Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

Advances in technology will revolutionize your business, but what if your job is more than just a business to you? While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. Who saw it? Be emotive. Be original.

Storytelling 0

Storytelling Data Communications Technology 0

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

1) Statistics on the Super Bowl audience and advertising. Marketing Charts published a piece – Super Bowl 2020 Data – summarizing advertising research about the Super Bowl from Kantar and the National Retail Foundation , among others. What does an advertisement in this year’s Super Bowl (54) cost?

Sports 113

Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 113

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Reaching out to people that are more likely to be receptive to your brand is more cost efficient, less time consuming and more sustainable in the long run. Rise of native advertising. Marketing’s funnel is changing. It’s time to focus on Gen Z.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We will be making new investments over the coming months in talent and technology to advance the agency. Now imagine if every one of those activities could be intelligently automated to some degree with smarter marketing technology. But AI is not just in your consumer life. AI is not some abstract thing you see in sci-fi movies.

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. Finally, you probably need to bring some budget for social media advertising and time to experiment with paid media techniques. What comes after social media? As the old adage goes, trust, but verify.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. PR and content will become more automated and scaleable.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Several popular topics covered in their news & views section of their site are advertising, digital, diverse, creative and awards news.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. Guest blogging is when you write a unique article to be published on an external website. In our podcast with Linkpitch.io’s Aaron Anderson , he recommends avoiding sites that blatantly advertise the links. What is Guest Blogging?

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Sherry Turkle( @STurkle ), Professor of Social Science and Technologies at MIT, gave a captivating keynote speech on the effect of technology on conversations, interactions and empathy. One of the key takeaways for B2B marketers was to start understanding people on a social and more human level, outside of who they are online.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

AI has the capacity to create richer, more personalized digital experiences for consumers, and meet customers’ increasingly high brand expectations.” In today’s digital landscape, rife with an oversaturation of advertisements, customers have high standards when it comes to personalized experiences. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. The biggest change, however, has been because of technology. I think technology will continue to re-define the industry. I knew I’d found my calling.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. The prevalence of AI will increase but best, consumers and journalists will come to expect it, along the lines of having eco-friendly packaging.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Be afraid that what you offer as a professional isn’t as important as other aspects of the marketing function (did someone say advertising, digital, social?). Write masturbatory press releases for the express purpose of making some key executive happy because (s)he likes the sound of her own voice or likes to see his name in quotes.

Wireless 150

Wireless Analytics Data Trends 150

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Each tool is sorted according to our 5Ps of marketing AI framework , a framework we devised to help visualize and organize use cases and the marketing AI technology landscape: Planning: Building intelligent strategies. Personalization: Powering intelligent consumer experiences. All powered by IBM Watson's cognitive technology.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Frank: This question implies that we are writing the epitaph on social media platforms and I don’t think that’s true. Despite all of the controversy around Facebook this year, usage levels are still extraordinarily high and marketers are still finding it to be a very effective advertising channel. Neal: Absolutely! Further Reading.

How To 159

How To Facebook Social Media Advertising 159

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Marketing to consumers is challenging, that goes without saying. Now, brands have even less time and space to work with when it comes to connecting with consumers. Do any popular email newsletters within your company’s niche have openings for advertisements? Not sure where to start in understanding consumer behavior?

Transportation 74

Transportation Advertising Advertising Consumer 74

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We will be making new investments over the coming months in talent and technology to advance the agency. Now imagine if every one of those activities could be intelligently automated to some degree with smarter marketing technology. But AI is not just in your consumer life. AI is not some abstract thing you see in sci-fi movies.

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. More strategic questions arise due to changes in technology.

Communications 126

Communications Crisis Internal International 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

If everyone’s already talking about artificial intelligence and customer service, for example, a good byline will address a newer industry frontier, or weigh in on the impact of customer service bots on the consumer relationship. The writing should move smoothly, so keep sentences short and snappy. Pay attention to the headline.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands. You could give product to supporters and consumers. If I write website copy or I write a press release or a brochure, it’s making sure all the other departments understand it from their perspective.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

According to a 2018 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) survey, 75% of marketers are using influencers as a marketing tool and 43% plan to increase spending on it in the next 12 months. And in a 2017 TINT article, only 4% of consumers declared trust in marketing in advertising in general. They create fresh content.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

If a journalist writes about your brand, you can check your website’s analytics to see if that source sent you much traffic, but that’s a clunky solution at best. Again, we have the issue of lack of appropriate measurement tools.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The internet ad market #3 Mobile and telly ad and viewing parity The time spent on media versus advertising revenue is in sync for desktop (18% vs 18%), TV (33%) and mobile (34%). 4 Auto advertising The use of programmatic ad buying has grown from 10% of digital display advertising revenue in 2012 to 62% in 2018.

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

The Awards Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Many corporations view applying for industry awards as a bit too self-promotional, a waste of critical advertising budget, and far too time-consuming. Just finding the right awards to apply to is itself time-consuming, but there are ways to shortlist the right awards to apply to. Why enter an award program? Did you win?

Case Study 66

Case Study Conference Advertising Advertising 66

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. While consumer trust in advertisements and even in traditional media sources continues to decline, Twitter says we now trust influencers as much as our friends. Among her top favorites is “not-com” domain extensions.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

With so many platforms and technologies available today, one piece of content can easily be repurposed and reworked in many forms. Anytime a consumer comes across your brand, it should be the same, easily recognizable experience. Some brands really lend themselves well to print and out of home advertising.

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120

Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Perhaps the two advantages that organic Instagram posts have are that content consumption is much faster relative to Facebook (you can “consume” and engage with visual content faster than written posts), and that contextual hashtagging can give you additional targeted discovery. Technology and computing. Hobbies and interests.

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

With rapidly evolving technology and new mediums of communication, we’re getting to a place where an insane amount of time is being spent on the packaging and overall delivery of what we’re saying, but the actual message is getting lost in translation. Cision (@Cision) March 13, 2017. ” #OnBrandPodcast. —

Communications 209

Communications Policies Storytelling Groups 209

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 29, 2019

For businesses to remain competitive, a significant effort in achieving marketing automation is required, as the gains to consumer interactions and experience, and company productivity and profit are many to be had. Forms are age-old enemies of both consumers and businesses. Feature #2: Email marketing. Feature #6: Social Media.

Marketing 67

Marketing Web Software Technology 67

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Audio in marketing doesn’t just mean podcasts writes David Kirkpatrick for Marketing Dive – The call for audio content marketing gets louder.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

PR 20/20

MARCH 21, 2017

Now, what if we told you every one of those tasks, and many more, could be done more efficiently using artificial intelligence technology that’s available today? Following are 11 common marketing tasks that can be more intelligently automated right now using AI technology. Write content. Writing content takes a ton of time.

Marketing 42

Marketing Analytics Analysis Technology 42

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

According to a Mention Me study, 71% of consumers would rather discover brands themselves through channels like friend recommendations on social media, browsing in-store or online searches, as opposed to traditional forms of push advertising. . Having others talk about your company on social media helps build credibility.

Social Media 75

Social Media Media Analysis Radio 75

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

Those featured, however, didn’t go into detail on the role of advertising to boost reach. Since then it is a new game, as more people are discovering and consuming news through social media. Geetu’s favorite part, she said, was exploring the “content gap” between what they write and what people want to read.

Viral 120

Viral Data Web Trends 120