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.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. Infographics.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. It’s not just about throwing punches — it’s about knowing the right time to jab with statistics, slip in case studies, and use compelling insights and analysis to deliver a decisive hook. First, figure out who your audience is; who are you trying to reach?

Writing 110

Writing Case Study Study Brand 110

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. Louise Parker , PR Director at Propellernet , echoes this, “For me, digital PR is measurable PR that is created with SEO goals in mind. Case studies.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

What’s their writing style, what’s their background, is there a common thread in their articles? Focused campaigns are the most impactful and easier to measure to determine whether the program was effective enough to duplicate. What gets measured gets improved! You’ve helped many of your clients secure national coverage.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

In other words, influencer marketing with the big names may not be as effective as brands hope, according to a recent study of consumers. There is hope, however as the study also found: “Consumers are consulting blogs and social media on their mobile devices prior to shopping. New influence is transformative.”.

Infographics 61

Infographics Survey Consumer Study 61

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Above Average Page Authority or URL Rating Page Authority (PA) is Moz’s measure of a page’s ability to rank based on several factors, and URL Rating (UR) is Ahref’s based again on the strength of the backlink profile. Is the person writing someone with experience in the topic? But your time is better spent writing better content.

How To 71

How To SEO Google Examples 71

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

The study is based on tens of thousands of pitches sent by over 100 U.S.-based TechTalk with Proof Analytics chairman and CEO Mark Stouse via Kim Davis and PR Week “The communications industry, because they’re afraid of analytics and measurement for the most part, is really walking away from their greatest chance of glory.

Pitching 85

Pitching Survey System Technology 85

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Do Your Due Diligence – Study from Some of the Best. Key to a corporate sustainability report is knowing what data points should be measured. GNP Company’s Berling also points to the value of consistent measurement. Write, Tell and Show Your Sustainability Story. Collect Data.

Corporate 48

Corporate Report Infographics Pharmaceuticals 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Craig Dekshenieks | Aderant. 10) A pullback on PPC.

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

As the communications industry continues to change and to adapt to digital environments, these are the key skills/specialties that I see as key to communicators: Analytics : The ability and necessity to measure results in a digital environment is stronger than ever. Visuals : Traditionally, communicators have been trained in writing.

Communications 60

Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Make sure you put pen to paper and write down your content marketing strategy! Here's just a sampling of popular content types: blogs, case studies, e-books, e-newsletters, events, infographics, microsites, presentations, research reports, videos, webinars and white papers. Step 4: Measure Success. Step 3: Get Started.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Managed by Ann Handley, Head of Content at MarketingProfs; author of the WSJ bestseller, “Everybody Writes” The 10 Most Expensive Paid Search Keywords [link]. — ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Engagement with news brands online is messy and tricky to measure. You need to understand the media in the market alighted to your product or service; the issues that drive the market; the format and makeup of a publication; and the types of stories that journalists write. Google, Facebook and the BBC take the top three slots.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Emily is a dual major studying Public Relations at S.I. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results. Visual storytelling through video marketing and graphic design is the key to enhancing the value and shareability of content assets such as infographics, photos and comics.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Emily is a dual major studying Public Relations at S.I. Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results. Visual storytelling through video marketing and graphic design is the key to enhancing the value and shareability of content assets such as infographics, photos and comics.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. According to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation. A study by PathFactory found content costs soared 58% in 2021 compared to the year earlier. B2B prospects want published pricing. The cost of B2B marketing content.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Journalistics

JULY 6, 2013

There was case study after case study about how powerful the consumer has become in the age of social media – and how ill-equipped most brands were to deal with issues in real-time. Copywriter – one of the people above should be able to write the words you need to communicate. Is your communication working to improve sentiment?

Marketing 52

Marketing Community Trends Case Study 52

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Most of the time I’m affected is when I read non-fiction (biographies or case studies). For example, a couple months ago, the company published a great infographic about what consumers talk about in terms of payments on social. Great listening skills, strong research abilities, and excellent writing skills.

Conference 40

Conference Meeting Case Study Film 40

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

Q1: The Track Maven study showed that while content publication and distribution from brands and companies is up by 35% engagement is decreasing. That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. Is it likes?

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

Q1: The Track Maven study showed that while content publication and distribution from brands and companies is up by 35% engagement is decreasing. That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. Is it likes?

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Case studies. Infographics. A study by software firm Beckon recently stated, “Although the amount of content being marketed has tripled in the past year, there has been no increase in engagement.” People are more interested in visuals than ever, whether it’s infographics, images or videos. White papers.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The industry benchmark statistics in the first part of the report came from an internal dataset of 86,270 pieces of content across all industries, measured by Contently’s content marketing platform. Create social videos and infographics. Create social-friendly videos and infographics. Here are our biggest takeaways.

Financial 111

Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

We analyzed 1,551 pieces of healthcare content using StoryBook, Contently’s content strategy tool, which measures top-performing topics, formats, social shares. We also pulled some industry-level benchmarks, measured by Contently’s content marketing platform. The rate held steady through April until dipping slightly in May.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We analyzed 1,551 pieces of healthcare content using StoryBook, Contently’s content strategy tool, which measures top-performing topics, formats, social shares. We also pulled some industry-level benchmarks, measured by Contently’s content marketing platform. The rate held steady through April until dipping slightly in May.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. Most writers at media companies simply use the CMS as a place to paste in their writing. In the MSM, journalists who routinely parse out study findings and crunch numbers in order to report on them often self-identity as data journalists.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111