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Only 5% of B2B buyers are in market today; but where did that statistic come from?

Sword and the Script

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. By contrast, 95% are not in the market currently.

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Financial analysts say marketing is an investment, not a cost

Sword and the Script

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. The survey had three findings that stood out to me: 1.

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Survey shows people follow brands on social media to stay informed about new products and services

Sword and the Script

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Brands Start To Open Up

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The past two months have been extraordinarily challenging for brand communications and PR people. In the initial weeks of the COVID-19 shutdown, brands struggled to find the right response. The marketing hasn’t been bad, but most of the marketing messages have been numbingly similar. Many brands see an opening.

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New insights for marketers on post-COVID social advertising

Agility PR Solutions

Now more than ever, brands are seeking ways to stay relevant. Marketers must be prepared for every possible scenario as they face varying stages of reopening across regions, as well as a range of preferences from consumers. The post New insights for marketers on post-COVID social advertising appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S. survey respondents said the following: 61% trust business. According to the survey, business was the only institution that respondents classified as both ethical and competent. Both media and government were labeled – by survey responses – as unethical and less competent.

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The Importance of Diversity in Social Media Advertising

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For the modern consumer, a creative advertisement is not enough – it must also champion the values of diversity and be representative. For this reason, brands must actively represent a diverse range of social groups in their ads, or risk disengaging their target consumer. Consumers demand more diversity in social media advertising.