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.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

SmartBug Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

However, in reality, PR is essential to facing these headwinds and successfully responding to any crisis that comes your way. The best communication plans leverage all of these tactics, but the main difference between these strategies lies in how you go about meeting those goals. How to Leverage PR During a Recession.

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PR Public Relations Effectiveness Thought Leadership 85

Champion Communications

JULY 17, 2023

Public relations has long been an intriguing field that has captivated the masses – and now, with the advent of digital media, the industry has undergone a significant transformation, becoming an essential aspect of business operations. But did you know that PR has inspired some of the most popular TV shows over the last decade?

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PR Public Relations Ethics Transparency 62

Launch Marketing

APRIL 8, 2022

Public relations (PR) can be a challenge to some B2B marketers who get caught up in the mainstream of typical media relations and interactions with the public. But in today’s landscape, PR isn’t all about writing press releases and interacting with the media to pick up your latest news or to promote your product, service or solution.

Public Relations 131

Public Relations Tactics Creativity Peer-to-peer 131

DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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

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PR Differentiation Content Marketing Content 73

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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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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PR Public Relations Advertising Agencies Thought Leadership 62

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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Valasys

MARCH 14, 2023

The field of public relations includes a wide range of public relations management tactics, tools and strategies. As a result, depending on the campaigns’ objectives, the actual implementation of any two PR campaigns can look very different. Moreover, 92% of consumers believe in earned media.

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Public Relations Work Management Budget Programs Marketing Management 52

Hubspot

JULY 18, 2019

Spend any amount of time searching the hashtag #PRFail on Twitter and you won't struggle to find journalists lamenting about all of the bad PR pitches they received this week. The relationship between journalists and PR professionals is complicated. A message to all PR practitioners: stop doing this. Let's dive into those, now.

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PR Tactics Cold Calling Blast Campaigns 71

Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Between blog writing, drafting ad copy, and setting up an email workflow, it's hard to make time for brand awareness and media management. That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. Reputation management.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2023

To that end, here are nine recommendations for strategies and tactics to get the attention of both search engines and your prospective customers or website visitors. Share relevant and compelling content, and interact with social media users who engage with the posts. Fresh Content Google loves fresh content.

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nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Some PR professionals have no problem developing relationships or closing sales when they’re in one-on-one conversations. This guide discusses what PR is, what you should know about it, and its importance. How to Define PR. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” ” What You Should Know About PR.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

What is earned media? Earned media is when a member of the media discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. What is earned media? Bottom line?

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Biznology

MAY 1, 2018

I have been doing social media strategy and planning in one form or another for clients since 2003. But in the context of social media and social media marketing, here’s how I break it down. Social Media Monitoring. Social Media Planning and Calendaring. Homo sapiens sapiens. Nothing at all has changed.

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Social Media Social Marketing Paid Search Agency Planning 210

Directive Agency

MAY 29, 2023

4 exceptional use-cases that have taken 80% of our SEO tactics to new heights. Incorporate these 4 AI-powered SEO tactics into your marketing strategy today to tap into the boundless possibilities for your business. Industry-leading AI tools in owned and earned media that you can implement today. Embrace AI for SEO excellence.

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Tactics SEO Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 52

BDB

MARCH 1, 2024

1 When it comes to B2B marketing, PR can be an invaluable tool for supporting your objectives and reaching these research-savvy audiences. Over a third of B2B buyers rate industry trade media and news publications as the most valuable content format when they’re researching a potential purchase. But you shouldn’t just stop there.

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Paid Content PR Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 26

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But, under pressure from digital and advertising agencies each looking to be the driver of the social media express, PR firms are sometimes turning over inquisitional rocks that do not portray them as strategic caretakers of brands’ social presences. What’s the hot new trend in social media that we can bring to our clients?

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BDB

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

1 When it comes to B2B marketing, PR can be an invaluable tool for supporting your objectives and reaching these research-savvy audiences. Over a third of B2B buyers rate industry trade media and news publications as the most valuable content format when they’re researching a potential purchase. But you shouldn’t just stop there.

Paid Content 26

Paid Content PR Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 26

ClearVoice

AUGUST 18, 2020

I have been on the receiving end of thousands of PR pitches in my career, and I’ve also sent a few. There are definitely good and not-great tactics for writing press releases, but there are also good and not-so-good ways of sending them. That, in itself, is a crucial, often overlooked part of PR. Learn more here.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Because a component of your B2B marketing strategy certainly needs to focus on leveraging the experience gained executing tactics and campaigns that worked well. Here is what they had to say about their most effective B2B marketing tactics over the past year. REDEFINING THE ROI OF PR. “We SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING.

