Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

Naturally, we turned to our go-to expert on all things local and delicious: Google. As a frequent traveler, I type in Google searches like this all the time, whether I’m looking for a satisfying slice or a sweaty HIIT class (I’ve got two speeds) — and this is precisely why local SEO content strategy is so critical for businesses.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

B2B content marketing managers will love the content discovery feature that finds the most popular articles on any topic. And it’s perfect for developing an SEO-focused content calendar. Ahrefs has a variety of plans to suit your team’s needs, but most marketing teams will need a more robust plan than the basic version.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Demonstrate a commitment to the local community through charitable initiatives or partnerships. Leverage Digital Marketing In today’s digital age, effective digital marketing is crucial for crisis management. Use social media platforms to communicate with the guests, share updates, and address concerns.

Hotels 78

Hotels Crisis Marketing Policies 78

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 Strengthening community-building and connections. I see a few things.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Local Connections : Is there a local athlete from your area competing in the Olympics? Highlighting hometown heroes can create a strong local interest story. You might partner with local gyms, schools, or community centers to celebrate and support these athletes. These stories can foster a sense of pride and unity.

Media 130

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For local businesses, this message is even more critical, positioning the franchise as a trusted, indispensable part of the community. The combination of corporate oversight and local adaptability is key to franchise marketing success.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Local Measurement 52

Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Share these stories on your website, social media, and during community events. Building Community Engagement Engaging with the community positions your healthcare organization as approachable and caring. Tip: Use video testimonials to create a more immersive and relatable experience.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Data-Driven PR Leadership Crisis Communications 59

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Learn more about a specific area such as content marketing or big data by attending a local Meetup If you don’t see a Meetup meeting on a topic that you’d like to know more about, then start one yourself. Network outside your company. Network inside your company.

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Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 160

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

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Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 69

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.

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Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

According to INC , being digital friendly is the new norm in any kind of business; inclusive of local search, to test strategies and the overall brand message traction. Pointing out that mobile-friendly has become not only desirable, but also necessary, content posted in 2017 and beyond must include mobile assets at the forefront.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online.

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Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

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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Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

The locals loved the story. A community uniting around a labor strike? Try the outside-the-box content marketing ideas from our free white paper! The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. The media loved it. What a story! The end result?

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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 How can they do that?

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5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

Traditional media relations Established media platforms, including outdoor magazines, travel publications, and local news channels, can serve as powerful vehicles for brand promotion. Adventure-based content marketing Creating captivating content through blog posts, articles, or videos can convey a sense of adventure.

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5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

The easiest way for any company to make the most of their PR campaigns this year is with a content marketing strategy. For brands who want to build their reputation and maintain a strong community of followers, it’s important to have a social media strategy. Be a Dedicated Publisher. Build an Influencer Strategy.

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5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

That’s where content marketing takes off. Host live Q&A sessions, spark engaging discussions, and create polls that build a community around the brand and destination. Community Organize online or offline events like travel meetups, photo contests, or volunteer trips. Let them travel together and with the brand.

Travel 78

Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

For example, the ongoing globalization of the Internet and expansion to more rural audiences is already emerged for organizations with international operations, but barely emerging and not very important for a restaurant that does only local business. Content optimization for the mobile and semantic web. Emerged Trends.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. SAP Chief Digital Officer Jonathan Becher particularly excels at both educating and entertaining content marketing pieces on LinkedIn. 4) A relatively untouched social platform.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Internal communication fosters positive relationships within an organization. Through investor relations PR, professionals communicate with investors and shareholders. Community relations is all about building positive relationships with local communities.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Crisis Communications SEO 78

Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Any worthwhile content marketing strategy starts with a goal and online newsrooms are one channel of content distribution that should be leveraged in an overall strategy. ” The editorial calendar keeps brand journalists on schedule and on point, aligning closely with the content marketing strategy of the organization.

How To 90

How To Local Analytics Social Media 90

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. They monetize with paid stock photos.

Engineering 120

Engineering Creativity Google Community 120

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. Locally, I’m a loyal listener of the Power Trip Morning Show.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is still uneven in communities across the country and around the world. Brands are showing up in unprecedented ways to support their employees, customers and communities. They posted this cute animal vid yesterday (in line with their brand on Insta), and asked people to comment with the content they want to see.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Resources Employee 92

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Before planning a contest on Instagram, make sure that you go through their Promotion Guidelines, Platform Policy, and Community Guidelines. Use your company’s brand name for local targeting. Use your product’s name if you’re marketing it or promoting it. An amazing photo or video – it entices people to participate.

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Instagram How To Guidelines Facebook 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster.

Journalism 69

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 69

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

36% “industry/professional online communities/social networks,”. 11% “local or national professional trade associations.”. Not content marketing. This reminds me of a 2020 report by Spiceworks that found about half of B2B technology prospects require 11 or more pieces of content. 28% “peers/colleagues,”.

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B2B Trade Shows Survey Study 103

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Americans continue to hold local news in higher regard than national news across a variety of metrics regardless of political party affiliations, a 2022 poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation shows. (And keeping in mind that a lot of news on social media originated with a reporter or media outlet.)

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Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Brands as media – silly marketer. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. The other half got it.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Media Local 52

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For example, one month we may be very focused on media relations, the next month we’re providing support for an event and the following month we might be working on a content marketing campaign.As We have a very strong relationship with the local Yelp community manager, so we facilitated an introduction and set up a lunch meeting.

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Skype Transportation Twitter eBook 77

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. It’s a thankless task and as someone who’s been on the MN PRSA and MIMA boards in the past, I know it’s a lot of work.

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Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Any startup, entrepreneur, or community player in the Atlanta startup ecosystem can add their blog – or individual post or announcement – for free. 2) How has blogging as a discipline or functional area evolved and how should it fit in the marketing or communications construct from a tech company’s perspective?

Marketing 76

Marketing Local Pitching Blogging 76

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Public relations is one of the most powerful and effective ways to communicate your message to your consumer – it uses a variety of tactics to manage the message between a company and the community, as well as promote goodwill between the brand, or product, and the public, community, employees or customers.

Marketing 64

Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Marketing sent out vendor communications to products that made the reports. The community development team worked to reach out to companies included in the lists to acquire quotes and put together press kits for those companies to share the news (people love when you create content for them!). The Campaign’s Impact.

Software 56

Software Report Data Strategy 56

5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

But when paired with other advertising methods, PR is a great way to leverage those marketing efforts. For instance, partner PR with content marketing. It’s free evergreen content. If your marketing budget is not very big, you will not be able to maintain paid campaigns or get the level of exposure you really need.

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Publicity Case Study Infographics Energy 87