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3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]

Sword and the Script

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

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The Volume and Variety of Communications Work is Shifting, Finds 5th Annual Survey of Comms Pros

Sword and the Script

More than three-quarters of respondents (78%) say the volume of work has increased – and one in three say it’s increased significantly. The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. It’s hard to predict.” Taken more seriously by the C-Suite.”.

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Cognitive Dissonance: Mental Harmony Above All Else

Doctor Spin

This is also true for communication; most people would rather do anything to avoid processing conflicting information—whether the uncomfortable information is true or not. Today, we’re learning more about cognitive dissonance. Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology : Volume 1, 377–397. Source: Cambridge University Press 2 Harmon-Jones, E.

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. Blogger outreach gets personal.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Other disciplines, notably marketing, have encroached on PR practice in areas that lead with paid media, such as influencer marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). The mental health and wellbeing conversation is getting louder What we do 5. This is my annual long-read essay on the future of the PR business.

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Competition Among All-in-One PR Software Tools Heats Up [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Users can track direct and indirect brand mentions, hashtags, influencers and keywords, keep tabs on competitors and industry trends, gather key consumer insights, and discover the most relevant and engaging influencers.”. As such, I don’t have anything witty to say up top – so let’s dive right into it. Notified (formerly Intrado).

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Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder; Here are 6 Dynamic Techniques to Adapt

Sword and the Script

That’s an increase from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018. Influencers and social media have cut into traditional media’s influence.” “‘Fake news’! Three-quarters (75%) of PR said so this year, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin. Be more strategic.