Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) is out with its annual list of content marketing predictions. The organization published its list in a blog post yesterday titled 60 Content Marketing Predictions for 2015. 60 Content Predictions for 2015 by Content Marketing Institute from Content Marketing Institute.

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Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

While more marketers than ever are embracing content marketing, a much smaller number of them are seeing tangible results — research shows that just 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful. The study concluded that more content is better.

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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. Case Studies. How to do it?

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 3, 2017

A robust content marketing strategy involves a mix of valuable content: articles, blogs, case studies, infographics, podcasts, webinars, videos. This content is considered “valuable” because it has been carefully crafted.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I’ll beg Dr. 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. The study, an annual affair every year since 2008, was published this past August.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And somehow, in one sentence, these stories have the power to capture our attention and spark our curiosity—something content marketers aim for with every piece they create. How can we get creative with content marketing? Content quality is a major factor for potential buyers evaluating brands with similar products.

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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? Case studies.

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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. What is content marketing? Some examples of content marketing include: Infographics.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 30, 2017

The technology analyst firm Gartner recently weighed in on the difference between “content marketing” and “marketing content.”. Marketing content, according to Gartner, is “All content assets created by marketing teams.”. If one source doesn’t provide utility in content, another will.

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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.

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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. Keep in mind if the length of content matters, as this study suggests, the listicle posts must have depth and quality.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. It’s versatile content piece that can complement and add powerful visuals as part of an integrated campaign. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor. The overall PR/marketing trend is toward more content, and specifically more visual content.

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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. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

High-quality individual pieces of content marketing don’t just happen in a vacuum – you need goals, a content calendar, competitor, audience and SEO research, and more! In other words, you need a content strategy. Read on for the essential elements of how to create a successful content marketing strategy.

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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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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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. Then, fulfill that promise in your content. For more, see “ 3 Ways to Promote Content Marketing with Press Releases.”.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 28, 2015

DOWNLOAD THIS INFOGRAPHIC. Content Marketing Online PR' 15 DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN 2015. 'The 15 DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN 2015.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creating a fintech case study can feel like a never-ending trip to the DMV. It requires navigating a maze of regulations and endless rounds of approval before the content gets its moment in the spotlight. Here’s why fintech marketers should put case studies at the core of their content strategy and tips to streamline the process.

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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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Stern + Associates

JUNE 8, 2017

The fundamental concept of a content marketing strategy is to create and distribute various forms of content related to your business, products or services, written and designed to attract potential. The post How to Create Valuable Content for Your Content Marketing Strategy appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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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. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to visual content in communications. A 2014 study of more than 72,000 Facebook pages shows that visuals, including video and photos, generate the highest levels of engagement among users. Visuals are vital for all types of communication, whether they’re still shots, videos, infographics or slides.

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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.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 31, 2017

While B2C brands have been hitting content marketing full-bore, B2B companies have been a little more circumspect. Many B2B marketers have discovered that creating effective content that gets results is not the easiest task. According to a study by DemadnWave whitepapers, case studies, videos and infographics work well.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. How do they drive traffic, create engaging content, make content get shared, and capture leads? Case Study in Innovation Outside a Niche. The Verge.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 17, 2018

Extract Data from your Content and Design an Infographic. People love infographics. So why not repurpose your written content into a well-designed and impactful infographic? An Infographic is a way of exposing your content to more readers. Design Custom Visual Content to Share on Pinterest.

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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! According to a Buzzsumo study based on 500 million Facebook posts , Sunday is now the day to post.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here are four ways quality content can be a valuable tool in gaining media coverage: Want to learn even more ways to score coverage? One of your goals for content marketing is surely spreading awareness of your brand. Your content can prove to them how informed and experienced your brand is in your specific field.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. As regular readers know, I often pour over marketing studies on these pages and sometimes produce survey cliff notes stemming from multiple reports. Content marketing: 51%. Live events: 49%.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

1) Content marketers as librarians . “If That’s how Jimmy Daly begins his piece – 5 Content Marketing Power Laws – for Animalz a marketing agency and it had me hooked as a reader. They end up publishing way too much content in an attempt to maintain traffic. Does Blockchain Really Have Marketing Potential?

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The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

It’s got to deliver content in a unique, remarkable, typically unexpectedly pleasurable style or medium. To continue with the eczema example – that brand could publish research they initiated or participated in, or at least studies that support how their product works. Watch this video on how to make 10X content.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel? Top of funnel: Content to build awareness.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Build a Strong Content Distribution Strategy. If you are creating content surrounding the launch of a new research study, someone on your team may need to publish a landing page to link to the study. The product marketing team, if it’s related to a new launch, release, or bottom-of-funnel asset.

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