Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

When LinkedIn first rolled out, it was a useful place for people to network, search for jobs, and share updates — and look up whatever happened to that coworker from 10 years ago. With more than one billion members, LinkedIn can be a key platform for promoting and building a business’s brand. Take, for example, TD Bank.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” That is the time to create balanced and business-like content. An active thought leadership program needs a content calendar that is eminently doable. Where does your content live? Do not let creating content become a chore.

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

tweet this ) LinkedIn is a perfect example. It may not be sexy or glamorous – but if you are integrating digital tactics into your PR, a simple solution to gain visibility for your CEO ( or other leadership executive ) is this: use LinkedIn’s publisher platform. What is it?

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Their content marketing and brand journalism has not yet evolved to a place where they are comfortable letting employees take the spotlight, allowing independent voices to ring out with options, truth and expertise. Three Essential Ways to Help Corporate Leadership Build a Personal Brand Online 1. So what’s a PR pro to do?

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

If there’s one thing every content marketer loves, it’s the grind. I was high on the grind myself recently, fresh out of Uberflip’s stellar Conex conference and sitting in Cleveland for Content Marketing World , typing so fast my laptop was (almost) billowing smoke. You know the feeling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. PR content offers depth, credibility.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

A good public relations professional will counsel their client to have a blog or content hub as a way to showcase thought leadership, earned media placements, company news, and announcements, and engage with fans and followers. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Not too long ago, you , as a marketer, signed in to LinkedIn to check your messages , catch up on an old colleague, and maybe update your new profile picture. Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Sure, most PR pros have thousands of LinkedIn connections. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn. You’ll need to be prepared to spend a considerable amount of time getting the word out about your firm and its capabilities.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. The conclusion is derived from a survey the two companies fielded to 1,300 business-to-business (B2B) professionals on LinkedIn with titles ranging from manager to CEO.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Establishing Thought Leadership Positioning healthcare providers and executives as thought leaders builds credibility and trust. Tip: Partner with journalists and industry-specific publications to amplify your thought leadership content, reaching audiences who value authoritative voices in healthcare.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 1) Content Requirements at Every Stage of the Sale.

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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.

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Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Companies are investing in social media advertising and sponsored content, true, but the bulk of their budget is now spent on content generation instead of ads. The most logical move to create revenue is adding content marketing to your repertoire. Dollars spent on advertising just aren’t what it used to be.

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Shift Communications

MAY 1, 2015

Has LinkedIn’s pivot to become a content marketing site and publisher been a success? LinkedIn’s network continues to grow at a healthy clip, around 5% quarter over quarter: At 364 million total members, LinkedIn’s network has a stronger member count than Twitter or Instagram. Marketing Revenue.

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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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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World. But many will consider linking to a piece of thought leadership on your site that the executive authored. That owned content also gives the journalist a sneak peek of the depth of information and the point-of-view your executive has to offer.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, this metric gets a little less reliable if there are a lot of other content marketing and SEO initiatives going on at once. This works best when an agency or consultant owns all SEO and content marketing aspects, including digital PR. For instance, I can go onto LinkedIn and search my brand in the search bar.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. 89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. LinkedIn is better for B2B companies that publish thought leadership articles and get recommendations.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

But, they haven’t exactly been well-known for groundbreaking social media marketing or content marketing in the past. The most recent video interview with Johnson was shared via Twitter in a “live show” format (surprisingly, SF didn’t share the video on LinkedIn though). And, it seems smart.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Here are the seven tasks to focus on before you start creating content. A few years ago, athenahealth debuted athenaInsight, its data-driven news publication, to make a serious investment in content marketing. We’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of that in terms of thought leadership,” Fox said. Enter: Google.

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Others refer to this as employee advocacy, and it can come in many forms to include thought leadership, customer support, social selling, etc. It’s important, however, to ensure that employee content is aligned to the overall brand narrative. My favorite social media platform is…LinkedIn, hands down. Employee storytelling.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Dynamic content and regulations. Jack of all trades.

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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. .”

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A well-rounded strategy should incorporate: PR to strengthen brand credibility through media coverage and thought leadership Social Media marketing to engage customers on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Email marketing to nurture leads with personalized messaging Content Marketing such as blogs, videos, and guidescan further educate (..)

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. Reach out.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Simply stated this in good keeping with proper sales and marketing alignment. The eMarketer report drew from surveys conducted by Pan Communications , the B2B Technology Marketing Community on LinkedIn, and the Atlanta-based demand generation firm, Annuitas. Market Research Mistake: Falling in Love with an Idea.

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wiredPRworks

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Thanks to IMEX America for inviting me to present digital marketing, LinkedIn, and PR trends for the meetings, destinations, and events industries. How cool that the Deep Dive: LinkedIn MBA session is sponsored by Visit Mexico ! Smart Monday Deep Dive: LinkedIn MBA (Meetings and Business Accelerator) School.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 14, 2014

In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince and Convert, Greg Hickman explores why major brands and SMB’s can benefit from this affordable marketing strategy. 12 B2B Content Marketing Examples and Case Studies for 2014. Why: How are B2B brands achieving results with content marketing?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2015

Building thought leadership is one of the primary reasons companies engage in PR, so that’s our editorial theme this month (in case you hadn’t noticed). So, how do you start building thought leadership in your organization? The Best Way to Measure Thought Leadership. Have a look-see.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2017

An executive who buys enterprise technology, for example, has access to unprecedented amounts of information, including analyst reports, reviews, studies, and informal testimonials on LinkedIn discussion groups. This is what companies like SAP do to move influencer marketing from an awareness model to one focused on demand generation.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

About The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly. Barbara is an international trends speaker with a Hungarian heritage, digital marketing advisor since 2002, and sales leadership guide for all types of teams.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

After working and learning from Ross Hudgens , the founder of content marketing agency, Siege Media , for close to seven years, I am thrilled to have him on the podcast. Ross and Emily Campbell-Snidal , their VP of Content Marketing, recently released a podcast explaining their new “product-led digital PR” approach.

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