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. A look at the year in review offers some clues as to what 2017 year has in store. Video goes vertical. Mo’ mobile!

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. By and large, digital content, specifically mobile content is the future.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2017

Serena Ehrlich at Business Week had this to say: A1) I’m the director of social + evolving media for @BusinessWire. measurePR pic.twitter.com/XqP6zgpQTi. — @Serena (@Serena) April 13, 2017. Keosha (@Keosha) April 13, 2017. Keosha (@Keosha) April 13, 2017. measurePR. — @Serena (@Serena) April 13, 2017.

Financial 88

Financial Measurement Communications Agriculture 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. Not long after that I started this blog and began writing. The 7 Best Performing Blog Posts in 2017. What is clearer was the sort of topics that attracted readers in 2017.

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. We needed to get the client some coverage.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Businesses will increase investments in marketing for the third year in a row according to the Gartner CMO Spend Survey for 2016- 2017. Sixty-five percent of marketing leaders said they plan to increase their spending on digital advertising, with 23% expecting a significant increase and 42% anticipating a slight increase.”.

Marketing 60

Marketing Survey B2B Study 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 131

Leadership B2B Study Survey 131

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

Marketing ranked sixth, which I’d have guessed would have ranked higher. The company published its findings in an impressive 60-page report called the 2017 State of the Blogging Industry. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss. Content Marketing: Don’t Make Home Improvements to Rental Property.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. But let’s be real — it’s not sexy.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. March: Revisit Your Best Content. This is great fodder for future content. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Did you, like me, spend the holidays thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in 2017? Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Why are these two factors so important in your content’s success?

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

Writing 62

Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. Think about how much work that is – if you as a PR professional had to write 10 press releases or 10 blog posts per week.

Survey 171

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 171

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. Having access to real-time media monitoring allows EKA to provide clients with instant news. ” How Effective is Earned Media in PR?

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Crisis 81

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 28, 2017

The March #measurePR chat was the day following the 2017 recognition of International Women’s Day , so Shonali had some of the PR measurement world’s female superstars as her guests on the chat this month. Heidi Sullivan (@hksully) March 9, 2017. Angela Sinickas (@sinickasa) March 9, 2017. Aly Saxe (@Aly_Saxe) March 9, 2017.

Measurement 40

Measurement Financial Crisis Internal 40

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. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A content marketer’s job is to create quality content that gets in front of readers organically. After all, what is content worth if you don’t access the readers who would most benefit from your writing? Removing unhelpful content from your site can improve the rankings of other content.

SEO 134

SEO Strategy Google Engineering 134

Buzzstream

JUNE 20, 2018

From January 1, 2017 until April 26, 2018, our editorial team has earned over 700 links to our websites and content that our bloggers told us about. While a wide variety of content earned us links this year, we discovered three strategies that consistently brought in high-quality, long-standing links. Links We Earned This Year.

Case Study 70

Case Study Retail Examples Community 70

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

Case Study 210

Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Cision

MAY 22, 2017

In fact, 81 percent of senior marketers believe that earned media is more effective than paid media. New trends arise every year, advising how to make the most of your content marketing tactics. Beyond that, social media users are more likely to share content that includes multimedia.

Case Study 210

Case Study Study Trends Web 210

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Let’s examine three ways of distributing content and how to get them up to date. You can no longer simply email journalists and hope to get coverage online or in print-based media. It’s necessary to take a much more proactive approach to ensure your content gets seen by people who care about what you have to say. .

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Content partnerships with major media outlets are taking off.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. .” Continued consolidation of media outlets.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

The Media Reference Challenge. However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge. However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Beyond PR

MARCH 1, 2018

Since a caveman sent out the first press release announcing a fresh supply of stone spear points, we’ve spent every day since focused — at least partially — on “reach” as an earned media success metric. These are questions that enterprise marketers and their communications agencies have been asking for generations. A Fundamental Flaw.

Media 73

Media Measurement Enterprise Television 73

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

.” Content has become an integral part of the success of your PR and marketing efforts and several studies show that the planning and implementation of a content strategy is high on the list of priorities for 2017. 64% of marketers identify developing a comprehensive content strategy as a top challenge.(

Knowledge Base 113

Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

How long should it take to write a blog post? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple. Blog posts in 2017 are taking longer to write and are longer in length. In other words, bloggers are spending more time promoting fewer, but more in-depth, content pieces.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging Data Survey 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

They write quality posts. That’s according to the results of a survey of 1,377 bloggers conducted by Orbit Media a web design agency. These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. 1) How long does it take to write a blog post? Not necessarily.

Study 81

Study B2B Marketing Survey 81

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

ANA’s CEO, Bob Liodice, provided some insights to Chief Marketer: “It’s clear that the popularity of influencer marketing has increased among marketers in recent years, largely due to the growth and evolution of social media,” ANA CEO Bob Liodice said. They build your brand’s credibility. They improve your SEO rankings.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2017

Not only does content marketing drive three times as many leads as traditional marketing, but it also costs more than 60 percent less. How does your brand’s 2017 strategy look? Before you start planning what to write and when, you must take a look at who you’re talking to. Know Your Audiences.

Strategy 120

Strategy How To Content Marketing Mobile 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

This was flat with the $91,000 median originally reported in 2017 and the $92,125 originally reported in 2016. 2) 12 Things You Should do to Amplify a Media Mention Once You’ve Earned It. If you are going to invest in PR and media relations , then you want to get the most out of it. Native ads are not content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

That’s a valuable amount of attention to hold and the money has followed, as Alex Weprin reported for the Media Post : “Podcast advertising revenue in the U.S. grew at a substantial rate in 2017, hitting $314 million, according to the latest Podcast Advertising Revenue Study, released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PwC.

Marketing 86

Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 86

Cision

JUNE 26, 2017

It’s no secret that Instagram has one of the highest engagement rates of any social media platform. What this means to PR professionals and content marketers is that Instagram can be an important platform to engage with and to educate your customers. A post shared by Cision (@cisionglobal) on Feb 16, 2017 at 9:34am PST.

Instagram 109

Instagram How To Mobile Community 109