Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

This sort of thing happens every day and on a massive scale and we can see it in the 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer , which says this year will be a “battle for truth.”. In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. PR is the guardian of reputation.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

We hope that 2018 was a good year for you, both personally and professionally. Panera, Ticketfly, Facebook, we could go on listing the companies who faced data breaches in 2018. No one is immune and the time, effort, and expense it will take to rebuild a reputation far outweighs the cost of maintaining it. Content Marketing.

Trends 45

Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Expert public relations tactics and strategy from an experienced PR person have the power to bolster your reputation and draw people to your brand. Handpicked Related Content. Our Ultimate List of the Best PR Tools for 2018. Beyond crafting a strategy and media relations, PR professionals also help with: Reputation management.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. For example, citing the Edelman Trust Barometer, Digiday reported , “trust in traditional media has increased from 48 percent last year to 61 percent in 2018.”. PR should be taking a close look at the content that’s trending.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

The multi-year trendline on this question suggests it’s not getting any easier (here are the survey results to this question in 2020 , 2019 and 2018 ). I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR. There’s no chance a bona fide reporter (or reputable blogger) will bite.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 21, 2018

It’s easy to fall behind rapidly evolving SEO trends, which include optimizing your website with the right keywords, using paid online marketing and using structured data—but there are five strategies that many PR pros miss when incorporating SEO into their campaigns: Back in the 90s, how did mom and pop stores grow their businesses?

SEO 74

SEO Strategy Engineering Local 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. It’s not working anymore because more tech companies are chasing fewer in-market buyers.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

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

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” ).

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

“Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing. Those companies that can take data, do a deep dive, and understand what the data tells them will see more success in achieving their goals from content than those who look at simple analytics.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

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

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