Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

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. .” ~ Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. This Internet media company has been making waves for almost a decade, focusing on churning out content that spreads. This company succeeds by evolving with the digital world as it changes, not as an afterthought.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Cision

JULY 19, 2016

Jeff Barrett, CEO of Status Creative and one of Forbes’ Top 50 social media influencers, says brands need to focus less on the content itself and focus more on getting that content in front of the people who matter most. Cision recently sat down with Jeff to find out how brands can improve their content marketing strategies.

Interviews 120

Interviews Software Content Marketing Creativity 120

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? What other challenges do you see brands facing in terms of content? Q: How has content marketing changed in recent years?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing How To 120

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. ” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. A CTA is what makes a piece into “sponcon,” or sponsored content. Content campaign. ” Functionally, it’s fluff. ” Why? .”

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 100

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. But I’m usually neglecting my marketing blog to write for other websites. Interview each other or trade posts. Commit to a Schedule.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In theory, you know that content marketing is an instrumental component of your brand’s marketing strategy. As a business owner or company executive, you understand that you have great potential to leverage thought leadership through content. Know What Your Writing Goals Are. Nay, my friend. Ask for Samples.

Writing 217

Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Facebook and Instagram : Share success stories, client testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content to showcase your work and attract potential clients. Content Marketing Creating valuable content can position you as an expert in the PR field and attract clients who need your services.

Case Study 227

Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 227

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. you may wonder. Click Here. Click To Tweet. Start Here.

eBook 219

eBook How To Writing Community 219

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Write your “About” section in first person, sharing your journey and philosophy as a speaker. Share insights from recent events and engage with other speakers’ content. Consider writing LinkedIn articles about industry trends or speaking techniques. Develop a content strategy aligned with your speaking topics.

Brand 78

Brand Branding LinkedIn Case Study 78

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Interview them and share THEIR opinions, not yours. Interview them and share THEIR opinions, not yours. Every time you distribute a press release, write a LinkedIn post with their perspective or additional “insider details,” then link to the full press release. One caveat – MAKE SURE it actually is their voice.

LinkedIn 167

LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. Want to write for Cision®?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Only 20% of people will read the rest of your content, though.

Writing 96

Writing How To Media Guidelines 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. And in B2B marketing it already does.

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

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

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. Interviews Inbound Marketing SEO'

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 60

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The value of content marketing has been proven time and time again. To set themselves apart, companies act as publishers, providing unique and interesting content to their consumers. Altogether, this release tells Full Circle’s story with compelling visuals that ensure their vision will stick in the minds of readers.

Infographics 283

Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

His commentary was presented in a white paper titled The Future of Content co-produced by The Content Counsel and an AdAge team that writes sponsored content for brands. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing. Drop “going viral” as a goal. What’s your take?

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

When it comes to data sources, the report says most B2B marketers rely on secondary research: “In a September 2016 study by Annuitas, more than 60% of B2B enterprise marketers surveyed said they used secondary research from analysts or sales team recommendations to develop buyer personas , the two most popular answers.

B2B 121

B2B Marketing How To Survey 121

Cision

JULY 6, 2016

Sheila Long O’Mara, content manager at Steinreich Communications Group, says you need to have a plan for your content in order to be successful. What are you most excited for in your new role as content manager at Steinreich Communications Group? I’ve always enjoyed storytelling and writing. Learn to write.

Storytelling 180

Storytelling Writing Journalism Creativity 180

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2015

We prepped the client for the interview making sure he understood the story the reporter was pursuing, her background, beat and provided clear guidance to keep his answers relevant to her interests for this story. Related Content: Content Marketing *is* PR. Why PR Should Embrace Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Customer Interviews.

B2B 127

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 127

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

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

I started writing the blog in 2009, and the speaking and books followed on not too much later. Q: Sales and marketing have become increasingly intertwined in the past few years. Anthony: I am a content marketer. In a world full of negativity, I want everything I write to be positive and helpful—and not divisive.

Interviews 65

Interviews B2B Measurement Blogging 65

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Think of all the effort that goes into creating one piece of long-form content—whether it’s text, audio, or video. Forming a strategy , executing on topics, interviewing experts , making rounds of edits, promoting on social media, etc. Repurposing content means repackaging one asset into multiple formats.

eBook 143

eBook YouTube Video Social Media 143

Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

Content marketers are all too familiar with the traditional marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty and advocacy. Write good, creative content. Data and optimization have captured the attention of marketers everywhere, but don’t let the quality of your content fall to the wayside.

Pinterest 202

Pinterest Creativity Video Retail 202

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I was in a Seinfeld state of mind, having just watched (and loved) his new Netflix special Jerry before Seinfeld ; and was thrilled to hear him being interviewed by Howard Stern on Sirius radio. Below I share snippets from the interview, and takeaways for PR: Dress the Part (Stage the Set). The hardest thing is to write standup.

Radio 120

Radio Interviews Writing Pitching 120

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

Leadership 141

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 141

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Editor's Note: The following excerpt originally appeared in Content Marketing Fast Forward. Despite advances in marketing automation, much of the technology marketers rely on to plan, execute, and evaluate content marketing campaigns is elementary. AI Takes the Human Guesswork Out of Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 53

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Resources 53

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2024

Other content marketers and writers are out there doing what they do best: creating and sharing content about their craft that inspires, entertains, and teaches. Here’s a list of the content marketing podcasts and blogs so you can learn from them, too. Check it out for all things digital marketing.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing SEO 52

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Source: Content Marketing Institute 2018) That’s a lot of content being dumped online every day. Why are these brands so content focused? They know that content powers the customer journey.

B2C 157

B2C Study Exercises Sports 157