographic is provided by Point Visible.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 24, 2024

Trying to find the best freelance photographer for your brand can make you feel like you’re caught in a riptide of talent. A freelance photographer who has a portfolio loaded with bold and vibrant images might not be the right fit if your brand has earthy, grounded aesthetics. What’s next?

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Polaris

APRIL 7, 2015

Marketers trying to get budgets approved to produce professional video sometimes face objections from CFOs (or even CEOs) who argue: “We all have iPhones. However, if your goal is to build brand awareness or image, it is essential your video is easy to watch, hear and understand. Why can’t we just do it ourselves?”.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 2, 2024

You’ve hired a couple of go-to creators who produce on-brand work. You’ve made a few killer pieces of content —albeit, not without some blood, sweat, and tears. Scaling is one of the biggest challenges of a successful content marketing program. Now, it’s time to do it again. About 250 times.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

That said, how do you transcend from a messy spreadsheet or sticky notes on a bulletin board to a comprehensive content marketing engine? Ensure consistency: One of the biggest keys to content marketing success is a consistent posting schedule—it helps your audience stay engaged.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Brands will need to become more human. Communicating why it matters to marketers was the first step in unpacking the challenge. PR 20/20 ultimately built the Institute’s readership by applying a proprietary content approach to the HubSpot platform—what we call the Cognitive Content Hub. Career paths will evolve.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 11, 2019

Your copy will need to be razor-sharp, with polished phrasing and potent messaging, but you’ll also need to make your visual branding a priority. Want to make your brand memorable? Take inspiration from your favorite brands. Create a set of brand guidelines. Put out visuals that reflect its nature. Here’s how to do it: 1.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Journalists get a more well-rounded story and brands get earned media coverage. Through HARO, you or your brand can become the go-to source about a particular topic. You can also use the service to build rapport with journalists and strengthen brand reputation, with the possibility of growing quality backlinks.

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How To Media Pitching Reputation 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

“Dadfluencers” are individuals who have gained popularity and influence on social media platforms by sharing content related to fatherhood, parenting, and family life. They use their platforms to document their experiences, offer parenting advice, and share glimpses of their daily lives as dads.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 30, 2015

Two recent studies show that brand engagement is the No. 1 marketing objective supported by content marketing. of UK and US agency and brand professionals put this at the top of their list. Almost half (48%) felt that their content was not creating any customer engagement. Could there be a correlation here?

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 3, 2024

The European Union has issued several documents on AI, including ethical guidelines for trustworthy AI. How can content marketers uphold AI ethics and use generative AI responsibly? Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize content marketing , but several ethical considerations must be addressed.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2020

The study looked interesting, so I clicked the link for a closer look: the ‘source’ document was another blog post, which in turn cited several other studies. Company blogs are not journalism, but the best performing ones take a journalistic approach to content. That premise was now in doubt and so the entire post was questionable.

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Blogging Company Journalism Study 94

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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Beyond PR

MARCH 18, 2016

Every brand has an identity. It’s up to brand managers and marketers to pinpoint what makes that identity unique and play to those strengths. Depending on your brand’s expertise, planning content around the holidays and other seasonal events can be a great way to newsjack topics that naturally align with your vision.

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Case Study 40

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Who’s going to rise to defend our industry’s punching bag, documents that seem cookie cutter, useless, all too often written poorly with trite, overly cheerful quotes and obscure buzz words? Appeal to more minor writers and content creators and partner with them.” But that does not impress me. I WILL, GODDAMNIT!!!!!!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Social content is simple. Many clients task their PR agency with posting social content, ensuring appropriate brand messaging and driving engagement. Locate brand-appropriate social influencers. Nail the right database for media research. This is the most important one for PR agencies.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Today’s constant flow of content is creating a problem for Fortune 500 companies. Yet, only 37 percent of marketers say they have a documented content marketing strategy. When a user comes to Twitter, they expect different content than when they come to Pinterest. Your brand needs to meet these expectations.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

This, in turn, leads to higher conversion rates, increased brand loyalty, and a better return on investment for your marketing efforts. Sometimes, knowing your customers can enact social change as well as increase brand affinity. The message resonated with women, resulting in the following: 36.8

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Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. Media coverage gets your message across to a wider audience and will establish your brand’s reputation as a credible business.

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The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

Marketing and PR are two important components of growing a business. As marketing and branding expert Al Ries said, “PR starts the fire, marketing fans the flames.” 64% of marketers identify developing a comprehensive content strategy as a top challenge.( DivvyHQ Content Challenges Report).

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Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

Prohibition

MAY 6, 2021

This is a great feature for consumer brands as it will offer another platform to directly sell and target customers – nice one Twitter! They’re now implementing a new remix feature to Reels that will allow creators to react to other peoples content on the platform. Twitter release new e-commerce shopping feature.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 9, 2021

Without press releases, you’ll need to find other ways to boost brand credibility and awareness. These tips can set your press release and content marketing strategies up for success. Then, you can boost brand exposure and reach new customers. Writing press releases is also a cost-effective marketing strategy.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

How to Leverage Medium for Your Brand. Medium , a blogging platform with built-in social features that let you to interact with other publishers and share your work, is a great option for brands that want to demonstrate thought-leadership with longer form content. Press Release Structure: Making Your Content Stand Out Online.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

But here’s the thing that’s troubled me ever since I saw my first brand persona document at the tender age of 22: Most of them are kind of useless—at least from a creative perspective. Most brand personas fall short because they don’t help you develop empathy for the audience. The problem with personas.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Electric cars continue to develop: Tesla is the absolute forerunner in this respect and is not leaving the traditional car brands in a good position. He has coordinated a cross-media content marketing campaign for an international technology group. But VW was not deterred by this. Justus Fischer, Consultant, cometis AG.

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Automotive Study Report Transportation 95

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

But first, it’s important to understand how HubSpot brands each of its suite of tools, called “hubs.” It includes features for content creation, social media management, email marketing, lead generation, marketing analytics, and more. And that’s a great question. Part of a sales enablement team.

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