Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. Of the marketers who responded to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 report , 92% say video gives them a good return on their investment. What’s the takeaway for viewers?

Video 132

Video Strategy Marketing Instagram 132

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

And that gets to the core of the point here – this is about the psychology of more in marketing: more content , more followers, and more leads. As a result, marketing finds itself on the hamster wheel of more, without ever slowing to consider or stopping to analyze the impact. Sure we have more content, but it’s it resonating?

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. Your content has no value unless it “moves,” unless people see it, engage with it, and actively share it. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 But becoming overly reliant on Facebook marketing techniques isn’t simply keeping up with the times — it’s lazy.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2020

You can’t control the constraints imposed by the Coronavirus, but you can make a case to keep your marketing budget It’s a challenging time to be a marketer. It’s amazing how fast our world can change, but there is a growing body of knowledge for how to market in troubling times. You’ve got more constraints than ever.

Study 94

Study Marketing Survey SEO 94

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Before we start making New Year’s resolutions for 2017, let’s first celebrate the things we’re grateful for, especially in the amazing digital marketing world we currently live in. As a Gen X marketer, I can only barely remember when the industry relied on unmeasurable tools such as paper coupons and television ads. It’s Affordable.

Marketing 120

Marketing Analytics Television Tools 120

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. Production: Creating intelligent content.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. And the technology increasingly exists to do so.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

While ad blocking software has been around for years, concern about ad blocking has become one of the hottest topics in advertising and marketing this year, especially for mobile advertising. Some advertisers and website owners believe that ad blocking by consumers is at best freeloading and at worst, it’s theft.

Trends 120

Trends Software Advertising Advertising 120

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

In the last couple of years, the tools and software in the advertising industry have been rapidly evolving to the point where companies can now utilize a large number of platforms to create highly targeted ad campaigns that are completely automated. Consumer Focused.

Company 88

Company Strategy Publicity Advertising 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. While I’ve primarily done B2B tech work over my 20-year career – and strive to be diligent in becoming knowledgeable about a market and products – it’s not quite the same as being an end-user or SME.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

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 60

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 60

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Tae Hea Nahm of Storm Ventures, an early investor in Marketo, shared, “I see significant parallels between how companies like Marketo and others took marketing to a new level based on data and analytics and what AirPR is doing for PR and the communication function.”.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Cision

MARCH 17, 2016

Content has the power to build brand awareness, improve your reputation and strengthen your relationship with your audience…if you know how to use it. In fact, only 38 percent of B2C marketers believe their organization’s content marketing program is effective. This means researching their preferences, habits and needs.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Enterprise Measurement 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2016

“The business enterprise has two – and only two – basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs.” – Peter Drucker. Should marketing be a profit center? Think: selling content, eBooks, sponsored content or banner ads on a corporate blog, or even tickets to an event.

Marketing 60

Marketing Conference Software B2B 60

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. This idea makes sense. Who sees it, shares, likes, comments?

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

Shift Communications

MAY 1, 2015

Has LinkedIn’s pivot to become a content marketing site and publisher been a success? Marketing Revenue. Marketing Solutions – meaning advertising revenue – is where LinkedIn stumbled in Q1. Marketing Solutions – meaning advertising revenue – is where LinkedIn stumbled in Q1.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn Marketing Advertising Advertising 60

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In 2017 CX will evolve further, as B2B tech players adopt consumer market strategies to offer a more personalized experience for customers that is rooted in a deep understanding of individual needs. The smart B2B tech PR team will leverage CX team experiences to create compelling case studies and content.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

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 ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Native advertising shows similar growth for many of the same reasons. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. It shows no signs of slowing.

Video 120

Video YouTube Mobile Advertising 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 13, 2017

There are so many variables to influencer marketing , it’s really hard to generalize advice. Program effectiveness depends on so many variables such as the context , content, cost, industry, reach, return, trust and the more subjective attributes of quality and value. Isn’t that sort of like buying an advertisement with an ego?

Strategy 77

Strategy Marketing Measurement B2B 77

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Each occupies a unique position in the market and more importantly, our expectation of the experience we will have in those stores. It is more challenging in B2B marketing , but characteristics like speed, scale, reliability, and customer experience (CX) all contribute. Earn word-of-mouth with guerrilla marketing. Talk to Us !

Software 99

Software Comparison Measurement Content Marketing 99

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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 legal community, and more specifically the in-house effect on law firms bear insight.

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2016

It’s not just the volume of tasks to be finished in a compressed timeline that makes this time of year hectic – but the type tasks as well: closing key deals you’ve been working for months, wrapping up strategic plans for the new year, and of course making the case for marketing budgets. of Revenue in Marketing. 1) B2B to Invest 12.3%

Marketing 60

Marketing Survey B2B Study 60

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 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. Blending editorial and advertising. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

Marketers are relatively upbeat about the economy and growth prospects over the next 12 months or so. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. Here are five points I think are relevant for B2B marketing leaders. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 124

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The research continues to reinforce that video is king and smart marketers will continue to find innovative ways to incorporate it into their programming. Firms blur lines across advertising, marketing, social media, event planning, content creation and more. Video is never, ever going away.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Doctor Spin

APRIL 6, 2023

The strategy is inspired by Derek Halpern, former blogger on marketing psychology at Social Triggers. Derek Halpern, who wrote about marketing psychology, named this approach the superhero solution. David should leverage the surprise element and not advertise his advantage beforehand. Promote your superhero solution intensely.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real Estate Case Study System 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 17, 2017

While it centers on the marketing of law firms, there are several parallels the B2B technology community struggles with as well, including: “drop the formalities and legalese to humanize”. love awards and accolades” which are an “elaborate scheme to sell advertising”. Is it different than illegal marketing?

Marketing 69

Marketing Ethics Interviews Meeting 69

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

It forced me to learn new skills in digital, it’s made me a better writer, I’ve met interesting people through writing that I’d have never met otherwise, and it’s enabled me to refine a skill that I believe is going very important to marketing over the next few years: audience development. This post just keeps coming up!

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

A few weeks ago, Brandon Andersen wrote here about the PESO model and how to use it in content distribution. As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. Social media, yes.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 121

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 121