Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. The challenge for a B2B organisation’s marketing team lies in matching the news and storytelling values of the organisation with its prospects and customers.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 13) Storytelling the hottest trend in PR in 2018. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ? Content marketing and media relations need each other. Give our services a try.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

According to The Holmes Report, only 27% of agency leaders responding to the survey think the term “public relations” will clearly and adequately describe the work they do by the year 2020. billion over the next five years. Earned media isn’t going away any time soon, but in recent years, social platforms have dominated.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

Marketers love storytelling. I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Is it time to update the marketing customer experience design approach?

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Content Marketing Examples 52

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. 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 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. It’s proven: Technology increases internal efficiencies, helps eliminate mundane, manual tasks and makes the marketing process more automated. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You guessed it, they’re each an opportunity to become a more educated marketer and professional. ??????. Entering 2020, there were 800,000 active podcasts. And if you want to absorb marketing news and insight from industry leaders during your commute with a new podcast, we’ve got you covered with 12 of our team’s favorites.

Marketing 74

Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s up from the firm’s last report which put the market at $4.8 billion in 2020. Effective storytelling improves valuations. Why clients hire agencies, consultants and freelancers: an extra pair of hands. Read more: The Top 3 Reasons Clients Hire Outside Agencies, Consultants and Freelancers. billion in 2021.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

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. It’s a list worth perusing carefully because there are real gems in here from CMOs, agency leaders and many consummate professionals.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90