Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

And 2019 figures to be more of the same. With that in mind, here are our predictions for the biggest marketing data and analytics trends for the coming year. Often overlooked as a crucial piece of the marketing data ecosystem, accurate, up-to-date customer and prospect information is nonetheless crucial. Critical Mention.

Analytics 105

Analytics Data Trends Marketing 105

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This year marked further evolution in PR and marketing, as data-driven insights became even more imperative for creating brand awareness and understanding audiences on social media. In 2019, analytics will continue to drive brand storytelling, control and promotion. Moving towards corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Trends 106

Trends Social Media YouTube Storytelling 106

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

Marketers who are successful in connecting with their target audiences would also attest to that, but is it happening? Content Marketing Institute recently weighed in on the matter by sharing results of its research of folks who work at B2B and B2C companies. Content Marketing. Why the contrast?

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing B2C Exercises 97

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Now that 2019 has arrived, what new tactics and capabilities can we expect as we strengthen our positions as strategic partners for our clients? Submit your brand or clients’ sites and blogs for inclusion in the Google News Publisher Center. Content Marketing. Voice Search / AI. using these devices.

Trends 45

Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

If your content resonates, you’ll be able to build a relationship with the right people who can buy your product. Brands create content for investors, analysts, job candidates, the press, etc. Each segment has a unique appeal that benefits your brand in some way. ” (Weren’t they always supposed to be?)

Content Marketing 92

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! Content Marketing World.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Use cases go from brand monitoring to event sponsorship ROI, user-generated content identification and product research.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. The first is the tight market for talent.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

To really bring the podcasting trend into perspective, a recent study from Statista found that, in 2006, only 22% of consumers knew what a podcast was, but by 2019 over 64% of consumers were aware of podcasting. You’ll extend your reach to highly engaged audiences . Podcasts have built-in audiences of active listeners. Conclusion.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

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. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. Brand over-relying on social analytics tools.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Whether your organization creates content or partners with existing content creators, these are the trends that are shaping your communication future. Cisco forecasts that by 2019, video will make up 80 percent of all consumer Internet traffic, up from 64 percent in 2014. Growth in traffic, volume and influence.

Video 120

Video Trends YouTube Television 120

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This slight may seem trivial compared to real life and death situations, but PR is my livelihood, and puts bread on the table for my family and 275K other people in the industry across the US, according to the BLS (2019 numbers; expected to grow by 7% annually through 2029, more on average than other professions). ” The prescription?

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

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 ). Third-party validation is still more credible than all the content marketing and brand journalism in the world. Use content marketing with media relations in mind.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Close out 2019’s last quarter with a bang by boosting your marketing practices. It’s no secret that marketing trends are always changing. With that said, it’s best to keep an eye out and make sure your organization is executing marketing practices that will help reach short-term and long-term goals.

Marketing 85

Marketing Engineering Content Marketing Case Study 85

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Onclusive released a report called the 2019 Global Journalism Report , which it says “analyzed 2.1 billion pieces of editorial content.” The report compares the volume of articles, characters per article and the publication tier for which they were written – from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 – to draw several conclusions.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company has raised over $65 million to help brands personalize their marketing and thrive in the pending cookie apocalypse. Disclosure: LiveIntent is a Contently customer.). ” What’s been interesting is that we’ve already had more downloads and plays in 2020 than we had all of 2019.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

So, if TikTok and other video platforms' users actually represent a huge amount of buying power, why are many brands hesitant to take the plunge into creating video content for them? Many marketing departments are intimidated by the rapidly changing video landscape and are afraid to invest in creating content there.

Video 58

Video Instagram YouTube Creativity 58

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. Might not be the sexiest trend of 2020, but it has teeth. The stats back it up.

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 88

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 19, 2021

So, if TikTok and other video platforms' users actually represent a huge amount of buying power, why are many brands hesitant to take the plunge into creating video content for them? Many marketing departments are intimidated by the rapidly changing video landscape and are afraid to invest in creating content there.

Video 52

Video Instagram YouTube Creativity 52

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised? trillion in 2019, ramping up to $3.9 The conference will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2019. AI should make us better people, professionals and brands.

Conference 59

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 59

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. There’s a lot of appetite for smarter marketing across divisions and brands of Toro – and folks in pockets of the organization who champion digital/social marketing within the older construct.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

The 2019 edition of the survey had similar findings with 38% of respondents saying they report to the CEO while 35% reported through marketing (click image for higher resolution). Since marketing is aligned with sales , that chat changes the role of the communicator, right? Where PR Should Report? Unbundle PR.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised? trillion in 2019, ramping up to $3.9 The conference will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2019. AI should make us better people, professionals and brands.

Conference 40

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. 13) “I write and post content for our customers and our employees to teach them about our company, products and vision.”. 30) “Marketing and branding strategy.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 31, 2019

If you are fortunate enough to work in a larger organization that deploys an enterprise-wide AI system like Lucy or Albert, then you can expect to see deep insights about your stakeholders and the content you are using. Newer AI tools deployed by influencer marketing firms are taking engagement measurement a step further.

Analytics 65

Analytics Data Pinterest System 65

PR 20/20

JULY 24, 2019

As marketers, we’re obsessed with trends and technologies that make us more efficient, drive better campaign results and simplify performance reporting. The majority of marketers wear multiple hats—juggling strategy, implementation and performance (among the nitty gritty details between each stage)—for our companies or clients.

Marketing 59

Marketing Data Technology Analytics 59

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. Expanded brand collaboration “Partnership Paradise: 2024 will be the year of brand partnerships.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Critical Mention

MAY 17, 2019

In an oversaturated market where dozens of business are targeting the same audience, making your brand stand out is crucial to its success. In each stage of the marketing funnel, brand awareness and credibility remain a consistent part of your company’s reputation and ability to drive leads and conversions.

B2B 68

B2B Marketing SEO Mobile 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. There are several platforms out there to simplify and manage B2C influencer marketing, such as Paladin, Heepsy, HypeAuditor, and InBeat. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

3) Brands blur the lines between company and friend. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. Similar to the algorithms which drive many of our online purchases, brands will begin to communicate with their customers as if they have personal connections with them.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 16, 2018

You'd know exactly what to expect, and you'd be able to completely prepare yourself and your team for whatever's next in the world of content marketing. From artificial intelligence to changes to the traditional marketing funnel and everything in between, the marketing world is evolving. Seats are limited.

Content Marketing 46

Content Marketing Marketing How To Strategy 46

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex. In the midst of a global pandemic, that trend is only going to increase as people look to learn about the latest symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 93