Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

(Sidebar: most business executives do this too , which is why you should accept non-business emails for gated content and subscriptions). I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. And I have.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. Write “good” content. What I want to do in this post is to identify 11 content marketing mistakes that you should avoid. Use headline formulas.

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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.

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

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. You only get this by writing. A lot of writing.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

Content Marketing 101

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

This comprehensive guide examines proven strategies to develop your personal brand as a lifestyle event speaker, with special attention to online presence, LinkedIn optimization, and content creation. Instagram works well for lifestyle content, while Twitter enables real-time event engagement.

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Branding Brand LinkedIn Case Study 78

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Strategies: LinkedIn : Optimize your LinkedIn profile to highlight your PR expertise, publish articles, and participate in relevant groups. Connect with potential clients and engage with their content. X : Follow industry leaders, join conversations using relevant hashtags, and share insights about PR trends and best practices.

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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. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

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?

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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? FIVE WAYS TO CREATE VALUE.

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LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! 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. Do you have a strong network?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? click image for higher resolution) 2.

B2B 169

B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

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.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

In the world of digital marketing, traditional marketing tactics have been reinvented so many times that it is not rare for traditionalists to get disillusioned. While you can tweak and create content suiting every possible social channel, remember that “the medium is the message.” For PR managers, this is hardly news.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Update your LinkedIn profile and résumé. Continue to update your LinkedIn profile too; it’s the main destination for talent managers to scout for open positions. For example, look up examples of white papers online and write and share your own on LinkedIn, or try your hand at writing a blog post on Medium.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Whether it’s web or social media or mobile apps, it’s still the content that dominates every digital space. With the proliferation of digital channels, there’s been an increased demand for content marketing. Simultaneous to this growth in demand, marketers also have made a lot of mistakes that pull down content marketing output.

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Content Marketing Marketing Web SEO 82

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Content marketing is all the rage, and for good reason: it works. With 70% of internet users saying they’d prefer to learn through content rather than ads , content marketing makes perfect sense. Still, there’s a lot more that goes into content marketing than simply writing a blog about a new product.

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Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Google 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. That’s my analysis of the 2020 B2B Thought Leader Impact Study by Edelman and LinkedIn. Give our services a try.

Leadership 206

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 206

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

What has your journey been like in marketing and how has it changed over time? I went into Marketing by way of writing. But I thought writing a diary was boring. Measuring ROI has been a consistent challenge for content marketers and marketers in general over the past decade. Ann: Oh boy.

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Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This why a good content marketer can take a dense white paper, identify the most interesting parts , re-write it for the web, and then watch it get more traction than the first time around. 1) Write short sentences. The 4 Engines You Need to Pull Off Content Marketing Successfully. the Other Way Around.

Writing 62

Writing Blogging Content Marketing Web 62

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

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. This analysis was part of a larger study that SEMrush published titled the Global State of Content Marketing Report 2019.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 79

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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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. It means putting out quality content on a continuous basis.

Content Marketing 60

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Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In this piece, I want to demonstrate all of the style tools in your arsenal using the WordPress content management system CMS as a guide. What I hope you take away from this post is that there are some very simple things you can do with your content that will make it more aesthetically pleasing to your readers.

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How To Tools SEO System 308

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. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. Write like you talk.

Content Marketing 58

Content Marketing Marketing Branding Brand 58

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I’ve noticed it posted a dozen different times on LinkedIn – and each time it seems to get further apart from the truth. That post was published in June 2015 according to the dateline posted at the time of this writing. The result is, more than a year later, the masses are simply taking that graphic and re-posting it to LinkedIn.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Data 60

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

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With that kind of search volume, how is a business supposed to get its content to rank high, let alone rank on page one? Since search is one of the most common ways for customers to find relevant answers to their problems or to find products, you must write your content with people’s search intent in mind. Stay informed!

Google 142

Google Engineering SEO Writing 142

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Site Optimization : There is a lot more to this now than just keyword research and writing good content. In addition to editorial “blog” content and social media content, consider developing content on the maddafella.com domain. I think you should start with Medium and Linkedin. It’s worth it!

SEO 100

SEO Google Pinterest LinkedIn 100

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 9, 2018

More specifically, structured content is a way of organizing, storing and managing content, breaking it down into easily identifiable modules and then assigning/using metadata tags and automation to publish this intelligent content from a single source to multiple distribution channels. Reuse Content, Reduce Duplication.

Writing 73

Writing eBook Case Study System 73

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. Take advantage of the LinkedIn blogging platform – called long-form posts.

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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. 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.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 1, 2015

17 Copywriting Do’s and Don’ts: How To Write Persuasive Content from Henneke Duistermaat I don’t think I’ll lose this deal, but if I do have to eat my socks, perchance, they’ll be the ones made of fruit leather. The 10 Best Copywriting Formulas for Social Media Headlines from Buffer.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Repurposing content means repackaging one asset into multiple formats. If you’re looking for ideas on how to repurpose content and get every ounce of value from it, we have a few tips for you. For example, you can write one blog post and summarize the critical elements for a Twitter thread. Blog posts into eBooks.

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eBook YouTube Video Social Media 143