The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Only 37 percent of US companies have a documented content strategy. Not according to the 65 percent of brands who say that their success with content marketing is a direct result of a documented strategy. A complete content marketing strategy starts with research, not setting goals. Why is this important?

Content Marketing 189

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Strategy 189

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? It’s a question almost every company wants to answer. Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices.

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 205

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the fiercely competitive B2B technology landscape, distinguishing a company from the crowd is crucial for success. Through strategic PR leverage, B2B tech companies can differentiate themselves, attract customers, and position themselves as industry leaders. This strategy helps establish companies as authoritative voices.

B2B 78

B2B Company Publicity Media Training 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

To be successful in the New PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing. Cunningham shared, “I like to think of positioning (and a company’s identity) as a yin and a yang: there’s a rational side and there’s an emotional side. This comes from the underlying philosophy that companies are like people.

Content Marketing 191

Content Marketing Marketing Exercises Employee 191

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, 5W PR CEO Ronn Torossian and others share tips on how executives can use a blog and other social media avenues to spark conversations and conversions, establishing themselves as a leader within their industry. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

The relationship between companies and their customers has undergone a tremendous shift toward the personal. Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media.

Blogging 215

Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. Mostly because of article’s like Hootsuite’s recent post “How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021” You see, most of these “how often to post” articles always wind up with the same conclusion: you need to post A LOT.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. Avoid hashtags like #sternmarketingstrategy2023.

B2B 118

B2B Social Media Company SMB 118

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Ask 10 people what they think a “digital marketer” does and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.”

Social Media 179

Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? It’s a question almost every company wants to answer. Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. We also covered some of the tactics that smart companies are using to create and control the narrative through owned media strategies.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

Consider for example, if you have years of clips about your company in your system. SignalAI rolls out a chatbot SignalAI has been working to carve out a niche in media monitoring. Where most monitoring tools will notify you of a mention in the media, SignalAI strives to enable companies to spot issues that may pose reputational risks.

Software 159

Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

Conferences are a good way to set yourself apart in a sector of similarly positioned companies in a given category. Early-stage companies in particular can build awareness for a new category by having executives speak on panels and keynotes at relevant conferences. Content Marketing World & Expo (September, Cleveland).

Conference 304

Conference B2B Case Study Content Marketing 304

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media.

B2B 145

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 145

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

We’re happy to announce our new strategic partnership with Shareablee , the social media analytics and competitive benchmarking company, to offer marketing and communications teams best-in-class solutions for earned, owned and social media insights. Dan Beltramo, CEO, Onclusive. LEARN MORE.

Company 150

Company Enterprise Measurement Social Media 150

Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

And while it’s easy to mark your products down 40% in an effort to attract Black Friday traffic, it’s more difficult to remember to include your content marketing efforts in your holiday marketing strategy. Here’s an example of content you could do across channels beyond a Black Friday Sale announcement. Plan Ahead.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 120

Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

Social media platforms have provided a space for businesses and organizations to flourish in growing reach and visibility with the help of influencers. If anyone’s likely to start a trend, it’s definitely a social media influencer. Ultimately, investing in influencer marketing could result in increases in sales.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media SEO Instagram 144

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Read on for three tips to turn a social media crisis into a PR win. pic.twitter.com/rF5gNIvVd0.

Crisis 271

Crisis Brand Branding How To 271

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. This type of content simply isn’t relevant to their audience – at least not yet.

B2B 190

B2B Company Marketing SEO 190

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Then the companys acquiring parent Amazon decided that they didnt want to sell audiobooks but rent them for a subscription fee. HubSpot has them for marketing and social media. Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. And I have.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the highly competitive landscape of video game marketing , standing out requires innovative and effective strategies. Harnessing the Power of Social Media Social media platforms have become integral to modern marketing campaigns. Community Building Fostering a sense of belonging is crucial.

Video 78

Video Trends Marketing Advertising 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

The skillsets most in demand were digital, social and video – no surprise, given the shift the industry has gone through over the last decade from a traditional PR to a PR Expanded world. The answers to a question about what is important to companies when it comes to engaging agencies is also telling. First, let’s discuss creativity.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

Awario

JANUARY 26, 2021

In this guide, I'll describe how you can use social listening to analyze and improve your company's reputation, develop your content marketing strategy, analyze and improve your social media marketing strategy and PR, as well as how to perform best in class competitor analysis.

Company 118

Company Analysis Content Marketing Reputation 118

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. There are some great editorial calendar and social media calendar templates on HubSpot.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Recent research from The Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs found the top two factors in increased content marketing effectiveness are doing a better job with content creation (85%) and developing or adjusting their content marketing strategy (72%).

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Ensure that the brand identity is reflected in all the marketing materials, from social media posts to website design and merchandise. Leveraging Social Media Social media platforms offer a powerful way to connect with a target audience and build a dedicated community.

Video 78

Video Community Social Media Interviews 78

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Approximately 133 million Americans live with a chronic illness, and one of the most effective ways healthcare companies can reach that segment of the population is by working with patient advocates. It ensures that healthcare content is rooted in specifics that marketing teams may not be able to come up with on their own.

Healthcare 137

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 137

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.

Data 78

Data Strategy How To Analytics 78

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

New Content! That’s what many social media marketers are thinking about as we start 2021. And, as you think about new content ideas, you need to think about visuals as much as text (even more so, really). I could see some companies doing the same thing in 2021. It’s a WSJ staple.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika: TMI is a PR firm, but I partner with other firms to provide my clients expert consulting on social media, marketing, branding or advertising. AirPR: When business are launching a PR or content marketing campaign, what are the key elements they should focus on? Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

The company has seemingly parlayed its investment in paid media into earned media as well. A larger company picking on startups would come across poorly. It’s a steady stream of dismal news and it could be any company on any given day. They didn’t just make a movie and drop a link on social media.

Creativity 103

Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Warby Parker’s well-known campaign, encouraging users to show off their eyeglass options with the hashtag #warbyhometryon , was a great example of this, generating tens of thousands of organic social posts from real-life customers. But, you don’t need to share user-generated content on social media alone.

B2B 98

B2B Brand Branding Case Study 98