Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

That provides me with different tools to think about work problems and break them down in different ways to solve them; I think it stokes creativity. While I learned about how these EMS services operate and I made immediate fire prevention improvements to my home the program was a community relations program too. And I have.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy.

Mobile 120

Mobile Community Blogging Publicity 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Balancing Creativity and Compliance Crafting engaging and memorable alcohol advertising campaigns while adhering to strict regulatory standards can be a delicate balancing act. While creativity is essential for capturing attention and driving brand awareness, it must be tempered with a deep understanding of the boundaries set by local laws.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Ethics Local 78

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The answers resoundingly revolved around a single strategy: creating unique, differentiated content. Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Brands must also make sure their community manager or agency has the experience, curiosity, and imagination needed to conceive, implement and measure their social efforts. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Interactive content collects a very different kind of data. “A list is the community you have the opportunity and pleasure to serve.” Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” Want more content marketing insights from Ann Handley?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Education 120

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. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . I see a few things.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Community buzz over media coverage Traditional media headlines are awesome but, in retrospect, they don't tend to create lasting influence and engagement. Here are some of the best choices: Semrush: an all-in-one digital marketing tool that helps companies analyze their online presence. Don't focus on chasing links just to boost SEO.

Digital PR 104

Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

Now is the time to ramp up customer-centric measures like community service and thought leadership – which classic PR programs deliver very well. As many states contemplate reopening, smaller businesses have an opportunity to be creative. The post Why PR And Marketing Matter Now appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

As someone who looks at Indeed, LinkedIn and other online job portals every week for my Friday e-newsletter, I am seeing FAR more digital marketing and comms jobs than just about anything else in the creative industry. Content marketing manager. Influencer marketing manager. Video/audio production specialist.

Social Media 179

Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’ Slow decline of social media. Happy New Year!

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

This rejection rule focuses on public audiences: Will the community like this idea and act upon it ? Specifically, will they care enough about the concept to talk about it, share it, create content for it, and yes, possibly even consider buying services from the company? Want to create standout content? So did scaling.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s Bob Geller | Fusion PR.

Marketing 127

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 127

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. A graphic from the paper detailing the assets is presented below and the complete white paper – The Blueprint of a Modern Marketing Campaign – is worth a read. Solves for content distribution.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Joe Pulizzi ( @ JoePulizzi ), Founder of Content Marketing Institute, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur shared this gem: Don’t be afraid to be bold in your campaigns. Image: TopRank Online Marketing ( Creative Commons ).

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example). Any good social media effort also needs solid community management. It all just seems kinda forced.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

This is much greater than the per-event impacts of blog posts (90 new and 63 repeat sales) and community forum posts (99 new and 48 repeat sales). Specifically, the impacts of traditional earned media events on sales drop by 21% (new) and 23% (repeat) when online community activity cannot affect the other media variables.

Study 161

Study Media Relations Media B2B 161

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. It’s like trying to lay down pipe before you even dug a ditch.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

JConnelly wanted to make it such an important part of the DNA at the firm that it created an executive-level position to look at new business models and opportunities, explore new technology that could help clients think through strategic problems in a more creative way. What are the biggest content marketing mistakes that brands make?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Creativity and risky marketing efforts don’t always find receptive purse strings in B2B, but it could well be the only thing left in “a sea of sameness.”. That sea of sameness is how the Cindy Klein Roche , the CMO for Cybereason, describe the competitive landscape in cybersecurity during an interview with the Marketing Smarts podcast.

B2B 74

B2B Creativity Film Trade Shows 74

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

Cision

MAY 9, 2016

Images drive engagement with social media and content marketing. Yet if you have ever needed an image for a social or content post and found ( literally ) the perfect image only to discover that the license is restrictive or vague, you understand how frustrating finding stock images can be. Free Images (.cc) Free Images (.red)

Engineering 120

Engineering Creativity Google Community 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 66

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

As the women of Game of Thrones continue to inspire us week after week, they can also give us guidance on everything from career moves to that creative spark we didn’t know our marketing campaign was missing. Below are 5 Game of Thrones women that can help articulate 5 crucial pillars of your content strategy.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Course Case Study 258

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. Feeling stuck? Consideration stage.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Data 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 8, 2013

Why: A great free PR Resource Kit by Cision (full disclosure: client, this year I’m organizing and hosting several media panels for them), that provides resources to improve your content as well as a Q&A with media pros in NYC. How To Get Leads With Content Marketing. Why Good Content Delivers Bad Leads.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Resources LinkedIn Google 90

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In a world where people (especially Millennials and Gen Z consumers) don’t necessarily trust traditional advertising, public relations experts are using content marketing, social media and event and web-based strategies to power marketing for small businesses by putting people at the center of their brands.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Host Kerry O’Shea Gorgone – who always sounds like she’s smiling – has recently interviewed marketers on topics including brands, metrics, personalization, content marketing, and even, occasionally, the value of creative in marketing. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B?

Marketing 107

Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 107

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

There’s no time to be wasted in unifying your business, marketing and community with a content management system. Present day ecommerce platforms like Shopify will let you start publishing content directly on your site or app, categorize posts, moderate discussions and comments, and tie the goodwill you get to your brand.

Blogging 150

Blogging Community Retail Consumer 150

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

Content related to mortgages, insurance, and financial planning has a way of becoming predictable over time—unless you get a little creative. In this roundup, we’re diving into the top five financial content marketing case studies that have successfully transformed even the most complex topics into unexpectedly captivating content.

Case Study 52

Case Study Financial Content Marketing Study 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 26, 2014

The blog is an industry staple, he’s plugged into the community and his name always winds up on industry conference media lists. ——————————————————— Related content: 6 Creative PR Ideas for Blended Media.

Trade Shows 131

Trade Shows Conference Pitching Meeting 131

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. The other half is content distribution. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. So, consider categories of content carefully, and then do just what Sujan suggests.

Content Marketing 112

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Blogging 112

Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

A community uniting around a labor strike? Try the outside-the-box content marketing ideas from our free white paper! Images: Bart Everson , Caelie_Frampton ( Creative Commons ). The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. The media loved it.

Employee 120

Employee Print Customer Service Local 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When things don’t perform as desired the narrative becomes “marketing sucks.”. “It’s It’s ridiculous, the constraints that most marketers are dealing with,” said Maureen Blandford , vice president of Marketing for Community Brands, in the report. “I But everyone thinks they can do marketing.”.

B2B 174

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 174