DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between content marketing and PR? Both heavily leverage content, but they serve very different objectives for most companies. Get the insights you need to build a successful marketing strategy that infuses the benefits of both content marketing and PR!

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SmartBug Media

JULY 4, 2023

One important way to do this is to have a comprehensive marketing and public relations (PR) strategy. Many people may view marketing and PR as interchangeable, but they are in fact two distinct forms of communication with unique goals and objectives.

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Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2023

Episode Summary The amount of time and energy it takes to get your brand featured in a top-tier media outlet is not for the faint of heart. In this episode of Radically Transparent, Lauren Gumport, Vice President of Communications and Brand at Faye reveals some of her top secrets for getting top-tier media coverage.

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Brandpoint

APRIL 3, 2024

Staying ahead of the latest PR trends is key to success in the ever-evolving landscape of public communication. Through our in-depth PR Survey , we unveiled the upcoming industry trends and challenges that will shape 2024 by interviewing 200 PR professionals. Explore our key survey takeaways! Explore our key survey takeaways!

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Champion Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a B2B Tech PR agency, we have seen our clients undergo exponential change and growth over the last 4 years – consequently, we have also adapted. In PR staying ahead of the curve is crucial for effective campaigns. In this blog, we explore the opportunities that lie ahead for PR professionals.

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Champion Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

This in turn has made it difficult for those of us in Public Relations (PR) to confidently say what the year ahead will hold. But, one thing for sure is that the skills previously required to be an effective communicator in the PR industry have broadened. Enter social media. Enter the new wave of social channels.

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Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Did you know that PR contributes to, or is responsible for 74% of new business opportunities? That’s what 150 senior marketing decision-makers told Champion when we conducted our  B2B PR for Growth  research. If that’s the case, what can businesses do to ensure that their sales team are using editorial content to nurture conversations?

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 5, 2022

A public relations strategy built around your content helps both PR and marketing teams meet their goals. To make it work, everyone should understand what kind of content outreach works best, which media outlets to target, and how best to approach them. Three successful content publicists explain.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Social media is an undeniable part of the B2B digital environment. With 74% of global marketers investing in social media marketing, the channel allows you to connect with your audience, increase brand awareness, handle customer service, and even increase conversions. However, social media also presents many risks.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 28, 2023

Without a thorough understanding of the role of public relations (PR) in brand recognition, many companies struggle to increase their visibility and improve their reputation. Let’s explore the role of PR in boosting brand recognition, its benefits, and how you can use PR strategies to increase your visibility and customer loyalty.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Handpicked Related Content.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. Agility is a fundamental skill in social media marketing, essential for continuously adapting to the evolving digital landscape. Guest post by Eva Chan. Be adaptable and open to change.

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DivvyHQ

AUGUST 16, 2021

With so much to be gleaned from your content analytics, it's smart to put your PR hat on to determine how those insights (and your owned assets) might be transformed or repackaged into earned media opportunities. Let's dive into how to make this approach a regular part of your content mix.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This type of content analysis isn’t easy. Let’s explore some fundamentals that will set you up for success and equip you to learn how to use insights and analysis to create content that reaches buyers. What I am referring to is the research needed to get done even before campaigns are launched or content is even created.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintain a positive brand image and connect with your audience effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the latest PR trends for 2023 that will help your business thrive in an era of rapid change and digital dominance.

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Contently

JANUARY 20, 2023

It’s high time businesses tap into the power of user-generated content (UGC), a form of content marketing where your customers take center stage. Think customer reviews, social media posts, and photos or videos shared by loyal customers. Cost Another major benefit of UGC relates to the costs of creating content.

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Champion Communications

JULY 24, 2023

Today, she stands as a symbol of empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Barbie organisation’s PR team. From trailblazing PR campaigns to ground-breaking collaborations, we delve headlong into the extraordinary world of Barbie’s PR revolution. Rebrand. Rejuvenate.

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Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

Here’s our diagnosis and the content-creation-cure. Are you happy with the idea of replacing human-generated content with mundane marketing material generated by robots? If there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that robots cannot replace the humor, personal experience, or expertise that human writers weave into content.

