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. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset. Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The launch of LinkedIn Marketing Labs.

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PR Conversations

JUNE 28, 2020

I used to follow Don’s blog, MetricsMan as he was one of the leading figures discussing measurement and evaluation at this time (along with Katie Delahaye Paine ). A McKinsey Quarterly article in November 2010 identifed Paid, Earned and Owned as traditional media types, with Hijacked and Sold presented as new media types.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

It used to be that when things got tough, the tough cut marketing and PR budgets. ” But that conventional wisdom was from a time when PR and marketing worked through one-way channels. They were designed to push out businesses messages through traditional media to customers. That’s easier said than done.

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5W PR

MAY 4, 2023

Ads that market nostalgia are incredibly powerful. Brands have recognized this appeal and are using “nostalgia marketing” as a powerful tool. What is nostalgia marketing? Nostalgia marketing evokes feelings of nostalgia in consumers to create an emotional connection with a brand or product.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

I saw this firsthand at my last agency, where the early adoption of marketing technology for PR helped our team differentiate and win business, as well as during my time at Propel PRM, a SaaS solution that provides a CRM for public relations. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In 2021, marketers in the U.S. are expected to spend more than $20 billion on social media advertising. But social media success can’t hinge on sponsored posts and paid ads alone. Four secrets to ensure our clients’ social media strategies work smarter—not harder—than their competitors’.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Training. Media Measurement.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Shift Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Influencer marketing is still on a bull run, and we are all in. It has become an essential arm of any consumer marketing program. But nowadays, influencer marketing strategy is not just about finding social media stars with big followings to post your products and news. Creators are (as in their name) creative.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer. What to Avoid: Don’t over-polish your feed.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? And one of the main reasons is that they find it difficult to measure. Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Page Views.

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Buchanan PR

MARCH 14, 2024

The measure passed by a 352-65 vote, and now heads to the Senate. A TikTok ban could be damning for influencer marketing as we know it. Brands that rely heavily on the platform as a key pillar in their marketing strategy are likely to feel the hit quite hard. Need help refining your influencer marketing strategy?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. More PR agencies today are designating a measurement guru on its team to own analytics. Advance legwork can improve the odds of achieving measurable impact. Identify the “core measures.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As we celebrate the spooky season, it’s essential for marketers and PR professionals to avoid falling into the haunting traps that can sabotage their efforts. Mark yourself as “safe” this spooky season and make sure you don’t succumb to these haunting marketing mishaps. Sometimes, seeing is believing.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Understanding social PPC for your business. Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. Because digital marketers are finding an increase in performance with pay-per-click advertising methods. What is paid social media? How does Social PPC work? you may ask!

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

With its versatile nature, precise targeting capabilities, and ͏measura͏ble outcomes, paid adve͏rtising serves as a cornerstone in modern marketing strategies. This is in contrast to organic methods, where visibility is earned through non-paid efforts such as se͏arch engine optimization͏ (SEO) or social ͏media posts.

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Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Just as PR and marketing departments use social media to find influencers, build relationships with journalists and engage with their audiences, they should also watch their competitors. Want more insights on social media listening?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve? Define your client(s).

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides.

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Prohibition

MAY 18, 2023

According to Influencer Marketing hub , 82% of brands believe that the quality of customers from influencer campaigns is better than other marketing types. User-generated content Influencers are skilled content creators, which brands can leverage to their advantage to create compelling, creative and engaging content on their behalf.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2015

That goes doubly for social media. What ARE Social Media Analytics? Analytics is just a fancy word for information about your social media efforts. They’re important because they can help you understand if you’re doing the right things to connect with your customers through social media.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I’m wont to do at year’s end, I ask many brilliant marketing and PR types for their take on what might transpire over the next twelve months. This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given. But there’s no need to fear data!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Edcals outline the content that media outlets will focus on for the entire year.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

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Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

We have all been on the front lines of the convergence of marketing and communications, but the transformation has not been without challenges: cultural challenges, organizational design challenges and measurement challenges. We could do marketing mix optimizations and even ROI, but PR was always on the outside of that.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Reels are a new innovative way to share content and should definitely be maximised by brands to show that you are on top of the latest social media trends. We’ve taken a look at what Reels can offer from a social media marketing perspective and why brands should be investing in getting this right.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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