Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. In addition, I publish a monthly newsletter ( sample ) that curates must-read articles from across marketing and PR. If you’ve been a reader in 2019, thank you! Click To Tweet.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Shift Communications

JANUARY 27, 2015

As you might expect at an event called “Future of Marketing,” we spent a lot of time talking about, well, the future of marketing. We had a chance to interview some of the top thinkers driving innovation and transformation in the marketing world, and get their perspective on the Big Question: What IS the future of marketing?

Marketing 60

Marketing Healthcare Technology Storytelling 60

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

CoverageBook was founded in late 2014 and is based in Brighton, UK. Born out from the simple idea that there must be a better way to do PR coverage reporting, using technology. The tool started life as a side project from our day jobs at the marketing agency Propellernet. We dreamt of building our own software business.

Education 120

Education Technology Creativity Measurement 120

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

What You’ll Do You’ll work direct with some of the most interesting and creative PR teams in the world and help them be a success in their roles with the use of CoverageBook. We experienced a problem in PR reporting and built technology to solve it. Our customers love when we get back to them with a clear, concise, and friendly answer.

Education 136

Education Tools Creativity Writing 136

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They polled 123 respondents including people in PR, investor relations, marketing – and also security analysts and investors. This is something I’m seeing in other vertical markets too. Nearly half (46%) of chief communications officers (CCOs) report to the CEO – up 12% from a survey in 2014 that asked the same question.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing. Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. Invest in your future!

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Cision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

According to the 2017 State of Inbound report, 63 percent of marketers feel that generating traffic and leads remains the biggest challenge in their work. Without SMART goals, measuring the success of your marketing strategy is next to impossible. You can also incorporate influencer marketing in your earned media strategy.

Strategy 244

Strategy How To Media Measurement 244

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries. From 2008-2014, Scott was the first global head of social media and digital communications at Ford Motor Company, where he helped turn the company around.

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. The In-House Effects on Law Firms.

Agency 97

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 97

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You guessed it, they’re each an opportunity to become a more educated marketer and professional. ??????. And if you want to absorb marketing news and insight from industry leaders during your commute with a new podcast, we’ve got you covered with 12 of our team’s favorites. This Old Marketing. and Epic Content Marketing.

Marketing 74

Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Educate the market and modify perceptions. Spin Academy | Online PR Courses What Public Relations Does “Public relations and marketing both use relationship-building techniques, but their missions and philosophies are fundamentally different.” Public relations and marketing: Dividing the conceptual domain and operational turf.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2018

Then there are the real-time marketing coups, like when Tide and Oreo took advantage of the 2013 Super Bowl blackout with witty ads; or Snickers sent its product to the Top Gear host who had been suspended for having a meltdown on set. Chevrolet even incorporated ChevyGuy into its future marketing campaigns.

Brand 160

Brand Branding Viral Crisis Management 160

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Here are the THREE big trends that communications professionals need to pay attention to closely, as they sharpen their skills to handle 21st century communications: Embracing Disruptive Technologies: Social, Mobile, Cloud, and Sensors. It’s not that you want to solely focus on the technology. The disruption is never-ending.

Big Data 250

Big Data Data Education Internal 250

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 17, 2014

and the second on ‘New business in new media environment or New media for new technologies/startups?’. Stuart Bruce (@stuartbruce) March 11, 2014. Stuart Bruce (@stuartbruce) March 11, 2014. “ @stuartbruce : PR ppl are like Democrats and deal in facts, ad ppl are Republicans and deal in emotions #WCFDavos ” [link]. —

Communications 153

Communications Conference Groups Reputation 153

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Most of our readers, be it from an engineering or a marketing background, are working on new technologies that will lead to fully-automated vehicles, intelligent cities, and more. That includes our creative director, writers, industry and content partners, numerous marketing and PR professionals, and readers.

Meeting 79

Meeting Automotive Media Technology 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

A 2014 study of more than 72,000 Facebook pages shows that visuals, including video and photos, generate the highest levels of engagement among users. The phenomenon raises an important question for marketers and PR professionals: Are your viewers averse to reading or is there something more to the attraction of imagery?

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing. Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. Invest in your future!

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Tell us a little about your journey… I started out as a volunteer at a small food PR and marketing agency. Naturally we’ll also be shaped by technology, I think the rise in virtual reality and our online profiles will become even more significant.

