MaccaPR

AUGUST 10, 2020

If you’re a B2B marketer, right about now you’re frantically testing which marketing strategies will help get you through the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression, the worst pandemic since 1918 and the most widespread racial upheaval since 1967. Long-expected marketing budgets are being eliminated.

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B2B Interviews Crisis Trade Shows 71

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. even more effective than in-person meetings (63%), social media content (58%) and blogs (54%).

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B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Understanding the unique characteristics of owned, shared, earned and paid media helps marketing and communications professionals consider how to weave these together to best execute an overall strategy A couple years ago, a startup founder and CEO approached me about PR and marketing consulting services.

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Media Advertising Advertising Print 102

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This time around survey polled 341 senior marketers – 95% of which hold the title of vice president or higher – to produce the survey. About 34% of respondents identified themselves as employed by B2B product companies, while another 31% said B2B services, so overall about 60% of respondents are senior leaders in B2B marketing organizations.

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Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 96

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Today’s manufacturing and industrial companies face a marketing challenge. Now, with the advent of digital marketing, some manufacturers are caught unprepared. They’ve done little or no content marketing, social media or […]. Their websites aren’t mobile-friendly.

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Company Marketing Mobile Content Marketing 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The pandemic has imposed real challenges on B2B tech companies who rely on conferences and event marketing for branding, lead generation, and customer retention. Sharing favorite sessions on social media is another worthwhile way to engage with fellow attendees and network with VIP speakers.

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Conference Trade Shows Technology Video 310

5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It seems like just about every week another trade show, conference, or convention is canceled due to COVID-19. There’s never been a better time to get very good at social media. Shifting to influencer engagement can create some of the same organic communication and connection that happens at conferences and trade shows.

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Trade Shows Conference System Social Media 88

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. Such requests often get ridiculed on social media. However, this is not the case when dealing with the press.

Technology 100

Technology Publicity Pitching Trade Shows 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We can reach our customers via social media. Social media is a great way to extend the reach of your messaging, but it isn’t the be-all and end-all. But it takes time to build a social media following, especially among your customers and prospects, and PR can help do that by driving them to your social channels.

Automotive 65

Automotive Technology SEO Engineering 65

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. This trade show, held annually in New York City, showcases the latest trends, innovations, and upcoming releases in the toy and game industry. Industry experts share their experiences and expertise.

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Internal International Retail Trade Shows 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). Wait, what is earned media? Unpaid search engine traffic.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

9-12, 2024, CES, which has become one of the most important automotive industry shows in the world, brings together manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s biggest challenges. Taking place Jan.

Mobile 75

Mobile Technology Automotive Trade Shows 75

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As marketers, we were forced to re-evaluate everything we knew about building a brand. As in-person events and sampling opportunities became a thing of the past, we relied heavily on digital marketing and social media to reach our target consumers. It is the members-only social media drop-in audio app.

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Marketing Instagram Facebook Consumer 52

Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Trade shows can be an endless sea of opportunity, engagement, and information. Event marketers must provide a map where “x” marks the spot call-to-action to help audiences dive deeper. If your site has a section dedicated to events, be sure to add all of your upcoming trade shows to the calendar.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Marketing How To Real Estate 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B.

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B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

For instance: Are you offering to manage the organization’s or the group’s social media? Are you helping the organization seek media coverage for their events and local fundraisers? About Siera Smith: Siera Smith, Director of Marketing at WebMax, LLC.

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Trade Shows Community Social Media Resources 150

Beyond PR

JULY 5, 2016

When the show floor closes on the last day of a trade show, it’s like a magic act. As tempting as it may be to let the magic fade as you go back to your normal routine, your trade show tasks are actually far from over. Write a Powerful Post-show Press Release. Attract New Audiences with a Social Media Spell.

Trade Shows 72

Trade Shows Video Writing Conference 72

Karwoski & Courage

MARCH 23, 2018

There has been much written about how to capture the attention of conference and trade show attendees using social media, but I've never seen this aspect of the topic covered before, so I thought I'd share how I live-tweeted my own presentation.

Trade Shows 69

Trade Shows Conference Social Media Publicity 69

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Use snippets for organic social media posts and copy for PPC ads. Trade Shows aren’t going away, but we can be smarter about participation. COVID fundamentally upended the trade show industry. Treat media relations as an important part of your overall plan, not as the plan itself. Want to learn more?

