Cision

MAY 16, 2016

.” The results of the survey are pretty shocking: among all countries and industries, all but one received an “F” score for employee loyalty to the company (termed the “market” dimension) and perception of the organization as a market “reactor” instead of “shaper.” Of course you do.

Internal 218

Internal International Communications Employee 218

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 7, 2014

In other words, during the process of writing out the answers on his sneaker, he had internalized the answers and could recall them from memory. It was the 5 th annual B2B Content Marketing Survey which conjured up that memory – from perhaps a more frightening part of my mind. Rhythm and ROI.

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Study Marketing Survey 145

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL. When I joined UL three years ago, corporate marketing was a small central function.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

5W PR

JANUARY 7, 2025

The key lies in striking the right balance between local and global strategies by working with a hotel digital marketing agency. For example, a hotel chain operating in the Middle East might need to adjust its marketing materials to be more modest and respectful of local traditions.

Hotels 78

Hotels Local Marketing Engineering 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. There are so many other thing that can tie content and PR to ROI beyond sales.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

ReimaginePR

APRIL 30, 2016

Diverting valuable assets into “content marketing” without any real idea of how it works or what it will accomplish. Sadly, as content marketers we don’t have ghostly voices telling us what to do. You need a Content Marketing Plan. Subscribe here to get your free Content Marketing Plan checklist!

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Writing 120

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. Seek internal experts. Creating valuable content is never easy, and doing so at scale is even more difficult.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Have joint planning sessions.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

What happens when you place all of the world’s top content marketers in one place? In its fifth year, Content Marketing World brings over 3,500 people from over 50 countries together and covers topics ranging from tools and technology to optimization to the future of content marketing. Ann Handley: Be Bold.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Hotels Creativity 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 165

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 165

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 101

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

With decades of experience in journalism, PR and content marketing, Jon is now in charge of content for Inc. Studio, which produces all content for Inc.’s I have worked in PR both on the client side and as the internal PR generator (primarily through content marketing).”. s clients and advertisers.

Interviews 294

Interviews Strategy Content Marketing Advertising 294

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Consider using these five, expert-recommended, forward-moving content rules and strategies as this year’s NFL playoffs begin: 1. Often an overlooked (or procrastinated) step in the marketing discipline, the crafting of buyer personas helps a business more precisely target its budget and efforts. Update (or Start) Your Buyer Personas.

Content Marketing 96

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Sports 96

Inbound PR

APRIL 30, 2019

Content Marketing has been around for quite some time. We use it in inbound marketing, we use it in inbound PR , we use it in internal communication, we use it any time we need to interact with an audience. Content has become a business asset. 6 Key Facts About the State of Content Marketing.

Infographics 96

Infographics Content Marketing B2C B2B 96

Polaris

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But if you’re a busy CMO or a director of marketing, it’s important to make time for activities that will help you be better at your job. Amy Lockwood is a former marketer who now works in international development. It seems the agencies missed the mark when it comes to condom marketing. Content Marketing'

Marketing 220

Marketing Content Marketing Agency Storytelling 220

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. Marketing builds awareness (Watson even blogs in the BBC reboot) and gathers intel, then sales takes over to close the case. Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 105

Buzzstream

JANUARY 20, 2025

This case study is from the people at Tank, a digital PR agency that helps clients to realise their digital ambition by marketing beyond the obvious. Founded in Nottingham in 2010, Tank is an established team of expert marketers and PR people working for clients across the UK, EMEA, Australia and the US in a rich variety of sectors.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Internal International Data 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. The same thing goes for content marketing, which is frequently praised for creating more leads compared to other strategies.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Leadership Marketing B2C 88

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. Communicate With Internal Stakeholders. So, having a clear-cut internal communication strategy is extremely crucial to your organization ’ s survival.

Crisis 271

Crisis Brand Branding How To 271

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

And there is arguably no better resource for encouraging customer-brand engagement than internal help hubs. The IBM Data Science Community is one of the best user-generated content examples. It reads more like a subreddit than a content marketing hub — and that’s why it works.

B2B 98

B2B Brand Branding Case Study 98

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Following is a list of 15 content marketing metrics that you should measure: 1.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing SEO 84

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. Internal linking is one of the least appreciated jobs in SEO. You don’t want to use the exact same anchor text on every internal link. Positional is now live!

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

They don’t have nearly as much time to enjoy one of my top guilty pleasures: marketing podcasts. It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days. It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days. All Things IC (internal communications) with Rachel Miller.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. It is also comfortable for most marketing professionals because they can still control it completely.

Advertising 195

Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers say too much work, too few resources and too much interference forces them to choose between quality and completion. Most B2B marketers aren’t thrilled with their own content. According to a survey by Radix Communications , “68% of B2B marketers are not proud of their own content.”.

B2B 175

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 175

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Content Marketing Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. Conversational content Voice search queries tend to be more conversational and long-tail, reflecting the way people naturally speak.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

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? b) Integrated marketing. b) Integrated marketing.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

How can marketers cope? A Call To Action, or CTA, can exist in nearly any type of content but it’s worth calling out because it is essential to achieving content marketing goals. Promoting content social media and encouraging others to share it as well is important for gaining maximum exposure for your piece.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Polaris

DECEMBER 13, 2014

I demonstrated how marketers can use buyer personas to put a human face on customer information and bring their ideal customers to life. Do we have the internal resources to manage the collection process? The company’s bottom-of-the funnel content options include: Blog posts—e.g., Content Marketing'

Small Business 162

Small Business Marketing eBook Comparison 162

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A company issues a 24-page Request for Proposal (aka RFP) to 52 marketing companies that may (or may not) have the expertise to fulfill the request. The marketing and communications group can’t make a hire unless it obtains several proposals from different vendors. Ah, the dreaded cattle call. 1: What services do you require?

Marketing 168

Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168