Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. In a third example, a vice president of sales for a business training consultancy said the “free talks” the company gives often is how his company acquires most customers. Qualify hard, close easy,” he said.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

PR Fuel

JUNE 9, 2021

These tips can set your press release and content marketing strategies up for success. Writing press releases is also a cost-effective marketing strategy. Nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases as part of their content marketing strategy. For example, are you hiring new executives?

Small Business 67

Small Business How To Writing Conference 67

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Sometimes, that means simple tweaks to make a generalization more specific, like when our digital publisher client wanted to share expertise on storytelling in healthcare marketing. We helped streamline that broad topic into concrete examples of stories that resonate with newly diagnosed patients. Or it can be a complete overhaul.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Ten examples of modern earned media include: Media coverage of products, services, brands, or events. Natural inclusion in trade publications. This has led to less time for attending press events, trade shows, and covering stories, making B2B PR harder than ever.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

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Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. A software targeted to small businesses may look at other service providers for SMBs – those that offer accounting, networking or loans, for example. But where do PR teams find third-party influencers? Industry events.

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B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. People are afraid, for example, and many corporate clients have policies that prohibit such interviews without a permission slip. Most people love to share their expertise, and this makes you a broker of good ideas for your target market.

B2B 79

B2B Media eBook Interviews 79

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. But a better strategy is to plan out your content several weeks or months — even quarters — ahead. This way you can better align it with whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Trade Shows 0

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2021

Despite growing optimism, it would still take a giant leap of faith for any B2B marketer to sign a contract for a live event, tradeshow or conference right now. Most events of a marketing nature will remain virtual for the foreseeable future. Need help with marketing or PR? Try our services. webinars last year.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Have you factored in content marketing? Want to be in holiday issues of popular magazines? Just do some research.

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Pitching Measurement Groups 70

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. For example, you might want consumers to pre-order your new product.

Writing 82

Writing How To Media Guidelines 82

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. When comparing these two examples, it’s easy to think a significant amount of attribution went unmeasured in the latter.

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2015

.” I realize I’m not contributing to the content marketing vortex. Livestreaming trade shows. For example, as with any new tool, on the corporate side there can be a resistance to try something out right away (contrary to what people think about the “shiny object syndrome”). Here one minute.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Product Launch Video 60

Cision

MAY 23, 2017

Trade shows and events offer the perfect opportunity for companies to experiment. Even if you’re not creating a marketing campaign on this scale, The North Face illustrates how a brand can leverage other industries to create an authentic event experience. So how do you decide whether to take a risk? Know Your Audience.

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Industry Trade Shows Marketing Film 195

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. But a better strategy is to plan out your content several weeks or months — even quarters — ahead. This way you can better align it to whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise. Plan ahead of time.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For example, a 2020 study by the Demand Gen Report 68% of respondents said the B2B sales cycle has increased compared to a year ago. This effectively takes a substantial portion of the sales discovery and problem identification process out of the hands of sales – and squarely into the purview of B2B marketing. Not content marketing.

B2B 101

B2B Trade Shows Survey Study 101

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event PR: Manages public relations for tech-related events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize exposure and engagement. Event Management Organize and promote events, such as conferences, webinars, and trade shows, to showcase the company’s innovations and provide networking opportunities.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Which forces marketers to answer a vital question. Should you continue traditional marketing efforts to face inevitable irrelevancy? Chris Schmitt ( @ChrisSchmittEsq ), the Global Marketing Director at Pentair (formerly ERICO). Inbound Marketing Can Work In Any Industry.

Marketing 45

Marketing Engineering Resources Consumer 45

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

In the fray that is the day in the life of marketing, we sometimes forget to share with the very people in the trenches with us. You should also check the contributed guidelines from the publication that first published the article as often they require content to be exclusive for several days or weeks. 1) Share the news internally.

Media 98

Media B2B Groups Conference 98

PR 20/20

AUGUST 2, 2018

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. This is one of the top questions we get from marketers. There is a lot of content out there on AI. Let's say I'm a marketing manager at a large manufacturing company.

How To 41

How To Marketing Software Tools 41

PR 20/20

MARCH 7, 2017

We’re in the thick of a new year, and like many professionals, marketers are searching for the next top trends to drive results in 2017. This and every year, we search for ways to break through the clutter to ensure our content reaches the right audience at the right time. 55% want to create more visual content.

Strategy 46

Strategy Marketing Infographics Trade Shows 46

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Blogs don’t have to be filled with just one type of content. While the cornerstone of your blog post will be written content, you can also sprinkle in different types of content to educate and entertain your audience. For example, you can add: Behind the Scenes. Contests and Giveaways. Infographics. Interviews.

Blogging 120

Blogging How To Infographics Writing 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

Marketing 169

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169