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.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

1) Content marketers as librarians . “If That’s how Jimmy Daly begins his piece – 5 Content Marketing Power Laws – for Animalz a marketing agency and it had me hooked as a reader. They end up publishing way too much content in an attempt to maintain traffic. Does Blockchain Really Have Marketing Potential?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Creativity Apparel Marketing 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. As regular readers know, I often pour over marketing studies on these pages and sometimes produce survey cliff notes stemming from multiple reports. Content marketing: 51%. Live events: 49%.

B2B 64

B2B Study Marketing Survey 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

Paid Social: Cliff Notes to 3 Social Media Studies. Trust Economy: Summaries to 4 Content Marketing Studies. 2) Best to Pitch in the Morning says Reporter Survey. The best time of day to pitch reporters is in the morning, according to a Business Wire survey covered by the MediaPost.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to visual content in communications. A 2014 study of more than 72,000 Facebook pages shows that visuals, including video and photos, generate the highest levels of engagement among users. Check out the “PR Starter Kit” for pitching tips and more! Images inspire sharing.

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here are four ways quality content can be a valuable tool in gaining media coverage: Want to learn even more ways to score coverage? One of your goals for content marketing is surely spreading awareness of your brand. Your content can prove to them how informed and experienced your brand is in your specific field.

Media 120

Media Infographics Reputation Study 120

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products. Content Creation: Creating compelling and informative content is crucial for conveying the company’s message and capturing the attention of key audiences.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. How do they drive traffic, create engaging content, make content get shared, and capture leads? Case Study in Innovation Outside a Niche. The Verge.

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage. YOUR INDUSTRY + study.

Survey 90

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

It’s got to deliver content in a unique, remarkable, typically unexpectedly pleasurable style or medium. To continue with the eczema example – that brand could publish research they initiated or participated in, or at least studies that support how their product works. Watch this video on how to make 10X content.

Engineering 188

Engineering Interviews Infographics Social Media 188

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

My guest was Victoria Lim, visual content expert and the Social Media and Content Editor for Walt Disney World. Q1: The Track Maven study showed that while content publication and distribution from brands and companies is up by 35% engagement is decreasing. How can visual content help with engagement?

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

My guest was Victoria Lim, visual content expert and the Social Media and Content Editor for Walt Disney World. Q1: The Track Maven study showed that while content publication and distribution from brands and companies is up by 35% engagement is decreasing. How can visual content help with engagement?

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

In other words, influencer marketing with the big names may not be as effective as brands hope, according to a recent study of consumers. There is hope, however as the study also found: “Consumers are consulting blogs and social media on their mobile devices prior to shopping. Want 10x from your PR agency?

Infographics 61

Infographics Survey Consumer Study 61

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging. million dollars.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s How can they do that?

Marketing 105

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 105

prTini

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The Sticky Note: A Stupid Simple-Approach to Better Content Marketing Brainstorms. Mashable’s Branded Content Editor Talks Pitching. Infographic: The Ideal Length of Everything Online, From Tweets to YouTube Videos. What You Should Learn From Rejected Pitches. When It Comes to Pitching, Share the Wealth.

Case Study 44

Case Study Infographics YouTube Pitching 44

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The study identified relative gender bias found within primetime and morning television shows during the first quarter of this year. This is in line with previous studies that found women represent roughly a quarter of roles in news media and receive about the same amount of screen time. When Cision published an analysis of U.S.

Public Affairs 40

Public Affairs Analysis Television Infographics 40

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Our moderator was Jerry Swerling, Professor and Director of Public Relations Studies, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. 59% od companies surveyed late last year say hiring of content marketing is imminent. So quite a line up.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

MaccaPR

MARCH 7, 2016

When your brand is mapping its media outreach strategy, it’s easy to get hung up on the usual suspects: public relations, paid advertising, social media and content marketing. That doesn’t mean all the content has to “live” in your newsroom; a link to its location is all that’s necessary. Exhibit B: Also Starbucks.

How To 48

How To Media Print Real Estate 48

Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. How do they drive traffic, create engaging content, make content get shared, and capture leads? Case Study in Innovation Outside a Niche. Hustle and pitch.

Real Estate 57

Real Estate How To Web Case Study 57

The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Following comprehensive internal briefings of the clients that I would support (including Nokia and NXP), I was soon developing media lists, pitching different media for attending a major event and making byline contributions. I found that one of the key takeaways of media pitching is whether you work in the U.S.

Pitching 28

Pitching Analysis Local Case Study 28

Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

You should be able to show examples of stories you pitched and placed, or campaigns you worked on and generated results for. Bonus tip: sure you can talk about your internship experience, but if you prepare a case study or presentation on the work you did, you would make a stronger impression.

Pinterest 52

Pinterest Writing Interviews Social Media 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

According to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation. Read more: The Top Complaints B2B Sales and Marketing Have about Each Other. The cost of B2B marketing content. Prices have inflated the cost of content in B2B is no exception. Video may be the most trusted content in B2B .

B2B 122

B2B Marketing Survey Software 122

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel? Top of funnel: Content to build awareness.

Case Study 111

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Build a Strong Content Distribution Strategy. If you are creating content surrounding the launch of a new research study, someone on your team may need to publish a landing page to link to the study. The sales team to use in upcoming sales efforts such as pitch meetings. Optimizing content that performs well.

eBook 145

eBook Product Launch Software Internal 145

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 24, 2019

This is an excerpt from The Content Marketer’s Playbook: Grow Your Content Program. Brands are creating more content than ever before. According to CMI’s 2019 benchmark report , a majority of both B2B and B2C marketers increased content creation budgets from 2018. Get key stakeholders on board.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Infographics Insurance Insurance 111

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Content marketers never make content for content’s sake. A content marketing platform (CMP) is software for organizing the content marketing process. It looks a lot like a CMS (content management system), but a CMP is designed to help marketers do their jobs effectively.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111