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CMO spending on paid media soars at the expense of talent, tech and agencies

Sword and the Script

Top channels include search (13.6%), social advertising (12.2%) and digital display advertising (10.7%). You can see the spike in paid media is coming at the expense of in-house talent, marketing technology and outside help. First, this same survey shows that CMOs have cut back on technology procurement.

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State of Social Q4 2014: LinkedIn is the real MVP

Shift Communications

LinkedIn’s performance was stronger than ever to close out Q4 2014, with some astounding numbers. Vice President, Marketing Technology. The post State of Social Q4 2014: LinkedIn is the real MVP appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. Let’s jump into the details.

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State of Social Q4 2014: Twitter Flies Into Rough Skies

Shift Communications

In a look at traditional media coverage, blogs, and forums, SHIFT found that in 2014, Twitter gained on Facebook consistently throughout 2014. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Advertising Marketing Social Media Twitter' New native video will provide a stickier experience. Christopher S.

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FDA Guidance on Drug Advertising: Compliance Questions for Pharmaceutical Communications Professionals

ISEBOX

In January 2014, the FDA issued a Guidance with a long, complicated name for a relatively simple concept: The FDA wants pharmaceutical brands to report their online communications like they have been for traditional marketing. Summary of the FDA Guidance. Thankfully, no. Submission Requirements Under the FDA Guidance. .

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Why innovation in PR tech is so slow

Stephen Waddington

Cision has spent more than $1bn on the acquisitions of Visible Technologies (2014), Vocus (2014), Gorkana (2016), PRNewswire (2015), Prime Research (2017), Falcon.io (2019) and Trendkite (2019). Kantar Media, itself owned by WPP, acquired Precise in 2014.

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[Guest Post] Five Ways to Ensure Your Next Speaker Lineup Includes More Than Just Middle Aged White Guys

Deirdre Breakenridge

At Orate , we often hear that event organizers struggle to find female speakers for their events, particularly in the technology sector. When advertising for your event, Milstein suggests stating that you’re seeking new voices, and looking for people with “advice and expertise to share” as opposed to “experts.” June 4, 2014.

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How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan

Shift Communications

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Can this be repeated? Christopher S.

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