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Tactics B2B Marketing Top of Funnel Effectiveness 120

Onalytica B2B

JULY 8, 2015

Things truly changed when social media appeared in the early 2000’s (remember Friendster?). With this social media explosion comes the increase in social media influencers. At Onalytica we have been looking closely at the transformation of PR as we know it. PR: Top 100 Influencers & Brands Click To Tweet.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 13, 2019

Well, a lot of it has to do with how much the show’s production quality mirrors a great PR program. There are some great PR lessons to be learned from the hottest show on television. Much like the ravens, seasoned PR specialists know the quickest ways to get your message out. Perception is Power. Never Forget What You Are.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

B2B PR , although more specific because it involves businesses promoting their products and services to other businesses, still covers a lot of communications territory. These can include strategic communications, content marketing , social media, trade show planning, internal messaging and email campaigns, to name a few.

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PR Ad Building Media Tips 54

Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

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. What is social media plagiarism? Fortunately, this kind of PR disaster is one your brand can easily avoid. How to avoid plagiarizing content.

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Ethics Social Media Trends Copyright 121

ClickZ

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

‘Less Social Media, More SnapChat’ Launched on February 2, 2024, this was the title of Snapchat’s latest campaign aimed at distancing the platform from the traditional social media tag and presenting it as an antidote to the issues plaguing other social media platforms.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 9, 2023

But if you aren’t factoring in meaningful social media data, you will miss crucial insights. There is a massive amount of social media data available today, and businesses are eager to tap into it. For these aspirations to come true, it starts with CEOs proactively asking for a social media scorecard to review on a regular basis.

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Social Media Media Customer Satisfaction Lead Scoring 79

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

When it comes to public relations (PR) specifically, companies would be wise to reevaluate their strategies through the lens of this approach. Since start-ups are usually strapped for cash and time, they have to get scrappy with their PR initiatives and maximize everything they do to the nth degree. Here are some tips to do this.

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Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Digital marketing is a continuously evolving and expanding field, where competition is often fierce and new tactics and strategies pop up every so often. Let’s look at seven emerging digital marketing tactics that can help you increase your conversions and grow your business. Do influencer marketing and PR.

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Tactics Marketing Automation Services Planning Paid Search Agency 98

ClearVoice

MARCH 19, 2021

What is media relations? Media relations is a form of public relations. The goal of media relations is to educate the media (newspapers, radio, television, and other forms of journalism) to report on a company’s objectives, accomplishments, and management accomplishments.

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Media Work Management Marketing Management Public Relations 90

Brandpoint

JUNE 9, 2021

Now having created MAT Releases for clients for more than 14 years, I’ve seen them evolve to become a more powerful controlled media tactic than ever before. But just as newspapers and the PR industry have changed over the last few decades, the MAT release has changed, too. Light branding is best.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 29, 2019

One of my first jobs out of college was working as an entry-level PR associate. If you work in PR, you don't need me to tell you it's a hard field to get started in. We've put together a list of some of our favorite PR blogs (in no particular order) for you to get started. 7 Business Writing Sins PR Pros Commit Regularly.

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PR Paid Content Public Relations Paid Search Agency 75

Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

B2B PR , although more specific because it involves businesses promoting their products and services to other businesses, still covers a lot of communications territory. These can include strategic communications, content marketing , social media, trade show planning, internal messaging and email campaigns, to name a few.

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PR Ad Building Media Tips 48

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

You get as much out of your social media channels as you put in. So it’s never been a better time to explore social media management services. When we say social media management services, we’re referring to the social media agency world—organizations that live and breathe social media.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In large organizations, public relations (PR) and marketing often operate as separate functions. When coordinated correctly, integration of PR and marketing can lead a company to improve the bottom line, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. What all three of those elements have in common is media exposure.

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Public Relations Planning PR Press 98

Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 12, 2018

If you want to be taken seriously as a content marketer, stop acting like a member of the PR team. If you want to show that content marketing is a distinct contributor to business results, stop using only PR metrics. Your #contentmarketing dies a little each time you only use PR-centered metrics, says @AnnGynn. That’s reach.

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