Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. If we continue along this path, we might soon remove all aspects of humanity from social media. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read?

Content Marketing 71

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 71

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As frequently as marketing changes, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Here are three marketing trends you need to be aware of as we head into the final quarter of the year. Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video. How do you know which trends will work best for you?

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Brand Branding 319

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

For brands to truly shine and win consumer trust, they need a strategic game plan. Third-party endorsement PR is a whiz at securing media spots in industry publications, online reviews, and editorial pieces. Consumers are more prone to trust this kind of information, viewing it as unbiased compared to in-your-face advertising.

Fashion 78

Fashion Content Marketing Consumer Social Media 78

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.

SEO 98

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Google 98

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing SEO 76

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, effective brand awareness campaigns require a strategic integration of various digital media channels. With consumers engaging across multiple platforms, integrating digital media planning has become essential for creating a seamless and impactful brand experience.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Resources 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Here’s why: 1.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. DemandGen Report – 2016 Content Preferences Survey ).

Strategy 149

Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

NewsWhip

JUNE 1, 2018

In our latest social media insights report, we take a look at the top trends for Father’s Day content across the web, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending will reach a near-record […].

Social Media 68

Social Media Pinterest Retail Media 68

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

After 10 years as a journalist I went to the other side … I became a spokesperson for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, which allowed me to continue working with the media and tell good stories. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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!

Resources 65

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Social media breakup. Slow decline of social media.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 1) Content Requirements at Every Stage of the Sale.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Study Marketing B2B 60

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?

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2020

Twitter is an invaluable resource for both PR pros as well as top media and influencers. It’s also a great platform for relationship-building for anyone in public relations or content marketing. Check out the list below of 20 great retail reporters you should be following to stay ahead of breaking news. .

Retail 245

Retail Twitter Real Estate Trends 245

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. And on social platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR.

Media Relations 175

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 175

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Benchmarking CTR data for consumer display ads on Google range from an abysmal.09% billion by 2024.”.

B2B 90

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

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!

Resources 40

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 40

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Lack of buy-in. The reason?

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

First it was gripes about the press release, and in the latest example, a report that tech PR is dead, which I just read in Inc. I wasn’t trying to shoot the messenger, after all, a reporter said those words. ” But people have been saying press releases have been dead for years, since the advent of social media.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on TechCrunch “For every reporter employed in America, around six people work in public relations: a few too many, some might think.” In Edelman’s mid-20th Century America, the ratio of PR professionals to reporters was nowhere what it is today. Thoughtful content-marketing paired social media scales.

Publicity 100

Publicity Engineering Advertising Advertising 100

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. In fact, 78 percent of CMOs estimate that future marketing and communication will rely on this customized content approach. While both reporters and brand journalists look out for stories that touch on current events or breaking news, their mindsets differ. Distribution.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Video is now the main way people consume content online. Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. And brands noticed.

Video 132

Video Strategy Marketing Instagram 132

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Using StoryBook, which integrates Voice and Tone data from IBM Watson, we scored the brand voice and tone of every piece of content in our report across five traits: agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, emotional range, and openness. 04 and has been shared over 5,000 times on social media.

Study 145

Study Brand Branding B2B 145

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. I couldn’t agree more. >>>

B2B 136

B2B Marketing Advertising Advertising 136

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. Changing consumer behavior. 5 Steps to a Performance-Driven Content Marketing Strategy.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

MaccaPR

APRIL 20, 2016

That place is Social Media Marketing World. I can attest that everything there is to know about social media can be learned within the walls of the San Diego Convention Center, where the conference took place this week over the course of two days with 100+ sessions. Let’s dive in!

Social Media 48

Social Media Trends Media Facebook 48

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. Journalists more likely to cover an exclusive Three-quarters of journalists say they are more likely to cover a story if they are offered an exclusive, according to a survey of 1,000 reporters by Muck Rack.

Survey 98

Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Every day, your audience decides what content to read and what to ignore. How many eyes are on your content? Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. What type of content are you working on? Who is your target audience?

Brand 120

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120