Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In either case, I’ve paused to delve into three social media studies or surveys that crossed my screen in recent months and distilled them to the most important findings. These three studies seem to, in part, answer these three questions: How is our brand doing in social media relative to comparable brands?

Social Media 60

Social Media Study Media Survey 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics. 1) Data visualization.

Infographics 69

Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 69

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

At the same time, it’s worth recognizing that “Behind every great CMO is a bunch of great people,” as one study in this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML) points out. As it is on the occasional Saturday, the UML is where I round up three ideas – in this case three fairly substantive studies – and present them for your perusal.

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Study Survey Infographics B2B 116

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

We dug into some of the latest research to uncover seven compelling reasons traditional media continues to profoundly influence your target audience. These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Make it Visual: The Power of Infographics In this age of information overload, visual data representation is the key to bringing a message across. Infographics are an effective tool in an IRO's arsenal. Moreover, infographics are highly effective in conveying complex trends and market analyses.

Communications 78

Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. Infographics are easy to read, easier to digest and boost engagement by up to 3x. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic. Case Studies.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Critical Mention

AUGUST 29, 2018

Trying to understand the way people think is the crux of how PR pros build a social media strategy. But as we all know, the psychology behind social media strategy is a complex topic. We have some tips and tricks on how to boost your social media engagement. But not to fear! Visuals are everything.

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Infographics Financial 61

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2015

In a recent Wall Street Journal article (“What Celebrities Can Teach Companies About Social Media” published on October 14, 2015), “experts” offered some social media content advice: From singer Rihanna – Cultivate platform-specific content for a multitude of social platforms.

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Media Facebook 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Health and wellness research studies shape public understanding, policy decisions, and individual behavior. But it’s not enough for these studies to exist. However, health and wellness research studies are often presented in technical language and can be challenging for the general public to understand.

Publicity 78

Publicity Communications Study Storytelling 78

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Yes, the content lives on your website but great content can attract the attention of others who might share it on social media, email it to their friends or, best yet, link to it. A recent study found that infographics are shared 3x more often than any other visual item. Optimize your social media presence.

SEO 80

SEO Infographics Strategy Viral 80

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Infographics. We learned a lot about the viability of visual content in the 2017 State of the Media. Informative, aesthetic infographics drive immense engagement. Infographics are plug and play, citable and are liked and shared 3x more on social media. Case Studies. How to do it?

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Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Depending on how you visualize your data studies and survey results, you may choose to use an infographic, which is the next tactic on this list.)

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

prTini

JULY 27, 2015

According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , that answer is yes: 58% of U.S. In addition, PR pros are now contacting journalists using the methods they actually prefer, with 23% pitching stories on social platforms — in line with reporters’ preferences. Are PR pros pitching journalists the way they prefer?

Infographics 28

Infographics Journalism Study Pitching 28

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Keep in mind if the length of content matters, as this study suggests, the listicle posts must have depth and quality. The study found, “36% of articles with H2+H3 tags have higher performance in terms of traffic, shares, and backlinks.” This finding is in line with the findings in the study above. List posts earn more shares.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. An essential tool for all businesses and industries, social media can be used to build relationships with prospects and customers, as well as increase overall brand awareness. Some examples of content marketing include: Infographics. Case Studies.

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2012

” It occurred to me that some people treat infographics like my three-year old treats “Starships.” One recent infographic illustrated this point quite well. The problem with this is that this is simply one case study. Consider this infographic that I created. How Do You Like Them (Infographic) Apples?

Infographics 77

Infographics Pinterest Case Study Facebook 77

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful. The study found that the longer the content the better. Practically every study that analyzed content length and performance came to the conclusion that longer is better. List posts.

Strategy 120

Strategy Infographics Content Marketing Study 120

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. When you want to share your news with the media, bloggers and influencers, Marketwired ’s Resonate platform, allows you to take advantage of a three step system: Distribute, Social Share and Publish.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, 5W PR CEO Ronn Torossian and others share tips on how executives can use a blog and other social media avenues to spark conversations and conversions, establishing themselves as a leader within their industry. For this reason, PR professionals are converting their media publications into blogs and e-newsletters.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Marketers are more optimistic about the economy, expect marketing budgets to increase and will spend more on digital, social media and marketing analytics. Survey respondents said more and more of that budget will focus on digital, social media and mobile tactics in the future. Social Media Marketing Gets a Boost.

Mobile 60

Mobile Study Marketing Survey 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

In 2017, Forbes reported : “Most B2B buyers say they rely heavily on white papers (82%), webinars (78%), and case studies (73%) to make purchasing decisions. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).” The life span and versatility of PR content allows it to do more work with less effort.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Reputation 178

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

As regular readers know, I often pour over marketing studies on these pages and sometimes produce survey cliff notes stemming from multiple reports. Social media also ranks low, through the survey doesn’t distinguish between paid and organic efforts. This study was conducted by email in June 2016.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

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. Verizon’s Oath uses video to take the traditional case study beyond the usual infographic or blog post.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

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

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

A recent scan of 75000 job postings on LinkedIn found that digital marketing jobs being advertised required candidates with a wide range of skills, from SEO and social media to Google Analytics and content marketing. SEO: Search engines are now regarded as a media source by the public. Know what works and what doesn’t.

SEO 153

SEO Engineering LinkedIn Analytics 153

PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

Although social media and online ad targeting have taken up most marketing budgets, press releases still play an important role in a company’s image. They’re written in an objective way and often contain quotes, statistics, infographics, and eye-catching headlines.

Infographics 105

Infographics SEO Writing Pitching 105

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

However, thanks to Hubspot’s extensive study of 13,500 content marketers, the verdict is in : they found that the sweet spot for content frequency is 16 posts a month; publishing 16 or more articles monthly will lead to 3.5 The study concluded that more content is better. They are: Infographics. times more traffic and 4.5

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Strategy Infographics Marketing 93

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, a survey piece, a data study, or a story with heavy visual elements like an infographic or map could all be considered hero content. For instance, a brand may utilize datasets to create a map or infographic and pitch it together. Several studies, like this one from Ahrefs , have proven their impact.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

GO beyond social media and start a personal relationship with your important contacts. Tell Your Story Visually : Study after study shows that images, video and infographics get more views and shares than text alone. Distribute your content wisely : You need to maximize owned, earned, paid and social media.

Digital PR 113

Digital PR System Banking Infographics 113

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Leveraging social media: PR agencies can create and share engaging content, infographics, and videos to raise awareness and educate the public about cybersecurity threats and preventive measures. Using appropriate hashtags and social media platforms can amplify the campaign’s impact.

Education 111

Education Employee Measurement Agency 111

5W PR

APRIL 19, 2021

Studies have shown that social media posts incorporating images get 2.3 Studies show that the human brain remembers only 10% of what they’ve heard after 72 hours have passed. Brands can experiment with different layouts—say banners, memes, infographics, etc. times the engagement received by posts without images.

Infographics 88

Infographics Newspapers Study Brand 88

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 28, 2015

DOWNLOAD THIS INFOGRAPHIC. 15 DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN 2015. 'The 15 DIGITAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN 2015. Content Marketing Online PR'

Infographics 100

Infographics Content Marketing Digital PR Study 100

Communications Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

And social media blogs. But, over the last number of months, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated with the landscape of social media blogs. How to Get Your First 1,000 Real Facebook Fans (Infographic). And, for the love of God, how many more “47 tips from the top social media pros” posts do we need?

Social Media 60

Social Media Blogging How To Media 60

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. We conducted detailed research, social media listening, and persona analysis amongst their target audience and identified a growing trend for unusual pop-up bars and restaurants.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62