Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Quality PR practitioners are expert storytellers. For an early-stage technology business, differentiation can be everything.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. Thought leadership strategy. Content marketing. Handpicked Related Content. Along this vein, thought leadership PR has become an essential part of public relations. Handpicked Related Content.

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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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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And somehow, in one sentence, these stories have the power to capture our attention and spark our curiosity—something content marketers aim for with every piece they create. How can we get creative with content marketing? Your brand’s content needs to capture attention, or your prospects will go elsewhere.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

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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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Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. As with any strategy or tactic, you have to address the “why” first: Why are you using visual media or storytelling? Want to stand out with your content marketing? Here are five ideas!

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Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Arya exemplifies why it’s important to outline your objectives before diving into creating or disseminating content.

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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. Leadership needs to understand how content leads,” says Carlos Abler.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. Relentless focus on the customer .

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? There are two ways that brands can stand out in today’s marketplace: employee storytelling and strategic paid media. Employee storytelling. It’s important, however, to ensure that employee content is aligned to the overall brand narrative.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media. How will you keep your PR skills up-to-date? Each year brings new technology and new table stakes skills for communications professionals.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. It’s not something to be made up on the spot, but rather developed over time.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Creating Quality Content Starts with Why. In Social Media Marketing, You Get What you Give.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. What are some core videos (product demonstration, thought leadership, e.g.) that most any brand can make? It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing video'

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study found that 55% of SaaS companies put renewal ownership under the customer success teams. Happy New Year!

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Branding and Thought Leadership. My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

It’s not just about having a voracious appetite for all types of content, although that’s solid advice for anyone starting out in PR. My former colleague and friend Bob Pickard of Signal Leadership Communications is my role model here. Lou Hoffman is someone who does this well in his blog, Ishmael’s Corner.

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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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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.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 13) Storytelling the hottest trend in PR in 2018. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

How do you package your brand marketing content to go from being invisible to rising up an expert? First, you need to have a message and then you need to market it. Let’s explore how to go from invisible to expert with a WIRED content marketing framework. WIRED Content Marketing Framework.

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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.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Thought Leadership Contributing to industry publications, speaking at conferences, and participating in webinars demonstrates expertise. Content Marketing Creating high-quality content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies, positions companies as thought leaders.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

As readers that read this blog regularly know, this one reason why I believe (true) content marketing has role to play in media relations. 1) Storytelling, analytics and thought leadership are the top PR tactics and trends. content marketing (64%). 3 PR Trends in Tactics, Measurement and Organization.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

For GE, however, it’s the culmination of a decade-long commitment to content marketing. As a result, the brief brims with journalistic rigor, pulling in stories from GE Reports , the brand’s main content hub, where employees across the globe explain new research and innovations by focusing on ideas instead of products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. Branded content can help a company differentiate its offering through insights and thought leadership. But it can also do much more.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about when a whole is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve decided to declare that the PR industry’s equivalent to PB&J is data and storytelling. PR pros are very familiar with the deliciousness of storytelling. Don’t be afraid to let data be the peanut butter to your storytelling jelly.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance.

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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. The show excels at breaking down complex topics like artificial intelligence in PR, social media analytics and content marketing into practical, implementable steps.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership. Public companies can use video for corporate storytelling and investor education by adding video to their earnings calls and shareholder meetings.

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