Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy.

Content Marketing 95

Content Marketing Trends How To Travel 95

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As frequently as marketing changes, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Here are three marketing trends you need to be aware of as we head into the final quarter of the year. With heavy hitters like Buzzfeed and the Denver Broncos using Facebook Live , it’s clear that this tool has marketing clout.

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Trends Content Marketing Brand Branding 319

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Not according to the 65 percent of brands who say that their success with content marketing is a direct result of a documented strategy. A complete content marketing strategy starts with research, not setting goals. Isn’t it enough to discuss goals and have an unwritten strategy? Follow me on Twitter.

Content Marketing 189

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Strategy 189

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In the past, the SMG Brand Marketing team wasn’t necessarily excited to share reports with the business, and the metrics SMG reported on rarely helped enhance content strategy. The post SMG Connects the Dots Between Content Marketing and Business Outcomes appeared first on Onclusive.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Case Study Enterprise Marketing 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes. Director of Brand Marketing, SMG. Paul Arnhold.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Report 195

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 200

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

Facebook and Instagram are currently the go-to social networks for B2C marketers. And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. Ok, we know B2B marketers love LinkedIn and would be lost without it.

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LinkedIn Examples Brand Branding 98

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 154

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 154

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to our most recent report on the State of Digital PR , the problem is measuring impact. Its enticing to deliver a report that includes every link achieved, but quality is essential if you are looking to focus on real value for a client or stakeholder. I think all digital PRs should report on unlinked brand mentions.

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Digital PR Report Google Radio 112

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 28, 2024

When we talk about marketing and technology, the conversation is all over the place. On the one hand, there’s buzz about B2B and B2C content marketing trends and AI that implies there will be explosive growth in tech adoption. It’s not that content marketers aren’t interested in tech.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Trends Marketing B2C 52

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 20, 2023

In this article, readers will learn how artificial intelligence can revolutionize content marketing strategies. By discovering the numerous applications of […] The post 5 powerful ways AI can boost your content marketing strategy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Content Marketing 164

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Analysis 164

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

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Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Important, the five creative B2B marketing ideas below aren’t just a single video or ad as is often the case.

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Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy sits on the Executive team at UL and reports to the President and CEO. Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 27, 2021

In recent years, organizations that incorporated content marketing in their businesses have reported high revenues. To maintain that growth and relevance, marketers must stay updated with the ever-fluctuating content marketing landscape. Almost every […].

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Content Marketing Trends Marketing Report 148

Contently - Strategy

JULY 7, 2022

B2B content marketers may groan at the thought of optimizing their brilliantly written, carefully crafted copy for search engines. Here are seven top SEO tools every B2B content marketer should consider using to up their optimization game. And it’s perfect for developing an SEO-focused content calendar.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing SEO B2B Tools 142

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Every year, marketers learn more about what consumers want. In marketing content, precision is a fool’s errand. PAN’s Eighth Annual Content Fitness Report features five key insights about the state […]. PAN’s Eighth Annual Content Fitness Report features five key insights about the state […].

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing Consumer Report 150

PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

Cision recently released its annual State of the Media Report , which uncovers the latest trends and challenges facing the media industry, and how PR professionals can work with their journalist counterparts better. You can watch a recording of the live panel here , and download the full report. Photo credit: incomible.

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Report Media Pitching Trends 206

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In 2010, Vocus acquired the Help a Reporter. HARO, as it’s known colloquially, was an ad-support email newsletter that sent media opportunities from 30,000 reporters and bloggers to a subscriber list of 100,000 PR pros and small businesses. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 165

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

PRophet adds influencer marketing; Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified; Semrush names Bill Wagner new CEO One of the biggest technology vendors in the communications space was talking about a new interface for PR software years ago but its the startups that seem to be making it a reality. The other vendor is on the monitoring side.

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Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Never discount earned media.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff. For marketers, this means a few things are about to change. In fact, if you’re already producing high-quality content , it could mean your team is about to get a chance to shine.

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Content Marketing Privacy Marketing Google 109

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

In 2017, I shared a stage at Collision Conference with Alicia Hatch, the CMO of Deloitte Digital, when she captured the biggest problem plaguing most marketing teams. ” Over the past few years, I’ve found that this problem plagues most organizations when it comes to content strategy. That promise was flawed.

Content Marketing 143

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 143

Onclusive

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Truly creating a comprehensive integrated communications and marketing measurement plan is a challenge for virtually every brand and company. Rose explained, “The convergence that we’re seeing with content, influencers, PR, and marketing is such an important part of our business. Three types of metrics.

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Measurement Marketing Content Marketing Software 199

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The distinction holds severely restrictive repercussions for thought leaders, marketers and journalists alike. While online marketing and content production may be the trend, other forms of media still lead the charge when informing the public about what’s new and important. It’s a news source, not a news producer. .

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Radio Media 120

Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

According to Content Marketing Institute’s recent research, it’s lead generation. A whopping 85% of respondents said so with only 41% reported feeling confident generating leads. The post What’s The #1 Priority Of B2b Marketers? The post What’s The #1 Priority Of B2b Marketers? RX Of Lead […].

B2B 195

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Report 195

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 15, 2025

Seeing our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction recognized by users is incredibly rewarding, as it underscores our […] The post Agility Shines (Again) in G2 Summer Reports! first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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Report Content Marketing Measurement Brand 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). B2B media outlet Demand Gen Report produces this and the winter B2B Marketing Exchange events annually. Session content revolves around demand-gen, ABM, sales enablement, content strategy, and more. Content Marketing World & Expo (September, Cleveland).

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Conference B2B Case Study Content Marketing 304

5W PR

APRIL 7, 2025

Data analysis and measurement tools now give content creators unprecedented ability to understand their audience and create content that resonates. According to research by Semrush, content marketing leaders are 3x more likely to report success when they have a documented content strategy backed by data.

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Data Strategy How To Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

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. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The PR Hit Score “can be used to help customers identify the press hits worth responding to and which to highlight to stakeholders, and to report on the overall quality of their coverage.” I don’t remember hearing about Digimind before, though it has a brief entry on Wikipedia and was named in a Forrester report once.

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Software Wikipedia B2B Pitching 156

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

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. or less and detailed demographics are in the report. >>> What constitutes low-quality content? Give our services a try.

Leadership 206

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 206

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. Bonus: I take the best of what Ive read about marketing and comms and add it to a monthly newsletter. I used to listen to a lot more marketing and PR podcasts, and while I still have some in the queue, Ive cut back in favor of other topics.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

For example, if a PR pro gained coverage for their brand in Forbes, they may report the circulation of Forbes as the potential audience size that saw the message. The MarTech and AdTech revolutions have forever changed the way marketers work and measure their success. That’s a radical shift over a decade.

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Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294