Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? I mean, I think it starts with really that technology layer, because now there’s so many things that we can start to kind of measure in comms that we really couldn’t measure even just one, two years ago. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript. Bryan: Yeah.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. The study suggests “momentum” releases were the highest performing, followed by partnerships, new hires, products and award announcements. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

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Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Product awards confer invaluable third-party endorsements because they feature a real-world case study of the solution’s use in the field. can show an inclusive and progressive environment through awards in the DEI and women in technology spaces. For info on what makes up a great case study , see my earlier post.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advertising is a fascinating study in social strategy and messaging, and marketers tend to be observant of the initiatives other brands are taking to reach consumers. Several key factors likely played into this strategy to push out mainstream advertising in order to update a brand’s reputation or make a push for consumer involvement.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As a lifelong marketer currently leading a communications technology company, that phrase and concept really stuck with me. So many of us in marketing and advertising specialize in talking at our prospects, customers and consumers. We target our consumers with historically unimaginable precision. How could that be?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The company surveyed 500 marketers in Europe and the US and found many admit to struggling to marry “digital advertising and powerful creative work.”. And then noted the statistics: “Nearly 70 percent of marketers surveyed believe that ‘digital growth in advertising has come at the expense of the quality of creative.’

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Onclusive

APRIL 9, 2019

Today, I am pleased to announce that we have completed our acquisition of San Francisco based technology company, Ozmotik. This is the holy grail of communications measurement and creates direct alignment with other marketing and advertising channels. Reach and Frequency with Credibility. Earned media coverage is extremely powerful.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

s blog reported an aggregate $120B funding for related technology and infrastructure in the first five months of 2022, more than double the $57B invested in all of 2021. A Look at Technology Evolution. somewhere between the Technology Trigger and Peak of Inflated Expectations, as I noted in my post: Trend Surfing for Fun and Profit ).

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Real Estate Case Study Technology Education 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

21% of respondents cited a skills gap as the top barrier to using technology in marketing. 63% said external advertising media and digital agencies. This was followed by marketing operations and technology (71%) and creative (38%) in a distant third. What studies have you seen so far this year that look interesting?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. In advertising and marketing, however, this rich mixture has historically been depicted through the lens of Caucasian individuals. This divergence has become increasingly apparent in recent years. That disparity needs to change!

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations. It’s a useful piece of work.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Case studies may call to mind the thought of endless paperwork and writing, but are they actually useful? While they can be labor-intensive, case studies can do a lot to reach other prospective clients. Not sold on the benefits of having a case study done for work done by a public relations agency?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. In the last few weeks I’ve stumbled upon a hat trick of studies that can help you do that – and it’s the common denominator for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). So, what’s PR to do about it?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Old fashioned press releases and advertising can lead to bona fide editorial coverage. Million and Eyes the U.S.

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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.

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PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

According to a 2019 study conducted by University of Baltimore Economics Professor Roberto Cavazos, the spread of false and misleading messages online costs the global economy an estimated $78 billion each year. But for many in the digital marketplace, the production and distribution of misinformation can be a lucrative business.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 8, 2024

Gen Z is also known as digital natives, because they have grown up with the newest technology at their fingertips. Understanding The Gen-Z Market Advertisers and marketers will need a unique approach to capture the attention of this tech-savvy audience. Gen Z demands a different PR communications approach than previous generations.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. Like other vendors that have already released features or products, the Meltwater gAI feature is based on OpenAI technology, which is the company behind ChatGPT.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 16, 2019

Everyone from KPMG to startup firms need to invest in digital advertising and smart public relations. . Trade reports and other wonky publications are eager to showcase specific case studies. The media benefit of such studies is invaluable to a tech-specific business, but do not get lost in the weeds.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tom is award winning international B2B specialist, Editor, and Director of Sticky Tactics, a data-driven digital marketing and advertising consultancy focused on real ROI. Advertising, for instance, can provide quick returns but these tend to evaporate once the campaign ends.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Long gone are the days when a person could be a website master, social media specialist, analytics guru and paid advertising expert all at the same time. Perhaps a company receives negative backlash on Twitter, or maybe there’s a case study about a recent campaign. Take those things and practice with them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

A positive recommendation in a Gartner or IDC is a valuable third-party endorsements for an up-and-coming B2B technology player. Taming the technology beast. But PR agency teams today can face an extra challenge when it comes to poorly understood sectors like digital advertising technology or blockchain, for example.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Consider this: Organic search content drives two-thirds of traffic to brand sites, according to a study of customers using Contently analytics. Those splashy advertising efforts get undermined when brands publish a handful of safe, boring blog posts, devoid of storytelling or new ideas, written by marketers without editorial chops.

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Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 16, 2017

We work at a digital marketing agency focused on data-driven performance media—programmatic advertising, PPC, SEO and more—and our clients rely on us for out-of-the-box thinking. About 10 years ago, professors conducted studies showing that Millennials had higher levels of narcissism than older generations. So, we decided to find out.

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Marketing Fashion Technology Study 119

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). The Technology Challenge. The Technology Challenge. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department. Follow me on Twitter.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). The Technology Challenge. The Technology Challenge. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department. Follow me on Twitter.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). The Technology Challenge. The Technology Challenge. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department. Follow me on Twitter.

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Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

In this episode, Erica sits down with Christina to discuss the impact of technology both in the workplace and our education system, evolving dynamics between generational workforces, current issues such as remote work, and recent shifts occurring in the professional landscape that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Victorious PR

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Maybe you are a crypto startup or have created a new NFT or even blockchain technology. Some tend to go it alone and may lean towards traditional advertising. But, PR is essential to the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. The blockchain and metaverse are intricate industries that need to be studied and learned.

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Real Estate Education Advertising Advertising 52

PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

Here, Weiner, author of the just-published “ PR Technology, Data and Insights ” (Kogan Page), discusses acting on issues at the speed of business, combating misinformation and taking the first steps to measurement. . Combine these three elements — technology, sector expertise and statistical acumen — and you have a winning combination.

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Measurement Communications Analysis Data 185

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2019

The truth is I haven’t looked at a current email marketing study in a while. A 2016 study by Boomerang found, “ Subject lines with only 3-4 words (excluding email conventions like Re: and Fwd:) received the most responses.” Studies suggest the more effective marketing emails are somewhere between 100-200 words.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. Advertising is a distant third.

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

“The days of giving digital a pass are over,” P&G’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard said at the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Annual Leadership Meeting , urging the rest of the industry to follow their lead. The result was an all-boats-rise in the advertising market. “It’s time to grow up.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

In 2018 we’re likely to experience more technology-assisted visual storytelling and experimentation by brands. A study of 1478 professionals by Wibbitz shows that 80 percent use automation tools for visual content creation, and that more than three quarters say they will expand visual content creation in the coming year.

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Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185