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.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. Creative briefs. click image for higher resolution) Three examples of marketing programs The best part about programs versus campaigns is that it’s an approach that requires re-tasking, re-structuring, and re-organizing – but not more budget or headcount.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? White papers.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. How-To-Guides.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. There is a straight forward answer to this problem: Upwards of “60-70% of content produced by B2B marketing goes unused,” according to a white paper by Kapost which cites research by SiriusDecisions.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 10, 2024

Strategists, too, learning how to use ChatGPT for content marketing have likely encountered less-than-revelatory “strategies” like “create compelling content that resonates with your target audience.” You don’t need a computer science degree to learn how to use ChatGPT for content marketing.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this case, market research has consistently demonstrated people favor recommendations from peers over brands. So while content marketing is the new branding , it’s becoming more evident that PR is the best kept secret in content marketing. No easier opportunity exists than in repurposing content.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

AI helps us get rid of manual tasks, it allows us to automate processes so we can focus on the more creative aspects of our jobs. Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager, US, Talkwalker. She lives on Twitter and works with social media experts from all over the world on white papers and webinars about new technologies and digital trends.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

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Cision

MAY 20, 2015

In the content marketing world, there’s a lot of buzz about having a strong call to action. Without one, your web copy, white paper, or email can fall flat, and customers won’t do what you want them to do. When you think about it, a press release is just another component of your content marketing strategy.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Cision’s white paper, “ Brand Journalism: From Awareness to Lead Generation ,” offers insights on building a successful brand journalism program and a look at the brands that are already doing it well. Read the free white paper today! Images: Steven Lilley , Quinn Dombrowski ( Creative Commons ).

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Writing is the heart of content marketing, and I also think it’s our liver, lungs and central nervous system.” “Content is a filter that can qualify your audience better.” Want more content marketing insights from Ann Handley? The world isn’t changed by content that is sort of creative.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. And long-form content. Think ebooks, white papers and even blog posts. Use keywords.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Creativity and risky marketing efforts don’t always find receptive purse strings in B2B, but it could well be the only thing left in “a sea of sameness.”. That sea of sameness is how the Cindy Klein Roche , the CMO for Cybereason, describe the competitive landscape in cybersecurity during an interview with the Marketing Smarts podcast.

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Cision

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Influencer marketing is different. For some marketing tactics, such as email or content marketing, all you need to do is set your mind to it, develop a plan and follow through. But influencer marketing involves people. Read the free white paper today! Image: Jamie ( Creative Commons ).

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Furthermore, brand journalism does not necessarily bring products and services to the forefront of discussion like content marketing does. Brand journalism is also not content marketing. Content marketing exists to guide people down the sales funnel; brand journalism exists to invite people to start that journey.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 9, 2024

Our guide to repurposing content can help you squeeze more juice out of the content you’ve already invested in, but with far less effort than it takes to whip up something fresh. The stats from a recent white paper you published find new life as a shareable infographic. If so, give it a quick edit to reframe the content.

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Cision

APRIL 15, 2015

Want to stand out with content? Get our free “Outside-the-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! Images: Paul Reynolds , Ronaldo Ferreira ( Creative Commons ). Best Practices Featured Content Marketing press releases' Use colors that complement your brand’s colors.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

75% of marketers say they don’t spend enough time on B2B content amplification because they don’t have time (77%) – they are too busy making more content they also won’t have time to amplify. If you’ve been in marketing for any length of time, you know this drill: Someone has an idea for an ebook, guide or white paper.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W. I sure have.

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Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

In fact, data from Content Marketing Institute reveals that 82 percent of consumers think more highly of a brand and are more likely to purchase after reading custom content. Get the free white paper! Images: badjonni , Franklin Heijnen ( Creative Commons ).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Read more: The Average Cost of a B2B Content Asset is $2,791 [Data Analysis]. The survey listed 16 possible formats and here’s how the most valuable format stacked up: 43% said research or survey reports; 40% said case studies; 40% said webinars; 37% said B2B media and news; 34% said white papers; and. 34% said ebooks.

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Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

Inbound or content marketing became a top priority for Internet marketing. Because content and the incredible amount of social media posts used to promoted suffer from over-messaged sales pitches. Want to create standout content? Read our free “How to Beat Content Marketing Overload” white paper now!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits.

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Cision

JULY 21, 2015

Sprinkle in just a bit of social media magic, and suddenly you’re seeing shares of your content and more traffic on your blog. Want to create content that drives shares? Click here for our free outside-the-box content marketing white paper! Share Your Content Yourself. Want to really spread the word?

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Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Want to stand out with your content marketing? Get the tips and tactics you need in our free white paper! Images: Frits Ahlefeldt-Laurvig , Kennisland ( Creative Commons ). Best Practices Featured Content Marketing' If they’re the best media for the story you want to tell, use them.

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Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

But what about thought leadership content like blog posts and white papers? There’s a place in product marketing for telling people what your product does; your thought leadership content isn’t that place. The call to action in the other two posts focused on a white paper published around the product launch.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re only partially committed to creating and distributing content, Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi would rather you do no content marketing at all. This may not have been the message Content Marketing World attendees were expecting to hear during Joe’s welcome address.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 23, 2024

B2B brands that rely on capturing leads through forms and gated content will feel this challenge acutely: With Google providing answers directly in search results, users may feel less compelled to click through to read a full article or white paper.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

For example, the line between personalized content and content so focused that it’s creepy will be different for many individuals. Images: Uwe Hermann , Steve Johnson ( Creative Commons ). Alternatives to advertising.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

And, as our white paper Expanding Engagement & Inspiring Action with Your Next Product Launch explores, an opportunity to establish your company as a credible industry influencer. There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye. An opportunity to bring in more business.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Brand journalism is often confused with content marketing , but there are a few differences between the two, including what type of content you write. Current events could make for great examples in evergreen content, like white papers or tip sheets, down the line. What Are You Writing?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Go outside-the-box with your content marketing. Get our free white paper today! Images: Giorgio Minguzzi , gdsteam ( Creative Commons ). Pre-promoting live streams on social media serves as an invitation. It builds interest, drives views and creates a loyal following. Be willing to accept mistakes.

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Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

One of my favorite content marketing strategies is guest blogging. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market. Looking to capture your audience’s attention and deliver the content they’re looking for? Really Spend Time Writing.

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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.

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