Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2022

I had plans to cover a survey – as I often do with attribution. I think I’d be more than covered under fair use in writing about the report. There is an alternative available to me too: to write about something else. I’ve long advised marketers to use a Creative Commons license. I found it on the Creative Commons website.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve covered tips on successful survey ideation in the past, so the next step is distributing your content. Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. If you’re interested, I can write this article for you.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

For the purpose of satisfying curiosity, marketing surveys are a useful vehicle for research. To that end, this post summarizes five recent market research surveys worth of a purposeful poke and pry. That’s according to a survey of 150 marketing leads conducted by executive search firm Spencer Stuart as reported by Marketing Charts.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Bob Geller | Fusion PR.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Is the person writing someone with experience in the topic? But your time is better spent writing better content. If you get a link from a site that doesn’t look great or isn’t writing great content, it’s probably not quality. Create Surveys and Data Studies Proprietary data is a game-changer for getting links.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Content Ideation Tools Crafting successful digital PR strategies demands creative ideation, and the right tools can transform the seed of an idea into compelling campaigns that drive big coverage. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Content Ideation Tools Crafting successful digital PR strategies demands creative ideation, and the right tools can transform the seed of an idea into compelling campaigns that drive big coverage. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

In a recent survey of 300 media professionals, 54 percent responded that they were more likely to review a multimedia press release than one that was entirely text. Think about how many times you’ve seen a text-based article go viral – and compare that to cute kitten photos, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or infographics.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 17, 2016

The focus on measurement in marketing has become so intense that some argue it’s choking creativity. In a piece for Marketing Land titled New wave of referrer spam wrecking Google Analytics data , columnist Jonathan Hochman writes: “A new surge of referrer spam is damaging Google Analytics data sets.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

That content varies from writing to photos to video and can be shared on a blog, e-newsletter and social media channel. Newsletters, video, infographics and white papers were also named, along with case studies, webinars and tip sheets. Now more than ever, companies need to be their own broadcaster. What exactly does that entail?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first. Round up 10, 20 or 50 customer comments from NPS surveys into a blog post. Thread contributed content into blog posts.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. of revenue to 10.5%

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

For internal speakers, where a webinar is just one more additional duty, an interview like this can be a helpful creative exercise for them as they develop a presentation. By now you can begin to see how a systematic approach to content provides both marketing integration with plenty of room for creativity.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Here are some specific examples of Hero content: Surveys. PatientPoint created its own using survey data from the platform OnePoll.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

And according to a recent Weber Shandwick survey of 1,700 adults , 52 percent are concerned today’s health-related information is either false or misleading. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Animated videos and infographics, for instance, can make a site come across as more innovative and trustworthy.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

And according to a recent Weber Shandwick survey of 1,700 adults , 52 percent are concerned today’s health-related information is either false or misleading. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Animated videos and infographics, for instance, can make a site come across as more innovative and trustworthy.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 9, 2024

The stats from a recent white paper you published find new life as a shareable infographic. You don’t want your audience to feel like your content is repetitive across all channels, so you’ll need to get creative with your remixes and make sure you’re continuing to deliver value, regardless of the medium.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If it’s not working, get creative! Write an irresistible subject line – Your subject line is important for two main reasons: 1) It’s essential for grabbing the reporter’s attention and getting them to open your email and 2) It’s responsible for making certain your email doesn’t get flagged as spam. The public will forgive and forget.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2014

Creative web content is all the rage in the marketing world. Before we get our hands dirty in digital paint… Let’s look at some of the basic terms you’ll hear when it comes to creative web content. You can read this article to learn more about legal issues regarding using Creative Commons photos. Pinterest-friendly images.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Do you have attractive, generic infographics to accompany your story that would work for the publishing environments the journalist is producing content for? I’d like to highlight the “share my stories” suggestion above, as it’s unique in terms of the feedback I typically see journalists provide in this type of survey.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Do you have attractive, generic infographics to accompany your story that would work for the publishing environments the journalist is producing content for? I’d like to highlight the “share my stories” suggestion above, as it’s unique in terms of the feedback I typically see journalists provide in this type of survey.

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Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40