Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. PR software provider Vuelio commissioned the survey. I also link to the underlying source.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Set measurable goals and start tracking right away. Never use it straight from AI.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

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. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. PR agencies Additional findings from the survey I found interesting are: Generative AI. Is that good? See our services.

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Here’s a look at the top challenges facing PR according to the survey – and some ideas for what you can do about it.

Survey 137

Survey Measurement System Education 137

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

They write quality posts. That’s according to the results of a survey of 1,377 bloggers conducted by Orbit Media a web design agency. It’s the fourth consecutive year the agency has conducted the survey. These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy.

Study 79

Study B2B Marketing Survey 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. A blogger from some tech company’s blog will always be included. Further, some vendors, like HubSpot, actually run their blogs like a news site. PR measurement evangelist Mark Weiner passed in December.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. Pressure on measurement. Additional duties.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Our agency offers services and writing support around all of these, so you’ll see links to examples of our work included throughout the checklist. Reports and surveys : Data is your friend, and an invaluable resource for content creation. It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. More than half (52%) of those surveyed, rated the About Us page higher than blogs, testimonials and collateral marketing information.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

In November 2015, Marketwired, a news distribution and social communications company, created a survey, “Are You A #ContentMachine?” In the interview, Lisa shares her insights on content marketing and discusses some of the interesting findings from the Marketwired survey results. Were you surprised by any of the survey findings? .

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Look for our session titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” Talkwalker characterized the product as “social measurement and audience insights software.” The event is free for 48 hours on August 19-20, 2020, after which access will cost $97.

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

It was a quick and dirty survey with a modest response rate. Planning, creativity and measurement lies at the heart of campaigns. Measurement and demonstrating value – 73% of respondents cited measurement and demonstrating return on investment as important. Writing is a core public relations skill. Management.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” This is because, as the JOTW communications survey has shown previously, PR has a lukewarm view of sponsored content. That’s not an isolated finding either.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

Your SMEs and other experts may be hesitant to participate in marketing because they’re not writers or marketers, so make it easy on them: offer to interview them and write up the draft. Various touchpoints contribute to a deal or sale, such as blog posts, webinars, and events. Use the calendar to manage C-suite expectations.

Product Launch 142

Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 142

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

In fact, a new survey from Uproar PR found 72% of people prefer micro-level social media influencers. In fact, 68% of respondents to the Uproar PR survey said they have made a purchase based on a post from a non-celebrity. Blog interviews or contributions. As with any campaign, start with measurable goals and KPIs.

Measurement 95

Measurement eBook Tools Survey 95

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

The survey found 30% of B2B respondents cited news coverage as the way they “people learn about new products online that they can use for their day jobs.” Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%. How often should you publish on your company blog?

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It can be helpful to survey this audience about your current branding. Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Leveraging your owned media, publish blogs about the new look, update your web copy to reflect new messaging, and post messages on social media to communicate it.

Corporate 270

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. Also see: Partisan Politics Complicates PR and Comms for Business, Survey Finds.

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails. What does it do?

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

I missed my self-imposed deadline in June as I was simply overwhelmed by events: client work – always my first priority – but also bisdev, podcast production, blog posts, and trying to get this year’s annual JOTW comms survey ready for publication. journalists respond to roughly 3.27% of the pitches they receive,” according to Propel.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. Take a look at the topics of content you’ve already created, like blogs, social media posts, and podcast episodes, for inspiration.

Writing 110

Writing Case Study Study Brand 110

Sword and the Script

APRIL 29, 2017

More than 70% of respondents to a survey – What Marketing Leaders Think About Strategy, Technology, and Data-Driven Change – by Track Maven cited the “inability to attribute top-of-funnel activities to business outcomes” as the top challenge in ROI. 2) Defining content marketing measurement success.

Marketing 68

Marketing Measurement Content Marketing Survey 68

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Link relevance measures how relevant a backlink is to your site. There’s no set scale for link relevancy and we don’t know exactly how Google measures this either. Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) You can even do this with your survey campaigns.

How To 62

How To Google SEO Pitching 62

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

There are a few that stand out, but what’s top of mind is a pitch from 2020 that was a result of a survey we conducted for a healthIT client all about patients and telehealth – what consumers like about telehealth, if they wanted their healthcare provider to utilize telehealth moving forward, etc. What’s your best tip for measuring PR?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

PR Conversations

DECEMBER 11, 2014

For example, if undertaking a national survey in Canada (population 35 million), one needs precisely 384 respondents in order to achieve a 95 per cent confidence level and confidence interval of +/- 5 per cent (see, Determining sample size: How to ensure you get the correct sample size ). Core elements needed: a statement of purpose.

Publicity 108

Publicity Survey Analytics Pharmaceuticals 108

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

It’s hard to measure but there’s negative consequences for not doing it.”. ” Certainly, the digital fingerprints of the web provided better mechanisms to measure indicators in these areas. There are, it seems, two ideological camps: “can’t measure” and “measure everything.”

Marketing 60

Marketing Measurement B2B Content Marketing 60

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Which of these do you think is a more compelling piece of content; A blog post and video highlighting to customers how to effectively wrap awkwardly-shaped presents, from footballs to Wendy houses. Writing in a generic tone of voice risks making you yet another bland voice in a sea of content. Measuring for success.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Before reading further about how you can create a corporate sustainability report, take a minute to be inspired by a few reports that represent a variety of industries and employ some of the best practices that will be discussed in this two-part MaccaPR blog post series. General Mills. GNP Company (a client). General Motors.

Corporate 71

Corporate Report Survey Government 71

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In a PRSA survey, according to both in-house PR departments and agencies over 50% of people think there’s going to be considerable change in the business. And between 2017 and 2018, the number of survey respondents that said they would invest in tech jumped from 8% to 23%. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Conference 66

Conference Crisis Management Survey Big Data 66

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I am going to share what I learned from this informative chat in two separate blog posts because there’s a lot to be covered. Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. What courses does/did your school’s PR major offer? Agreed wholeheartedly!

Education 150

Education Training Course Social Media 150