The value of content marketing for PR and social media has become a slam dunk when it comes to digital marketing. And as new networks and platforms emerge, it becomes even more essential. 

Some may compare curated content for marketing to picking up something off the street and giving it as a gift. But this is all wrong, both in the intention and strategy of content curation. A better comparison would be combing through stores to find the right gift and wrapping it carefully to surprise a loved one.

When you think of the tactics behind perfect PR campaigns, perhaps press releases and media pitches come to mind. But in reality, content marketing and SEO have a good deal to bring to the table when it comes to PR.

Hey Siri...OK Google...Hey Alexa... All phrases that dominate today's digital landscape -- and are poised to affect your PR tactics. 

(Updated: March 12, 2019)

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Has your content marketing strategy been on the decline, figuratively dwindling to embers? If so, we can help. We've collected content marketing trends designed to blow new life into your strategy and rekindle it into the roaring blaze it once was.

We've scoured our archives to bring you the most popular posts from this year. These posts range in topics from B2B PR campaigns, to B2B marketing strategy, to the best PR tools.

Thought leadership strategy is like climbing a mountain. There are no shortcuts. It takes a lot of time and effort to work your way to the top, but once you're there...man, what a view! You'll also have the advantage of towering over your competitors. 

A skilled coach on the field has a game book of several tried and true plays that are designed to maximize the performance of his or her players. In the same way, every brand needs a "game book" of lead generation tactics to maximize the effectiveness of its campaigns.

What is word of mouth marketing? And what makes it such a powerful tool? 

In the good news department, I am honored to have been named a top digital marketing influencer by Fit Small Business and humbled to be included among such outstanding marketers.