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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Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Chances are the answer is Facebook. Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 Staying Creative With Content. 9 percent , no matter the industry.

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ReimaginePR

APRIL 30, 2016

Every day, I see brands diverting money and time into content, and then just throwing it out into the wind with a wish and a prayer. Diverting valuable assets into “content marketing” without any real idea of how it works or what it will accomplish. You need a Content Marketing Plan. Brand Story.

Content Marketing 120

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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. Journalists value news releases and want brands to provide high quality content. The top three elements include photos, social media posts and videos.

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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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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

Enter content discovery! Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. But what is all this buzz about content discovery? What is Content Discovery? This helps users to find content that’s most suitable for them. Let us take a look.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

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Cision

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Facebook has been disrupting the scene for some time now. But if your brand is using the same content marketing strategy as it did in 2014, you’re probably not seeing any results. Because only one to four percent of your audience is actually seeing your content! So what should brands do? Her answer?

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Cision

MAY 25, 2015

If you’re a PR professional in the year 2015, you are probably well aware of a little tactic known as content marketing. for a while now in the communication world, but the PR industry is finally starting to realize that creating and owning content to tell a story is a great complement to more traditional methods.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about third-party cookies and what their phase-out means for content marketers in 2024. That vegan ramen brand that relentlessly stalks you around the internet because you looked up “quick plant-based recipes” one time ?

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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. It determines the shape that other content marketing pieces take. Choose content channels. Base content channels on those answers. Customize content to the channel and the people on it.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Instagram 120

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. Instead, we must now actively push our content out to our intended audience. Instead, we must now actively push our content out to our intended audience.

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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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Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content. People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016?

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Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Critics like HBO’s John Oliver deride it as misleading and call it a threat to journalistic integrity, while proponents see native advertising as a vital revenue producer for publishers and an effective way for marketers to reach and engage audiences. It looks just like a regular Facebook post, but it is an ad. From Netflix, natch.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

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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

JUNE 2, 2015

“It’s difficult for someone to be truly committed to a brand unless they give money or time.” Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” “Brand voice is not just what you say, it’s how you say it.” Click to tweet!

Content Marketing 120

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2019

We’ve covered the pharmaceutical industry in depth before , but which brands are getting high engagement on Facebook and how has media covered them in 2019? While the narrative within media focuses on incidents within the pharma industry, a look at the top companies’ personal Facebook Pages tells a different story.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Facebook has reportedly been rewarding video on its platform recently. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. but I can’t think of a more incongruent reason to use video than an attempt to satisfy whatever Facebook supposedly wants.

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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. It revealed valuable insights about content longevity, SEO, and how our readership has evolved.

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Blogging SEO Analysis Content Marketing 89

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

But, then I got to thinking: These trends can and should inspire social content marketers as you think about what kinds of visuals to use this year in your posts on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and other platforms. I could see brands using tie dye as backgrounds for social posts featuring quotes or clips from media placements.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. What is sponsored content? Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A well-executed pre-launch video game marketing campaign is essential for generating excitement, building anticipation, and ultimately driving sales for a video game. Building a Strong Brand Identity A strong brand identity is crucial for establishing a video game’s presence in the competitive gaming market.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Many mobile brand experiences are lagging far behind. The desire to be able to access content “any way I want” is the consumers’ most important criteria when rating a mobile brand experience. 54% of their respondents said that while mobile-optimized sites are more user-friendly, they’re lacking in content. Mobile Web.

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Mobile Strategy Web Consumer 201

5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Track Performance Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, website traffic, and sales to measure the impact of influencer marketing campaigns. The Power of Content Marketing Content marketing involves creating valuable and informative content to attract and engage the target audience.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021. Don’t believe me?

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When it comes to the transformation of the public relations industry, Google, Facebook, and Twitter always receive the revolutionizing praise. This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. Create more visual content. Better understand efficacy.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

So I have two sets of Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram accounts. It may be smarter to create one concise brand. Unless there is a strategic reason to have multiple brands, don’t do it! Turn Your Case Studies Into Content. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all those other social networks. Do they use Facebook ads?

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. It was shared over 26,000 times on Facebook.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Developing a Strong Brand Identity A strong brand identity is essential for differentiating a business and creating a lasting impression. Key elements include the brand values and personality. A cohesive brand identity helps to establish trust and loyalty among customers.

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Travel Marketing Engineering Advertising 78

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. Case Studies.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

On Facebook , post between 1 and 2 times a day. By my count, this would mean, Hootsuite is recommending you post to your Insta page 12-28 times per month; to your Facebook page 30-60 times per month; to Twitter 30-150 times per month; and to LinkedIn a whopping 30-150 times per month. This is more than enough for most brands.

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Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

For companies looking to build their brand in 2018 , there’s no better tool than a solid PR strategy. Of course, there are still many businesses out there that don’t know how to use PR as a brand-building tool. As the world of marketing continues to evolve, the strategies available to modern firms are sure to grow and transform.

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