Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Amplify Media Mentions. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

We dug into some of the latest research to uncover seven compelling reasons traditional media continues to profoundly influence your target audience. These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Content Marketing Effectiveness. by Frank Strong. at a 95% confidence level.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. More than 91 percent of businesses use content marketing, according to the Semrush State of Content Marketing report.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

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. 500 Social Media Study. Infographic: Millennials and Social Commerce.

Social Media 118

Social Media Study Blogging Company 118

Reputation Us

JANUARY 19, 2017

Here we are, a new year but likely the same old tried and true annual report. Let me guess, a letter from the CEO, message from the board chair and some market insights from the treasurer. Don’t get me wrong, many annual report structures are required to meet public reporting regulations and these sections are necessary.

Report 60

Report Infographics Video Financial 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

But the reporter didn’t respond, despite my experience, intuition and persistence. The post gained traction in social media, which was the intended effect, but then something else happened: it earned links and mentions from several news outlets. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful.

Strategy 120

Strategy Infographics Content Marketing Study 120

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Infographics. We learned a lot about the viability of visual content in the 2017 State of the Media. Informative, aesthetic infographics drive immense engagement. Nearly 70 percent of marketers rate charts and graphics as the most engaging type of visual content. How to do it? How-To-Guides.

Case Study 210

Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and monitoring user behavior on your website are effective ways to gain valuable insights into your target audience’s preferences. This highlights the importance of tailoring your content to specific target audiences to maximize its effectiveness. Let’s listen to her insights.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. as an offer, use this month to brainstorm the kinds of content — like an ebook, whitepaper, special report or discount — that people will gladly trade their email to get. Plan ahead of time.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond building brand awareness and optimizing search engine ranking, we know that content is the key to educating and informing prospective customers about your products and services and establishing trust with your target audiences. According to Demand Gen Report , over half of B2B buyers rely on content to research their buying decisions.

Examples 52

Examples eBook Infographics Analytics 52

Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

Companies have a story to tell, and the media needs to tell a story. According to Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report , journalists continue to experience shrinking news teams and constricting budgets. This year’s State of the Media Report proved that multimedia is growing exponentially in importance for journalists.

Media 210

Media Automotive Resources Product Launch 210

Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media. Social media has enabled this change by facilitating immediate, two-way conversations between companies and customers. Hit the Road.

Blogging 215

Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. After months of planning, research, writing, and design, your new B2B research report is set to launch. But there’s more you can do to help your content marketing plan surpass your expectations for success.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Leveraging social media: PR agencies can create and share engaging content, infographics, and videos to raise awareness and educate the public about cybersecurity threats and preventive measures. Using appropriate hashtags and social media platforms can amplify the campaign’s impact.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Just like HARO, (Help a Reporter Out), the service is free and requires a simple sign-up to receive daily email queries. There are quite a few players offering social listening, influencer management, campaign measurement, and other analytics designed to measure success and uncover opportunities using advanced AI.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Analytics 147

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

It’s the well-known press release and media kit. It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video. All that content points to an underlying mantra: “be the media.” Try multimedia.

Media 120

Media Content Marketing Infographics Fashion 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Beyond PR

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. Infographics.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

prTini

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

In the PR world, a trip to Content Marketing World is kind of like being a kid in a candy store: So many good speakers and sessions, it’s hard to decide which ones to choose! Their insights were so good, we thought we’d share a few with you, too: Simon Sinek is everywhere (or, content marketing is not for everyone).

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Infographics 28

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

Marketing is sometimes like politics. Two people can read the same report and draw different conclusions. It’s a bit like that with gated content. Marketers tend to be for it or against it – and passion may sometimes cloud new perspective. You want to build your email marketing list. List building.

B2B 123

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 123

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Remember when public relations required you to persuade gatekeepers – news editors, TV and radio producers and reporters – to carry your company or client''s content to their audiences? Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M. But, definitions vary by marketer.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 14, 2018

The infographic below highlights the importance of online reputation and the impact it can have on your brand. Infographic by MDG Advertising. Use Your Content Marketing Strategy. Use your existing platforms – website, blog, social media channels – to tell your client’s story often and well.

Reputation 79

Reputation Infographics Crisis Management Local 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s

Marketing 103

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 103

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

The smarter set in the PR biz have turned their attention to how best to harness the influence of their clients’ followers on social media, as well those “independent” stars-for-hire on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Vine, [link] YouTube and Instagram. Yes, that’s where more and more consumers sate their media appetites these days.

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Instagram YouTube 28

PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. Using technology.

Google 90

Google SEO Trends Content Marketing 90

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It’s a question as old as the web – should you gate your content? It appears that most marketers do and reported gating “ 80% of their major content marketing assets ” according to a survey vetted by MarketingProfs. The same study points out there’s some content – infographics for example – is rarely gated.

Viral 117

Viral Infographics Web Content Marketing 117

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The full report – the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey – was announced in today’s issue of the JOTW and is freely available on SlideShare (also embedded nearby). The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends.

Survey 73

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 73

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2016

Search is a form of a question…which is why answering customer questions is a sound strategy for content marketing. By contrast, we share content on social media when it’s convenient for us, says to Steve Plunkett. Also see: Fear: Why Smart People Avoid Social Media .

Marketing 65

Marketing Viral Survey Infographics 65

Beyond PR

JANUARY 23, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Amplify Media Mentions. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 75

Strategy Media How To Infographics 75

PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

This post includes nine quick ways to amplify your existing content. 5 Lessons Learned from Content Marketing World 2018 #CMWorld. The largest content event there is, our team always sends a lucky few to Content Marketing World. 6 Expert Marketers Share Their Top Secret to Get Executive Buy-In.

Blogging 54

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing B2B 54

Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Instead, they’re often on the go and accessing your content from multiple screens and devices. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report found that 92 percent of journalists said that their companies were already mobile-ready. If you want to compete for your audience’s attention, your content needs to be too.

Mobile 159

Mobile Public Affairs Infographics Government 159