Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

4 Internet advertising set to pass television. Global spend on internet advertising is set to overtake television advertising in the next six months. The ability to target and measure ad performance makes digital ads attractive to brands. 5 Seeking social media measurement return on investment. . #5

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Twitter, the 140-character stream of what’s happening now, surprised everyone with a measurement disclosure. increase in Q3 growth from Q3 of 2016. Their focus remains on video advertising and streamed video content. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Let’s dig into everything they announced. Audience Growth.

Twitter 87

Twitter Social Media Media Analysis 87

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

In 2016, we saw more content created than ever before. Just in news publications alone, we saw an astonishing 72 million news stories written in 2016 according to Google News, an all-time high. Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out. Let’s see if we’re ready for them.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. And here’s the Meltwater deals: “Meltwater’s total costs around acquisitions since 2016 could total $69.8 This means they can measure earned the same way they do paid or owned, and make more fully informed investment mix decisions.”. 1) Israeli vendor builds CRM tool for PR.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Forward-thinking organisations are using new technologies as a means of listening and engaging with employees. Social leaders use platforms and technology to build relationships externally with employees, customers and other stakeholders. Time served is the typical measure of competence of PR. It’s a powerful form of advocacy.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

43% of respondents said growing brand awareness was their top concern; measurement followed next at a distant 24%. 21% of respondents cited a skills gap as the top barrier to using technology in marketing. 63% said external advertising media and digital agencies. Content production to grow 25%. “58% Tech skills gap persists.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. Are you ready for this level of technology? Christopher S.

Facebook 60

Facebook Social Media Mobile Video 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. Are you ready for this level of technology? Christopher S.

Facebook 60

Facebook Social Media Mobile Video 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. Are you ready for this level of technology? Christopher S.

Facebook 60

Facebook Social Media Mobile Video 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” The Role of Technology on the Legal Market.

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Businesses will increase investments in marketing for the third year in a row according to the Gartner CMO Spend Survey for 2016- 2017. The survey showed the top three categories in 2016 marketing spend were web, digital commerce and digital advertising. 1) B2B to Invest 12.3% of Revenue in Marketing.

Marketing 60

Marketing Survey B2B Study 60

Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2016

In fact, according to Edelman’s 2016 EARNED BRAND study , 86% of surveyed consumers rely on peer sources for learning about brands and 71% rely on peer sources for buying decisions. How are you measuring your programs? And you can’t just invest in paid advertising. These pillars won’t work unless they’re working together.

Marketing 120

Marketing Financial Strategy Analytics 120

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

Are we seeing the demise of the traditional newsroom in favor of more automated measures? AP was an early, and substantial investor in natural language programming, a precursor technology now being perfected via Artificial Intelligence in the form of robot reporters. The world has changed.”

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

However, this year, there’s a catch: Much has been made of the disparity between marketing investment in social media and mobile technology and the return on investment (ROI). LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog: B2B Beat: CMOs Invest in Social But Do They Measure Its Impact? How is it that in 2016 mobile investment even a question?

Mobile 60

Mobile Survey Marketing B2C 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. The press release doesn’t spell out any specific technology initiatives, so it seems this is merely an agreement allowing each business to sell the others’ products. “Q4 Here we go…. The company has raised a total of $66.3

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As a vertical, technology companies invest 9.7% On one hand, competition is fierce (56%), people are increasingly intolerant of advertising (46%) and “information overload” is a genuine problem (44%). CMOs also choose to define it more broadly across technology (48%), content (44%), distribution channels (41%) and data (38%).

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Source: Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) State of the Profession Report (2016). In addition to this data, in the 2016-17 reporting year (ending in February 2017) 2227 CIPR members completed a CPD record (22 percent of members). Source: VMA Group Report: Inside Insight (2017). To return to the “why bother?”

