Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a digital age where audience behaviors shift with each new trend and technological advance, it’s paramount for marketers to introduce their content campaigns directly into the spaces where their target audiences are most engaged. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Storytelling Technology Fashion 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony.

Survey 102

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 102

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about when a whole is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve decided to declare that the PR industry’s equivalent to PB&J is data and storytelling. PR pros are very familiar with the deliciousness of storytelling. Don’t be afraid to let data be the peanut butter to your storytelling jelly.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Data Analytics Engineering 40

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Social Selling Secrets Masterclass was created for anyone who wants to be more creative, persuasive, and influential. In this engaging and immersive experience, you’ll discover routes to social media success: strategic maps, memorable moment,s and relevant ROI measures. Direct Deploy: Engaging Content Marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Add to that all the content created across other platforms, and you’ve got a world saturated with content. Helping your brand stand out requires not just creativity but also strategic alignment. They serve as the cornerstone of your content marketing strategy.

How To 52

How To SEO Content Marketing Engineering 52

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The Ability to Measure Sets Paid and Editorial Apart On paper, the glaring difference between paid and editorial PR is that one is paid, which means that placement is guaranteed. However, Jerrid claims the less obvious difference (and a major advantage) of paid media is the ability to measure it. Advertising is also learning from PR.

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Advertising Advertising Measurement Storytelling 120

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? How do you measure success? What’s your failsafe?

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketing Land. TopRank Marketing Blog.

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Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

One of the most impressive things about CarMax’s sophisticated content program is that it didn’t really exist until 2016. According to Malissa Mackenzie, director of creative services at CarMax, the turning point was gaining support from the company’s senior leadership. Immediately, the leadership team bought in.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

While much of her talk focused on the rights of women around the world and the staggering statistics of inequality, the message to the marketing industry was clear – data is important because it goes beyond measuring progress; it can inspire change as well. However, data and statistics often can’t do it all on its own.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. a free marketing course).

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Below are 5 Game of Thrones women that can help articulate 5 crucial pillars of your content strategy. Arya Stark: Define Your Goals.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

wiredPRworks

JUNE 5, 2018

In my chapter, I share tips, tools and strategies to optimize digital marketing PR efforts. What's your biggest question about how to infuse your digital marketing and PR with storytelling? Digital Marketers Sound Off Highlights. Digital Marketers Sound Off Highlights. Tools leading digital marketers recommend.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 14, 2017

If B2B marketers want to cut through the clutter and stand out, you’ve got to understand the basics of storytelling. The Blurring Line Between Digital Marketing and PR from The Hoffman Agency. Also see: Creative Storytelling as the Soul of B2B Marketing [UML]. The key point I’d like to underscore?

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Corporate Storytelling B2B Facebook 63

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience. A successful tech PR strategy focuses on targeting the right media outlets, using engaging content, and creating relationships with key influencers in the industry.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). When it comes to tracking our work via measurement, key performance indicators (KPIs) or whatever other preferred nomenclature you prefer, things get a little muddy.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

In our Solo PR circles, we often discuss starting with the measurable goal and working backward to develop the campaign to get us there. Our fellow Solo PR Pro Lisa Gerber of Big Leap Creative taught us how to set up a measurable campaign using our smarts and free data from Google Analytics. Content Marketing.

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Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Experiential storytelling. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Content Marketing World Conference and Expo.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

APRIL 6, 2015

Co-hosted by Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel, Invisibilia interweaves narrative storytelling with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own life differently.” Don’t use listens to measure success. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing' Get our free multimedia storyelling e-book now!

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Engineering Tools Examples YouTube 120

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. As a huge fan of Hamill, I can’t wait for the content inspiration he’ll unleash during his keynote. Look beyond your content universe.

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Marketing Content Marketing Television Storytelling 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no written playbook for navigating the PR challenges likely to arise, and smart marketers and comms pros will trust their judgment and past experiences in guiding strategy and providing counsel. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 191

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. Relentless focus on the customer .

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

PR 20/20

APRIL 12, 2016

Start with a creative content mix. Today’s reader wants the full gamete of content available. For example, a brand can own its SnapChat profile (technically on a free platform where it’s vulnerable to change), and pay for channel content distribution. >> Related read: Content Marketing 2.0:

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 17, 2024

5 brainy benefits of novelty in marketing By understanding and leveraging the power of novelty, you can elevate your brand’s storytelling , making narratives more memorable and impactful. Incorporating novel elements into your storytelling harnesses this dopamine-driven response.

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Storytelling Marketing Creativity Tools 52

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.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

The survey identified the top five reasons for firing an agency as follows: 1) cost (81%); 2) poor client service (47%); 3) inability to measure ROI (41%); 4) too much “hand-holding” (32%); 5) taking more work in-house (30%). A similar trend has unfolded over a decade in the legal market between in-house counsel and outside law firms.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 98

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The answers resoundingly revolved around a single strategy: creating unique, differentiated content. Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s more than a marketing asset—it’s a storytelling tool that can make a major impact on potential investors, customers, and your bottom line. It sets you apart from the competition Unlike generic marketing materials, a fintech case study illustrates how your products and services address specific pain points in deep ways.

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Case Study Study Storytelling Infographics 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Crafting stories that resonate One key aspect of merging PR with digital strategies is the art of storytelling. Brands are no longer faceless entities; they’re storytellers vying for the audience’s attention amidst a sea of content. Here’s where PR shines, crafting narratives that not only inform but also entertain and engage.

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Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Effective storytelling improves valuations. A surefire way to get more value out of the thousands of dollars we will spend creating content in 2023 is to put a percentage of the time and budget that goes into content creation into creatively promoting it. PR measurement. PR measurement. PR measurement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The founders tout the software’s “data storytelling at machine scale” to add value to sharing intel – including product news, financial data or analytics. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

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Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

What the PR team does integrates into elements beyond the traditional marketing umbrella it used to sit under. From the latest solution or platform to how to measure the value of what you’re doing, to how to improve upon your last campaign, the learning never ends. Storytelling is our game . Today, storytelling is a buzzword.

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Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. Click To Tweet.

Survey 72

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 72

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

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. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. As with any strategy or tactic, you have to address the “why” first: Why are you using visual media or storytelling? Want to stand out with your content marketing? Here are five ideas!

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