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. Measuring ROI is hard.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This post, however, is aimed to put visual content on the pedestal. As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Is there a way to truly measure the performance of earned media, or is it just a pipe dream? We’ve been talking about Earned Media — from both the journalist and influencer marketing perspectives — and how it’s critical that improved metrics and measurement by used to better prove effectiveness.

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Video Media Measurement System 231

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. PR is more measurable than ever. Here’s why: 1. PR generates influence.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Data-driven PR. Data literacy is a prerequisite for PR.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While product trials and demos can whet an editor’s appetite for a story, recipes are rich content that can both maximize PR campaigns and drive measurable business results in multiple ways. This increased overall consumer engagement with the original article and more importantly, helped drive program sign-ups and conversions.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Google Trends 74

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Downloads is one of the few numbers podcasters keep tabs on, but it shouldn’t be the end-all be-all of your measurement strategy. Properly tracking subscribers is similarly time-consuming, but tools like Feedburner and Feedblitz can help provide you with more information on who’s subscribing to your podcast’s RSS feed.

Measurement 120

Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s a question the folks at Sprout Social set out to ask more than 1,000 marketers and consumers earlier this year. When they asked marketers, unsurprisingly, the top answers were engagement and content-based. Three of the top four answers hone in on content marketing or engagement.

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 205

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

As a frequent traveler, I type in Google searches like this all the time, whether I’m looking for a satisfying slice or a sweaty HIIT class (I’ve got two speeds) — and this is precisely why local SEO content strategy is so critical for businesses. So, what is local search optimization, and why is it important?

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Local SEO Strategy How To 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. PR is more measurable than ever. Here’s why.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

We need to integrate consumer clients into trending conversations, valuable insights into our pitches and data into how we’re benchmarking best practices and measuring success. In 2017 we saw consumers gravitate toward the experiential with a desire to make unique memories – and document them all on social media, of course.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Lack of buy-in. The reason?

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. With a more strategic, data-driven approach, you can make leadership pay attention. Don’t believe me?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s a question the folks at Sprout Social set out to ask more than 1,000 marketers and consumers earlier this year. When they asked marketers, unsurprisingly, the top answers were engagement and content-based. Three of the top four answers hone in on content marketing or engagement.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

marketers so much, but in today’s digital environment, everyone is impacted. And it won’t be the last data protection or privacy regulation we’ll see. In July, the state of California passed its own data privacy regulations called CCPA , and other states are sure to follow. Data and more data.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re uncertain about what goals can inform your consumer engagement and event marketing strategy, asking some questions about the brand can help narrow this down. These might include: What is the brand currently missing that greater consumer engagement can address? Tools are often built into the platforms you use.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

This lack of forward thinking puts brands at risk of failing to meet the rising expectations of their consumers. It’s winner-takes-all in the post mobile world and marketing departments are adapting to changing consumer behavior.” IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. CONTENT STRATEGY AS A COMPETENCY.

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Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Only 5% of all branded content online content gets 90% of consumer engagements, so standing out from the crowd and ensuring campaigns and convert has never been more important – or more difficult. Without a clear definition of the ultimate aim of your marketing campaign, it’s impossible to be able to measure the results.

Measurement 62

Measurement Marketing SEO B2C 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses. With the majority of consumers now relying on the internet for product research and purchasing decisions, having a strong online presence is essential.

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Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a digital age where audience behaviors shift with each new trend and technological advance, it’s paramount for marketers to introduce their content campaigns directly into the spaces where their target audiences are most engaged. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Storytelling Technology Fashion 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

That is, they have unprecedented and seemingly unlimited access to the voice of the consumer. But even the most successful leaders are only beginning to understand how to leverage the consumer’s voice in this brave new world of nearly infinite market data.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. Consumers crave genuine connections and are drawn to brands and personalities that share their values and beliefs. Think of the brands you deal with daily.

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Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. What if what we know in marketing is holding us back? Is there is a link?

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

That may be changing in the near future, particularly as content marketing has reached a saturation point.The Content Marketing Institute’s Joe Pulizzi predicts a resurgence of print content led by brands and points to Airbnb, which recently launched a print magazine with Hearst. PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2016

In the PR and marketing industry, we can witness kaizen being practiced more and more often. As we explore in the white paper Defining the Metrics that Will Demonstrate ROI , new tools have made it easier to measure the precise impact of our efforts and optimize content creation and promotion. Demand generation improvements.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing How To Marketing Analytics 74

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketers need to] adapt. Adweek Online.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship.

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Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Podcast monitoring.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. A data-driven Tech PR strategy can help to create a strong presence in the media and reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. So why not help them?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 13, 2016

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” ~ Peter Drucker. But I am smart enough to realize that a company’s marketing, advertising and public relations efforts—my efforts—have a direct and attributable effect to the bottom line of my company. THAT you can measure against. Find a way to measure engagement instead.

Measurement 40

Measurement Advertising Advertising Enterprise 40