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DivvyHQ

JANUARY 17, 2022

Does your content team and PR team work in separate silos? They shouldn't. There are simply too many similarities, shared goals, and opportunities for collaboration to keep these disciplines separated. Here's more on how they can work together to drive more awareness and overall revenue.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 28, 2023

After we received the results of our new research report, The Future of the PR Industry 2023 , one thing was clear once we started digging through the data. PR and communications professionals find thought leadership content and campaigns to be highly important, but metrics and measurement are a common challenge.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve seen the best digital marketing strategies consist of a solid balance between earned, owned, and paid media. You may ask yourself, “What is earned versus owned versus paid media?” Owned media is part of the inbound methodology where you publish content on your website or social media channels.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

This list includes tactics from SEO optimization to social media accounts , and more, that can realistically produce a return on your budget and efforts. Getting SEO right requires a combination of technical practices, on-page SEO , strong content development ( don’t rely on ChatGPT ), and link development.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 14, 2024

Branded content marketing, where public relations and marketing strategies meet, is a great way to create captivating brand stories and engage your audience. In our latest PR survey , 200 PR professionals shared how they promote and distribute branded content to elevate their brand visibility and engagement.

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

However, it’s critical to understand how PR works and how you can execute a successful campaign. Once you have a unique message, you can earn important media initiatives and boost brand recognition. This way, media outlets, and journalists will want to tell your story. Reporters get numerous pitches and story suggestions.

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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

Rachelle Bedell, Communications and Engagement Manager for the City of Gilroy, CA, has been experimenting with generative AI as she develops content to build connections between Gilroy’s local government and its 60,000 residents. In communications, these insights are commonly used to sharpen media pitches, messaging and executive comms.

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ClearVoice

JULY 29, 2022

Through the news and social media, it doesn’t take much for information to spread. ” Fortunately, companies that are prepared with solid public relations and content marketing strategies can leverage various channels to alleviate the issue and help restore public trust. .” What is public relations vs. content marketing?

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Contently

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev finally spoke to the media that night, he offered a confusing explanation. Disaster could have been avoided if Robinhood had a stronger culture of content. Disaster could have been avoided if Robinhood had a stronger culture of content. It’s that the company lacked a strong culture of content.

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Brandpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Starting in the early ’90s, Brant seems to have done it all: from PR for an entertainment retail company to corporate communications for Thomson Reuters to financial services PR at Thrivent Financial to news editing at University of St. The world of PR is always changing … except when it isn’t. Thomas in St.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

When evaluating you as a job applicant for any role in marketing (particularly social media marketing) or public relations (PR), prospective employers will scrutinize your social media presence and activity. Your social media profiles are no longer just for amusement and socializing. Blurred Lines. An Awesome Opportunity.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

The nature of social media and marketing has transformed the public relations industry. Similar to marketers and social media managers, public relations professionals must wear several hats while balancing collaboration. Public relations is the practice of using media to promote a brand and grow a positive public reputation.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Why public relations teams should keep their feet on the gas pedal In the world of PR agencies, many professionals in the industry have to act as both a public relations practitioner and a liaison between their brand contacts and the decision-makers at those companies. But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do.

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Champion Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2022

74% of MQLs come through PR, so why aren’t business development teams using editorial coverage? . . Generating trust, validation, and credibility (60%), brand awareness (54%) and nurturing sales conversations (54%) were all cited ahead of lead generation as the top reasons for PR investment. Far from it.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 26, 2014

In partnership with PR News , Cision polled the PR community on their social media usage to find out how they engage, which platforms they utilize, and where they spend ad dollars. Below, we dissect a few of the findings and what they mean for PR and marketing professionals. Not sure where to begin? What does this mean?

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. However, relying solely on this PR strategy means overlooking significant opportunities to get your brand name out there. And there’s nothing wrong with this approach! Cue data storytelling.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 22, 2020

Public relations (PR) and communications pros constantly preach about crisis communication strategies, hoping clients will be ready to act when the unexpected happens. There’s no magic formula that PR and communications pros can use to respond to the crisis we’re living through. PR Lessons from COVID-19’s Early Consequences.

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