Hotels 86

Hotels Social Media Fashion Agency 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2017

Oreos: old school brand owns modern marketing. The marketing pros behind Oreo’s transition from 100-year old institution to digital darling say they treat the brand like a startup. Late in 2014, many in marketing and PR and other businesses were fairly familiar with MailChimp as a reliable email provider.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Storytelling Airlines 136

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. Funding is a form of validation and acquisitions signal a strategy – those things impact the market.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Shift Communications

APRIL 1, 2016

April 1, 2016 – Boston, MA – Cloud-based computing and artificial intelligence represent the future of content creation, distribution, public relations, and marketing. SHIFT Vice President of Marketing Technology Christopher Penn said, “HAROLD provides SHIFT with limitless scale. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Employee 60

Employee Data-Driven PR Communications Software 60

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

This great Business Insider story from 2014 reports on Seth’s history, approach and success. He met Jobs briefly before starting 9to5Mac, while working at a creative agency in Soho, on a campaign involving Apple. We cater to the technology enthusiast sector – what marketers call influencers. Yes, once. (He

Google 120

Google Meeting Blogging Facebook 120

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2019

Foreplay in B2B marketing, inbound PR, personal learning, endings and beginnings, #CommsSchool and a birthday fundraiser. Demand better foreplay in B2B marketing How many times have you accepted a LinkedIn invitation only to be spammed immediately with a sales pitch? It was conceived in 2014 and is still ahead of its time.

B2B 61

B2B Local Web LinkedIn 61

Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

Kayla Krosschell , Digi-Key Electronics PR & Marketing Communications Specialist. Kayla’s exceptional work has established her as a go-to source for writing, corporate communications, integrated marketing campaigns and media relations counsel within Digi-Key. ” – Adam May. ” – Adam May.

Transportation 122

Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a previous article I explored the use of the PESO model in modern marketing and public relations campaigns. Gini Dietrich first described the relationship between different forms of media as four overlapping circles in 2014 in her book Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age. Planning a paid campaign.

Media 103

Media How To Advertising Advertising 103

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 13, 2016

This is where influencer marketing comes to the rescue. Loosely defined as a marketing strategy involving influencers to impact buyer decisions and boost a brand’s visibility by using their online personality and popularity, influencer marketing has many takers. ” Often, marketers equate influencers with celebrities.

Marketing 40

Marketing Viral Fashion Product Launch 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2017

She’s currently in a social role over at Boston Scientific, but I think the comms/marketing world has much more in store for this young woman. But it can sometimes hinder innovation and creativity, and it definitely creates time and work. Influencer marketing is another trend that’s gaining traction in medical communities.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare SMB Social Media Meeting 114

Cision

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Cisco forecasts that by 2019, video will make up 80 percent of all consumer Internet traffic, up from 64 percent in 2014. Are there videos of people using your product in creative or offbeat ways that you can promote? As of November, 2014, it had 170 million viewers and 25 million members.

Video 120

Video Trends YouTube Television 120

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Cracked , a pop culture-focused humor site, started adding occasional serious topics, such as war refugees from Syria, home foreclosures and sexual assault to its coverage in 2014 and increased the number in 2015. Image: Spencer E Holtaway ( Creative Commons ).

Journalism 120

Journalism Trends Local Print 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Cision’s 2014 State of the Media report found that 35 percent of PR professionals said sales conversion was a top priority for their team. While this may have fallen under the marketing team more so than a communications team in the past, the landscape of PR and marketing is evolving and becoming more interdependent and data-driven.

Strategy 120

Strategy How To Data Infographics 120

Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2015

It’s no secret that the PR and marketing industry is fast moving and constantly changing, especially when you’re working for a progressive agency like SHIFT. SHIFT has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, recently opening a new Austin office and being named among the 10 fastest-growing agency nationally in 2014.

Agency 60

Agency Real Estate Creativity Training 60

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Too often what you see is fantastic, creative implementation, but I’m left with a sense of ‘why’? The mean percentage of marketing budgets spent on digital/ social media remains at 16%, the same as last year. In-house respondents include directors of marketing/comms, heads of marketing/comms, head of press/PR.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We were about thirty enthusiasts, PR, marketing and advertising specialists, mainly from Europe, but obviously there was a need to gather at a high level, because in just three years we were already 250 people from all over the world and the forum created its own life, again in Davos. Which businesses strengthened advertising market?

Crisis Management 83

Crisis Management Crisis Advertising Advertising 83

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

There are examples offline and online in almost every market. Amazon, Google and Facebook created highly efficient digital advertising markets leaving media struggling to compete. Sources include individual publishers, Audit Bureau of Circulations and Newsworks , marketing body for UK new brands. Everyone knows how they work.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

MaccaPR

MAY 28, 2015

AdAge chose “Message to Space” for its Creativity Top 5 and awarded Hyundai the #1 spot on its Viral Video Chart. If you’re a consumer who is considering spending $26,750 (MSRP) for a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, is it reasonable to expect that Hyundai’s marketing will contain no simulations, dramatizations or other fakery? Source: Forbes ).

Film 48

Film Marketing YouTube Advertising 48