Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. For one thing, you need to re-measure its effectiveness frequently, if you don’t already automate the process of measurement. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W.

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Content Marketing Marketing Facebook Creativity 158

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations. Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! PRNEWS Crisis and Measurement Summit.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Creating Content.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Construction 148

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 143

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 143

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Recent research from The Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs found the top two factors in increased content marketing effectiveness are doing a better job with content creation (85%) and developing or adjusting their content marketing strategy (72%). SMARTER goals. PESO tactics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

Insightful breakouts, hands-on case studies, lasting peer connections, and inspiring keynotes all contribute to preparing you with the actionable advice you need to increase your impact, foster measurable results and surpass goals.”. To win an earned speaking gig, a solutions provider will typically need to co-present with a big brand client.

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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. You could develop content to entertain and never sell, but what if people really want to buy from you? Entertain, don’t sell.

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Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

People now look for and essentially demand content that gets them involved, creating a more personalized and memorable experience. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors.

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5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

According to Content Marketing Institute, 78% of B2B buyers use case studies when researching solutions.

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

With a number of content discovery platforms available to the marketers, publishers and advertisers, they need not worry about a user leaving their site/blog to find further information on their preferred topics. Here are some quick tips that will help marketers present the most relevant content in front of their targeted audience: 1.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to our most recent report on the State of Digital PR , the problem is measuring impact. There are many ways to measure digital PR impact. So, in this post, I will show you everything that digital PR touches, what to focus on when measuring impact, when to use each metric, and why. Backlinks Why? Lets dig into that.

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Digital PR Report Google Radio 112

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Before we dive in, here are some quick definitions: Emerged trends are trends that are already present and becoming more widespread and important. Emerging trends are present but not yet widespread and are just now becoming important. Content optimization for the mobile and semantic web. Want to make standout content?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

How do you use data and measurement to inform and shape your earned media strategy? Using data and measurement for earned media strategy is a topic we’re always interested in exploring. How do you currently get executive buy-in for investment in PR and communications?

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Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Include multimedia elements like presentation slides and event photos. Share insights from recent events and engage with other speakers’ content. Creating High-Impact Content Content marketing establishes authority and keeps you visible between speaking engagements.

Brand 78

Brand Branding LinkedIn Case Study 78

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. That’s a lot.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

B2B content marketing managers will love the content discovery feature that finds the most popular articles on any topic. And it’s perfect for developing an SEO-focused content calendar. Ahrefs has a variety of plans to suit your team’s needs, but most marketing teams will need a more robust plan than the basic version.

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SEO Content Marketing B2B Tools 86

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.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 78

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

This only serves to feed egos, presents the illusion of influence and advances the covet. As a result, marketing finds itself on the hamster wheel of more, without ever slowing to consider or stopping to analyze the impact. Sure we have more content, but it’s it resonating? 3) Why I’m Killing the Marketing Qualified Lead.

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 82

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

PRGN Presents The PRGN Presents podcast stands out as an invaluable resource for PR professionals seeking global perspectives on communications challenges. Each episode features conversations with international PR leaders who share their experiences navigating complex campaigns across different markets.

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Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 8, 2019

As content marketing continues its rapid ascent among PR and communications priorities, a new industry report examines how today’s content marketers assess the strengths and weaknesses of their strategies, skillsets and integration alignment.

Measurement 72

Measurement Healthcare Marketing B2B 72

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Focus on real results When it comes to a fintech case study, think of measurable results as the proof in the pudding—without it, you’re just serving up a fancy-looking dish with no flavor. Many of them profile their actual customers, their challenges, and how Square has provided measurable benefits to their businesses.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

“The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

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Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

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Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 67

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 152

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. increase brand awareness.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

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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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

>>> Ned and I will be presenting a custom webinar on this survey for the IABC Heritage Region on June 18, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. PR measurement. (Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>>

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 140

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

1) Context marketing campaigns. The context in which marketing messages are presented influences audience perception. That’s according to new YouGov survey ( PDF results ) as reported by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs : Are Ads Adjacent to Offensive Content Viewed as Endorsing That Content? 2) Context in mediums.

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Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 72

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? So how do they do it?

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Content Marketing Strategy Marketing SEO 52

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

To keep pace, you’ll need to understand how to cater content to your brands, deliver a video to its target audience and measure performance to prove its value. In the ideation phase, you’ll want to develop a plan for cross-channel content marketing that will drive exposure and reach your target audience.

Storytelling 136

Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing.

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Beyond PR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Content marketing is all grown up. With 88% of B2B and 76% of B2C marketers saying their organization uses it, the art and science of content marketing have exploded over the past few years. “Content marketing is sometimes ineffective because people don’t realize what it’s intended to do.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Conference Video Analytics 52

Cision

MAY 4, 2015

We’re excited to realize the next step in our ongoing mission to innovate the content marketing, social and PR spaces with the release of two new products: the Cision PR Edition and Cision Social Edition. Keep teams informed with regularly scheduled, presentation-ready reports. Content Optimization Insights.

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