Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. As consumers get savvier about how their data is being collected and used, their demand will grow deeper for transparency and protection. “Content marketing will revolve more around individuals and storytelling components.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% to approximately $5.5

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

This post was written by PR 20/20 intern Emily Dann ( @EmilyRDann ). Delivering useful, targeted content is paramount to winning the hearts and minds of consumers. We as marketers are constantly pressed to prove ROI and understand consumer behavior through data. The Visual Storyteller. The Data Whiz. The Mobile Mogul.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

This post was written by PR 20/20 intern Emily Dann ( @EmilyRDann ). Delivering useful, targeted content is paramount to winning the hearts and minds of consumers. We as marketers are constantly pressed to prove ROI and understand consumer behavior through data. The Visual Storyteller. The Data Whiz. The Mobile Mogul.

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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. Sometimes the adventurous, the forward-thinking, and the bold win the day.

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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. MasterCard has some great programs, including publishing some industry research.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. “There are certainly exceptions, but one of the reasons it’s twenty years behind is because there are so many rules and regulations about how—can speak to consumers.” Once the coronavirus hit, that all changed.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. “There are certainly exceptions, but one of the reasons it’s twenty years behind is because there are so many rules and regulations about how—can speak to consumers.” Once the coronavirus hit, that all changed.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2019

Marketing in markets without media, tool databases, Google graveyard, reframing Brexit, internal meets external comms, #CommsSchool makes blogging a habit, and the March #FuturePRoof podcast. He’s also an inspiring storyteller and author. Google+ will close to consumers on 2 April. You’d be welcome to join us.

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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. Indeed, many of the hottest public relations agencies such as Manifest and the Romans, and large international networks such as Golin, Ketchum, and Weber Shandwick, proudly lead with earned media.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It used to be that the salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. Today, those sources go far beyond pricing guides like Kelley Blue Book or reviews like Consumer Reports. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first.

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