Shift Communications

JANUARY 8, 2018

2018 is here, and we’re digging into what look to be some of the biggest trends that will affect PR practitioners this year. In this installment, we’ll look at 3 major trends in paid media: ?. Solution: Market on both, and look for niches where advertising costs are inexpensive but in your target audience.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 4, 2018

2018 is here, and we’re digging into what look to be some of the biggest trends that will affect PR practitioners this year. In this installment, we’ll look at 4 major trends in earned media: ?. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Press Releases Continue Their Slow Demise. Christopher S.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 2, 2018

There’s lots to learn for media, marketing and PR from Mary Meeker’s annual Internet report but be wary of the US bias if you live or work elsewhere. Mary Meeker, an analyst turned venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers (KPCB), has published her annual Internet Trends report for 2018. Here’s what I spotted. #1

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PRSay

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In creating the daily Issues & Trends newsletter, an exclusive PRSA member benefit, we here at PRSA’s publications department often share the media stories we find fascinating, informative and pertinent to the evolving communications profession. ” Tech trends. about the pros and cons of a 40-hour workweek.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

2018 is here, and we’re digging into what look to be some of the biggest trends that will affect PR practitioners this year. In this installment, we’ll look at 2 major trends in owned media: PR Professionals Blindsided by Rich Media. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Christopher S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. PR is an investment of not just a portion of the marketing budget but a proportionate time commitment as well.

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Cision

JANUARY 3, 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? The Solution?

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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

2017 was quite a year for marketing and PR professionals. Think about a few of the most notable trends we saw: With massive potential audiences on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, live streaming saw huge growth. Artifical intelligence made it easier for marketers to get better results in a number of different ways.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Staying on top of the latest trends, technologies and strategies is paramount. Content Marketing World. Dates: September 3-6, 2019. Location: Cleveland, Ohio.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

So, in the spirit of forging ahead into 2018, we offer a look at some brands poised to find their way into consumer hearts and minds this year. Brands to watch in 2018. The model works like this: participating brands rent space to feature their products in-store and they participate in all aspects of marketing and sales.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. Brands don’t need to be purchasing more technology–they need to be purchasing less. Forget hiring “content marketers.”

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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.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

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5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2018

This year more than 180,000 technology enthusiasts from across the world transcended on Las Vegas to experience what has come to be one of the largest conferences worldwide. Trends to Watch in 2018. Whilst technology over the last few years was applauded for being “smart,” that technology has now become not smart enough.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

This year we have started to see an array of technological advancements within the Metaverse. Who would’ve thought that the creation of digital influencers could give brands the opportunity to leverage influencer marketing with no physical limitations and minimal risks. It’s definitely an emerging trend that has caught our eye!

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2017

With an overwhelming amount of information flowing freely online, it’s seemingly impossible to reach, let alone influence, The post Upcoming Tech Trends for 2018 Communications Planning appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. Getting the right message to the right people can be a tough proposition.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. 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 In-House Effects on Law Firms.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 13, 2017

So, what are the crazy trends predicted to become lifestyle norms by 2027? So, here are four more seemingly-ludicrous trends that will be quite normal activity by 2027, and how these trends can these be woven into your 2018 campaign. Soon, marketers will have to design their campaigns around algorithms as well as humans.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It is at Ad Week that leading brand founders, high profile CEO’s and digital marketers come together to discuss the key strategies that are going to move the needle to make advertising more impactful for consumers (1,216 speakers in just four days!) What trends did you see come out of AWNY this year? Read on for the full interview!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. We’re not yet at that stage, but the rise of visual content is undeniable, with Instagram reaching the milestone of one billion users (and counting) in June 2018.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. This leads me to wonder if the answers had been organized into a more traditional marketing framework – awareness, brand building, leads, conversion and loyalty – if the results would have shown greater alignment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

The Asia Pacific region contains many of the fastest-growing and lucrative business markets, especially for technology companies. Advancements like 5G, robotics, AI, and mobile technology infrastructure give it an edge. Others, like Australia, are more casual and freewheeling and feature wide-open markets in most cases.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

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Norton's Notes

JUNE 20, 2018

I have been pretty busy during these last few months speaking at various social media conferences and events discussing a lot of different topics but the big one has been the latest social trends. Influencer Marketing 2.0 and the maturation of the market in the UK. Twitter – is it still relevant in 2018?

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Wildfire

AUGUST 6, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, the Wildfire team went along to the latest meet-up from creative marketing magazine Contagious. Now I know what you’re thinking: “Not another PR trends piece banging on about big data, brand purpose and mixed reality marketing.”. The days of coming up with 12-month marketing plans are dead.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 22, 2019

As search technology has gotten more intelligent, consumer interactions with businesses are rising across the board in services like Google, Alexa, and Siri, new research from digital knowledge management firm Yext reveals. In fact, new reviews per business location were up 87 percent in 2018 over the previous year.

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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.

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Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2018

As you review your career options in 2018 to apply for a new job, here are a few helpful tips to help you get started. It can be achieved if you work in marketing, sales or business development. Stay Up to Date with Technology. Work Smarter, Not Harder. Find a Sponsor in Your Organization.

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Print Resources Technology Interviews 71

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Conducted in February 2018, the online survey solicited the thoughts and opinions of 5,500 JOTW newsletter subscribers, mainly consisting of senior in-house and corporate communications professionals across a variety of industries. Marketing efforts are being automated, increasing the volume of messages and content being pushed out.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As the CEO of a leading communications technology company, I have been asked by many of our customers what this means for the industry. We have already witnessed a steady increase in the marketing teams’ budgets for technology, automation and measurement over the past fifteen years. So which comes first?

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

But, that post and Amanda’s note got me thinking: How far have we really come in social media marketing circles in just five years. Because, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the NEGATIVE effects of social media marketing. Think about how MUCH social media marketing has evolved in five years. Foursquare.

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Social Media Trends LinkedIn Media 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one. million in a Series C venture funding round in May 2018, according to Crunchbase. SocialChorus claims “50% year-over-year growth in both 2018 and 2019” and that growth “has accelerated in 2020.” Or thereabouts.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

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