Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. For example, let’s say you’re a B2B company that sells cybersecurity services.

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Company SMB 111

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2023

Here’s where a thoughtful yet robust public relations (PR) strategy can help address predictable reaction. A well-designed PR strategy should be that voice. Navigating PR for disruptive B2B technologies The B2B tech PR perspective presents its own set of challenges as it pertains to disruptive technologies.

Technology 170

Technology Strategy Privacy Healthcare 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Newsjacking is a powerful tactic for marketing and public relations. As B2B PR specialists, our team has helped adtech, data and cybersecurity brands like SOCi, MediaRadar, Lotame, National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), and Digital Remedy seize news opportunities. billion impressions across nearly 20 pieces of coverage.

Brand 323

Brand Branding eBook Advertising 323

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It’s important for a CEO and others at the C-level to understand what the right PR strategy can bring to the table. Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. You need both.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

These myths stand in the way of many executives using public relations tactics within their business, or perhaps misapplying them altogether. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. However, PR encompasses many other tactics.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 3, 2021

We are proud to introduce PR: Done and Doner , a podcast that equips tech PR and marketing pros with the info needed to get the best possible results. We’ll interview guest who are experts – renowned authors and practitioners who can shed light on the latest strategies, tactics and best practices. You have PR questions?

Interviews 177

Interviews SEO B2B Reputation 177

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2021

And it’s not instructive for setting priorities in marketing. To that end, and assuming there’s a business strategy and marketing strategy in place, those priorities should be as follows: Owned – website, blog, newsletter. Because when marketing invests invest time and budget into owned media, you are building two assets.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Course 148

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. B2B tech companies are on the right track by investing in their marketing at launch, but in order for that marketing to be effective, they need to build a full content funnel for each stage of the buyer’s journey.

B2B 172

B2B Company Marketing SEO 172

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The podcast was conceived to equip tech PR and marketing with the info needed to get the best possible results, in an informative and easily digestible format. (As Her company Schaffer AR helps B2B tech companies maximize results with analysts and get top placement in their reports. Three great episodes in, I guess it is about time.

SEO 156

SEO YouTube Interviews B2B 156

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The podcast was conceived to equip tech PR and marketing with the info needed to get the best possible results, in an informative and easily digestible format. (As Her company Schaffer AR helps B2B tech companies maximize results with analysts and get top placement in their reports. Three great episodes in, I guess it is about time.

SEO 156

SEO YouTube Interviews B2B 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do. Conferences represent a new avenue, and one that college students should be more aware of before they enter the job market. PR is not marketing.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Agency Writing 368

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 2, 2019

So, when B2BNXT said they wanted to interview me about B2B growth tips, I considered quick tricks that can be easily related in a short interview. Then I thought better of it and focused my advice on the hard reality that building a brand, market share and success usually takes time. Scaling Your B2B. Failure to Launch.

B2B 120

B2B Strategy Case Study Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 16, 2021

CMOs say strategies performed well during the pandemic, both prestige and budgets have grown; inclusive decision-making is a blind spot. Marketers’ overall economic optimism has rebounded beyond mid-pandemic and even pre-pandemic levels,” according to a new survey. The survey tracks an index of sorts for optimism in marketing.

Survey 150

Survey Marketing B2B Comparison 150

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’re willing to hedge our bets and say that your B2B marketing strategy didn’t exactly take off as you’d hoped last year…. How has COVID-19 changed B2B marketing? Once maligned for being misguided, non-strategic and lacking structure, reactive marketing has become a necessity for the majority of businesses.

B2B 62

B2B Strategy Marketing How To 62

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. But what exactly constitutes a PR stunt, and how does it differ from standard marketing tactics? The key is synergy.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on HubSpot An effective content strategy doesn’t rely on only one tactic. Generating qualified leads requires you to regularly publish compelling, valuable content, explore guest blogging opportunities, identify co-marketing campaigns, and devise a strategy for promoting said content.

Media 100

Media Pinterest LinkedIn Case Study 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

C ontrary to many marketers’ beliefs, B2B (business to business) content doesn’t have to be boring. Creative content should be a key element of your marketing strategy as it has the power to build trust, gain new customers, and convert them to leads. Upgrade your content marketing strategy.

B2B 61

B2B Creativity Content Marketing Measurement 61

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. There are some PR tactics that can help. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. One of our clients, CEO Robert Glazer , published the first in-depth book on affiliate marketing.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The previous year was an ideal time for a leap into digital PR strategies and tactics for brands and corporations, such as search engine optimization, social media platforms, and automation, among the many available tools. One big opportunity with written content that many B2B brands overlook is strategic internal linking.

B2B 88

B2B Trends Publicity Engineering 88

Shift Communications

APRIL 13, 2022

So, it’s due strategy and resources that match the level of importance consumers pay it. Then there’s the tactics that are unique to each network. Here, we review Twitter and LinkedIn marketing strategy. LinkedIn Marketing Strategy. A lot has changed in the digital landscape over the last year.

LinkedIn 78

LinkedIn Social Media Twitter Trends 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up. The survey found: just 33% of business marketing writers make calls to customers; just 35% conduct surveys; and.

Survey 116

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 116

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As spending on digital marketing in the U.S. continues to explode – from 2% to 50% in the last two decades – and the definition of omnichannel marketing continues to evolve, so does the skillset marketers must have to drive growth. Previously, there wasn’t a framework for digital marketing strategies.

Marketing 62

Marketing Privacy Training Strategy 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. The same thing goes for content marketing, which is frequently praised for creating more leads compared to other strategies.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Leadership Marketing B2C 88

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. How a PR agency can contribute to your communications strategy.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Here are my 10 favourite PR strategies for B2B. As a B2B organisation, having a successful PR strategy is essential for reaching your target audience and achieving growth. Knowing which strategies to employ can be the difference between success and failure. Reputation plays a huge role in public relations for B2B.

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. into) a more formal discipline.”

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Communications Conversations

JULY 9, 2020

The smart digital marketers are diversifying not only their overall digital ad spend, but more specifically, their social ad spend. LinkedIn (expensive, for sure, but a great channel for B2B). So, what are you doing to diversify your social media ad strategy in the wake of the Facebook boycott?

Strategy 160

Strategy Reddit Pinterest YouTube 160

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Critical Mention

MAY 17, 2019

In an oversaturated market where dozens of business are targeting the same audience, making your brand stand out is crucial to its success. In each stage of the marketing funnel, brand awareness and credibility remain a consistent part of your company’s reputation and ability to drive leads and conversions. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

B2B 113

B2B Marketing SEO Mobile 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

B2B public relations is widely perceived as the nerdy cousin to consumer PR’s popular girl. Some of this reputation is deserved; it’s true that B2C PR is often more glamorous and accessible than B2B. I’ve walked on both sides of the street, and believe each sector has something to learn from the other. Use the data.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

It’s all about the customer experience these days for product retailers, whether B2B or B2C—but most brands and businesses are dropping the ball at one point or another along the CX journey.

B2C 79

B2C Retail B2B Resources 79

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Social media is making marketing lazy. It’s created a “ cut and paste ” content marketing culture. So said Simms Jenkins speaking on a panel in Atlanta hosted by the team from the Oracle Marketing Cloud. That problem is an enormous gap in knowledge of strategic marketing including positioning and messaging.

Strategy 116

Strategy Crisis Marketing B2B 116

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187