Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . I’m not here to bash advertising or LinkedIn. Both have a deserved place in the marketing mix.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s how to ensure public relations continues to play a role in your marketing strategy: Amplify your message. Don’t be surprised if that article about soaring revenues you landed in the Wall Street Journal nets you a few calls from interested investors.

Publicity 100

Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. . Growth of independent journalism. “We We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Data-driven PR.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Three-quarters (75%) of PR said so this year, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. Invest in communications experience.

Government 143

Government Survey Ethics Media 143

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing. What is an Integrated PESO Model? Paid Media. Earned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I also learned about Lin’s agency work at Strategic Communications ; and that she teaches, and has written quite a few books on PR and marketing. Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? I think the regulations that are emerging are good but more needs to be done to distinguish native advertising from news.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

Social media forced corporate communications to evolve because it embraced authentic conversations that people cared about. Corporate communicators had to embrace the conversations. Inbound or content marketing became a top priority for Internet marketing. With it came cries for corporate journalism.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Thanks to David for leading the way to innovation in marketing, PR, and communications. What We Talked About on Growing Social New.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. Professionals in PR, marketing and corporate communications understand all too well that there is, in fact, such a thing as bad publicity.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

So, given the results which one is better – PR or content marketing ? Recommended reading: Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. Dispelling 6 Myths PR Sometimes has about Content Marketing. Advertising is a distant third. How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Advertising is a distant third. That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. The results?

Survey 98

Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. A third added, “The changing face of journalism has left many newsrooms bereft of veterans and reporters with historical knowledge.”. 3) Influence pedaling is overshadowing journalism.

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

For me, Berger’s research is far more actionable and thoughtful than 99 percent of the stuff that’s been written about viral content, so I wanted to find out who else is researching virality and what we can learn from their insight. So a good first impression of your content may cause self-perpetuation of sharing behavior.

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

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]. The study found online newsrooms accounted for 6% of page views and visitors spent 8% more time with the content there.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Content marketing has evolved, but only 38 percent of B2C marketers consider their strategy to be effective in boosting the bottom line. So what part of the new state of content marketing is most challenging? Learn what is needed to get started and how this model can help your content and social media strategies.

B2C 120

B2C Crisis Communications Content Marketing Engineering 120

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Advertising Age Online.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

In this era of marketing, we should add a fifth reason: 5) To buy an audience. Businesses rent audiences all the time with advertising. At its core, advertising is selling access to an audience another business built and owns. When done properly , it becomes its own channel and powerful addition to the marketing mix.

Publicity 61

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 61

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

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Media and journalism. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Content Marketing World Conference and Expo.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

David Landis, president and CEO of Landis Communications Inc. LCI), stresses the importance of an integrated campaign where all communication channels support each other. I understand Landis Communications is celebrating its 25th year of business this year. While journalism continues to shrink, PR will continue to grow.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 4) The composition of marketing spending is changing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. How does a digital newsroom differ from content marketing? Bart : “Content remains king but a digital newsroom is its queen.

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The intention of this piece was to share with you the three most important words that you can use in your communications. In advertising and communication, oftentimes you need to introduce a new concept or product to your publics. ” – Communications Professor Richard F. Or the ten most important.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. While the communications and PR space has changed drastically over the past few years, it’s also come with some challenges that we’re still working out solutions for.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

Some are pursuing premium subscriptions while others move toward native advertising – and standing up content studios to provide services. This is what it looks to me like IDG is doing as they shut down vendor contributions: What was traditionally an independent editor has been replaced with “content strategists.”.

Technology 67

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 67

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Are you expanding into a new vertical market? Once you plan the goals and metrics of the program, communicate them with the broader marketing and PR teams. You’ve no doubt developed buyer personas for your lead generation and content marketing efforts, and it’s important to keep these audiences in mind for PR efforts, too.

Strategy 60

Strategy Marketing Data Content Marketing 60

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. I mentioned this in Step 1.

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

Related Content Worth Checking Out. One Bold Content Marketing Prediction for 2016. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing. In Content Marketing, Marketers Might be Losing Their Way. The audience kills advertising. A comedy out of crisis communications.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Though Boehringer Ingelheim has seen successful engagement on their content, it’s worth noting that per Facebook’s advertising policies, pharmaceutical companies cannot promote the sale of prescription pharmaceuticals or over the counter medicines. . Katherine is a Content Strategist working at the confluence of journalism + marketing.

Pharmaceuticals 111

Pharmaceuticals Facebook Company Analytics 111

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Consider the following: Investments in content marketing continue to rise. Content partnerships with major media outlets are taking off.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 survey was based on responses of 1,053 communications professionals and here’s how the numbers stack up. Don’t miss these related posts: 20 Golden PR and Content Marketing Ideas that will Outlive 2017. The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism. 1) Median PR salaries remain flat.

Survey 118

Survey Agency Report Corporate 118