Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. What exactly is that?

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film, a feminist masterpiece to some and too basic for others, has achieved widespread influence in the consumer marketplace and, as shared widely on social media, has prompted many women to reassess their roles in the world. This retrospective examination could offer key learnings for those in the field.

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 127

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. Rubrics and feedback forms.

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Social Media Exercises Media Resources 150

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Internal Communications.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing When students approach me after class it’s often because they missed a quiz, have a question about an assignment, or want to chat about a topic of mutual interest.

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Ethics Marketing Sports Education 94

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Take a peek at the social communities for my biggest client (of 10 years now!), Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Start research and writing a byline for my Trustmark client. .: It usually takes me 2-3 hours (at least) to write each post.

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

.” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing. I remember connecting with Barry via social media and then being surprised when he suggested a face-to-face meetup. Great advice!

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Small Business Social Media Radio Media 52

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. Q: How do library staff members become NYPL bloggers?

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

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Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2022

Holidays and days celebrating pets are great ways to reach pet-loving communities. Given below are some marketing strategies that can be used to reach pet owners on National Pet Day. Such pet parents can be chosen for a “Client of the day’ post on social media. Social media marketing can be extremely effective.

Marketing 78

Marketing Local Social Media Blogging 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

As a science major turned public relations professional, I was groomed into believing that scientists are “bad” communicators. Through my work in science communication at Cornell University , I learned that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Twitter is one of the most promising social media platforms for science communication.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. The first step in communications is audience identification. I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

How to Write Content for Local SEO The first step is to create content that’s locally relevant. Maybe this research leads you to discover an uptick in veganism in your community—the perfect opportunity to write about your new vegan cheese options. Let’s take the Minneapolis-based pizza parlor.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

UGC includes reviews, testimonials, images, videos, and social media posts created by customers to promote a brand. Encouraging customers to generate UGC can have significant advantages, fostering trust, authenticity, and a sense of community around a brand. Cost-effective marketing UGC is a cost-effective marketing strategy.

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How To Community Customer Service Tools 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency.

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This was especially the case as I ventured in teaching social media earlier in the decade (amazing!). 2020 is going to mark my seventh year teaching social media (8th total) at the University of Louisville. I am actually going to use my social media book for my class. You may be thinking – Karen!

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Social Media Media Video Course 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

It’s been pretty quiet this month in PR software; that’s starting to look like it’s going to be characteristic for the year On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through the news from the PR software community in a summary post like this one. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

In this situation, it’s natural to want to cut costs, but the mistake most businesses make is to cut marketing and PR spend. And, as history has shown, brands that remain in-market with consistent messaging come out of a crisis ahead of their competitors. Figure out a social media content strategy.

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Crisis How To Small Business Social Media 225

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers.

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Critical Mention

JUNE 13, 2019

Over the years, social media has changed the way we interact with celebrities. From Rhianna and Ryan Reynolds to LeBron James and Bill Gates, here are our top picks for celebrities that are crushing it on social media. When she’s not writing, you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding.

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2016

Posting to social media alone will not build your brand. To really see results you need to build a community. and founder of the #MeasurePR Twitter chat, joined Cision on a webinar to share her strategy for growing brands on social media. Essential to any social campaign is an understanding who you are targeting.

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Social Media Media Twitter Tools 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now ChatGPT ignited a fire in the PR community and there are opinions all over the map. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The story began way back in September, when Kanye (now known by the name “Ye”) criticized the German footwear company in interviews and on social media. But quite frankly, the writing team should never have been in such a horrible position. Celebrities and fans took to social media immediately. Now what?” .

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Crisis Communications Crisis Writing Social Media 148

Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? An endorsement by a media outlet you trust adds credibility to policy issues also. His/her audience is your target. Is your brand quirky, fun and irreverent?

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Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

Contently - Strategy

MAY 20, 2024

Most of us content marketers consider the content side of SEO at the very beginning of any project; we’ve become adept at marrying ideas with the right keywords, information, and heading structures so that the message and SEO go together harmoniously—like peanut butter and jelly. Why Does Technical SEO Matter to Content Marketers?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Speak to, not at your audience. Until next time!

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Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re launching a new product or service, it therefore makes sense to include blogger outreach in the marketing mix. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. or mess up a blogger outreach program with poor targeting and lazy execution.

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Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, your corporate communications team can kindle that love. A report published by LinkedIn and Imperative writes, “…companies are seeing that purpose-oriented employees are more productive and successful.” So, how do you incorporate internal communications into your brand marketing strategy?

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The Most Popular Social Media Channels in Finland Youtube : 4.46

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Karen Freberg

MAY 17, 2018

I have spent the past few days in Boston working with the HubSpot Academy team as they prepare to launch a new certification on social media. We first got connected on Twitter, and then she joined the Social Media Professors group I manage on FB. I can’t WAIT for you all to see the new social media certification!

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Social Media Media Education Energy 48

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. What I love about this blog is it isn’t really a PR/social media blog.

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Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68