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.

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Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. You can use them on your blog, social media, email…anywhere. Infographics are another great visual addition to your content marketing arsenal. Want to master multimedia storytelling? Ebooks and Whitepapers.

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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.

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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. HubSpot has them for marketing and social media. Google offers free courses on analytics and AI. And I have.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 16, 2019

Content marketing fanatics from all over the world will be converging on Cleveland in a few weeks for this year’s Content Marketing World conference, Sept. A review of the sessions and speaker lineup shows once again the care that goes into planning such a packed agenda. The program is so strong, in fact, you […].

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Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

And while it’s easy to mark your products down 40% in an effort to attract Black Friday traffic, it’s more difficult to remember to include your content marketing efforts in your holiday marketing strategy. Here’s an example of content you could do across channels beyond a Black Friday Sale announcement. Plan Ahead.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Social Media Leveraging social media platforms helps B2B tech companies engage with their target audience. They can share valuable content and build relationships with industry influencers. Differentiating from Competitors In a crowded B2B tech market, differentiation from competitors is essential.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As always, we’ve been keeping our eye out for some exciting and stand-out social media and PR campaigns. The movie features entities that have an unsettling smile, causing harm to those who see it, so the marketing team behind the movie hired actors to stare into the camera at the games while donning their creepiest smiles.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. As it turns out, other Canadian marketers also found Hearn’s answers useful.

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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.”.

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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. They talk about it constantly, during networking events with media and influencers, on Twitter, and more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

The answer lies in the power of storytelling. Effective storytelling is about creating a compelling narrative that connects your brand with its audience on an emotional level. That’s why it’s crucial to do market research using surveys or social media listening to know your audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 28, 2024

This article explores leveraging the power of storytelling in marketing and PR, sharing strategies and best practices to build trust, enhance patient experiences, and nurture a supportive community. Storytelling is a powerful tool to establish these connections. Fostering emotional connections is crucial in healthcare.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Many have written about the changing nature of influencer relations in PR, and its move from celebrities and social media ambassadors to so-called “micro-influencers” – those that may not have a huge reach but that are trusted. Earned media isn’t going away any time soon, but in recent years, social platforms have dominated.

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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.”

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 6, 2016

So I like to think that this same situation occurs—on a much less extreme level—anytime you’re promoting on social media without a plan. You can’t just post content, hope it reaches your target audience, and wait around while you come out on top with lots of adoring followers. 1: What do you hope to achieve with social media?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2017

PR professionals know storytelling is powerful, but science is beginning to show just how stories trigger powerful learning reactions in the brain. 20 Golden PR and Content Marketing Ideas that will Outlive 2017 from Frank Strong. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: 20 Insightful PR and Marketing Predictions for 2018.

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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.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. Meanwhile, a media company like Hearst might publish a feature article in the print edition of Esquire magazine, and the sole “point” of that article might be “make the reader feel like they really get Chris Evans.” ” Why?

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

The most successful speakers build their reputations through calculated positioning, consistent messaging, and authentic storytelling across digital channels. Create a professional website that showcases your speaking topics, past events, testimonials, and media appearances. Make your booking process clear and accessible.

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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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. SimilarWeb) (48%).

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Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

When done with consent and sensitivity, authentic storytelling can effectively showcase your impact and build trust. Share these stories on your website, social media, and during community events. Harnessing Social Media Effectively Social media is a powerful tool for healthcare organizations to connect with potential leads.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

But, it’s also changed how social media marketing is working–in quite a big way. However, even with these big changes in the first half of 2020, many social media marketers seem to still be working from the 2015 social media playbook. It’s changed how (if) we travel.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media. How will you keep your PR skills up-to-date? You’ll need to have a plan in place for keeping your skills up-to-date and stick to it.

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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. Whitt , Author, ‘ PR Lessons Learned Along the Way’ 7.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s more than a marketing asset—it’s a storytelling tool that can make a major impact on potential investors, customers, and your bottom line. It sets you apart from the competition Unlike generic marketing materials, a fintech case study illustrates how your products and services address specific pain points in deep ways.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of Pixabay By Brianne Miller In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying current with media relations and PR trends is essential for communications professionals. From mastering SEO to leveraging emerging platforms, listeners gain a wealth of knowledge that helps them stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. These days, we hardly notice how much we are surrounded by multimedia content. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). Producing great content is always easier said than done. Journalists already know this.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

What is a content strategy template? A content strategy template is a roadmap for how you plan to use individual pieces of content to reach your organization’s goals. Define how you will measure success What does success look like for your content marketing goals?

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Storytelling not only shares information, it makes that information relatable to the audience, humanizing complex ideas and offering fresh perspectives. Christopher Hammond, senior vice president of corporate communications for Wells Fargo, shares some tips here on how to enhance your brand’s message through storytelling. #1.

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