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December 26, 2024 41 mins

Welcome to the Market Movers: Building Brands and Links with Linkifi podcast! Hosted by Chris Panteli and Nick Biggs, we delve into the intersection of branding, SEO, and link-building to help your business become a recognized and trusted brand.

In this episode, we’re joined by Vince Nero, Director of Content Marketing at BuzzStream. Vince brings invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of digital PR, AI, and SEO. With an impressive journey from jazz saxophonist to content marketing expert, Vince shares strategies, challenges, and opportunities in the world of link-building.

Key Talking Points
  • The Impact of Google Updates: How the Helpful Content and Link Spam updates reshaped SEO strategies in 2024.
  • Data-Driven Digital PR: The power of original research and creative methodologies for building link authority.
  • Relevance in PR Campaigns: Staying contextually relevant to topics and news cycles for better link-building outcomes.
  • AI and Branding: Leveraging AI tools to ensure your brand becomes synonymous with key industry terms.
  • Personalized Outreach: Moving beyond “spray and pray” email techniques to build meaningful journalist relationships.
Actionable Tips from Vince
  1. Prioritize Quality Over Quantity: Focus on relevant, high-quality links rather than hitting arbitrary numbers.
  2. Embrace Data-Driven PR: Use proprietary data and surveys to create unique content that journalists value.
  3. Tie Campaigns to Keywords: Ensure your PR efforts support SEO goals, driving organic traffic even if outreach falls flat.
  4. Build Relationships: Introduce yourself to journalists in your niche and maintain professionalism to avoid burning bridges.
  5. Prepare for AI Impact: Feed large language models accurate and consistent brand information to control your narrative.
Memorable Campaigns Discussed
  • Branded by Memory: A campaign asking participants to draw logos from memory, showcasing creative methodologies in PR.
  • Germ Studies: Swabbing public spaces to produce unique, attention-grabbing data for outreach campaigns.
Guest Info
  • Vince Nero

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