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

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here is an inside look at five influential tech success stories from our flipbook of 47 Content Marketing Case Studies That’ll Inspire You to encourage your brand to make meaningful changes in the new year. . How HotPads Increased Blog Traffic By 4,000 Percent Through the Power of Original Content.

Case Study 111

Case Study Study Branding Brand 111

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. ” @markwschaefer #xpotomac15. —

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

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. Multimedia is a must for content marketing success, especially when it comes to seasonal content.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 120

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

When these words start to appear, conventional wisdom tells businesses to cut their marketing budgets. As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI. It turns out that advice is dead wrong.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing Consumer Strategy 134

PRSay

MAY 10, 2022

DON’T lead with the features: Doodley Doo is an innovative and fun way for your employees to upskill in data visualization and data storytelling. DO lead with the benefits: Help your employees boost their data visualization and storytelling skills with Doodley Doo. Nominate your customers using this form.

Case Study 193

Case Study Writing Training Engineering 193

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And somehow, in one sentence, these stories have the power to capture our attention and spark our curiosity—something content marketers aim for with every piece they create. How can we get creative with content marketing? Content quality is a major factor for potential buyers evaluating brands with similar products.

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 98

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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 173

Survey Marketing B2B Study 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The study’s participants named leadership attributes like “courage, innovation, managing through ambiguity, developing talent, and contributing to strategy” as critical to their positions, which are wielding greater clout among C-level executives within the organization. The takeaway for PRs? PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 111

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 111

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 ?

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

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.

Healthcare 82

Healthcare Storytelling Marketing Social Media 82

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creating a fintech case study can feel like a never-ending trip to the DMV. It requires navigating a maze of regulations and endless rounds of approval before the content gets its moment in the spotlight. Here’s why fintech marketers should put case studies at the core of their content strategy and tips to streamline the process.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Storytelling Infographics 52

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

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

The PR method of third party endorsement often carries more credibility than a company who endorses itself with paid ads In fact, according to a recent Nielsen study about what sources people trust most, the first three were recommendations from people they know, online recommendations, and editorial content, such as newspapers.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year.

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. I should know.

Branding 145

Branding Brand Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study found that 55% of SaaS companies put renewal ownership under the customer success teams. Happy New Year!

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. If you’re going to invest time in generating quality content, it needs to be authentic, shareable, and memorable.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. They wanted to create an educational program on inbound marketing for HubSpot customers.

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

They study the media. It’s not just about having a voracious appetite for all types of content, although that’s solid advice for anyone starting out in PR. This speaks to curiosity, but it also comprises the pace of digital change, SEO, content marketing and other areas that bleed into PR.

SEO 159

SEO Analysis Storytelling Training 159

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. The brand’s success was about more than just going viral or getting lucky.

Leadership 105

Leadership Branding Brand How To 105

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 189

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. What does that mean for your content marketing efforts? Think serial storytelling.

Video 120

Video YouTube Mobile Advertising 120

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s also an extremely effective example of brand storytelling, as it was produced not by a gritty independent film studio but by the financial services platform Square. That’s a noble aim, but how can a piece of content that is not directly about a brand be one of the best examples of brand storytelling ?

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Examples Branding Brand 52

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

But finance content doesn’t have to be far from the excitement—after all, it takes budgeting know-how to afford those pricey shoes. Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. Branded content marketing for financial institutions doesn’t always have to mean posting a boring blog.

Financial 52

Financial Content Marketing Examples Banking 52

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 24, 2016

GOALS FOR PUBLISHING BRAND CONTENT A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Enterprise Technology Study 100

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

chimed in on case studies and best practices. My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing. Shareably storytelling/sharing. Experts and practitioners from big and small companies, education, non-profits, etc., Pixler photo editor.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes. It combines content marketing strategy, brand journalism, and public relations efforts to consistently tell the story of the brand through imagery and content across multiple platforms.

Case Study 97

Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, of people getting news on desktop or mobile, more prefer mobile (56% to 42% who prefer desktop). For PR people, the challenge is to create high-quality content that’s compulsively shareable, but that doesn’t fall back on clickbait or worse. Content will be automated.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. For PR and marketing communications, online video programming is a great way to get your message out and build your audience. It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Does video have any weaknesses?

Video 120

Video Branding Brand Trends 120

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel? They also know Contently gave that information to them.

Case Study 110

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 110

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. The challenge for a B2B organisation’s marketing team lies in matching the news and storytelling values of the organisation with its prospects and customers.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

While much of her talk focused on the rights of women around the world and the staggering statistics of inequality, the message to the marketing industry was clear – data is important because it goes beyond measuring progress; it can inspire change as well. However, data and statistics often can’t do it all on its own.

Data 120

Data Case Study Storytelling Conference 120