Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming.

Blogging 115

Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

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. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines social media as “forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content (such as videos).” Is it marketing? Communications? Do you agree?

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You don’t need a new year’s resolution for your Twitter presence in 2016. Here’s why: in 2015, Twitter’s growth was negligible and its utility (despite different enhancements and tweaks) remains pretty consistent. Here are eight ways you can differentiate your brand from your competition on Twitter in 2016: 1.

Twitter 120

Twitter Brand Branding Customer Service 120

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.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

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.

Analysis 147

Analysis Tools Software SMB 147

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.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. I had the privilege of writing for his Maximize Social Business blog for three years, and have also spoken at several of his Social Tool Summit conferences. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing?

Instagram 214

Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

With so much of the population spending so much time on mobile devices these days, optimizing marketing efforts for mobile is crucial for businesses. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. You can check out her profile on Twitter. Shorten URLs.

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. Your blog is your community. And it’s better to build an engaged community over time than it is to serve up a lot of content in the beginning and then drop off the face of the planet. Commit to a Schedule.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing? Brandwatch renews with Twitter. How is it being used?

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

ET, #PRStudChat sponsored by Spin Sucks community members will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on “How to Communicate Your Research.” Joining us as our special guest and co-host is Kevin Anselmo (@KevinAnselmo ) the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications. Why should you communicate research?

Communications 150

Communications How To Case Study Community 150

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

We’ve gone full circle,” according to Doug Baker writing for the UK-based Marketing. When brands first arrived on Facebook and organic reach was high, we spent a huge amount of time and effort on community engagement and interaction,” he wrote. That neatly summarizes the challenges facing Twitter as it looks towards 2016.

Twitter 60

Twitter Advertising Advertising LinkedIn 60

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. Then you started distributing said content through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest… maybe other platforms as well.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Community Marketing Mobile 40

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. million users X/Twitter : 1.96 million users Facebook : 3.59

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

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.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Despite its uncertainty in the stock market, Facebook continues to be an excellent way to connect with your client base and potential customers. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Image: goiabarea via Flickr, CC 2.0.

B2B 92

B2B Community Facebook How To 92

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Solo PR Pro

MAY 7, 2019

Here’s an update on what’s new in the digital marketing world. Here are a few key takeaways: FB5 / Focus on Communities. Twitter is taking steps toward a promised overhaul of policies to make Twitter a friendlier, healthier online space. The post Digital Marketing Update for Solo PR Pros appeared first on Solo PR Pro.

Marketing 64

Marketing Instagram LinkedIn Facebook 64

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

This means my last summary of PR tech news was in early June – and in the eight weeks since, there’s been a number of annucments from the solution provider community. The PR software community has taken note and they are responding. The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago.

Software 123

Software Pitching Ethics Privacy 123

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

Community 82

Community Publicity Web Social Media 82

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is still uneven in communities across the country and around the world. As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? Source: Twitter. Is there one?

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Let’s talk about why an ebook is an essential element for your content marketing strategy, and how to create and promote one for maximum effect. Don’t allow the prospect of writing an book to overwhelm you.

eBook 219

eBook How To Writing Community 219

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. What helps BuzzFeed’s content go viral — whether it’s a listicle, news story or quiz — is the way it writes in different forms depending on which social media platform will share the story. Change is a constant in today’s digital world.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For communicators, “The key is to understand how AI can enhance what you do, rather than replace what you do.” Huyse, CEO of Zoetica , a digital marketing and PR agency in Houston, was the guest on Nov. Just as people were hesitant to join Twitter when it launched in 2006, with AI there’s an adoption curve, she said.

LinkedIn 72

LinkedIn Writing Tools Technology 72

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Lots of case studies and lots of stories of success and failure.

Community 40

Community Travel Pinterest Mobile 40

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

First how can “social media” AND “social media marketing” be skills? Those are tools we use to do the social media and social media marketing you listed at the top! The fake Eli Lilly Twitter fiasco is a good example. Twitter is changing on an hourly basis. Community management. Copywriting.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In addition, many are predicting the marketing developments we witnessed in 2014 will continue: 1. Wishful thinking? I hope not.

Trends 135

Trends Marketing Pinterest Social Media 135

PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

Here are some of the ways transparency plays a major role, whether you’re a PR or marketing organization, a major conglomerate or a community business: Transparency within your team. Even communications-based organizations like social media giants Facebook and Twitter are grappling with issues around transparency.

System 157

System Community Social Media Employee 157

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

It’s understood that the play’s the thing; however, it was the vibrant community found around each performance that proved an unexpected volunteer adventure at The Toronto Fringe festival 2015. Observations on a company of communal stakeholders. The word fringe means “the edge, the margin, the outskirts.”

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

Beyond PR

MAY 11, 2016

It’s these moments in video marketing that can transform a data- or information-heavy message into compelling, easy-to-understand, and profitable content, as seen in our Intermedia-MultiVu Creative Services case study. Start with these five steps to write a script that impresses viewers and converts leads.

Video 40

Video Writing Marketing Case Study 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. I shared a thread on Twitter this week about measurement that proved so engaging that I thought I’d use it to kick off this week’s letter. Here’s Marcel’s write up.

Marketing 81

Marketing Measurement Government Report 81

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

Beth is also a daily practice junkie who takes on insane creative challenges, like writing a poem or drawing a picture every day for a year. Beth Nyland on Twitter. Barbara stepped in for Beth as an internal communications consultant at Sears to manage projects for 300,000 associates and the executive team. How did they meet?

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

We know the power that social media campaigns can wield – from amplifying earned media that PR generates to marketing products. The splashiest influencer marketing campaigns tend to be in beauty, fashion, and other lifestyle sectors, but don’t count it out for B2B PR. Influencer marketing creates trust.

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

By Sarah Babbitt, VP, Agency Marketing. Among them are Meta (at 11,000 employees), Twitter, Salesforce, Stripe and Zendesk. Twitter caught flack for a lack of clarity and humanity. Twitter’s policy-focused, nameless email offers no apology or details. Twitter and Zendesk conflated messages with marketing speak.

Employee 78

Employee Twitter Policies Agency 78

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. The community that once coalesced around backlinks and comments has gone. They’re curating content and writing newsletters. I can’t remember the last time I saw a blog roll, can you?

SEO 113

SEO Community Blogging LinkedIn 113

Stephen Waddington

MAY 2, 2020

I won’t be learning Mandarin or writing a book during lockdown. Pleasure in simple things and new routines A lockdown book or new language may be a tall order but there is pleasure in art, cooking, craft and community. It’s a wonderful community act of craft. Check it out for yourself on Twitter.

Transportation 84

Transportation Government Community Facebook 84