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 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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.”.

Branding 246

Branding Brand 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

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

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

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 162

Study Media Relations Media B2B 162

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

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 75

B2B Creativity Film Trade Shows 75

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

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

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

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Content marketing projects thrive or languish based on the creative brief. When we prime our creators with a compelling idea, a clear purpose, and a defined audience, they are far more likely to develop an outstanding piece of content than when we have a fuzzy concept poorly articulated. Get specific.

Creativity 114

Creativity Enterprise Tools Writing 114

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 132

Trade Shows Conference Pitching Meeting 132

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 175

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 175

Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

We all know we have a strong agency community here in Minneapolis/St. She’s also been a champion for her community – getting involved in multiple Digi-Key Cares community outreach initiatives. Andi Pepin, creative producer-Target. “Caitlin was a wonderful intern and has a bright future in the communications world!

Transportation 122

Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Moderated by Maccabee''s Social Media Director Christina Milanowski, the panel discussions featured content marketing all-stars: Angela Dalton , Content Strategist and Senior Marketing Planner, General Mills – Tablespoon.com. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

That’s an hour back a week for creative! Swarmwise eBook: Building a community. 20 content marketing experts explore online developments that could see more marketers than ever turn to editorial content next year. His creativity is out of this world so we’re taking notes! We love [link].

eBook 120

eBook Google Tools Analytics 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack). But much of it can be automated, allowing more time for developing the creative subject line or the new launch idea. This is the most important one for PR agencies.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Ned launched “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR and communications professionals looking for work. As readers that read this blog regularly know, this one reason why I believe (true) content marketing has role to play in media relations. content marketing (64%).

Survey 118

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 118

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 6, 2016

In a recent article Joe Pulizzi of CMI offered 5 reasons why content marketing efforts fail to hit the mark. If anyone understands why content should be aiming at creating ongoing conversations, it’s PR folk. Great content must be meet the needs of your audience. They created a community of brand advocates.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Corporate Groups Training 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 6, 2016

In a recent article Joe Pulizzi of CMI offered 5 reasons why content marketing efforts fail to hit the mark. If anyone understands why content should be aiming at creating ongoing conversations, it’s PR folk. Great content must be meet the needs of your audience. They created a community of brand advocates.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Corporate Groups Training 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 6, 2016

In a recent article Joe Pulizzi of CMI offered 5 reasons why content marketing efforts fail to hit the mark. If anyone understands why content should be aiming at creating ongoing conversations, it’s PR folk. Great content must be meet the needs of your audience. They created a community of brand advocates.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Corporate Groups Training 100

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. Just before you tie down the exact detail for content take a look at this research from content share experts BuzzSumo. The 20 most engaging types of content. What do you guys think? Watch the recording now.

Tools 137

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 137