Polaris

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Shawn Achor is funny—laugh-out-loud funny—and a great storyteller to boot. Amy Lockwood is a former marketer who now works in international development. Content Marketing' Take a few minutes out of your schedule to get inspired with these TED Talks—and to view work from another perspective. Find TED here.

Marketing 220

Marketing Content Marketing Agency Storytelling 220

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for learning, offering insights from industry veterans and fresh perspectives on storytelling, strategy and relationship building. Each episode features conversations with international PR leaders who share their experiences navigating complex campaigns across different markets.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Cision

MARCH 28, 2016

Traditional marketing functions are no longer set up to win. To do that, Bernie advises approaching content marketing like an ice cream sandwich and layering storytelling, cross-functional contribution and the marketing department. Ready to increase leads and drive results more efficiently?

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Storytelling Content Marketing 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A PR agency is a communications consultancy that serves as an external resource, and ideally, an extension of your internal communications function. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization? That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Several reports over the last three to five years validate that brands have a hard time creating relevant content, more specifically the “right content, at the right time, in the right channel and to the right customer.”. With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? Employee storytelling.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . This means content marketing, should be at the center of all external communication.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

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. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 154

Employee Print Writing Survey 154

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. The brand’s success was about more than just going viral or getting lucky.

Leadership 108

Leadership Brand Branding How To 108

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Every major trend in tech PR revolves around the collection and application of data, from cyber-security to account-based marketing (ABM).

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 24, 2016

GOALS FOR PUBLISHING BRAND CONTENT A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Enterprise Technology International 100

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Don’t miss Matthew’s free webinar!

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

The top five communications tactics based on a weighted average are: data & analytics; storytelling; content marketing , blogging, and brand journalism; business social responsibility; and thought leadership. Top tactics in PR and comms.

Survey 144

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 144

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Though it can be tempting to make a flashy video that runs through all the benefits and features of your product or service, our customers tend to see better results when they focus on the elements of good storytelling. But the point of investing in content marketing is to hold attention, right? Let them guide the narrative.

Viral 111

Viral Video Strategy YouTube 111

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

But in that sea of platitudes, one message stood out: a video from then-Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson getting choked up talking about how the pandemic would impact associates through no fault of their own. Disclosure: Marriott Bonvoy Traveler has been a Contently customer since its launch in 2014.).

Travel 77

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 77

Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

Today's landscape In today's fast-paced digital world, effective brand storytelling holds immense importance. The Essence of Brand Narrative Control Brand narrative control is the art of shaping and maintaining a cohesive and captivating storytelling strategy across various channels.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Software 78

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. We’ve also found that an earned media management strategy works best when you designate a leader, a strategist, a storyteller and an analyst. Are you looking to track your earned media in a way that’s easier and more efficient?

Media 102

Media Storytelling System Technology 102

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Public companies can use video for corporate storytelling and investor education by adding video to their earnings calls and shareholder meetings. Invite your partners to share your content as a benefit to their audience, and be prepared to return the favor.

Video 119

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 119

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Storytelling is a hot topic in the communications industry these days. Thankfully, there are resources that can make the process a little easier to make you a great storyteller. Pixar’s storytelling rules. As any writer can attest, this is often the hardest part of the storytelling process. Guest Post by Kristin Piombino.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Resources Writing Corporate 40

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Duane Bates, Senior Director of Digital Communications Strategy and New Media, Habitat for Humanity International. Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Rob Six, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Roll International. Daniel Lemin, President, One Good Brand. Follow me on Twitter.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Some journalism startups aim to breathe fresh life into storytelling, and we might learn a thing or two that has applications for PR and content marketing. Founder Amanda Gutterman set the stage by discussing her experiences as an unpaid intern at Condé Nast, and work at the Huffington Post.

Journalism 120

Journalism Local Data Mobile 120

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

Currently, there’s a company in Europe who watched my Go-To-Market LinkedIn Learning video course and now they want me to consult on their G-T-M strategy. With everything in real-time, for example, look at how we’re using streaming video in our storytelling. My workday extends far beyond a 9-5. I also work internationally.

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

Critical Mention

JULY 31, 2019

Part of the reason for this personnel strategy is that research shows the most effective methods of marketing involve storytelling; a PR pro’s specialty. One of the best ways to accomplish this goal is to have PR and marketing work together to create a set of brand guidelines.

Marketing 68

Marketing SEO Guidelines eBook 68

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of companies poison their marketing, sales, and internal comms with jargon. The storytelling solution. Neanderthals were actually much stronger than humans and had bigger brains, but the reason we became the dominant human species is because we had an incredible storytelling superpower.

Marketing 91

Marketing Storytelling Travel Corporate 91

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Read more: The 6 Top B2B Content Formats Buyers Find Most Valuable. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% That’s up from the firm’s last report which put the market at $4.8 Effective storytelling improves valuations.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Experiential storytelling. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Content Marketing World Conference and Expo.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

With increased competition arrives extra scrutiny as to those companies practicing internally what they promote and sell externally as a service or product. Many times, the agency spearheads the job of launching and maintaining multiple content marketing platforms to deliver the client’s message — journalism aside.

Creativity 120

Creativity SEO Mobile Journalism 120

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 17, 2015

Showing knowledge that transcends zone blitzes and optimizing the price point of a 12-ounce domestic beer, the New England Patriots jumped into the content marketing game last week. Evaluating the microsite from a content marketing perspective, I applaud the concept. Virtually no internal linking. It’s thorough.

SEO 60

SEO Real Estate Google Content Marketing 60

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Communications teams have come a long way in their ability to surface and leverage data that demonstrates the value of media relations, content marketing, social media and influencer outreach. Some of this shift has been driven by a competitive job market, as well as new expectations from the emerging workforce.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. I just saw someone on Twitter talking about how PR has become more marketing’ish and marketing has become more PR’ish – I like that quote because it really does seem to be the case. Even with all the technology and social media, etc., We joked about it!

Publicity 68

Publicity Storytelling Pitching Nonprofit 68

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. 2) SocialChorus has new integrations to Microsoft for internal comms. b) Getting on the same page about storytelling via MuckRack and Michelle Garrett.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Flash back to the critical internal meeting where pros and cons of switching systems was heavily debated. Let’s back up a bit.

Blogging 60

Blogging Enterprise System Media 60