Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

From a B2C public relations perspective, here are two trends that stand out as attention-worthy: integration across the board and the ability to take a stand. We need to integrate consumer clients into trending conversations, valuable insights into our pitches and data into how we’re benchmarking best practices and measuring success.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. If the in-house trend continues to develop in PR, the agencies that will be best positioned to grow are those that execute well or maintain some specialized capabilities.

Survey 98

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics.

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

This blog published about 60 new posts in 2018. And so here’s the annual look at the most read, least read, and posts I recommend reading, that were published on Sword and the Script in 2018. The 7 Most Read Posts in 2018. Here are the posts readers read the most in 2018 – as measured by readers clicks.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%).

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2017

It’s a prediction that’s been made several times before and many years earlier, but for a very different reason: The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. Don’t miss these related posts: 20 Insightful PR and Marketing Predictions for 2018. PR Strategy: Paid Media Tactics for Earning Media.

B2B 85

B2B Media Survey Advertising 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. The first is the tight market for talent. Another trend that grew in ’21 is authentic, purpose-driven marketing. The trend is moving in this direction. cookies) is in its twilight which puts diminishes marketing reach and targeting.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> The second top challenge seems related – an “executive team that doesn’t understand comms.” Media relations only gets harder. That is, yes.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 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. So what’s the solution?

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Pew Research reported a 25 percent drop in newsroom employment from 2008 to 2018. Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

Trending Topics Can Work Both Ways . The way technology like online news tracking or Google Trends works, PR and communications pros have trending topics at their fingertips at all times. In some cases, pitching a story that capitalizes on those trends is the smart move. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Handpicked Related Content. Our Ultimate List of the Best PR Tools for 2018. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. Or you may decide that media relations is precisely what you need. Handpicked Related Content. Content marketing.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. Full report: 2019 Global State of the Media Report by Cision (reg. 2017: 3 PR Takeaways from the (2017) State of the Media Report by Cision.

Survey 91

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. It may not sound sexy, but a marketing leader must focus on the actions that get the job done. Marketing be nimble. This trend will impact all publishers.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

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. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. “A PR teams will be measured by inputted organic brand conversion lift and Google Trends.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91

5W PR

JANUARY 8, 2019

Misconceptions about common marketing practices can lead to misuse or even complete abandonment of marketing tools. As we say our goodbyes to 2018, let’s also bid farewell to the myths that are incorrectly influencing our decisions. Content marketing is the new buzz marketing term – and for a reason.

Marketing 74

Marketing Content Marketing Creativity Crisis Management 74

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

What are the roles and responsibilities of the existing marketing team? Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Watch what they chat about collectively and look for trends, hashtags and commonly shared items to see what’s gaining ground and attention among your industry leaders. The second thing to do is look at three Google tools : Google News , Google Trends and Google Alerts. Marketing Analyst. Jordyn Danielson.

Transportation 68

Transportation Google Trends Tools 68

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

One big change is that, effective September 13, 2018, we will no longer be accepting contributions from vendors for the ICN.” [ emphasis added ]. This is what it looks to me like IDG is doing as they shut down vendor contributions: What was traditionally an independent editor has been replaced with “content strategists.”.

Technology 66

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 66

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The award-winning , Canadian-based agency, a Critical Mention client, provides agile and responsive public relations, content creation, digital advertising and SEO solutions to those in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area. What are the latest PR Trends? How does Jelly Marketing use the Critical Mention platform?

Agency 79

Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Critical Mention. Eric Lebowitz.

How To 60

How To Media Analytics Television 60

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). 2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). most of you?),

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

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.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. But it’s still an emerging tactic and far too many companies are “flying blind” – just pumping out content without any strategy. Earned Media. That’s earned media.

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113