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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Cision

MAY 17, 2017

When it comes to content marketing, the best strategies go beyond just churning out a lot of blog content. Whitepapers, e-books, infographics, video, podcasts…all are fair game when it comes to reaching your audience. All the marketing you do will help you achieve that goal you set. What’s Our Goal?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. But they’re just one of the many types of content that can help you establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry and attract new leads. By diversifying the types of content that you share, you attract different people with different needs.

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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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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2024

When it comes to content marketing for financial institutions, legal compliance presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The intricate financial services landscape is characterized by stringent regulations, constantly evolving market dynamics, and a discerning audience.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes. Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. That’s why the brand’s med school calculator is such an incredible tool.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Just when you thought you had all the public relations tech tools you need, fresh innovations come along. Tech tools to improve PR performance. But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. The post PR’s Top Tech Tools appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2015

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “owning, as opposed to renting, media. It’s a marketing process to attract and retain customers by consistently creating and curating content in order to change or enhance a consumer behavior.”. It’s more than an inbound marketing tool.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W. Earlier this year, Mark Schaefer proposed the idea of what he calls content shock. Lots and lots of content.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. This has deep consequences for how to staff a content marketing team and where it sits.

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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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Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

Content marketing is an established PR tactic, but it can sometimes feel like wielding a double-edged sword. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. Focus on your niche.

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Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Without the right tools, you’ll waste time on menial tasks and diving down research rabbit holes. Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. There are a variety of tools available. Built for 1. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Storytelling and Content Marketing Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with audiences on an emotional level. By weaving together brand stories through various channels, including social media, content marketing, and public speaking, PR enhances brand awareness and engagement.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Without the right tools, you’ll waste time on menial tasks and diving down research rabbit holes. Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. There are a variety of tools available. Built for 1. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and reviewed several tools for digital PR , and tools for blogger outreach. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, there are ways to shave off time with link building tools that won’t lead you down the dark path to black hat link building. Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and reviewed several tools for digital PR , and tools for blogger outreach. Why pay for a tool when you can do this yourself?

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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. Infographics.

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 26, 2024

This case study is about a time when I worked with a local NYC pest control company that was on the verge of complete death and brought them back to life with the help of some creative marketing chops and massively helpful tools like Buzzstream. Mike Bonadio: A marketing pro tasked with the challenge. There aren’t any!

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2016

That’s according to a survey of 1,200 “social dads” by Social Media Link and presented in the infographic – Dads Do Social – published nearby. In an introduction to the infographic, marketing director Jordon Ben writes: “Today’s dads are social, vocal and see their online world as a communal resource to help them make decisions.

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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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Axia PR

AUGUST 23, 2017

Creating content that’s relevant and valuable to your audience is one of the eight key elements of successful content marketing. We’ve put together a handy infographic for you to print out and keep at your desk that offers five easy tools to use to find great content topics.

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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. Long-form content, that is content with 3,000 or more words earns 3-times as much traffic, 4-times as many shares, and 3.5

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 7, 2015

Love them or hate them, highly-sharable infographics have become an enduring part of the content marketing landscape. While there was a time when the rush to create infographics resulted in a lot of crazy-looking.jpegs with no purpose, we now have tools (such as Canva , Infogr.am , Piktochart , Visual.ly

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PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or a PR professional, the excitement and visibility of the Olympics can be a powerful tool for gaining media attention. Engaging with Visual Content Visual content is a powerful tool for grabbing attention and enhancing your story.

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5W PR

JULY 18, 2024

This is where cybersecurity PR can help as a powerful tool in their arsenal. Content marketing campaigns Informative blog posts, social media campaigns, and infographics address common cybersecurity threats. Yet, their success hinges on more than just technical expertise. PR specialists act as architects.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 16, 2017

Producing good content requires more than top-notch writing skills but understanding your audience and your competition. This infographic from SmartBlogger presents a nice visual checklist of 10 steps to produce all types of content from blog posts to white papers. The Epic Content Cycle Infographic from SmartBlogger.com.

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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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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.” Don’t rely solely on ChatGPT content analysis. Below are four to keep in mind.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

“Today, advertising, corporate content, and social content is often separated,” Owyang wrote, “but tomorrow, we expect these circles to converge and overlap, with little or no separation.”. The challenge is that these teams frequently continue to be siloed and need a roadmap for continuous storytelling and story marketing.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s really important for boosting online visibility, driving web traffic, establishing credibility, staying ahead of the competition, and captivating your audience – making it a pretty powerful tool when used correctly! Incorporate these keywords naturally into your blog post titles, headings, and body content.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

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