Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. Weekly writing If you are reading this you know I produce a weekly blog post.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics.

Content Marketing 140

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 140

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 153

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 153

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

Small Business 172

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 172

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. .” There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. These organizations have a content marketing plan in writing. Those are among the top-level findings from an annual survey of content marketers by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing B2B Study Marketing 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. PR and marketing content are increasingly intertwined, as well. To determine which marketing assets could become useful for the PR plan, see this earlier post on how PR and content marketing work together. But a sound, carefully conceived program is a road map to success.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

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.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

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. They’ll cover: Brand Awareness & Thought Leadership. A model for success.

Leadership 106

Leadership Brand Branding How To 106

Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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Writing Blogging Newspapers Travel 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

” Too many content marketing teams try to half-ass a bunch of things—blog posts, whitepapers, video, social media, SEO—in the pursuit of a cohesive content program. For those us who don’t have endless resources, we can still aspire to be like prolific brands—as long as we have a realistic content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Company Strategy How To 110

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

As I continue to digest everything I heard at this year’s Content Marketing World in Cleveland, themes have begun to emerge. The post How to Build Trust – 10 Lessons from Content Marketing World appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. What were the new trends this year?

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing Comparison How To Marketing 128

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, if you want to generate more website traffic, you may be better off authoring and placing articles in targeted outlets rather than trying to get the media to write about you. Thought leadership strategy. Product launch.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

Write as if it were a front page article. James, marketing director at The Curtis Group takes that idea one step further. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. Write the headline last. Use active voice.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

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.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

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. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. Yet, we are often the shoemakers with no shoes.

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.

Writing 217

Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

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

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 79

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?

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

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. Create a quarterly trends post showcasing their thought leadership ideas or forecasts in the post.

LinkedIn 167

LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. Nearly 100 percent of B2B buyers want content with more input from industry thought leaders, and white papers fulfill your target audience’s desire.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

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

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? Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. Organic Search.

Content Marketing 85

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 85

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.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

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

Cision

MAY 9, 2017

You know that guest blogging on other authority websites is one way to establish your thought leadership and expertise. But did you also know that accepting guest bloggers on your business blog is a way to get great content that they’ll help you promote? Bloggers who did nothing to promote the content they published on my blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging How To Guidelines Social Media 159

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Whether you call it content marketing , brand journalism or custom publishing, with trust in media falling while trust in business is growing, you can build credibility through content if you can follow these golden rules: 1. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Write with journalistic ideals.

Government 152

Government Survey Ethics Media 152

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

See these related posts: Marketing Strategy: The Looming Knowledge Crisis. The Ability to Focus is Becoming an Essential Marketing Skill. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. It’s like asking someone to come in and write a thought-leadership piece and then have no thoughts to offer.”.

Leadership 60

Leadership B2B Pitching Technology 60

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 study concluded thought leadership “attracts invitations to bid (RFPs), earns buyer preference by building trust, directly contributes to wins, and can even impact pricing.”.

Leadership 71

Leadership B2B Study Marketing 71

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. You can and should run content marketing like a publisher. Communication builds trust and it’s a function of leadership. Visibility is a Commodity; Trust is the Ultimate Conversion. Talk to Us !

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 79

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.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

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. Promote Your Thought leadership With a Press Release . Use Your Press Release to Drive Traffic to Your Blog.

Infographics 283

Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

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

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020. Happy New Year!

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216