The Proactive Report

JANUARY 5, 2016

Content marketing as part of Digital PR has been the buzz phrase of choice for the past couple of years. Almost every company, BtoC and BtoB, has jumped on the content bandwagon. However, only 37% of BtoB firms regard their content strategy as effective. Is the Content Marketing honeymoon over? Not at all.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Digital PR Marketing Storytelling 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 5, 2016

Content marketing as part of Digital PR has been the buzz phrase of choice for the past couple of years. Almost every company, BtoC and BtoB, has jumped on the content bandwagon. However, only 37% of BtoB firms regard their content strategy as effective. Is the Content Marketing honeymoon over? Not at all.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Digital PR Marketing Storytelling 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 5, 2016

Content marketing as part of Digital PR has been the buzz phrase of choice for the past couple of years. Almost every company, BtoC and BtoB, has jumped on the content bandwagon. However, only 37% of BtoB firms regard their content strategy as effective. Is the Content Marketing honeymoon over? Not at all.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Digital PR Marketing Storytelling 100

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Critics like HBO’s John Oliver deride it as misleading and call it a threat to journalistic integrity, while proponents see native advertising as a vital revenue producer for publishers and an effective way for marketers to reach and engage audiences. shared her perspective on native advertising in a recent podcast recording.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Journalism Content Marketing 120

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. The post Goodbye Third-Party Cookies, Hello Content Marketing appeared first on Contently.

Content Marketing 109

Content Marketing Privacy Marketing Google 109

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

To build a strong online brand identity, you need three core elements working in harmony: visual design that captures attention and communicates your values, messaging that resonates with your audience, and storytelling that creates emotional connections. Let’s explore how to develop each of these components effectively.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 78

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

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. PR is now being fueled by the omnipresence of digital content.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The answers resoundingly revolved around a single strategy: creating unique, differentiated content. Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

The Proactive Report

APRIL 27, 2015

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Proactive Report interview with David Berkowitz, AdAge columnist and CMO of MRY. Here’s a sneak peek – I’ll be asking him questions about storytelling and why brands should rather be doing what he calls story making with customers. REGISTER HERE. Follow me on Twitter.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Interviews Report Twitter 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What about conversions from website visits, or deals influenced by credible articles or analyst reports? Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

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

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

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Determine the value of your content programs: Content marketing is the most powerful brand storytelling tool that marketing and communications teams have in their toolkit. Not surprisingly, Mark Schaefer had plenty of other insights on content marketing such as “30 percent of searches will be done by voice by 2020.”

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. AirPR Analyst’s new navigation and search/filter functionality were designed to mirror the workflow of a PR or marketing pro’s daily activities.

Software 207

Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

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

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

You can also use this dictionary as a lead tool, if you’re a marketing exec who wants to hire a team of Pulitzer Prize-winning writers for your brand’s blog. You’ll need to speak their language to recruit them, and veteran newspaper reporters don’t necessarily know what “ map against your KPIs ” means.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Further, George Lucas seemingly draws on real historical events in his storytelling. Bonus: I take the best of what Ive read about marketing and comms and add it to a monthly newsletter. Typically, I like to dive into trends and industry studies and reports. Im very grateful this amazing resource exists. And I have.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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

The Proactive Report

APRIL 28, 2015

David Berkowitz, CMO of the digital agency MRY in New York City, has a different idea: he sees storytelling as just another broadcast activity, when in fact, the power of story lies in the response you evoke in the audience. Decentralized distribution: Brand storytelling often aims to contain the content where it can be controlled.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Tools Digital PR Course 100

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Another 20% said that they get their budget as part of the marketing budgeting process, and 15% review their PR metrics and results with the C-suite every quarter: In this blog post, we’ve covered the top five questions asked during our webinars. There is more to discover in our whitepaper on this subject—download it below.

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

So when you initiate media relations’ efforts, it’s critical to have a multimedia content marketing strategy that produces great content and gets in the right hands. Producing great content is always easier said than done. That will work, but it’s inefficient and requires the reporter to take initiative.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics YouTube 70

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From press releases, to earned, organic attention Yes, press releases serve a purpose like no other, but they do little in terms of creating the type of storytelling, collaborations, and initiatives that digital public relations can create. While AI helps automate tasks and speed up workflows, it can't replace the human touch.

Digital PR 104

Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

The Proactive Report

AUGUST 24, 2015

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Storytelling 100

Storytelling Content Marketing Strategy Marketing 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. Relentless focus on the customer .

Marketing 213

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

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. We prepped the client for the interview making sure he understood the story the reporter was pursuing, her background, beat and provided clear guidance to keep his answers relevant to her interests for this story.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

Last week, Cision’s journalism facing brand Help a Reporter Out (HARO) attended New Media Expo in Las Vegas. A premier conference for reporters, bloggers and podcasters, the gathering hosted over 3,000 attendees over four days of sessions. Content that includes compelling images get 94 percent more total views than content without it.

Media 120

Media Storytelling Content Marketing Journalism 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I’ve been relentlessly bullish on educational courses as the future of content marketing. Social impact storytelling drives purchase consideration. I wrote about the research behind the power of social impact storytelling in December , and now our own research backs this up. Check out the full report.

Brand 144

Brand Branding Banking Survey 144

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Marketing Writing Consumer 76

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.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Report Trends B2C 45

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2015

Many PR professionals help companies and organisations to create annual reports, but despite improvements to make them more interesting they are still frequently just focused on financial data with everything else relegated to mere cosmetic additions. Attention and reputation boost from annual report. Annual report to customers.

Report 60

Report Financial Corporate Reputation 60

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video. All that content points to an underlying mantra: “be the media.” In an always-on news environment, we aren’t beat reporters waiting for news to happen.

Media 120

Media Content Marketing Infographics Fashion 120

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this week’s post about the three content rends for 2019, I highlighted the need for more visuals and video, but I didn’t mention animation. Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories that you tell.” ~ Seth Godin. .” The Pillars of Storytelling. Be authentic and real.

Video 145

Video Trends Marketing B2B 145

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

But the reporter didn’t respond, despite my experience, intuition and persistence. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing. Credibility: Why Content Marketing also needs PR . It was a good pitch.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60