Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

Content marketing is an established PR tactic, but it can sometimes feel like wielding a double-edged sword. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. Perfect your pitch.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Pinterest Pitching 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 140

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 140

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When we talk about content marketing ROI, we often ignore one of the biggest opportunities in front of us: sales enablement. As I wrote about in this Ask a Content Strategist column , content marketers have a tendency to stop thinking about ROI after lead generation. The Hidden ROI of Content Marketing Platforms.

Content Marketing 135

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing B2B 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists. Just like on Tinder, or any dating app, journalists will swipe right if they feel your pitch is a fit for them. For content marketers, Hubspot or a competitor is a must-have.

Mobile 306

Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

Buyers were taking in content before talking to sales even before the Coronavirus hit; now is a great time to double down on content marketing Today is the last day of the first quarter of 2020. When I think about that statistic in today’s context – this is another moment for true content marketing.

Content Marketing 136

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 136

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Meltwater adds X / Twitter “resyndication rights”; Muck Rack pitches a “hit score” in latest release; mentions and recommended reading When I first started compiling these monthly summaries – back in April of 2019 – it was because no one was covering the PR software community. Coverage was scant and inconsistent.

Software 156

Software Wikipedia B2B Pitching 156

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

So we pitch brands, products and executives that have always been great and are now even greater, which is storytelling that captures lots of eye rolls and fewer leads. The message I took from that book was that marketers should engage authentically. Joe Pulizzi penned a book called Epic Content Marketing.

B2B 141

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Web 141

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Strategy Marketing 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I try and imagine friends sitting around a table talking about a story they heard on the radio that made them think of someone that could learn or benefit from the message and ultimately sharing… so I tend to cast a wide range pitch net! Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 126

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 126

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Engineering 120

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Looking to pitch traditional media outlets? Traditional journalism’s inherent benefits should always be considered when engaging in a content marketing tactic. In the case of television and radio, they must wait and see or check the newscasts’ scheduled programming guide as a way of knowing what stories are offered. .

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Radio Media 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Prowly

MAY 10, 2022

The promise of free press from Help a Reporter Out (HARO) has attracted droves of PR practitioners, content marketers, and aspiring thought leaders, where sources pitch answers “Craigslist style”, hoping they’ll be cited by these publications.

How To 210

How To Pitching Content Marketing Report 210

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 110

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

In terms of brand voice and content strategy, always take input from the influencer who will know their audience best. “I usually have the freedom to pitch what I like.” ” The post 3 Ways Patient Advocates Can Boost Your Healthcare Content Marketing appeared first on Contently.

Healthcare 137

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 137

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2020

I’ve pitched them many times over the years for clients or past employers, but I’ve never had my own byline published. Because I’m interested in it, I study the market almost daily and I’ve worked with many solution providers in legal tech – enough to make some important observations about content marketing.

Content Marketing 99

Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 99

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

Pitching 126

Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We put a similar program in place for contributed articles, pitches and press releases too. click image for higher resolution) Run campaigns on top of programs Building out programs like this provides a solid foundation for marketing. You can scale marketing in a natural way without stressing your team or sacrificing quality.

Marketing 215

Marketing eBook Guidelines B2B 215

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When it comes to pitching, founderPeter has this advice for pitching: The people who do the following when using SOS almost always have successful pitches. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. When you find a relevant opportunity, pitch quickly. Be ready to go.

Case Study 116

Case Study Pitching B2B Tools 116

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

If there’s one thing every content marketer loves, it’s the grind. I was high on the grind myself recently, fresh out of Uberflip’s stellar Conex conference and sitting in Cleveland for Content Marketing World , typing so fast my laptop was (almost) billowing smoke. Marketers don’t slow down.

Content Marketing 102

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Blogging 102

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Additionally, some journalists report that they reject up to 95 percent of the pitches they receive on a weekly basis. With odds like these, it’s important to measure your pitching efforts and other online work to make sure everything is working properly. Placement rate Placement rate measures pitch quality.

Measurement 100

Measurement Pitching Analytics Content Marketing 100

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%).

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. These days, your content marketing strategy isn’t as simple as just “content.”

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, bombarding your new love interest with a sales pitch on how amazing of a partner you are on the first date will likely not warrant a second one. That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. What is inbound marketing? What is content marketing? Case Studies. Which is better?

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

I also like Canva quite a bit – instead of a simple stock photography site, Canva is an image editing tool designed to be used for social media, content marketing and other uses. Using Pinterest & Secret Pinboards For Media Pitching Content Marketing: Can You Use Other People’s Blog Posts?

Pinterest 202

Pinterest Content Marketing Resources Software 202

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR. These overshadow even relevant pitches.

Media Relations 176

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 176

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2020

For businesses that rely on PR and earned media , Mr. Penn says, there are 30% fewer pitching opportunities. Penn – and I wholeheartedly agree – if you are not your own publisher , if your business does not take content marketing seriously, you risk missing the visibility and market awareness a business needs.

Content Marketing 94

Content Marketing Marketing Analysis Survey 94

PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

For a lot of PR people, a big part of their job is pitching their clients as subject matter and thought leaders — I would encourage them to try and apply a higher bar for anything COVID-related. Journalists are constantly inundated with hundreds of pitches every day, so what’s a good way to make sure that your pitch gets noticed?

Report 206

Report Media Pitching Trends 206

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. With traditional media relations efforts, you’re lucky to get a link back to your company website’s home page.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. It’s not enough to just pitch stories anymore. Top PR teams do more than merely pitch media. PR builds key relationships.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Content Marketing Content marketing is another effective way to engage an audience and generate interest in a game. Create high-quality content, such as blog posts, articles, and videos, that provides value to the audience.

Video 78

Video Community Social Media Interviews 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels. Blogger outreach gets personal. Happy New Year!

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. Digital communications attracts and engages customers: What is the New PR?

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

5W PR

AUGUST 7, 2020

There are plenty of ways that businesses showcase themselves to an audience, with the most popular one being the elevator pitch. However, the elevator pitch can be daunting to many, given that the person has very little time to explain the idea, and the company and then get into the product or the service that the business provides.

B2C 88

B2C B2B Pitching Conference 88