Landis PR

AUGUST 9, 2021

In today’s world, we get bombarded by advertisement after advertisement. Most of us tune out when advertisements turn on. Focus is shifting away from traditional advertising methods. Consumers crave authenticity, and advertisements tend to lack just that. This is where influencer marketing enters.

Marketing 105

Marketing Advertising Advertising Social Media 105

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The October #measurePR Twitter chat focused on the issue of gender bias in advertising and how measurement of gender bias can affect PR. She is on the team behind the Gender Equality Measure (GEM™), created jointly by ABX and the National Advertisers (ANA) Alliance for Family Entertainment (AFE)’s #SeeHer team.

Measurement 77

Measurement Advertising Advertising Community 77

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

It forced me to learn new skills in digital, it’s made me a better writer, I’ve met interesting people through writing that I’d have never met otherwise, and it’s enabled me to refine a skill that I believe is going very important to marketing over the next few years: audience development. The 7 Best Performing Blog Posts in 2017.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. But marketing is anything but stagnant. More recently, fake news has laid the groundwork for a new-found trust in advertising. 1) In advertising, we trust.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

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

Cision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Before we start making New Year’s resolutions for 2017, let’s first celebrate the things we’re grateful for, especially in the amazing digital marketing world we currently live in. As a Gen X marketer, I can only barely remember when the industry relied on unmeasurable tools such as paper coupons and television ads.

Marketing 120

Marketing Analytics Television Tools 120

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition! Data drives marketing.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Using an influencer to boost awareness of a product or service has been part of marketing for centuries. In today’s digital age, influencer marketing has evolved tremendously, but its core remains the same. We’ve listed six reasons influencer marketing is critical for your business today: 1. They create fresh content.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Lowest ranked were digital and traditional advertising. Let me say that again. With 5,000 U.S.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

As the saying goes it takes three data points to make a trend, but the problem for marketers with this identification is that it’s often too late. Bezos could see in 1997 Amazon would be selling anything you could buy at a Walmart in 2017. It’s also why Walmart should have looked at buying Yahoo in 2017.

Trends 85

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 85

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Create more visual content. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2017

If there’s one theme that plagued digital advertising throughout 2017, it was controversy. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Advertisers looking to invest in PR. The survey was later “integrated into a broader” study called the 2017 Global Communications Report.

B2B 85

B2B Media Survey Advertising 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. Improvements included: A thoughtful weekly roundup called Unscripted Marketing ; A re-invigorated Q&A series called Off Script ; and. PR is the best-kept secret in content marketing.

Blogging 104

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML] – an occasional Saturday roundup of three vetted links grouped around a theme and offered for your consideration. This week we challenging three marketing assumptions. 1) Marketing assumption: more leads are better. Who doesn’t want more leads?

Study 64

Study Marketing B2B Apparel 64

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Because blocking many kinds of advertisements through browser-based tools is a common practice nowadays, it’s essential to feed content to your users in a way that comes across more naturally — through influencer marketing. Influencer Distribution. The COVERGIRL ad I previously mentioned is an example of this.

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Sword and the Script

MARCH 6, 2018

I’ve reviewed this salary survey and others , for many years including detailed looks at the 2016 and 2017 results. This is more or less flat with the $91,000 median reported in 2017 and the $92,125 reported in 2016 (see caveats below). Don’t miss these related posts: 20 Golden PR and Content Marketing Ideas that will Outlive 2017.

Survey 114

Survey Agency Report Corporate 114

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The legal community, and more specifically the in-house effect on law firms bear insight.

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2019

While there have been about 230k articles covering the pharma industry each year since 2017, in 2017 and 2018 engagements reached the millions while the most engaged articles for 2019 so far have barely broken 250k engagements. Katherine is a Content Strategist working at the confluence of journalism + marketing.

Pharmaceuticals 111

Pharmaceuticals Facebook Company Analytics 111

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Whatever your view of UK Prime Minister Theresa May, she has pulled a shrewd political move in calling a General Election on 8 June 2017. Crowdsourced project aims to scrutinise political advertising. Who Targets Me is a plugin for Google Chrome that tracks politics advertising on your Facebook page during the General Election.

Ethics 108

Ethics Conference Advertising Advertising 108

The Resolution Blog

MAY 17, 2017

PR, influencer outreach, content marketing, link-builders, social and digital marketing set-ups are all winning communications briefs. New communication lines Marketing directors put their budget where they can see a return. It’s not just the head of marketing looking through these reports. With better measurement.

How To 120

How To Measurement Financial Report 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

2017 PR Takeaways. The research continues to reinforce that video is king and smart marketers will continue to find innovative ways to incorporate it into their programming. Firms blur lines across advertising, marketing, social media, event planning, content creation and more. Video is never, ever going away.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Landis PR

JUNE 27, 2022

I then moved in-house and spent several decades at major cultural institutions on both coasts in roles that spanned the full MarComm spectrum – advertising, content marketing, special events, audience development, sales collateral, B2B lead generation, etc. You name it, and I’ve probably done it! What is a fun fact about you?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Exercises Pitching Sports 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In the time I spent in-house for a global company and focusing on marketing to lawyers, one of the questions I’d consistently hear in the course of work from attorneys was this: There’s so much noise in marketing, how can I tell what is real and what is snake oil? 1) What are the top challenges facing law firm marketers today?

Marketing 62

Marketing SEO Pharmaceuticals Google 62

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

Now we can add IDG to the list, which was acquired by China Oceanwide Consortium in January 2017 (and laid off many editorial positions shortly after that). Some are pursuing premium subscriptions while others move toward native advertising – and standing up content studios to provide services. And who can blame them?

Technology 66

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 66

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? The Content Marketing Shortcut: M&A There is a short cut: buy the audience through an M&A transaction.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 110

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

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

News outlets have been struggling for years to balance advertising, sponsored and editorial content. We interviewed a few PR leaders in Boston to get their takes on journalism and changes we might see in 2017. Hopefully, we’ll see a shift to more thoughtful, long-form, investigative writing in 2017.”

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Beyond PR

MARCH 1, 2018

These are questions that enterprise marketers and their communications agencies have been asking for generations. If we ALL use reach, and advertising value equivalency in our reports, nobody will get asked the hard question about whether that actually matters!”. How many people saw our news?” A Fundamental Flaw. Enter Impact.

Media 73

Media Measurement Enterprise Television 73

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece.

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

This has marketers scrambling to address the biggest communications question of the day: How trusted is our brand? Word of mouth and third-party mentions are seeing a revolution in the marketing space like never before. ET to: Uncover how earned media is the next revolution for effective word of mouth marketing.

Media 40

Media Consumer Analytics LinkedIn 40