Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. What is inbound marketing? Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media.

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Cision

OCTOBER 12, 2015

But if your brand is using the same content marketing strategy as it did in 2014, you’re probably not seeing any results. At her recent webinar, Facebook partner and top social media thought leader Mari Smith shared seven proven tactics to build your business’s loyal customer base by driving more Likes to leads.

Education 120

Education Facebook Infographics Social Media 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It focuses on increasing awareness about cybersecurity risks and providing educational resources to help individuals and organizations better understand and mitigate those risks. This media exposure not only educates the public but also encourages discussions on cybersecurity best practices.

Education 111

Education Employee Measurement Agency 111

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing: according to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation (and other useful B2B marketing statistics). Regular readers know I frequently dive into surveys and studies about B2B marketing, sales and PR. The cost of B2B marketing content.

B2B 89

B2B Report Survey Marketing 89

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

It’s the end of the summer and fall marks the busy season for professionals, as well as PR educators and students who are back in school. SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. There are SO many tools that I’ve “ Tech Tested ” in 2014.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

PR Fuel

APRIL 2, 2021

Are you wondering how you can make your press releases more sharable for social media? If you want to boost engagement when it comes to sharing press releases on social media, keep reading. You can include other media, such as videos and images to make your blogs more interactive. Craft a Creative Headline.

Social Media 63

Social Media Media Mobile Infographics 63

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This field involves a combination of media relations, content creation, event planning, and social media management to effectively communicate a company’s innovations, milestones, and values to the target audience. Social Media Engagement: Leveraging social media platforms for technology brands is a fantastic idea.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Newsfile

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Click thumbnail image below to view press release Harness Social Media Brands are engaging their audiences in social media to amplify press releases and PR. In addition, tips concerning social media for investor relations are popular. As a result, sales are increasing.

How To 93

How To Tourism Fashion Travel 93

Newsfile

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Click thumbnail image below to view press release Harness Social Media Brands are engaging their audiences in social media to amplify press releases and PR. In addition, tips concerning social media for investor relations are popular. As a result, sales are increasing.

How To 95

How To Tourism Fashion Travel 95

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. The world of media relations is changing.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. It’s a form of blindness that’s liable to show up elsewhere in marketing and the organization; we are all forever students. List posts earn more shares.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Infographics. White papers.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

5W PR

MAY 17, 2022

Companies can also find people on social media platforms that provide businesses with news coverage at a faster pace. When companies combine their public relations and content marketing efforts, they can look at repurposing some of the old content they’ve published. Top Examples of PR and Content Marketing Lead Generation.

Strategy 88

Strategy Content Marketing Employee Google 88

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other? Help a Child.”

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Social Media Media Real Estate 50

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. See how they market online. Are calls to action part of their marketing tactics?

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

For example, IndustrialFX is a marketing company that caters to — you guessed it — industrial and manufacturing businesses. “How much could you possibly write about industrial marketing?” Payson even created an app to give users updates on the oil and gas market and help calculate investments.

Industry 222

Industry How To Insurance Insurance 222

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Luckily, the internet provides many educational resources to them in the loop. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Its site provides a true depiction of contemporary media, as well as tips and tricks.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence. Infographics. We learned a lot about the viability of visual content in the 2017 State of the Media. Informative, aesthetic infographics drive immense engagement. Blog Content Creation.

Case Study 210

Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Solo PR Pro

MAY 15, 2018

It’s no secret that video is a key tactic for public relations and marketing professionals. Consumers are self-educating, with 90% using video to self-educate before making a purchasing decision. According to HubSpot: 97% of marketers say video has helped increase user understanding of their product or service.

Video 57

Video Marketing Mobile YouTube 57

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 18, 2016

My course, Social Media and Public Relations, kicked off last week with the students building and branding their Twitter profiles and actively engaging in our classroom community (#UMASSPRSM). Yes, I’ve forged many meaningful relationships and have learned so much from our community of PR students, educators and professionals.

Community 150

Community Twitter Infographics Tools 150

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Quite rightly the PRCA says: “Now more than ever, in-house teams surveyed see themselves as the owners of digital/social media strategy and execution, with agencies providing supporting roles.” Public relations strategy needs to modernise to really ‘get’ digital PR and social media.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. Videos, photos, infographics, charts…they are everywhere. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). So, here are a couple rules to ask yourself when you are creating a story: Is it entertaining or educational?

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics YouTube 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. Make case studies more visual.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Engage PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It is also used frequently by a business to attract attention to its brand, in turn helping to create a strong identity that boosts its market profile and status. Content can come in many forms, such as blogging, email, social media posts, digital adverts, video, infographics and more.

Infographics 60

Infographics Education Social Media Content Marketing 60

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A s a marketer, you are well aware of content's significant role in your overall marketing strategy. Beyond building brand awareness and optimizing search engine ranking, we know that content is the key to educating and informing prospective customers about your products and services and establishing trust with your target audiences.

Examples 52

Examples eBook Infographics Analytics 52

Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

Paired with a smart social media strategy, brand journalism can build relationships with a customer base, increase loyalty and, eventually, lead to a greater conversion rate. Every industry has its own jargon or lingo, and as we know, the realm of marketing also has a very distinct lexicon. Watch Your Language. Rally the Troops.

Journalism 68

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 68

PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. One of the best suggestions?

Google 90

Google SEO Trends Content Marketing 90

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

PR Fuel

JUNE 5, 2020

People often make the mistake of confusing a pitch or marketing copy for a press release. It’s understandable if you’re wondering why you should focus on press releases on top of your normal email marketing, social media outreach, or website copy. Establishing Media Relationships.

How To 98

How To Ethics SEO Guidelines 98

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, ‘brand’ usually comes first with clients’ internal PR and marketing teams. Therefore, it takes time, education and patience to help new clients, who aren’t as familiar with SEO practices, to understand this. Of course, this can’t work well or seamlessly without initial education from you to your client.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

It’s surprising, but according to this infographic , close to 50% of LinkedIn profiles are incomplete. Your education. For more in-depth ideas on getting the most from LinkedIn, read Neal Schaffer’s book, Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing. 1 Complete Your LinkedIn Profile. A profile photo.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Groups Infographics Social Media 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

A few years ago, athenahealth debuted athenaInsight, its data-driven news publication, to make a serious investment in content marketing. According to executive director of content and communications John Fox, the marketing team made a choice to adjust the brand’s point of view as they prepped for the launch. “At I push back.

Strategy 108

Strategy How To Content Marketing Analysis 108

Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

I started wondering what some B2B companies were doing marketing-wise outside of my personal high-tech centric world, which might slant progressive given their geolocations and business models. I n other words, when it comes to marketing, what are more “traditional” B2B companies doing these days?

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Construction Analytics 60