Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? click image for higher resolution) 4.

B2B 168

B2B Study Blogging Survey 168

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. The wheels do tend to grind slowly in large corporations. CONTENT STRATEGY AS A COMPETENCY.

Strategy 149

Strategy B2C SEO Social Media 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. These giant corporations are demonstrating an interest in experimenting with new tools.”.

Social Media 125

Social Media Study Blogging Company 125

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

Leadership 141

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 141

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Major brands across America – from Spotify, Wells Fargo and Ikea to Chobani, Mayo Clinic and HBO – are embracing the power of content marketing. At the same time, many CMOs and Content Marketing Directors are also asking the same questions: where does content go from here, in 2022? The Surprising Value of LinkedIn.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Employee LinkedIn 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

He’s obviously got street cred and I’ve been following him for a while on LinkedIn and Twitter because I can learn from him. So, when I saw a LinkedIn post about the source of that statistic , of course, I wanted to have a look. To that end, I believe the things he says, and I started using that statistic too. How can this be?

B2B 158

B2B Marketing Advertising Advertising 158

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

Individual bloggers have shifted to platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn where it’s easier to engage with a community at scale. They’ve discovered new content formats such as audio (iTunes), images (Instagram) and video (YouTube). The link between blog content and SEO is well established. Podcasts are the current vogue.

SEO 113

SEO Blogging LinkedIn Community 113

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. Try our services.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 79

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World. You can get a significant amount of extra mileage from it by putting a small amount of budget behind paid distribution of your content. While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Cision

MAY 2, 2016

What this media consumption shift caused is a shift in how publishers view content marketing. Termed “distributed content” ( a term coined by BuzzFeed ), this is a strategy of content distribution that no longer relies on native websites to host and distribute content. LinkedIn Long-form Posts.

Mobile 120

Mobile LinkedIn Facebook Google 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

60% of B2B marketers say social media is the most effective sales channel The same study by Wpromote and Ascend2 also found that “social media is the most effective revenue-driving channel.” The question that remains is: why social media is suddenly so hot with B2B buyers and B2B marketers?

B2B 145

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 145

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The combination of corporate oversight and local adaptability is key to franchise marketing success. A well-crafted brand story serves as a foundation for all marketing efforts, reinforcing brand identity across various channels.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Local Measurement 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

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

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. Before we called it content marketing, we called it marketing communications.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 52

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. Continued consolidation of media outlets.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

Marketing 127

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 127

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 21, 2014

Here’s what Rob Wu of CauseVox , which is featured in the infographic (disclosure: Rob is a friend and I have advised him in the past) had to say: “I believe that crowdfunding is more about being good at digital marketing rather than traditional fundraising. Community Building Marketing Nonprofit Shonali Burke Social Media'

Nonprofit 103

Nonprofit Infographics Community Content Marketing 103

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Ah… content marketing. “Let’s do some content marketing!” When content marketing lets you down. Well: If I like their content, I might refer them to someone who might indeed hire them. If I like their content, I might recommend them for speaking engagements.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing LinkedIn Facebook 40

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

The big opportunity for the PR industry though is content marketing, an increasingly key element of SEO. But we need to get with the programme and understand SEO first before we become effective content marketers. #D: Incidentally, for journalists, content marketing is, in many respects, the new PR.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Google 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. Content marketing and media relations need each other. The results?

Survey 113

Survey Industry Leadership Study 113

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 28, 2013

Slideshare Is The Biggest Opportunity In B2B Content Marketing. Why: Michael Brenner shares why Slideshare is a must-have for marketers, especially those in the B2B field. Why: In this WUL guest post, Sean McGinnis explores one of the most important aspect of blogging (and content marketing), finding keywords.

Marketing 88

Marketing Infographics B2B Content Marketing 88

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Are you building an engaged community with content? Why: Over at Socialbrite, John Haydon shares some ways you can adjust your content marketing strategy to build your community. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

Community 104

Community Facebook Resources LinkedIn 104

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

10 Must Read Content Marketing Posts for 2015. Why: Content marketing has remained a hot topic during 2014. Lee Odden showcases 10 of Top Rank Blog ‘s most useful content marketing posts. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Business Best Practices. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

Analytics 89

Analytics Google Content Marketing Small Business 89

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?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Community Marketing Mobile 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 13, 2014

Content Shock: Why content marketing is not a sustainable strategy. Why: Content marketing may be one of the hottest marketing trends around, but that is slowly changing. Mark Schaefer offers insight into the future of content marketing and what you need to know to be prepared for the future.

Content Marketing 85

Content Marketing Resources Pitching Web 85

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 14, 2014

In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince and Convert, Greg Hickman explores why major brands and SMB’s can benefit from this affordable marketing strategy. 12 B2B Content Marketing Examples and Case Studies for 2014. Why: How are B2B brands achieving results with content marketing?

SMB 84

SMB Social Media Nonprofit Case Study 84

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

If you work for a big agency or even a large corporate communications shop, you can designate one person as a relationship owner so that pitches are filtered through that person. Drop me a comment below or on Twitter or LinkedIn. Need help with marketing or PR? In a sense, it’s like a knowledge management tool.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Mission: We join forces with clients to bring critical issues to the forefront of conversation and mobilize audiences when it matters most.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In a few hours from now, I’ll be heading to AdWeek DC to moderate a panel on content marketing. Then on Friday, I head to Boston to speak at PRSA’s Association/Nonprofit Section Half-Day Conference on email marketing. Notice a common thread here? Nowhere in the panel descriptions do you see “PR.”

Internal 44

Internal International YouTube Nonprofit 44

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Although visuals are important, the aesthetics of the text itself can influence how many people consume content and how long they spend engaged with it. This why a good content marketer can take a dense white paper, identify the most interesting parts , re-write it for the web, and then watch it get more traction than the first time around.

Writing 62

Writing Blogging Content Marketing Web 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 7, 2014

Don’t Ignore Distribution in Your Content Marketing. Why: If you feel your business has a problem with using content effectively, you’re not alone. The Hidden Value of Influencers in B2B Content Marketing. Why: B2B content marketers face a lot of challenges. Frank Strong shares his ideas.

B2B 80

B2B Conference Content Marketing Resources 80

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Are you commenting on serious policy topics, taking a stand on social change or supporting a corporate social responsibility program? That is the time to create balanced and business-like content. Where does your content live? Do not let creating content become a chore. What are your brand attributes and keywords?

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 26, 2013

The New Rules Of Content Marketing. Michael Brenner analyzes a recent white paper by Brendan Dell on content marketing. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Moving Forward.

Wikipedia 75

Wikipedia Resources Content Marketing LinkedIn 75

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

For example, content marketing is as much about reputation as anything else ; after all, we (organizations, or clients, or simply human beings) want people to think well of us, and to come to us for the right reasons… right? Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Shedding Light on Black PR. In other words: censorship.

Government 110

Government Reputation Web Corporate 110