Training 65

Training Ethics Data Analysis 65

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

I believe technology gives us leverage, but like Peter Thiel says in his book Zero to One , it works best when it compliments or augments humanity rather than replaces it. Perhaps time-on-page is a better digital analytical measure than the volume of sessions or visitors. Leyla Arsan (@leyla_a) July 1, 2016. Engagement.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 68

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies. Newly combined Vocus-Cision acquires Visible Technologies , a provider of social media analytics.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics. Finally, 2024 also brings another U.S.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Cision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

With nearly 91 percent of people saying advertisements are more intrusive today than they were two years ago, earned media or word-of-mouth approach provides an excellent opportunity to improve conversion rates and generate sales. However, your goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

Strategy 244

Strategy How To Media Measurement 244

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. The internet created an obsession among marketers for measurement, but it overcorrected over the last 10 years or so.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report lists the four most important media trends, according to a survey of more than 300 journalists. Social Media.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

the importance of measurability. The other part is understanding the technological shifts that will change the world in the coming decades, and along with it, how you do PR. Recognizing and preparing for the emergence of these technologies now will be the difference between surfing the tech wave and being swept away as they break.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Prior to the conference proper I had agreed to participate in tandem with Ali Foroozfar —a wonderful human being, past top manager of National Iranian Television and a seasoned, highly knowledgeable professor of marketing, advertising and communication—in a one-day workshop, where we alternated integrated communication theory and case studies.

Conference 40

Conference Hotels Internal International 40

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In January 2016, Daher purchased the agency where she served as the firm’s first ever vice president, and rebranded it to Powerhouse Communications. I initially entered college seeking a career in broadcasting, transitioned to advertising, and then found my true calling in PR. In January 2016, Powerhouse Communications was born.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Shift Communications

JULY 30, 2015

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed 2Q revenue growth from advertising: In fact, Facebook’s revenue jumped 15.38% quarter over quarter, above its quarterly average of 11%. Second, Facebook continues to push advancements in its advertising systems.

Facebook 60

Facebook Social Media Mobile Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. TrendKite has become the primary technology for the Cision media monitoring capability. What do they do?

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Editor’s note: This post is a preview of the PRSA 2016 Strategic Collaboration Conference , May 24-25 in Chicago. A successful integrated marketing communications (IMC) practice incorporates concepts like core strategy statements, cross-platform strategies, and iterative measurement practices. Register by April 22 and save $100. .

Communications 79

Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 79

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

Social is branding, but unlike traditional advertising—it’s more human. 11 Digital Marketing & PR Events to Help You Succeed in 2016 [link] — Lee Odden (@leeodden) August 19, 2015. VP Marketing Technology at SHIFT Communications, Marketing Over Coffee co-host. Ted Coiné – @tedcoine. Coach and author on #SocialCEO.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2019

In 2016, an email marketing agency in the UK called AlchemyWorx tested 21 billion emails and found no real difference in the subject line length. A 2016 study by Boomerang found, “ Subject lines with only 3-4 words (excluding email conventions like Re: and Fwd:) received the most responses.” Their recommendation?

Study 92

Study Marketing Data Analysis 92

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

These forward-thinking organisations are using new technologies as a means of listening and engaging with employees. Social leaders use platforms and technology to build relationships externally with employees, customers, and other stakeholders. That’s growth of seven percent since 2016 when it reached £12.9

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As an aside, it’s why I ended up working with Gatsby as they are a marketing technology startup that’s focusing on that issue. Similar to what is currently going on as a result of the 2016 election in social media, I feel there will be an increased and possibly dramatic focus on message attribution across all channels.

Marketing 102

Marketing Content Marketing Crisis Management Data 102

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. That’s precisely 2.34

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. That’s precisely 2.34

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While it’s a tricky tightrope to walk, as cultural and political issues continue to saturate the news and social media, more companies will take a stand through marketing and advertising that resonates with customer loyalties. PR teams will be measured by inputted organic brand conversion lift and Google Trends. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91