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

JANUARY 19, 2021

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. Here are 3 ways Onclusive has helped us advance our content marketing practice: Advanced Analytics. Director of Brand Marketing, SMG.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Report 195

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Just as the strategies and tactics you use to improve brand perceptions have evolved over the years, so too have the metrics and reporting that go along with them. While experimentation is a healthy practice for marketers, staying on top of your performance is essential. How do you know which trends will work best for you?

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Brand Branding 319

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. I’ve been doing social media audits for midsized and large companies for years. First, very few marketing or comms teams have the capacity (or endurance) to post 300+ times per month across these four channels. Not even close.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

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 144

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

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.

Software 159

Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The trade publications often focus their reporting on them. Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. For example, program long-form content – ebook, report, white paper – every month, every other month, or every quarter. Academia often structures undergraduate training around them. The results?

Marketing 216

Marketing eBook Guidelines B2B 216

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. The Social Media Examiner. Don’t all PR people want to Help A Reporter Out? PR News: The Skinny.

Retail 320

Retail Healthcare Crisis Management Social Media 320

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind. Let me say that again.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

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 Strategy B2C Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

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

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. Sponsors are a who’s who of big B2B tech brands.

Conference 304

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.

Data 78

Data Strategy How To Analytics 78

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

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. Amplify Media Mentions. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

HubSpot has them for marketing and social media. Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. Typically, I like to dive into trends and industry studies and reports. All this keeps my skills sharp and allows me to experiment with marketing ideas.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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 precisely 2.34

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

It was a natural fit and I knew what the reporter and photographer needed to tell a memorable story as well as what would satisfy their palate when I couldn’t share too much. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff. In fact, if you’re already producing high-quality content , it could mean your team is about to get a chance to shine. Let’s say you work in marketing at that ramen company.

Content Marketing 109

Content Marketing Privacy Marketing Google 109

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

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities. RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS.

Infographics 266

Infographics Brand Branding Video 266

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

Public Relations has always been an important contributor to any company’s branding and marketing efforts. According to the Global Communications Report , the industry is expected to reach $20bn by 2020. This means guest posting, connecting with influencers on social media, email outreach etc. ScreramingFrog.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. About Seth Gilpin.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. And on social platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

New Content! That’s what many social media marketers are thinking about as we start 2021. And, as you think about new content ideas, you need to think about visuals as much as text (even more so, really). You know how they have those sketches of the reporters in their bylines? It’s a WSJ staple.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

The digital landscape adds complexity to brand building, as you must maintain consistency across websites, social media, email marketing, and other online channels. These messages should remain consistent whether they appear on your website, social media, or marketing materials.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. DemandGen Report – 2016 Content Preferences Survey ). Altimeter ).

Strategy 149

Strategy B2C SEO Social Media 149

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.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Onclusive

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Truly creating a comprehensive integrated communications and marketing measurement plan is a challenge for virtually every brand and company. Integrated content & marketing measurement pyramid. This helps us to figure out which goals are the responsibility of PR pros, marketers, social media teams, etc.

Measurement 199

Measurement Marketing Content Marketing Software 199

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? That’s what we’ve set out to answer in this report. We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

According to Content Marketing Institute, 78% of B2B buyers use case studies when researching solutions. Data Privacy and Protection With increasing regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA, proper data handling has become central to ethical cybersecurity practices.

Case Study 78

Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78