Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

First, I think data provides a wide canvas of the happenings in the industry. It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Content Marketing Statistics.

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. A great data divide.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

Brandon shares his experience and insights on elevating online presence and driving business goals in the following Q&A: Can you discuss your background and how you came to lead Stern’s digital marketing capability?

Strategy 71

Strategy Marketing SEO B2B 71

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.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Every year, a handful of PR 20/20 team members head to Content Marketing World ( #CMWorld ) hosted in our very own Cleveland, Ohio. CMWorld is the largest content-focused event of its kind, bringing together 4,000+ marketers to learn the tools and materials needed to build the best content marketing strategies.

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Content Marketing Marketing Writing Consumer 76

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. Data-driven PR. Data literacy is a prerequisite for PR.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2020

It’s also a great platform for relationship-building for anyone in public relations or content marketing. Steve contributes to Forbes as a senior retail leader focusing on emerging trends and the evolution of consumer markets. . Twitter is an invaluable resource for both PR pros as well as top media and influencers.

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Retail Twitter Real Estate Trends 245

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead. Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. Plus, eight out of 10 report that the quality of their content has improved.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A clear and consistent brand builds your reputation in the minds of consumers and helps you stand out from the competition. Today, you can pursue startup ideas like videography, data recovery, app development, and SaaS careers from the comfort of your own home. Worldwide tech spending recently topped $5.1

Social Media 79

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 79

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to one report, 88% of PR professionals say that strategic planning will be key to their role in the next five years, yet less than 21% say they feel comfortable working with data and analytics. Strong search skills increase your ability to leverage data analytics and enhance your evaluation efforts.

Google 80

Google Reputation Analytics Industry 80

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.

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Community How To Marketing Data 91

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Just as a turn of phrase can shift consumer trust in a brand’s favor, a misjudged tone in the brand voice can also derail your efforts. It is, after all, only working on mathematical models and data.

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

And so the B2B marketing struggle is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). Here are three data intensive and thought-provoking pieces on B2B content marketing. 1) B2B Marketers Struggle with Effective Content Marketing. Content marketing continues to grow as a trend.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

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Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 18, 2021

But marketers may be conflating conversational and agreeable, which is leading to blander stories that lack in-depth advice. We found a correlation between a low agreeableness score and better-performing content, especially for stories about investing. It’s also much more trustworthy.

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Study Brand Branding B2B 145

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Over 70% of marketers say content marketing has quantifiably improved prospect engagement. Meanwhile, 66% of customers agree that companies should make it easier to access their content. Before you start writing your first news release, take a moment to research your target audience. Know Your Audience.

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Brand Branding How To SEO 105

Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

We aggregated outreach data from over 12,000 campaigns across 2,000 active BuzzStream accounts and analyzed it to understand reply rates by campaign. The most striking aspect of the data we analyzed is the sheer range of the distribution. Based on the data, fake personalization actually generates a -1.3% Methodology.

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Data SEO Groups Pitching 120

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 12, 2017

In this article, we will discuss the four key elements to write a press release that converts: The news announcement. So write your release with your audience in mind. In the age of Content, search engine results pages (SERPs) are inundated with potential links for users to click on. Multimedia attachments. High-quality links.

Writing 75

Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 75

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A well-crafted press release can do just that — increasing consumer awareness, connecting you with influencers and helping to generate new business. A century later, companies have to do a lot more to get the attention of not only newspapers but also a newly expanded audience of blogs, influencers and consumers. Example: ‘I Quit!

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Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 16: Ted Seward.

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

There’s a critical component to any content marketing or communications strategy that is commonly undervalued: the quality of writing. For some, writing is intimidating and challenging. Would your reader find value in your piece if he or she were to only consume your conclusion? Define Your Own Takeaways.

Writing 60

Writing Transportation Consumer Travel 60

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. Journalists and consumers crave videos. Data shows that less than two percent of all releases that we distribute include video despite driving 2.8x

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

The good news is that if you’re willing to invest the effort, the result will yield a powerful tool in your content toolbox. Marketers base these personas on research and data about their actual consumers and use them to understand their needs, pain points, goals, and behaviors. What Is a Buyer Persona?

Survey 135

Survey Data Interviews Reddit 135

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. Want to write for Cision®?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The analyst firm says: “Business content, such as shareholder reports, legal documents, market reports, press releases, articles and white papers, are all candidates for automated writing tools.”. Will artificial intelligence automate content creation? What Content Automation Actually Involves.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing System Technology 40

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. I’ll be blunt: they are never good. What is Guest Blogging?

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Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ). This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Audio is changing how we search for – and consume information. Did you know?

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

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. This is the PR industry’s bread and butter, most often referred to as publicity or media relations.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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.

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Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

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. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96