Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Issues from 2021 to carry-over. Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study found that 55% of SaaS companies put renewal ownership under the customer success teams. PR grows more in demand.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

One of the most impressive things about CarMax’s sophisticated content program is that it didn’t really exist until 2016. According to Malissa Mackenzie, director of creative services at CarMax, the turning point was gaining support from the company’s senior leadership. Immediately, the leadership team bought in.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” Google’s new AI-driven search will elevate the importance of genuine thought leadership and first-hand insights.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. Relentless focus on the customer .

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week. In addition, “89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If there’s a common theme to this year’s annual list of predictions , is that we’re all hopeful about 2021. It’s a different approach for those that live and die by long-term planning, but it’s a must-needed approach to be relevant to your key audiences in 2021 and beyond. PR and communications predictions. Marketing PSTD.

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