Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing. Most Innovative : Outgrow interactive content platform. Nice bump from Best Tweeter 2016). Shareably storytelling/sharing. TrackMaven marketing analytics.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

From the mobile video explosion to emerging social platforms, 2016 has brought many content-related developments that affect the public relations industry and the work PR people do every day. Here are five content predictions for 2017 that all PR people should be aware of. Content will be automated. Video goes vertical.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Presspage

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We spoke with Angelo Harms, Digital Marketing Manager at Curacao Tourist Board about his role and responsibilities and the results they have achieved by using PressPage to tell the ‘Curacao story’ Promoting the beautiful destination Although Curacao is a well known holiday destination, there is always work to be done.

Tourism 122

Tourism SEO Storytelling Social Media 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

marketers so much, but in today’s digital environment, everyone is impacted. Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Internally, data can inform our PR strategy and make our branded content better and more engaging.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. That storytelling is one reason why Amazon has been able to survive market crashes and make risky bets. Benefits for storytellers.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Brands have the opportunity to do better marketing at scale, and in doing so, make the world a better place. The future of marketing is more intelligent and more human. Call it marketing, call it conscious capitalism—they make a difference and involve their customers. More Human Marketing Services.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I AI-written content adds more noise. “PR David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 18, 2015

My angle: To talk, not about the trends *everyone* is talking about (hello content marketing and emojis!), Why the corporate blog isn’t content marketing’s home base anymore. Instagram Zero in 2016? The Next Gen of Wearables/VR Will Significantly Impact Storytelling. We saw Facebook Zero in 2015.

Trends 60

Trends Storytelling Instagram Content Marketing 60

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Later this week, that legend will take the stage as Content Marketing World’s closing keynote speaker, a fitting choice for this year’s theme Content Strikes Back. As a huge fan of Hamill, I can’t wait for the content inspiration he’ll unleash during his keynote. Look beyond your content universe.

Marketing 40

Marketing Content Marketing Television Storytelling 40

Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

Contently Case Stories gives a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing stories Contently customers are telling. “SEO” may be the most ubiquitous marketing word out there—an OG term that sits alongside “engagement” and “cross-channel” in the pantheon of lexicon that’ll never die.

SEO 119

SEO Automotive YouTube Video 119

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. In 2016, Heliograf created more than 500 articles in the same time frame. How does a digital newsroom differ from content marketing?

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 23, 2016

Last year, I started a Twitter chat called #SocialPowWow in order to have a meeting ground on Twitter for PR pros, marketers and startups from India and across the world. It was last year in October that I decided to start a chat to build a community of PR pros, marketers, and entrepreneurs in India to discuss topics of mutual interests.

Meeting 40

Meeting Communications Marketing Community 40

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Consider the following: Investments in content marketing continue to rise. Content partnerships with major media outlets are taking off.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

What are you most looking forward to in your new position as media and content director at Blanc & Otus? Blanc & Otus has a diverse portfolio of clients, some of them in markets that I haven’t been exposed to before. Read Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!” We’re numb to it.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Can you believe it’s almost 2016? Storytelling through the Eyes of a Child. You are never too old to apply the lessons learned from stories to your business strategy,” writes Karelyn Lambert as she shares “lessons learned from storytelling to children that can easily be used by your brand.” ” 5.

Storytelling 0

Storytelling Video Leadership Writing 0

Beyond PR

JUNE 21, 2016

As we head into the second half of 2016, video’s role in PR and marketing continues to heat up. Video is the language we communicate in today,” says Larry Cardarelli, Vice President, Production at MultiVu and moderator of tomorrow’s PR Newswire webinar Video Creation and Strategy for Modern Content Marketers.

Content Marketing 73

Content Marketing Video Trends Marketing 73

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

If you peruse enough surveys covering the challenges of marketing , you begin to see that three common themes among the findings: budget, ROI and production. Marketing Budget Predictability. What marketers can and should do is lobby for budget predictability. Measuring Marketing Returns. Click Here to Subscribe to.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

Take a look at our suggestions for staying on top of your PR game in 2016. Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts. According to our content marketing survey, 64% of PR pros are planning to increase their time, resources, and efforts spent on content marketing in 2016. Leverage micro-moments.

