Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. ” Twitter exploded and some quick thinker doing the Twitter for Chevy simply embraced it with this tweet which read in part, “Truck yeah the 2015 #ChevyColorado has awesome #TechnologyAndStuff!” The company is getting accolades from other reputable marketers. Talk about rags to riches.

Crisis Communications 116

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

To figure out which handles to target when I launch ads on Twitter. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. How to Balance Ethics and Reality in #Influencer #Marketing [link] pic.twitter.com/BWn4QG8m0s. — Co-Founder of Status Creative, a leader in social media engagement.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

Brands get creative on social channels. It’s common for journalists to pick up something on Twitter to incorporate into an article or research for further commentary, for example. Breaking news happens fast, and reporters writing stories are looking for a quick reaction. Email marketing connects the dots.

Social Media 322

Social Media Data Report Tools 322

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A recent article in The Washington Post , “ Before Twitter and Facebook, There Was Morse Code: Remembering Social Media’s True Inventor ,” details the history and relevance of Morse code, complete with early versions of today’s “OMG” and “LOL.”. Is it marketing? So…do you need a social media marketing manager? Communications?

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Go for it in brainstorms – Creative sessions can be challenging. The more you do it, the better. .

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Weber Shandwick , “built for the age of perpetual disruption,” is a renowned global communications and marketing services firm with 78 offices around the world. The agency’s diverse team has won some of the most prestigious awards in the world for creative, innovative approaches. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Agency 72

Agency Twitter Conference Financial 72

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. In fact, 93% of PR professionals follow journalists on Twitter. This includes familiarity with social media management, content creation, and influencer marketing. Just ask Google.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Let’s imagine you’re a brand marketer for Apple. Artificial intelligence is still perceived by many in the PR & marketing industry as a danger to their job.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

First how can “social media” AND “social media marketing” be skills? Those are tools we use to do the social media and social media marketing you listed at the top! Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities. Twitter is changing on an hourly basis.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2016

Twitter, on the other hand, provides no such feature, although the analytics Twitter provides do offer some insight. In fact, those analytics are a principle influence on the three articles I recommend each week for the Unscripted Marketing links roundup. Contently: Why Cisco is hiring over 200 content marketers.

Twitter 60

Twitter How To B2B Analytics 60

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. Through this collaboration I learned of Stone Temple’s very creative use of video. How do you make the topic fun and interesting?

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency.

Analysis 147

Analysis Tools Software SMB 147

Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

But, as people go on the job hunt once again, many will need help brushing up their LinkedIn profile and coming up with creative ways to get their names in front of the right people. When I was starting on LinkedIn–and even back well before that to Twitter–this was one of my key strategies. And, it worked. Your story.

LinkedIn 179

LinkedIn Local Creativity Pitching 179

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. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2012

Erin Feldman is the marketing communications manager at TouchSystems , a touch screen company based in Hutto, Texas. Her background is in marketing and creative writing, and she riffs about writing right at her blog, Write Right (so write right, don’t make her use her red pen).

Twitter 70

Twitter Writing Creativity Blogging 70

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy. The platform has also launched Accelerate, an AI-powered B2B marketing campaign creator to support B2B marketeers.

LinkedIn 62

LinkedIn Social Media B2B Media 62

Polaris

APRIL 14, 2015

Unless you happen to be a gifted writer, there is nothing simple or painless about writing blog posts. Yet business blogging is an important part of marketing today. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to enjoy the benefits and make writing blogs a little bit easier. Before You Begin. Editorial Calendars.

Writing 100

Writing Blogging eBook Google 100

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Though public relations and marketing have many differences, they both are heavily reliant on expressing effective brand communication. Builds a Strong Brand Presence. Improves Content Strategy.

Marketing 89

Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills. The point is: You’ll learn a lot.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 111

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

When it comes to content marketing, there’s a lot of “been there, done that” out there. It takes a little creativity, but once you break through the doldrums, you’ll find these to be quite effective tools to help you connect with your audience. Infographics are another great visual addition to your content marketing arsenal.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Blogging eBook 120

Beyond PR

MAY 11, 2016

It’s these moments in video marketing that can transform a data- or information-heavy message into compelling, easy-to-understand, and profitable content, as seen in our Intermedia-MultiVu Creative Services case study. To get there, though, you need to tell your brand story in a creative way. Use your words to describe it.

Video 40

Video Writing Marketing Case Study 40

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Last year, Episodic Content was a big hit among businesses and marketers.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can have the best research, personas, targeting, messages and creative – and still miss the mark. As I write this post, there are 450+ likes, 50 retweets and 250 comments (screenshot nearby). Today, when you get ad through approval and into market…your job isn’t done. For sure, Twitter is not the real world.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. BIGfish Communications. Finn Partners.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Write long form content: Quite simply, the more text and information you have on your website, the more likely your targeted audience is to find your content and share it. After studying these three distribution channels, you may realize it’s time to revamp your practices so they appeal to the modern market. About Kayla Matthews.

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? So, if you’re looking to get a daily dose of valuable info from the experts or get inspiration for starting a podcast of your own, here’s our top 50, ranked in order of Twitter followers: 1) Gary Vaynerchuk. Online Marketing Made Easy. 5) Pam Moore.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. What helps BuzzFeed’s content go viral — whether it’s a listicle, news story or quiz — is the way it writes in different forms depending on which social media platform will share the story. Change is a constant in today’s digital world.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. Good marketing makes the company look smart. Great marketing makes the customer feel smart. — The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing. — Joe Chernov.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Savvy businesspeople understand that the only thing you can predict about the market is its unpredictability. Markets evolve. But one fact remains steadfast: no matter what your industry may be or what kinds of market conditions you’re operating under, the indisputable preeminence of the customer.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? One of our core tenets is the belief that marketing can make brands “more human.”. Source: Twitter. Those companies you’re marketing to are all run by people. Is there one?

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without. See for yourself.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

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.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Machine learning and psychology are both increasingly recognized as useful components of marketing and PR campaigns. This can be particularly useful for conversational marketing chatbots in your campaigns.

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76