Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best SEO tools that can empower your B2B marketing efforts, ensuring your strategy is both effective and efficient. Best free B2B SEO tools Google Analytics Let’s start with the most obvious: Google Analytics. The only drawback is that you must have a Google Ads account to access the tool.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. Even more impressive, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content marketing strategy. Top 5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From U.S.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

. ” Good medicine, like good content, comes down to trust and results. But the rise of digital health content has complicated the way people think about healthcare. Every day, Google handles more than 1 billion health questions. This data looks at all content produced by our clients in the spring of 2020. (To

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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. We earn that right to influence others.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

One of the ways to achieve this is by harnessing the power of in-person community engagement and event marketing. Establishing community-engagement goals When businesses embrace a community focus , they can gain a variety of benefits. What passions drive the brand that community engagement can help emphasize?

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Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2016

It’s almost cliché, except the advice is sage: when it comes to content marketing , don’t make home improvements to a rental property. Blab was sort of a middle ground between Periscope (single-user video) and Google Hangouts (multiple users),” reported Matt McGee , in a news piece for Marketing Land. “It

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. You’re super-excited too – content, new client, money… what’s not to love?

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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?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture. Almost passé.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 26, 2017

“A great headline isn’t the magic bullet for content marketing; clarity is.” This I know: my goal for creating content is to drive website traffic that is ideally situated to convert. They should be writing about how luxury retirement communities differ, and which amenities are worth the investment.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Google Penguin and Panda have changed thr face of search forever. Google is severely penalizing sites that are buying links or are invested in private blog networks. Social Media Strategy for Social Signals : Google tends to spend most of its attention on sites that are constantly changing and updating. It’s worth it!

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2015

Janet Fouts , who founded Tatu Digital Media , read this post – Scale Content Marketing: Employees are the Secret – and invited me to a Google Hangout to discuss it (She previously produced The Friday Hangout , a regular weekly show with Steve Farnsworth and Adam Helweh ). How to Energize the Enterprise for Content Marketing.

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Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

Below are three steps to help you quickly determine the best ways to get your message to the masses through content amplification. Check Google Analytics to figure out what outlets drive most of your traffic. Want to stand out with standout content? Measurement can often be the toughest part of any content marketing campaign.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 20, 2024

Most of us content marketers consider the content side of SEO at the very beginning of any project; we’ve become adept at marrying ideas with the right keywords, information, and heading structures so that the message and SEO go together harmoniously—like peanut butter and jelly. That’s where technical SEO comes in.

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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. government will finally get serious about the social media monopolies and start by breaking up Meta/Facebook, Google, etc. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

To me, this liking phenomenon is a gimmick and gimmicks on Twitter are about as old as Twitter itself (Google faces a similar challenge in SEO). We will have a Twittersphere of bots talking to bots and thanking each other for being top engaged members of the community this week. More, More and Still More.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2017

This is evident in that core PR tenants have been prominently at work in marketing trends over the last decade. See these related posts: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. Why We Can’t Just be PR Pros Anymore.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 21, 2014

Over and above that, crowdfunding is integral to the #HopeProject campaign SBC is working on for Milaap (disclosure: client), not to mention building and motivating communities to do good is a particular passion of ours, so I figured I’d share it with you. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Cracking the Crowdfunding Code: Can You?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. This analysis was part of a larger study that SEMrush published titled the Global State of Content Marketing Report 2019.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. It’s like trying to lay down pipe before you even dug a ditch.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

They can build a loyal community around their games by sharing behind-the-scenes content, engaging in discussions, and running contests. Community Building Fostering a sense of belonging is crucial. Platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads allow companies to target specific demographics and interests.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Fast forward seven years, and I wish I – and the rest of the public relations industry – had taken more of an interest in the evolution of search marketing. The big opportunity for the PR industry though is content marketing, an increasingly key element of SEO. D: SEO is all about tactical execution.

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Brands have never cared more about content marketing. It is the hot topic for 2013, as brands look to leverage great content to expand their reach, drive more engagement or improve their search engine rankings – to name a few. For starters, your communications team should start to think like a newsroom. Don’t believe me?

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The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Watch our video to find out how to make your PR coverage more visible on Google. Free tool: visualise multi-channel reports in Google Analytics. Is anybody else confused by multi-channel reports in Google Analytics? Swarmwise eBook: Building a community. That’s an hour back a week for creative! We love [link].

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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.

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Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Evolution of Content Marketing.

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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.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

But practice is broadening to include new forms of media including influencer relations, social media, community engagement and messaging. Today the only deadline is now, content is filed direct to the internet, and media planning is a discipline in its own right. Consumers find their own media via Google and social media newsfeeds.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Tjan offers some tips for effective communication. How to Set Up Google Analytics Goals and Score More Conversions! Why: Goals in Google Analytics transform tons of data into easy to focus on metrics. 10 Must Read Content Marketing Posts for 2015. Why: Content marketing has remained a hot topic during 2014.

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2015

What topics and content formats that relate to your business will they find meaningful? You can find content related to your business, such as industry trends and statistics, tips and how-tos, informational or entertaining videos, or community-related sources to curate.” Best Practices Featured Content Marketing'

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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)

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

More ways to view the world’s questions AnswerThePublic.com, our tool that demonstrates the way people ask questions on Google has had a refresh! If you’re creating content in PR take note of hacks one and two especially. Google has just announced one the biggest changes to the search engine in recent years.

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). Integration with Google Analytics for referrals. Google Analytics (GA) can tell PR how much referral traffic is coming from earned media mentions.

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