Marketing Craftmanship

AUGUST 31, 2011

Self-serving Press Release Content Has Killed PR. The origins of the press release are unclear, but in the not too distant past, this communication tool was called a “News Release.” Flacks began using the press release as a marketing and propaganda tool, and this was a bad thing.

Public Relations 100

Public Relations Press PR Content 100

Biznology

MAY 25, 2018

Ah yes, press releases: a staple of the business collateral landscape that has not just survived the transition from the print to the digital world, but has thrived. Indeed, thanks to the “evergreen” nature of web content, press releases are the brand marketing gift that keeps on giving. Anything New. The Bottom Line.

Press 178

Press Marketing Management Brand Identity Branding 178

Schubert B2B

JUNE 19, 2018

For those of us working in B2B public relations, now is a good time to review the accomplishments of the past few months. It’s also a good time to review your PR operations to keep your tactics fresh and ready to continue moving your clients’ publicity forward for the rest of the year. Press Releases.

Public Relations 66

Public Relations B2B Trade Show Work Management 66

SmartBug Media

JULY 4, 2023

In an increasingly competitive market, it is essential to maximize your brand’s impact however you can. One important way to do this is to have a comprehensive marketing and public relations (PR) strategy. PR focuses on managing the reputation and image of a brand or individual through strategic communication.

PR 98

PR Planning Public Relations Marketing Management 98

Contently

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As content marketers, the wealth of information driven by human language can help us understand our audience and impact our decisions. Integrating NLP Into Your Content Marketing Efforts As a content marketer, you may think of NLP as a term you would hear from your engineering friends.

Marketing AI 190

Marketing AI CMS Development Lead Ranking Process 190

markempa

JUNE 3, 2012

Tweet If your organization’s marketing and public relations teams aren’t working hand in glove, you’re missing a key lead generation opportunity. Laura Sturaitis, Executive Vice President of Media Services and Product Strategy, Business Wire , a press release distribution company. A blogger may grab an image.

Public Relations 120

Public Relations Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Tactics 120

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 7, 2021

For a long time, SEO teams were considered behind-the-scenes technical wizards helping brands climb the Google rankings ladder while PR teams were out in the real world doing the actual marketing. But it’s not actually that simple — especially today, when brands can’t just play the system by stuffing keywords or mass-producing press releases.

PR 311

PR SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 311

Vidyard

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – According to the second part of a future of work study released today by Vidyard and Atomik Research , 87% of financial services professionals said that their technology at work is in “the dark ages.” The findings were included in the report titled “ The Future of Work in Financial Services: Remote or In-Office? 22-26, 2021.

Work Management 91

Work Management Enterprise Management Marketing Management Studies 91

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

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? There are a number of myths about public relations. Crisis management.

PR 238

PR B2B Thought Leadership Advertising Agencies Campaigns 238

Launch Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

Finding the ideal candidate for a VP of Marketing role is an ongoing challenge for B2B executive leaders. Marketing is a rapidly evolving field, necessitating a candidate who has a unique blend of skills and leadership qualities to thrive in today’s competitive digital landscape.

Marketing AI 107

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies Work Management 107

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. Keep in mind that paid media strategies tend to differ quite a bit from PR and inbound marketing. You may ask yourself, “What is earned versus owned versus paid media?” Let’s define each one.

Inbound Marketing 104

Inbound Marketing PR Paid Search Agency Public Relations 104

Biznology

JANUARY 4, 2019

Content strategy is an important factor in any company’s marketing initiatives today. Content isn’t an optional part of marketing strategy; it is integral and should be a central focus. Your company’s content should blend into several different areas of your marketing, which is one of the reasons it is so important.

Marketing Strategy 130

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management Marketing Management 130

Vidyard

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – According to the second part of a future of work study released today by Vidyard and Atomik Research , 87% of financial services professionals said that their technology at work is in “the dark ages.” The findings were included in the report titled “ The Future of Work in Financial Services: Remote or In-Office? 22-26, 2021.

Work Management 65

Work Management Enterprise Management Marketing Management Studies 65

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 8, 2019

Securing widespread press coverage isn’t something that happens overnight. Generating publicity requires planning, consistent outreach, follow-up, and dedication. Your press kit should contain all of the content a reporter, producer, or blogger might need to tell your brand story within their coverage area. What Is an EPK?

Press 85

Press Digital Asset Management PR Case Studies 85

Vidyard

JANUARY 19, 2022

KITCHENER, Ontario – January 19, 2022 – To better understand the evolving preferences of financial services professionals in today’s remote-first business world, Vidyard and Atomik Research today released a new study examining how these individuals feel about working from home versus returning to the office in the months ahead.

Work Management 94

Work Management Enterprise Management Marketing Management Studies 94

seo.co

DECEMBER 18, 2020

. + 8 Tips for Effective Online Reputation Management. Keep These Tools on Your Reputation Management Workbench. That’s the reason online reputation management has evolved to become a specialized service. That’s the reason online reputation management has evolved to become a specialized service. Visibility.

Astroturfing 69

Astroturfing Work Management Marketing Management SEO 69

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Marketers are definitely at the forefront of experimenting with GenAI. Their rapid growth recalls some of the most durable tech-driven shifts of modern history, with research by Bloomberg suggesting the generative AI market will grow to $1.3 What Does this Mean for Marketers? How Do Marketers Use Generative AI?

Marketing Analytics Tools 130

Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Ranking Generation Work Management 130

sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many industries are marked by rapid technological advancements, changing regulations, and increased competition and standing out in a crowded market has never been more challenging—or critical. The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience.

