Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. This way you can better align it with whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Trade Shows 0

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

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B2B Case Study Study Conference 142

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

Here is the third installment in my series about maximizing “secret sauce” in tech marketing. If your secret sauce is so special, and can really make your company a market beater, why not give it a name? But you also need steadfast, focused execution and marketing to become a category king. To Brand or Not to Brand.

Case Study 266

Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Content Marketers Have Insufficient Resources.

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If differentiation is crucial to marketing communications, then saying the same thing is the opposite of what we need. What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. This isn’t a new problem.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stéphane Billiet, vice president of We change We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 90

Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

Heres how Prowly will help you understand journalists and their audiences like no other tool on the market. Go through a Q&A that mirrors an interview with a journalist and discover smart angles for your story. Expanding your media lists Writing an email or a press release? Do everything in one tool.

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Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do. Conferences represent a new avenue, and one that college students should be more aware of before they enter the job market. PR is not marketing.

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Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

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. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It’s hard to overstate the importance of quality media-interview preparation to a successful public relations program. But there are some more nuanced tips for preparing for media interviews. Exercise control during the interview. Prepare your spokesperson for different kinds of reporters.

Media Training 282

Media Training Training Media Interviews 282

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about your 2024 marketing and PR strategies. Now is not the time to pull back on PR and marketing efforts. These PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2024. The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. 2023 is almost over.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. Write bullets, not novels. Sound bites.

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Media Media Training 120

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Content from influencers gains about 11 times more return on investment than more common forms of digital marketing. Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. Mention Them.

Strategy 243

Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. The hard part is over, or is it? Briefing document framework.

Writing 130

Writing How To Interviews Pitching 130

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This coverage can take various forms, from brief mentions in news bulletins to detailed articles and interviews. Types of Media Coverage: News Articles: Journalists may write articles based on your press release, adding their analysis and insights.

Crisis Management 250

Crisis Management Analytics Radio Analysis 250

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 30, 2020

You can write a funding announcement press release in your sleep. . You often explain to friends and family that you need to have the ringer on your phone on because you’re waiting to hear back from a reporter about an interview. . You secretly hope you’ve been shadowbanned on Twitter.

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Privacy Conference Advertising Advertising 308

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. If your business contains the word “marketing” or “agency” then domains ending in.marketing or.agency could be the best fit for you. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. Commit to a Schedule.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

They interviewed Kai-Fu Lee, the so-called Oracle of AI who boasts a Ph.D., It sounded like a big, scary number with vast implications for the global labor market and living standards. After all, there already are algorithms writing and editing news stories. AI and bots power a growing number of marketing tasks.

Insurance 234

Insurance Insurance Privacy Interviews 234

Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

But breaking through is getting more and more difficult in the over-saturated market. The phrase Mental health might not instantly identify journalists writing about stress management. PRO TIP: To make your lists more precise, you can group journalists and outlets by industry sector, technology, market, or region.

Pitching 104

Pitching How To Media B2B 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Because trade and business media typically cover the conferences and trade shows in their categories, a speaking slot can drive exposure to media and thus, interviews and features. Additionally, the PR team can write a news release about the speech or post it on the company site to garner clicks and exposure. .

Leadership 295

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 295

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up.

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Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 120

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Now is the time to up-level your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “Who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication]?” If so, are you staying connected with those journalists?

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

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. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Thanks for participating, Frank!

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. It offered data and insights on how to attract talent, interview candidates, onboard employees, and keep staff happy for the long run.

Writing 109

Writing Case Study Study Insurance 109

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. This is my first in series of interviews on the topic. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing? You can read those posts to learn more. Absolutely.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As internship season arrives, public relations and integrated marketing firms worldwide are opening applications for paid summer roles. Keep in mind that many global firms require writing samples, scenario-based assessments and other prescreening, so research these expectations and plan ahead. Maximize LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 88

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Don’t allow the prospect of writing an book to overwhelm you.

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eBook How To Writing Community 219

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

These events are often attended by business owners, marketing managers, and other decision-makers who might need PR services. Content Marketing Creating valuable content can position you as an expert in the PR field and attract clients who need your services. The post Where can I find clients who need my PR services?

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Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 227

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

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SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In theory, you know that content marketing is an instrumental component of your brand’s marketing strategy. In reality, you’re strapped for time, and writing articles and other content falls to the very bottom of a very long list of tasks. Know What Your Writing Goals Are. Nay, my friend. Ask for Samples.

Writing 217

Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

Rather than give you five content marketing “secrets” like write with passion or understand your audience (which aren’t really secrets at all, but are common sense ideas everyone should already follow), here are five ways you can improve the quality of your content marketing, regardless of what kind of content it is.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Engineering Film 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. I’m also interested in the local real estate market. Or, there are no homes on the market here and why. What are not?

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Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223