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B2B Communications Trade Shows YouTube 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. A different study that Chief Marketer reported found B2B organizations are slow to follow up with leads. As I say in the introduction above, marketing doesn’t work in isolation.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. With so many visual social media platforms to choose from, and with limited resources to go around, choosing between Pinterest and Instagram for your brand can be challenging.

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Pinterest Instagram Brand Branding 196

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

You might even unearth some new opportunities in the process, such as a new trade show, or new opportunities in the digital landscape. This is especially true in this era of news breaking every second, where the wrong move on social media could have a dire impact. It All Starts with a Plan. The State of the Industry.

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Crisis Communications Trade Shows Crisis Customer Service 127

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

200 Steele Building at High Point Market in High Point, NC. What is the High Point Market ? High Point Furniture Market. My first show was Fall 2019. What a show! It’s kind of like a major city in miniature – that expands to supersize twice a year at High Point Market. source: wikipedia. source: wikipedia.

Marketing 40

Marketing Wikipedia Transportation Trade Shows 40

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2016

As part of one of the trends she discussed, she talked a bit about the “marketing jobs of the future” and what they might entail vs. the current marketing jobs. So, just in case you can’t read that small photo above–I’m having a hard time–current marketing jobs include: Web content producer.

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Industry Marketing Web Trade Shows 60

PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Plus, since subscribers have already opted in, they serve as the contacts you can market to in different ways when new campaigns are activated. You might be able to design a campaign or change your content marketing strategy by the end of this year, but what do you do if you need subscribers by the end of the month?

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Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

200 Steele Building at High Point Market in High Point, NC. What is the High Point Market ? High Point Furniture Market. My first show was Fall 2019. What a show! It’s kind of like a major city in miniature – that expands to supersize twice a year at High Point Market. The post What is the High Point Market?

Marketing 40

Marketing Wikipedia Transportation Trade Shows 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Sometimes, that means simple tweaks to make a generalization more specific, like when our digital publisher client wanted to share expertise on storytelling in healthcare marketing. We develop a content marketing strategy that encompasses: Expert commentary – weighing in on relevant news. Or it can be a complete overhaul.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Real effort into digital and social. More emphasis on social media.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. That sounds like sage advice for companies in the business-to-business market with a long sales cycle. Report: Ignore Customers on Social at Your Own Peril. Qualify hard, close easy,” he said.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Schedule some strategic posts to be published during the show.

Trade Shows 83

Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 83

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro.

Meeting 110

Meeting Public Affairs Trade Shows Journalism 110

Beyond PR

MAY 8, 2018

This is why influencer marketing is so successful — and critical to growing key trade show or event metrics. While there are many types of influential personas — and quite a bit of debate amongst marketers about who technically fits under the “influencer” umbrella — there are a few groups that stand out.

Marketing 45

Marketing Trade Shows Local B2B 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

Influencer relations is a logical extension of media relations , but less transactional and more collaborative. Before jumping in, the PR and marketing teams should develop a detailed strategy, complete with goals and KPIs. A PR team often fosters good analyst relationships in much the same way they do with media.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

As the women of Game of Thrones continue to inspire us week after week, they can also give us guidance on everything from career moves to that creative spark we didn’t know our marketing campaign was missing. Below are 5 Game of Thrones women that can help articulate 5 crucial pillars of your content strategy. Content is here.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The other generation gets news from all over–friends, social media, online. Opportunity for improvement in digital marketing and communication abounds. Less reliance on tactics like trade show marketing and staffing – and more experimentation with virtual reality, AR and other more experiential marketing.

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Communications Newspapers Trade Shows Sports 106

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 12, 2015

The outpouring on the blogs and social media showed its key place in the hearts and minds of those in the B2B tech space. I share more of what I learned, and offer takeaways for B2B tech PR and marketers below. ” I pressed him further, and he responded with the trade shows and industry associations.

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B2B Trade Shows Enterprise Banking 120

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to a poll by Marketing Insider Group , 71% of marketers say they have benefitted from thought leadership. Thought leadership is a long trusted marketing tactic used by public relations professionals and marketers to transform an individual into an industry expert. Identify Goals.

Leadership 52

Leadership Strategy Interviews Trade Shows 52