Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

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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.

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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. Consider the following: 1.

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Cision

OCTOBER 12, 2015

But if your brand is using the same content marketing strategy as it did in 2014, you’re probably not seeing any results. Because only one to four percent of your audience is actually seeing your content! On Facebook, your top priority as a business is to educate. Create and Curate Other’s Content.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

When it comes to generating leads, creating a community, and interacting with your customers, nothing tops social media. Social media is the perfect way to build exposure for your brand and increase traffic to your website, but how do you do that? Here’s a handy social media marketing checklist.

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2025

Successful emotional campaigns often center around: Personal transformation Overcoming health challenges Achieving wellness goals Living life more fully Helping loved ones thrive Contributing to community wellbeing For example, Fenty’s PR strategy includes educational content that empowers consumers to take control of their health naturally.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

For a time, social media worked organically. Long thinkers pushed paid social as a “rent-to-own” strategy. You can’t tell – even digitally savvy marketers can’t tell – the difference between “content” and “ads” anymore. Earned media is going to get harder.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Content that explains a new or emerging trend is among the most valuable for business customers because it helps educate prospects. Educational content is particularly useful for any category with a long purchase cycle and steep learning curve, like software or insurance. Here are five of the most common. Call-to-Action.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Bonus: I take the best of what Ive read about marketing and comms and add it to a monthly newsletter. What I read is for me, but the way I think about it is that if the article was educational for me, it might also be for others. HubSpot has them for marketing and social media. And I have.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

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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.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. For content generation and syndication. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 16, 2014

I like studying results-based information from social media experts. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

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Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

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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. That’s precisely 2.34

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Many advocates have developed sizable followings on social media. Accessing this new audience (through things like product reviews and sponsored posts) can be highly effective and much more cost effective than trying to target new customers through other marketing channels. Reaching a new community.

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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? Is content marketing important?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. You can build relationships with content too.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. The great benefit of sponsored content is its reach. . Greater reach .

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities. RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS.

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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. PR and social media have a role here, too.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Some key channels to consider include Search Engine Optimization, which is simply optimizing the website content to rank higher in search engine results, making it easier for potential customers to find the business.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Seek feedback from consumers, community groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the campaigns are socially responsible. Explore less traditional advertising channels, such as social media, content marketing, or influencer partnerships, which may offer more flexibility.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. Case Studies.

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5W PR

JANUARY 13, 2025

The rise of digital channels and content marketing ushered in a new era for thought leadership. Companies began to recognize the value of creating valuable content that addressed the needs and interests of their target audience. However, the evolution of thought leadership did not stop there.

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5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

According to Content Marketing Institute, 78% of B2B buyers use case studies when researching solutions. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 97% more links to their websites.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. Meanwhile, a media company like Hearst might publish a feature article in the print edition of Esquire magazine, and the sole “point” of that article might be “make the reader feel like they really get Chris Evans.” ” Why?

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Remote PR Jobs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Truly creating a comprehensive integrated communications and marketing measurement plan is a challenge for virtually every brand and company. Integrated content & marketing measurement pyramid. This helps us to figure out which goals are the responsibility of PR pros, marketers, social media teams, etc.

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ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. These days, we hardly notice how much we are surrounded by multimedia content. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). Producing great content is always easier said than done. Is your multimedia content unique ?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? There are a few benefits I’d add to that: a) Media relations.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want social proof…. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities….

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A robust social media and PR strategy can supercharge your early efforts and help you build a reputation quickly. A social media-driven PR strategy can be cost-effective and may build your brand presence quicker than traditional methods. Leveraging Social Media Social media is a real boon for tech startups.

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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.

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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. .”

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. While mentions and engagement do not directly impact SEO, what’s within the content can. . Optimize Your Social Media Pages. Craft Creative Social Posts.

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