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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Data, storytelling and blogging of grow in importance.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 11, 2018

And just 25 minutes on print media. And remind me again how important that hit in USA Today print edition is again. So, we know people are spending FAR more time on digital media (and video) than they are on print. Blog posts. Think about that for a minute. E-newsletters. White papers. Longer-form text-based content.

Consumer 104

Consumer Print Reddit Video 104

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

If you prefer to view a PDF version of the report that’s easier to print, we’ve got you covered here.]. In 2018, audiences spent an average of 1:26 seconds with financial services content. Average attention time for all other industries in our data set only moved from 1:32 seconds in 2018 to 1:34 seconds in 2019.

Financial 111

Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

You shouldn’t immediately start sending one-sheeters and demo request forms one day after someone signs up for your blog’s newsletter. This space is typically reserved for blog posts, infographics, social posts, and e-books. Everyone has a finite number of minutes to spend looking at a screen each day.

Case Study 111

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

With print becoming less important to audiences, telling stories in more visual ways is critical – and public relations professionals can help. Download the 2018 Global State of the Media Report. Both Choi and Forsythe would consider using infographics or videos provided by brands, as long as they meet journalism quality standards.

Infographics 54

Infographics Print Video Real Estate 54

Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I was a print journalist for a dozen years, then made the leap into digital in the late 90s. It’s all about quality- quality writing, well-produced videos and infographics, and, more than ever, creating immersive, multimedia content experiences. AirPR: How do you see PR & content marketing evolving in 2018?

Interviews 294

Interviews Strategy Content Marketing Advertising 294

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

There shouldn’t be a barrier between the press office and the digital team - media relations people should be running blogs and engaging with journalists via social forms of media such as Twitter,” said Alex Singleton, author of The PR Masterclass. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115