Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 30, 2020

For years, small businesses have asked the question – do we really need a digital presence? Studies conducted before March 2020 reported that 70 to 80% of people research a small business online BEFORE visiting the business […]. The answer is – yes.

Small Business 148

Small Business Study Report Publicity 148

Polaris

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

If you’re creating content to help market your business, you know there’s a ton of competition for your prospects’ attention. Marketers develop personas by combining real data with a good dose of educated assumption. Its clients include bookkeepers, accountants and small-business owners.

B2C 242

B2C Strategy B2B Marketing 242

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.

Content Marketing 136

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 136

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. Since I started applying reciprocity in marketing a year ago, it has helped us grow our organic traffic for Survey Anyplace by over 100%.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

The Proactive Report

MAY 2, 2016

Every small business owner is concerned about the bottom line. That, after all, is what business is all about – profit. In this drive to make a profit the focus tends to get stuck on marketing, sales, production and income. How to make more sales, be more productive, cut costs and increase the ROI.

Small Business 100

Small Business Course Branding Brand 100

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

You may assume that creating a similar content marketing strategy will be too complicated for your business to handle. After all, when you try to create content, it probably seems to take forever as you fall further down the never-ending rabbit hole of ideas, tasks, and social media updates. content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Writing Strategy 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

We focus on working with non-profits, small businesses, women CEOs and business owners. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. AirPR: When business are launching a PR or content marketing campaign, what are the key elements they should focus on?

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

The Proactive Report

MAY 10, 2016

The fact that there are literally tens of millions of users active on places like Instagram means that as a small-to-medium business you can gain not only insights, but leads and customers. With intelligent use of small business online marketing you can expand your venture quickly. Test the Market.

Small Business 100

Small Business Instagram Banking Fashion 100

Polaris

DECEMBER 13, 2014

I demonstrated how marketers can use buyer personas to put a human face on customer information and bring their ideal customers to life. In the case of Potter Paralegal, which specializes in helping small business owners collect outstanding debts, I identified 3 main target audiences. Sam, a contractor and small business owner.

Small Business 162

Small Business Marketing eBook Comparison 162

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

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. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. PR tech mentions.

SEO 129

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 129

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

So, which emotions do you need to target to make your content more shareable? Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. He specializes in SEO and Content Marketing activities.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Strategic, thoughtful marketing helps you achieve your business goals, such as increasing your brand’s awareness and profitability. If you’re a small business owner, these can be tougher to achieve. Even on a tighter budget, we have a list of five proven marketing strategies so you can compete with the big boys.

Small Business 72

Small Business Strategy Marketing Instagram 72

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2014

With the advent of new technologies for the public relations, marketing and advertising industries, it can be hard for a new business or solo entrepreneur to know where to get started and what the current best practices should be. Account Manager, Marketing Technology. Chel Wolverton.

Marketing 144

Marketing Advertising Advertising Small Business 144

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As another year draws to a close and brands look ahead to 2024, what marketing and public relations advice can help guide us as we make plans? 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. economy, up from 30.1%

Marketing 214

Marketing Branding Brand Publicity 214

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 3, 2020

But what can we learn and apply to our digital marketing and communications strategies in 2021? I asked 21 influencers to share their thoughts on this question: What one piece of marketing advice would you offer […]. As we prepare to enter a new year, we all wonder what lies ahead. 2020 was anything but predictable.

Marketing 212

Marketing Strategy Communications Publicity 212

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday.

Social Media 216

Social Media Tools Small Business Media 216

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 1, 2019

A newly released study from small bizcontent marketing platform Matcha illuminates what’s working and what’s not in content marketing for small businesses and e-commerce stores. The post What’s working in content marketing? The […].

B2C 74

B2C Content Marketing Company Strategy 74

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on 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 78

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 78

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.

Creativity 99

Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 99

PR Fuel

JUNE 9, 2021

These tips can set your press release and content marketing strategies up for success. Writing press releases is also a cost-effective marketing strategy. You could set your business up for long-term growth and success as a result. Consumers might turn toward your competitors instead. Don’t let it come to that!

Small Business 82

Small Business How To Writing Conference 82

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

Public Relations has always been an important contributor to any company’s branding and marketing efforts. Further, the industry is largely controlled by Omnicom, IPG, WPP and Publicis group, which together account for around 34% of overall PR market at present. can all be labeled as PR activity. ScreramingFrog.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Take the Full Content Marketing Prescription. The same is true for content marketing. Consistency is the single most valuable attribute of effective content marketing – and the prescription lasts for the life of a business. Most businesses won’t have the success of 3.6 million YouTube views.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing YouTube Insurance 60

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

81 percent of marketers rate earned media as being more effective or as effective as paid media coverage. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision. Bell has a proven track record of developing award-winning and ROI-based marketing programs, media relations, and brand strategies. Earned Media Builds Trust.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

Content marketing is the new branding. Content marketing *is* PR. Content marketing is the new buyer’s journey. But for the vast majority of marketers, especially in large organizations, content marketing is still a new concept, it’s still seeping into the culture. Almost passé.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Branding Brand Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A reporter from The Washington Post took an interest on a story pitch about small businesses and the impact on economy. At the time, my client had a product for a nascent web economy that would fuel small businesses build a web presence. Related Content: Content Marketing *is* PR. by Frank Strong.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketers need to] adapt. Marketing Land.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

There may well be a disconnect between strategy and execution in B2B marketing. While businesses usually don’t think twice about investing in research, personas and messaging platforms, when it comes to execution, someone is usually counting pennies. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. But it is not.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Small Business 60

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2018

In January the Content Marketing Association laid out 10 trends they predicted would be big this year. Diversification of content channels. Brands become content companies. Diversification and expansion of content teams. Content producers develop closer relationships with e-commerce.

Trends 149

Trends Small Business Content Marketing Training 149

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 2, 2024

Every content marketer has heard the saying: “Content is king!” ” In fact, all great marketing leaders know that producing great campaigns starts with compelling content. Content marketers are asked to serve nearly every department in the business. The problem?

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Training 52

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Are you using video as a part of your marketing strategy? If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Video plays an essential role in your marketing strategy. Why Video Marketing is Important.

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Video Strategy YouTube Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Frozen Frog Lesson of Content Marketing. Given that most website traffic comes from organic search , in fact, more than half , this exercise bears several important, if not transcending, lessons in content marketing. Organic search is target marketing. Lots of content, a dearth of answers.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Facebook Marketing Viral 60

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Before you spend the next several weeks in holiday party mode and eat your weight in gingerbread men, however, I encourage you to mark these marketing tasks off of your to-do list so you can start next year prepared. Now that you know what your marketing successes were in 2016, you can craft game plan for next year. Try Out New Tools.

Marketing 120

Marketing Energy Tools Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Business storytelling has become a buzzword in PR and marketing, because, when done well, it works. But what some communicators don’t realize is that a storytelling approach can work throughout the marketing journey, from prospecting for customers to closing the deal. But that approach will shut down communications.

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Branding Brand Storytelling Video 173

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: How did you decide on the ideal marketing technology stack?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61