Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Underscoring this, consider that the number of readers who were referred to our site directly from Google has nearly doubled since the start of 2017. Before you’ve started to write, ask yourself: what is it about this announcement that my readers will find compelling? Write a Great Headline.

SEO 174

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Every second, more than 40,000 queries hit Google’s search engine. Since search is one of the most common ways for customers to find relevant answers to their problems or to find products, you must write your content with people’s search intent in mind. Writing for intent parallels writing for SEO.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Google crawls these to get from one site to another. Nofollow links – Links marked with nofollow, according to Google, get ignored. Syndicated links – Links appearing within syndicated content, which Google views as duplicate content. The standard backlink. Though some disagree.) How to Track Impact?

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. The more you use social media, the more you think in keyword terms. Use a Period Before Your Tweet.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Cision

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Social media listening brings myriad opportunities to your brand – from generating leads and extending your reach to connecting with your audience and improving brand reputation. In fact, 89 percent of marketers find social media listening effective, but only 37 percent are practicing it. Competitors.

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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go. How Successful Journalists Use Social Media. Journalists are increasingly using social media. In fact, 73 percent of journalists reported using social media for their work daily.

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Prowly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sure, you could google "the Guardian contact information" and just spray and pray, hoping to reach the right person. Head to Prowly's Media Database and use the "People" tab. Since we already know that we want to email Guardian contacts, that's what we write in the media outlet box.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release. Social Media: Platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can be used to amplify your message. Media Coverage Once your press release is distributed, media outlets may decide to cover your story.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Share it on social media. Approximately 79% of American consumers interact with brands on social media at least once a day, and nearly a third use social media to browse for new products to purchase. Pro tip: Tag the media outlet or writer (or both!) Maintain a relationship with the reporter.

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Cision

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Follow them on social media. Prudent media pitching includes staying up to date on trends within the industry. One easy way to accomplish this step is by setting up Google Alerts for relevant keywords, ensuring more accurate and relevant pitches. Write a Captivating Subject Line. Instead, dig deeper.

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Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

While there are many online challenges faced by business today, content marketing, digital marketing, SEO and social media are all trying to achieve a single purpose – increase brand reputation and improve awareness about the company. This means guest posting, connecting with influencers on social media, email outreach etc.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

In 2019 Pew Research Center reported that more than half of adults get their news on social media. Groceries is one very obvious example – Google trends data shows the recent surge in demand as people look for home delivery. Figure out a social media content strategy. They will be will be watching.

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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. Instead, use the roundup as an opportunity to summarize each media mention and link to it.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. and it holds the top spot on Google ). Though, spending hours writing and researching a high-quality white paper does not automatically translate to inbound leads. What does Google mean to you? Ah, video. How-To-Guides.

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The Hoyt Organization

MAY 10, 2024

Google has unveiled a major update to its search algorithms and policies. Known as the March 2024 Core Update , this update is more comprehensive than the typical updates Google periodically rolls out. Google is also completely deindexing websites that provide low-quality content and poor user experience.

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Cision

JULY 12, 2017

For example, check out all the information Google is able to pull up about IBM. Google knows who the company’s top executives are, what their contact numbers and social channels are, as well as where its main office is thanks to the schema markup it can read.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Whether it’s getting Google Analytics or Marketo certified, attending a social media conference, or taking an SEO course so you can learn how to improve the searchability of your brand’s owned media, commit to continued education. “It For social amplification, go to your community.

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Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. Naturally, anyone writing content for your owned media needs researched keywords to ensure that the content appears in the right search results.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Have you put strategic thought into what people find when they google your name? Google you. Auditing and optimizing your social media presence. Auditing and optimizing your social media presence. Social media provides a powerful platform to help you own and share your story, your narrative.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. Utilize keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to find high-ranking keywords with moderate competition. Write for your audience, not just for search engines.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Anyone can share an opinion and experience on social media, so managing your brand's reputation has never been more critical. A good reputation management tool should alert you to customer feedback and discussions about your brand on social media, review sites, and in various online forums. How to do it?

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media?

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Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

What is Millennial Media anyway? When asked to define millennial media, the panelists said it was all about meeting the readers where they are; on social media video, web and mobile. If we don’t want to write it, no one’s going to want to read it,” Loudenback said. You can see the discussion on Twitter via #BWChat.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 14, 2019

And how do you write an effective press release? What’s news that will get someone to write about the story?). How to write a press release. More broadly, here are best practices that I keep in mind when writing a release: Lead with your news — Your headline and subhead are critical. So the press release is here to stay.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 2, 2017

This sudden rise in fake news was fueled by a combination of the heated emotions created by the divisive Presidential election and the ease of publication and sharing of news online and on social media. Facebook and Google were so alarmed by this flood of fake news that they announced they will be cracking down on fake news stories.

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Government Digital PR Report LinkedIn 214

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

The quality of writing and visuals is very subjective. But there are several indicators that can tell you how well your content is doing: The Google Quality Guidelines. To attract an audience and earn good rankings in Google you must stand out in the midst of all that noise. So how do you know if your efforts are working?

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Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Your prospects are engaging in dialogue, especially on social media , that is a gold mine for your content marketing strategy. Where to listen: Social media is your top listening post for your prospects, though the conversation will vary depending on the channel. It’s only getting worse. Industry Influencers.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2021

There are certainly exceptions to the rule but, in most cases, you want to begin with owned media, which is the cornerstone of your efforts. Without it, you have nothing to share on social media, nothing to amplify with paid and nothing to gain credibility for with earned. Start off by choosing a keyword.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Prominent brand mentions that don’t contain links can also drive higher search placement because Google sees them as implied links. Key media, industry colleagues, experts, and prospective customers are all target attendees. If you write it, leads will come. But it’s not just about links anymore.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2017

Many times I have to Google the brand and try to find them when no links are in the pitch. I think many agencies and brands forget what gets put into a post from time, gas and even our fees we pay for social media schedulers/online services that help organize your ads. And, please send links to the brand’s page.

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Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Often this means sitting down and writing, designing, or recording. The key players here are going to be Google Analytics and a third-party social media monitoring tool. With social media monitoring, you’ll be able to see on a granular level how your content’s performing. and so much more.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

There were also a lot of papers and studies on the use of social media for general communications and customer/stakeholder engagement, and my interviewees varied. However, if Google were permitted to be used in this research, it would be important to authenticate the validity of the articles, facts and publications used.

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