Mobile 100

Mobile Content Marketing Survey Infographics 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Carrie Morgan (@morgancarrie) April 7, 2016. I believe it.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Carrie Morgan (@morgancarrie) April 7, 2016. I believe it.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You guessed it, they’re each an opportunity to become a more educated marketer and professional. ??????. And if you want to absorb marketing news and insight from industry leaders during your commute with a new podcast, we’ve got you covered with 12 of our team’s favorites. This Old Marketing. and Epic Content Marketing.

Marketing 74

Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

According to a Marketwired survey in November 2015, PR and marketing professionals plan to increase their content marketing programs by 64% in 2016. According to the same survey, 79% of these professionals have a content marketing plan in place. Discovering new design techniques for content creation.

Community 150

Community Creativity Content Marketing Infographics 150

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Online video marketing stats abound! Time and again, we see and hear countless online video marketing statistics like these: Consumers spend 5.5 Statistics like these are pervasive and underscore an undeniable truth: Videos continue to be part of the regular mix in marketing strategies. To autoplay or NOT to autoplay.

Video 40

Video YouTube Web Case Study 40

Beyond PR

MARCH 15, 2016

Although your marketing team isn’t battling large-scale robot attacks or alien invasions, there’s a lot to learn from the success of superhero team-ups. A single person can’t create and promote content, build a brand’s leads pipeline, shorten sales cycles and drive revenue growth alone. Then be Batman.”

Marketing 40

Marketing Storytelling Fashion Technology 40

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Can we automate content creation using artificial intelligence? From a marketing perspective, it’s easiest to understand by looking at specific challenges and use cases.

Marketing 53

Marketing Software eBook Technology 53

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Let’s hear from four former media people–Vineeta Sawkar (formerly of KSTP-TV), Jay Olstad (formerly of KARE-11), Lynn Melling (former anchor in the Des Moines market), and Dan DeBaun (formerly of the Minneapolis/St. I had a non-compete clause so I couldn’t work in this market in TV. What’s surprised you so far?

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Virtual reality was a popular prediction for what’s going to be big in 2016. I think it’s a virtual reality itself as 2016 isn’t going to be the breakthrough year of mass adoption, but it is still something that PR professionals need to understand and be ready for. Amnesty used VR to increase donations.

Publicity 60

Publicity How To Crisis Communications Crisis 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here we go…20 insightful PR and marketing predictions for 2018 follows below. Convenience’ (more of it) and ‘friction’ (less of it) are going to be critical terms for brand messaging in 2018, whether through marketing or PR efforts. 6) Finding a content marketing niche. 6) Finding a content marketing niche.

Marketing 102

Marketing Content Marketing Crisis Management Data 102

MaccaPR

MARCH 2, 2017

Where can public relations and marketing pros like you learn the best and worst times and days of the week to post branded content to Facebook or Twitter? RazorSocial – This Ireland-based social media tool site masterminded by marketing superstar Ian Cleary, is nothing short of exceptional. How to optimize video for search?

Blogging 48

Blogging Marketing YouTube Content Marketing 48

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 2, 2019

At the state of content marketing webinar I co-hosted last month, attendees submitted 50 questions, which means we either did something terribly right or terribly wrong. What are the most effective way you’ve seen companies getting departments on board with this concept of a centralized content strategy? June, Illinois.

Case Study 110

Case Study Content Marketing Strategy Facebook 110

Beyond PR

APRIL 11, 2018

Snapchat launched the idea of Stories, but Instagram’s decision to create a similar feature in 2016 has proven highly successful. Sponaugle and her team specialize in areas like tourism marketing, for instance, where media and social influencers might be invited to experience fruit-picking or other activities in a particular county.

Instagram 74

Instagram Pitching Media Tourism 74

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The next year will be even more incredible, with an AMAZING 2016 lineup of guests coming your way. Troll control with Jay Baer, writing tips from Ann Handley, content marketing with Mark Schaefer, agency growth hacks with Ketchum’s Stephen Waddington, storytelling brilliance from Michael Margolis (GetStoried) and more.

Twitter 100

Twitter Social Media Resources Google 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I’m wont to do at year’s end, I ask many brilliant marketing and PR types for their take on what might transpire over the next twelve months. This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91