ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Never discount earned media.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

Buyers were taking in content before talking to sales even before the Coronavirus hit; now is a great time to double down on content marketing Today is the last day of the first quarter of 2020. When I think about that statistic in today’s context – this is another moment for true content marketing.

Content Marketing 137

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As voice-enabled devices and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant become common, voice search is also transforming how consumers interact with brands and information. The post Five Things PR Teams Should Know About Voice Search appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. According to Demand Sage, there are 4.2

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. It’s no secret that only a few large companies dominate the Google search results. Look for other options .

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A few months ago, I started seeing articles about robots that could develop actual content if given a somewhat organized data set. In essence, these “robots” were producing content from numbers. Are robots going to steal communications jobs? So, what does this look like (conceivably) for us as communicators?

Corporate 146

Corporate Communications Tools Content Marketing 146

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

So, the GitLab staff decided to rope in the professional community for help. They shared a Google doc with live notes, live YouTube video streams, and formulated #HugOps to cover social media. This strategy turned GitLab’s crisis into a challenge for fellow community members. Google Doc with live notes [link].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Established publications that link to a brand will boost search listings due to their domain authority, and ever since Google determined that brand mentions are “implied links,” they work harder to drive SEO also. The post Why Good PR Matters More Than Ever appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. But does it scale?

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? What other challenges do you see brands facing in terms of content? Q: How has content marketing changed in recent years?

Content Marketing 120

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5W PR

APRIL 7, 2025

Data analysis and measurement tools now give content creators unprecedented ability to understand their audience and create content that resonates. According to research by Semrush, content marketing leaders are 3x more likely to report success when they have a documented content strategy backed by data.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 15, 2025

Multiple surveys have demonstrated the impact in B2B marketing, as sales cycles have grown longer and required more interactions. Marketing at its core is communication, which is the path to building trust, and why cutting the marketing budget makes sales cycles grow longer. That extra effort drives up costs.

Marketing 150

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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. In college, I majored in mass communication with a media studies concentration. To help all the new and aspiring content marketing interns out there, I decided to create this syllabus.

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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. How long did people spend reading it?

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing. The idea of brands acting as publishers is nothing new.

Strategy 273

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

PRophet adds influencer marketing; Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified; Semrush names Bill Wagner new CEO One of the biggest technology vendors in the communications space was talking about a new interface for PR software years ago but its the startups that seem to be making it a reality. The price tag is $534.5

Software 159

Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Whatever the reason you’re being talked about, it’s a good thing. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 20, 2017

Now you are at a Google search distance from the future you. Through a simple Google search, you’ll find hundreds of articles on the topic. You manage your brand’s community on social media, interacting with people, talking and listening to them. PR professional development has never been this accessible. Become Fearless.

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Community Social Media Course Measurement 244

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Besides, if you want to hear from CEO Kevin Akeroyd, CMO Chris Lynch or VP Marketing Communications Nick Bell, you’ll just have to RSVP to our next Cision World Tour event. A well thought-out multichannel content strategy is essential. pic.twitter.com/5iEc1ytxLw. — Ron Culp (@Culpwrit) April 26, 2017.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

No matter why you’re reading this, these thirteen alphabetically listed terms should help you communicate across the divide. A call to action (CTA) is a bit of language in a blog post or piece of content that prompts the audience to do something specific. Content marketers never make content for content’s sake.

Content Marketing 102

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 102

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More types of content.

Communications 149

Communications Crisis Internal International 149

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.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

Public Relations has always been an important contributor to any company’s branding and marketing efforts. According to the Global Communications Report , the industry is expected to reach $20bn by 2020. Snippets use schema.org structured markup to display content effectively and match user’s specific search query.

SEO 229

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. My prediction is that social platforms will continue to morph, expand, contract and disappear following in the iconic footsteps of My Space and Google+. What comes after social media?

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to visual content in communications. Do a quick Google search and you’ll find plethora of other statistics illustrating that visual content beats out text every time. In communications, concepts are more accessible to our brains when presented visually.

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

If you’re curious about content marketing, a quick Google search will serve up no shortage of information on trends, best practices, benefits for B2B and B2C companies and what it all means as 2016 approaches. Survey shows 64% of #PR and marketing pros will Click To Tweet. [By Lisa Davis]. We’re curious, too.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? b) Integrated marketing. b) Integrated marketing.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

It’s one of the most engaging ways to communicate with an audience, and digital platforms are doubling down on video. However, one area where video-minded PR professionals fall short is how to measure the success of video communications. Let’s look at the video communications funnel today. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. Businesses Value the Role of PR and Communications More than Ever.

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Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 160

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While product trials and demos can whet an editor’s appetite for a story, recipes are rich content that can both maximize PR campaigns and drive measurable business results in multiple ways. according to Google Trends. This makes it that much harder to stand out in both the reporter and public’s mind. Alan Marcus. Vice President .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising. High-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, driving SEO ranking and attracting traffic for a minimal investment. .” PR outcomes are measurable.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is the most important element of your PESO communications strategy. Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. Unfortunately, many organizations take a “publish it and they will come” approach to their content. Cool, right?

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Check your social networks and Google Analytics. Google Analytics can provide demographic and location data about your site visitors. Marketing Coordinator. The post How to Build An Audience for Your New Blog appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco. Tori Sabourin.

Blogging 161

Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

.” That’s a pretty bold statement considering that Google has more than 200 reported ranking factors. Search engines like Google and Bing regularly probe the quality of sites, which means those with low-quality get pushed down in the search results. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2014

With the advent of new technologies for the public relations, marketing and advertising industries, it can be hard for a new business or solo entrepreneur to know where to get started and what the current best practices should be. Account Manager, Marketing Technology. Chel Wolverton.

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