Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The first step in any effective marketing or communications program is audience identification. Audience identification is the process of understanding an audience – their hopes, fears, motivations, influences, questions, problems and aspirations and the language they use to express all of those things.

Communications 135

Communications Marketing B2B Technology 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What started out as a Snapchat-like platform for younger generations of social media influencers and general users for sharing video snippets has grown into an essential platform for marketing and advertising. TikTok is a powerful brand marketing platform. Influencer partnerships spice it up. But Can It Work for B2B?

B2B 310

B2B Video Creativity Social Media 310

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

B2B 116

B2B Study Survey Software 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

For PR and marketing folks, it’s a key part of business communications. 71% of social media marketers say social media channels offer consumer insights that benefit other departments of their business, while 93% of all marketers cite more exposure for their business as its number one benefit. What about B2B marketers?

Social Media 272

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 272

5W PR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Creative Ideas to Generate Leads for Your B2B Business In the realm of B2B marketing, the challenge often lies in finding creative and effective ways to generate leads. Unlike B2C (business-to-consumer) marketing, where the focus is on individual consumers, B2B marketing strategies target businesses and organizations.

B2B 78

B2B Creativity Case Study B2C 78

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. And a brand is bigger than marketing. All the other factors considered – leadership, innovation, profitability, sustainability, and employees – all influence the awareness and strength of a brand. The purpose?

Financial 143

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 143

Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. That’s my analysis of the 2020 B2B Thought Leader Impact Study by Edelman and LinkedIn. Relationships?

Leadership 189

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 189

5W PR

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Most companies these days understand how important it is for them to promote themselves effectively to their target audiences. That’s why plenty of companies have started investing in influencer marketing campaigns as one of the most effective strategies for promotion these days.

B2B 88

B2B Marketing Product Launch YouTube 88

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. You need both.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2023

Your sales team is more likely to use the content B2B marketing products when it is presented by a high-performing peer in sales – rather than a sales leader or a product marketer. If you’ve worked in B2B marketing for a minute, you already know the sales team doesn’t like to use marketing content.

B2B 81

B2B Storytelling Marketing Case Study 81

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. How can marketers cope? An effective service piece can be in the form of a whitepaper that offers proprietary industry data and outlines key steps for customers who face a specific decision or business dilemma.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

PRSay

MARCH 26, 2024

Despite impending legislation, influencers are leveraging their large followings to share stories of how TikTok has bolstered their businesses and their ability to express themselves. release in 2018, TikTok’s effect on mass communication and business has been significant. Since its U.S. Chipotle has since racked up 2.3

Strategy 86

Strategy Viral Social Media YouTube 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2020

For PR and marketing folks, it’s a key part of business communications. 71% of social media marketers say social media channels offer consumer insights that benefit other departments of their business, while 93% of all marketers cite more exposure for their business as its number one benefit. What about B2B marketers?

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. Top metrics for marcom and PR vary The top metric for marketing communication (marcom) leaders is leads generated while the top metric for PR is stories placed. Sword and the Script is a boutique B2B marketing, PR and communications consultancy.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 106

Marketing Newspapers Print Local 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

The PR Week highlights news, opinions and insight from members of the PRWeek staff as well as newsmakers in the world of PR, marketing and communications. Check out their episodes on lack of diversity in PR , the impact COVID is having , and the effect of news on people in the spotlight both negatively and positively. . The PR Week.

Sports 332

Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But direct communications is being taken to a new level to support sales and more specifically, ABM (account-based marketing) programs. All well and good, but things take an interesting turn with ABM (also called key account marketing). Why is ABM effective? The customer is in control. Here are some ways.

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 6, 2021

In B2B public relations , there’s a lot of talk about thought leadership. ” Now, good executive content is a very useful component of a B2B PR program, but that doesn’t necessarily make the author a thought leader. .” This is where the PR and digital marketing magic kick in, — or so we hope.

Leadership 398

Leadership B2B Community Viral 398

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. Especially in the B2B tech sector, PR programs are essential to gaining competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. PR can shine beat in B2B tech. B2B decision-makers rely on research.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Reputation 178

Prohibition

JULY 22, 2022

Influencer marketing is a very powerful strategy and a great way for brands to connect with their target audiences in a unique way. Influencers can impact the purchasing decisions and opinions of their audience, as they have the ability to connect with their followers with an authenticity that brands can’t duplicate.

Comparison 117

Comparison B2C Advertising Advertising 117

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. Educate the market and modify perceptions. Coach and prepare corporate spokespeople.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From insight into influencer activity, to Elon Musk making more disliked changes, here’s everything you need to be on top of. Meta gives advertisers access to influencer’s activity Meta’s Ad Library is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to look at what other brands and competitors are doing from a paid social perspective.

Advertising 116

Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01

B2B 88

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

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 David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers. Baz Luhrmann, The Sunscreen Song, 1998.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix. For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. Greater reach .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Generative AI may get all the attention these days, but it’s not the only “kind” of AI.

Employee 133

Employee Software Survey Tools 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2017

Can influencer marketing work for B2B brands? PR programs that include influencer campaigns are often linked to emerging YouTubers or glitzy Kardashian-type personalities, but influencer marketing works in B2B public relations , too. Don’t confuse influence with popularity. Here’s why.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 136

PR in High Definition

MARCH 28, 2023

Social media marketing is an essential string to any comms professional’s bow in today’s industry landscape. Increasingly, B2B and B2C businesses alike are engaging with influencers as part of their social media marketing strategies, and this means managing influencer relations. Rules are similar in Germany.

How To 62

How To Local B2C Social Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Most people think of third-party influencers as YouTube stars with millions of subscribers, or Instagram gurus pushing beauty products. For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. 6 Sources of B2B influencers.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In recent years, the rise of UGC creation has become very apparent, particularly on video platforms like TikTok, Instagram reels and stories – making it a key marketing tool used by brands in all sectors. What’s the Difference Between UGC Creators and Influencers? Like this blog?

B2C 62

B2C Video Social Media B2B 62

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Let’s discuss 10 of these myths so that you can confidently make decisions about your PR and execute it effectively. Rather than short-term boosts, effective PR improves the entire image of your brand for the long term. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Influencer marketing, the art and science of leveraging popular figures to promote a brand, has evolved significantly over the years – which is the focus of our bonus episode. Today, influencers play a vital role in the marketing world, bringing about an undeniable magnetism that attracts consumers like never before.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2C Advertising Advertising 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. B2B buyers are often looking for as much information as possible on vendors and products before they buy, and they rarely buy on impulse. Cultivate media and influencers. Educate future customers.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170