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Paid Content Webinar Metrics Marketing Strategy 52

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Here's a hypothetical for you: Let's say your company has decided to invest in a website redesign so you can improve lead generation, and you're responsible for managing the project. Our latest offer, 8 Free Budget Templates to Manage Your Marketing Spend , has got you covered. Product marketing offers a perfect example.

Budget Programs 101

Budget Programs Marketing Budget Paid Content Marketing Budget Creation 101

SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a lifelong agency guy, I have a profound bias about what activities and marketing disciplines are best outsourced. While it may seem surprising, it’s not that I believe that brands should outsource all marketing. Please keep my bias and your own limitations in mind as you read the following marketing channels.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Automation Services 52

The Effective Marketer

JANUARY 11, 2010

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Choosing an Email Marketing Software Who’s the best email marketing company/software? Excel Template for vendor comparison: you can download and use my template as a starting point.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services Marketing Budget 100

Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 15, 2013

If you’ve heard of Vocus at all, it’s probably as vendor serving public relations professionals. Its core offerings include a huge database of media contacts; media monitoring and social listening; and press release distribution. But Vocus doesn’t quite match the profile of standard marketing automation products.

Marketing Automation Services 120

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Marketing Management Social Marketing 120

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Paid is straightforward, it’s sexy (to non-marketing executives, at least), and it’s a simple sell internally when navigating the budgeting process because of the instantly measurable ROI.

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

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.

PR 98

PR Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 98

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. I sat down to talk with him about his book, his career and public relations in general.

PR 97

PR Public Relations Work Management Media 97

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Traditional B2B public relations is no longer the highest-demand avenue to develop an effective voice for your brand. According to a recent Digital Readiness Report , 18% of marketing decision makers have no interest whatsoever in traditional PR. Alert services such as Google alerts. Manage your brand. News feeds.

Public Relations 48

Public Relations Tips B2B RSS 48

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In a world where markets, technology, and the news cycle moves faster than ever, your corporate reputation may be the most valuable intangible asset you have. It’s an absolutely vital thing to cultivate, but many businesses struggle to come up with a cohesive vision and strategy for managing their corporate reputation.

Enterprise Management 83

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building 83

SmartBug Media

JANUARY 17, 2020

GDPR has been in effect since May 2018, yet many marketers are still adapting their marketing ops and data management to be compliant. This is probably the most important right of GDPR that affects marketers. How GDPR’s Data Permissions Impact Inbound Marketing. Data Permissions. Breach Notification.

Privacy 80

Privacy Work Management Paid Search Agency Marketing Management 80

The Lead Agency

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Machine learning is the future of marketing, but what can you do today to apply it and get an edge over your competitors? Before we find out how marketers are applying machine learning in 2017, let us, first of all, dispel some myths and misunderstandings regarding artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning.

Marketing AI 100

Marketing AI Paid Content Work Management Marketing Automation Services 100

Vidyard

MARCH 27, 2018

New capabilities help marketing, sales and customer support teams deliver a wide range of personalized customer experiences proven to stand out and boost audience engagement. More than just a creative way to stand out, it’s helping them boost click-through and conversion rates on key outbound marketing campaigns and email nurture programs.

Paid Search Agency 65

Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Video Marketing 65

Sprout Social

MARCH 9, 2023

In most cases, companies hire specialists for each corporate communication function, such as internal communications, public relations and executive communications. There are two main aspects of internal communication: employee engagement and internal marketing. Some companies, like QAD Inc.,

Public Relations 107

Public Relations PR Thought Leadership Advertising Agencies 107

SmartBug Media

APRIL 4, 2019

Technology has completely changed the way businesses today can (and should) approach reputation management. This means that social media is not just a viable option for reputation management. ITC addressed the community throughout the entire three-day period with updates via press releases and press conferences.

Social Media 86

Social Media Marketing Management Social Marketing Media 86

nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Before asking for a sale, brands must develop relationships with their target audience – that’s where public relations play an integral role. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” For example, many believe those who work in advertising and public relations are doing the same thing.

PR 52

PR Paid Content Public Relations Advertising Agencies 52

Sword and the Script | B2B

JULY 30, 2019

Marketing technology (martech) is not marketing. Not any more than, a CRM database is customer service. Or consider these comparisons: Graphic design software is not creativity. Enterprise search is not knowledge management. A press release is not public relations. Martech is not marketing.

Enterprise Management 69

Enterprise Management Planning Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 69

Bluetext

APRIL 1, 2021

Software as a Service (SaaS) companies often run into a problem when they launch a new product or unveil updated features: they find it hard to secure the outstanding press coverage they expected. It is, as the name implies, a “service.” Cultivating Creative PR Solutions.

Work Management 26

Work Management Marketing Management PR Creativity 26

Hubspot

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Imagine this: You’re a project manager at a boutique marketing firm tasked with training the new PM and getting them up to speed on how to do their job to meet expectations. Some departments that could benefit from SOPs include finance, legal, HR, customer service, and IT. This is a great reason for creating an SOP.

Enterprise Management 71

Enterprise Management Marketing Automation Services Work Management Public Relations 71

Webbiquity

MARCH 13, 2019

These are usually the same people who say something like, “We don’t sell anything online” when I ask them about their internet marketing strategy. Can you come up with a better Inbound Marketing Haiku ?). ” isn’t going to happen without a comprehensive and coordinated internet marketing strategy.

Social Media 206

Social Media Search Marketing Social Marketing Optimization 206