Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. Click To Tweet. hours to write.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

5W PR

APRIL 30, 2023

Mental health has become a prominent topic of discussion and advocacy, and there are great opportunities for businesses and marketers to integrate mental health into campaigns during Mental Health Awareness Month 2023. This can happen through various tools such as social media posts , blogs, videos, podcasts, and other channels.

Marketing 88

Marketing Resources Exercises Education 88

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries.

Consumer 370

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! One of the sources of this information is media monitoring and social listening technology. AI-powered technology that exists today is capable of quickly sifting through massive volumes of data and offering you the exact insights you’re looking for.

Strategy 418

Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

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

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In this blog article as part of our managing corporate reputation with PESTLE analysis series, we are diving deeper into the “how to” of the PESTLE process and best practices for communications pros to keep in mind. Gather the information. There are many PESTLE analysis templates available online. Analyze the data you’ve collected.

Analysis 195

Analysis Corporate Reputation How To 195

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 We publish via Anchor.fm – you can download audio-only versions there, and from all popular podcasting platforms. It’s a noisy and competitive word in technology.

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 We publish via Anchor.fm – you can download audio-only versions there, and from all popular podcasting platforms. It’s a noisy and competitive word in technology.

SEO 156

SEO YouTube Interviews B2B 156

Onclusive

DECEMBER 10, 2020

There are several metrics that can be used to measure the cost-benefit analysis of any technology platform. It should be the goal of any organization to achieve a return as quickly and efficiently as possible on any technology platform they’ve implemented. This regional data is shared to help guide marketing plans.

Media 195

Media Software Analytics Measurement 195

Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

This is a continuation of our April blog series focused on helping communications teams get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. Marketing is frequently seen as a profit center because marketing metrics tie back to the bottom line (i.e.,

Data-Driven PR 259

Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 259

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

To borrow from a quote , the professional’s feet should be planted in their role, but their eyes should survey the marketing landscape. As I’m wont to do on the occasional Saturday, I’ve picked out three, reviewed them carefully and present some of the findings in this roundup series that I call the Unscripted Marketing Links.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries.

Consumer 195

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 195

PR 20/20

JULY 19, 2022

So, no matter if you’re reading this deep into the fourth quarter of the year or during Christmas in July—here’s how to set goals that align with your marketing and sales funnels. So, we ask, what does effective marketing look like? How do you create an effective marketing campaign? The KPI here is the sale.

Marketing 90

Marketing How To Measurement Meeting 90

Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

This is a continuation of our April blog series focused on helping communications teams get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. Marketing is frequently seen as a profit center because marketing metrics tie back to the bottom line (i.e.,

Data-Driven PR 195

Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 195

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

“We expect global spending on marketing automation tools to surpass $25 billion by 2023,” according to Forrester. You can still leverage most of these strategies with any marketing automation platform. You can download the full GamePlan here and reference it as you continue through the full series.

Strategy 72

Strategy Marketing Data Software 72

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Now, marketing and sales are supposed to collaborate and complement each other like Holmes and Watson. Marketing builds awareness (Watson even blogs in the BBC reboot) and gathers intel, then sales takes over to close the case. Some marketers create a lot of great content but don’t always communicate that to sellers.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 111

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here is an inside look at five influential tech success stories from our flipbook of 47 Content Marketing Case Studies That’ll Inspire You to encourage your brand to make meaningful changes in the new year. . How Document Analytics Optimized the Length, Quality, and Cadence of Microsoft’s Downloadable Assets.

Case Study 131

Case Study Study Brand Branding 131

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. 81 percent of marketers rate earned media as being more effective or as effective as paid media coverage. Earned Media Builds Trust.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

There’s a huge market for podcasting, but how can podcasters grow their audience with so much competition? With 43 million episodes to download, engaging with listeners is more important than ever. Barbara Rozgonyi will present a Podcast Marketing PR Master Class case study with strategies for growing podcasts.

Strategy 52

Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

Case Study 99

Case Study B2B Study Marketing 99

5W PR

APRIL 12, 2021

With the introduction of new technology and tools, people have started using their devices more than ever, because it’s extremely easy to access any information that they might need. One such useful tool from tech that can greatly benefit PR and marketing campaigns is the QR code. What is a QR Code and Why are They Important?

Publicity 88

Publicity How To Consumer Print 88

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

MarTech forever changed the way that marketers work, what they report as success and how they do their jobs. CMOs and CEOs are starting to ask: Why can’t PR be measured and attributed the way that marketing efforts can? Truly understanding the customer journey from PR through to sale is a tough challenge that few technologies provide.

Analytics 170

Analytics Measurement Data Technology 170

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

It's a new age for marketing. The funnel model also excludes the impact of evolving technologies as it relates to the buyer journey. Additionally, three-quarters of companies using highly personalized marketing content report growing market share, according to McKinsey & Company. Most downloaded content pieces.

Strategy 52

Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

Shift Communications

MARCH 6, 2015

Thanks to all the advances in data and technology taking place today, the future of marketing has never been brighter. It has also never been more rapidly evolving, forcing marketers and professionals from all industry walks to work harder than ever to keep pace. Elements of marketing today that are both working and not working.

eBook 60

eBook Marketing Interviews Big Data 60

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They became especially effective with the mainstream adoption of email in the 1990s, giving smart marketers and media pros a direct line to their audience. Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. based Internet marketing agency that caught our eye with its savvy pay-per-click advertising management, Web development and digital design services.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

There’s a huge market for podcasting, but how can podcasters grow their audience with so much competition? With 43 million episodes to download, engaging with listeners is more important than ever. Barbara Rozgonyi will present a Podcast Marketing PR Master Class case study with strategies for growing podcasts.

Strategy 40

Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 40

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 10, 2019

Measurement, PR management lessons from the 50s, inaugural Comms School session, AI is marketing lipstick, wisdom of middle age, and Insta woe. The law making process cannot keep pace with the speed of technological change and the growth of platforms and digital markets. Sarah and I have been at home in Newcastle this weekend.

Marketing 81

Marketing Measurement Government Report 81

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

New year, same marketing program? If the “same old, same old” mentality applies to your marketing goals and campaigns in 2019, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how important success is to you. Without a refreshed outlook and adoption of current marketing trends and technologies, you can’t expect to outperform last year.

Trends 57

Trends Marketing Software Video 57

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 in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. The In-House Effects on Law Firms.

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Scott Public Relations

MARCH 4, 2020

If you’re in healthcare, insurance, technology or other professional services industries, and need help with a PR, marketing or social media campaign, contact Scott Public Relations. Download our e-book, “ The C-Suite Asks, We Answer: The Top 6 Questions About Healthcare PR.”.

Healthcare 69

Healthcare Insurance Insurance Policies 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. PR is an investment of not just a portion of the marketing budget but a proportionate time commitment as well.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 What does it do? What’s different about that?

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

ReimaginePR

JULY 25, 2016

So with the help of today’s article, I’ll show you how to use social media even when technology is not your strong suit. Bonus: When you’re ready to get started with the platform of your choice, download this resource and we’ll walk you through it. Especially in the business world. Click Here. Social Media is Here to Stay.

Social Media 120

Social Media Technology Pinterest How To 120

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Some marketers aren’t afraid to take a risk on new ideas, push leadership on new technology or champion an entirely new methodology. These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. Read on to see how Ellie has helped to build marketing programs from startup to scale-up. We call these people change agents.

Marketing 74

Marketing SEO Trade Shows Technology 74

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

As such many of the PR tech vendors have brought features to the market for this purpose. Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors.

Media Relations 152

Media Relations Media Print Software 152