Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Your brand’s story is perhaps one of the greatest opportunities to connect with your customers, yet it’s overlooked by many businesses. Instead, show your company’s culture by using culture shots, or if you’re large enough, you can hire brand ambassadors to represent your organization. Write for your target audience.

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Social Media Media Writing Infographics 65

Beyond PR

AUGUST 18, 2016

It’s no secret that a great brand is built over time (in the case of some brands, centuries). Every decision a brand makes builds on the success that came before. Iconic brands, like Coca Cola, Apple and Pepsi, are immediately recognizable and carry with them certain expectations of quality. Stand out in a sea of content.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Product Launch Guidelines 40

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Exceptional writing skills are a fundamental PR must — but let’s face it, it’s easy to get a little long-winded and heavy-handed at the keyboard. Enter Hemingway App: a simple way to ensure your writing is always crisp, clear and compelling. Hemingway App. Try it out. I promise you’ll be glad you did.

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Tools Analytics Software B2C 125

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Though she says writing has always been part of her career, her “first ‘real’ PR job landed me out in the Bay Area working for a tech company.” And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. Telling stories, creating messages, writing – it’s all in a PR pro’s repertoire. >>>

Publicity 62

Publicity Storytelling Pitching Nonprofit 62

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Are you looking for good photos for your brand’s blog or social media posts? Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. Building brand awareness is essential for businesses to succeed. PR Couture.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

MaccaPR

JULY 23, 2014

Though there''s disagreement on the accuracy of that specific number, we can all agree that telling your brand''s story through photos, gifs and videos can be much more engaging than plain text. The woman who coined the term "infobesity," social media expert Ekaterina Walter , now speaks frequently on the topic of visual storytelling.

Pinterest 91

Pinterest Storytelling Infographics Social Media 91

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

A lot has changed over the last 12 years — Forsythe is now director of editorial video at McClatchy — with many newsrooms, including McClatchy’s, wanting their journalists to shoot video, find photographs, incorporate infographics and more into their work when they can. I can write three articles in the amount of time I can shoot a video.”.

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Infographics Print Video Real Estate 54

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Brands who blog have more indexed web pages, which boosts SEO. An active blog authenticates your brand, revealing your personality, expertise, and values, which helps to build your subscriber base and sparks customer loyalty.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

A PDF copy of the report runs nearly $5k, so I have not read the report, however, veteran reporter Richard Carufel did an informative piece for the Bulldog Reporter : Citing the study, he writes the industry grew to more than $4.1 At the time of this writing, the stock was trading at the low end of its 52-week range of $10.46 – $18.28

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett. When you can, offer high resolution photos, videos or infographics. Add life using quotes: Some quotes sound “canned”—try to liven up your quotes by writing them the way a person would actually talk. Sometimes, an image can even spark an idea for a story. She holds a B.A.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2019

He’s also an inspiring storyteller and author. Jessica Pardoe has written about her blogging habits and India Minton-Barker has turned her writing schedule into an infographic. The next Comms School session at 630pm BST on 2 April will cover how to build a personal brand online. You’d be welcome to join us.

Tools 69

Tools Insurance Insurance Handbook 69

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

Visuals : Traditionally, communicators have been trained in writing. The digital age requires that the communicator be a better storyteller in a variety of media, and that includes visuals. Video, photos, infographics and the like are necessary in a mobile and digital world. Find a creative director who can act as a mentor.

Communications 60

Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

Beyond PR

JUNE 16, 2016

“The challenge lies in balancing style with substance,” writes Glenn Frates, Regional Vice President of Customer Content Services at PR Newswire, in 5 Rules for Publishing High Quality Press Releases. Formatting your press release to be reader friendly plays an important part in telling your brand story effectively. Boilerplates.

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Infographics Writing Storytelling Video 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand. Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. News brands that uphold high editorial standards such as The Associated Press, Reuters, and publications such as The Economist , and The Financial Times , thrive. It was a communication revolution.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

As Roetzer writes in The Marketing Performance Blueprint , “Content creation and the ability to write persuasive copy for all marketing channels, is possibly the most important fundamental modern-marketing skill.” The Visual Storyteller. The Content Writer. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

3) Brands blur the lines between company and friend. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. Similar to the algorithms which drive many of our online purchases, brands will begin to communicate with their customers as if they have personal connections with them.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

As Roetzer writes in The Marketing Performance Blueprint , “Content creation and the ability to write persuasive copy for all marketing channels, is possibly the most important fundamental modern-marketing skill.” The Visual Storyteller. The Content Writer. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

Content Strategist ( @Contently ): A publishing solution with an insightful magazine on “brands, storytelling and the future of content.”. Ann Handley , author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Avinash often writes in-depth pieces backed by research, and chock-full of strategic tips. Need a mid-day break?

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Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

Inspired storytelling and strong visuals can help today’s agencies start conversations, interest media and hook new customers for their clients. Photos, short infographics, videos and other visuals create a stronger emotional connection than words alone. Write like your intended audience talks. In a word, content.

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Agency Real Estate Film Video 40

Journalistics

JULY 6, 2013

There was case study after case study about how powerful the consumer has become in the age of social media – and how ill-equipped most brands were to deal with issues in real-time. Let’s take a look at your brand (or your clients for your agency readers). How ready are you to deal with a real-time marketing & PR event?

Marketing 52

Marketing Community Trends Case Study 52

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Wells Fargo not only publishes great content on its Wells Fargo Stories site, but when I toured their offices, I discovered they are doing some really neat things in terms of storytelling, especially with their internal communications. Which real, historical or fictional person or brand would you like to give a reputation makeover?

Conference 40

Conference Meeting Case Study Film 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the Cision’s report, a multimedia journalist is a skillful storyteller, capable of communicating not only in words, but also in images, video, and emerging multimedia formats (GIFs and 360-degree video come to mind). The top trend in media right now is the evolution of the multimedia journalist.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the Cision’s report, a multimedia journalist is a skillful storyteller, capable of communicating not only in words, but also in images, video, and emerging multimedia formats (GIFs and 360-degree video come to mind). The top trend in media right now is the evolution of the multimedia journalist.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When it comes to storytelling, quality over quantity is a pretty standard rule of thumb. Compelling storytelling can expand your audience and strengthen the bond you have with your customer base. If you hear crickets when you tell your brand’s story, don’t give up just yet. Pedal-powered Storytelling.

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Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Data 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 13% say not following brand guidelines. Read more: Twitter Offers Advantages in PR for B2B Brands Willing to Put in the Effort. Effective storytelling improves valuations. It takes an average of 4 hours to write in 2022.

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 17, 2015

The Internet has made brand publishing ubiquitous. Gone are the days when brands required an intermediary to reach their target audience. Now, they have the luxury of reaching out to their audiences directly… through content storytelling. So what could possibly go wrong with brand publishing? We know this.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Video Community 40

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, that doesn’t mean healthcare brands should start pursuing journalistic content. Plus, brands usually don’t have the resources or infrastructure in place to go after hard news.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 93

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, that doesn’t mean healthcare brands should start pursuing journalistic content. Plus, brands usually don’t have the resources or infrastructure in place to go after hard news.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 52

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

You can also use this dictionary as a lead tool, if you’re a marketing exec who wants to hire a team of Pulitzer Prize-winning writers for your brand’s blog. ” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. ” Why?

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Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 85

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 23, 2019

Of course, Klein couldn’t simply write explainers for his readers on request, and when he began to amass a team around him, he realized journalists weren’t always the right hire. “It is amazing to me how much the culture of data consumption, reader attention, and optimizing in a thoughtful way, is baked into the brand.”

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Media Journalism Content Marketing Education 99