In this presentation by Freek Janssen, Head of Content EMEA at LEWIS, he discusses the phases that hypes tend to follow and how your PR and content strategy should be different in each stage.
In this presentation, we explain how to claim expertise in a fast-paced sector by covering:
* Picking the right topics and distinguishing yourself
* Developing a distinctive hook and unique voice
* Understanding the phases of a hype cycle
* Creating PR strategies based on these phases
11. DISCUSS THE FOCUS
ON BOARD LEVEL
“It’s vital to know the strategic
focus of the organization and then
align your communication efforts
accordingly.”
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TECHNOLOGY TRIGGER:
EDUCATE AND CLAIM EXPERTISE
§ Be there first
§ Inform
§ Claim thought leadership
§ Explain what it means
§ Explain why it matters
§ Convince your audience
that this is going to be
huge
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PEAK OF EXPECTATIONS: DISTINGUISH
§ Find your unique sound
§ Follow through
§ Actively engage in the debate
§ Invest in influencer relations
§ Look for speaking opportunities
§ Organize your own event
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TROUGH OF DISILLUSIONMENT:
GET PRACTICAL
§ Don’t get discouraged by
skepticism
§ Share practical tips and tricks
§ Celebrate cases of actual
applications
§ Separate facts from fiction
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SLOPE OF ENLIGHTENMENT:
SUCCESS & INBOUND MARKETING
§ Early majority will search for use
cases
§ Focus on reference articles, case
study videos
§ Capture interest through
inbound marketing
§ Invest in SEO & SEA
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PLATEAU OF PRODUCTIVITY:
STAY VISIBLE AND RELEVANT
§ Visibility is key
§ Increase your share of voice
§ Keep your audience up-to-date on
wins, products and reference cases
§ Thought leadership to support
sales cycles
25. FIND YOUR
UNIQUE SOUND
“Don’t go off on your gut
feeling, but do research to find
out what your audience is
actually interested in.”
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26. THERE IS A HYPE
CYCLE FOR EVERYONE
§ Digital marketing and advertising
§ Sales
§ Finance
§ Healthcare
§ Supply chain
§ Legal & compliance
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RECAP
1. Pick topics that truly matter (to
you and your audience)
2. Find out the stage in the hype
cycle
3. Base your PR and content
strategy
4. Find your unique voice based
on data