Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Business is ethical and competent.

Government 138

Government Survey Ethics Media 138

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career. Valin, working with a team of 17 international practitioners to benchmark tools against skills, found that 12% of PR skills can already be undertaken or significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence.

Tools 100

Tools Analysis Technology Internal 100

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. Unfortunately, it took shut-downs, and seismic shifts of 2020 for many in the C-suite recognize the critical value of consistent communications to internal and external audiences. Optimistically, I look to a bright future for strategic communicators.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

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 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

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 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. When employees are informed, this leads to trust.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

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. Media bias and PR ethics. always or “never”).

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119