Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

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Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

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?

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Storytelling Brand Branding Marketing 52

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

But, it’s also changed how social media marketing is working–in quite a big way. However, even with these big changes in the first half of 2020, many social media marketers seem to still be working from the 2015 social media playbook. Might not be the sexiest trend of 2020, but it has teeth. What do I mean?

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Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 88

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It doesn’t feel that long ago that I was a teenager of the 90s, imagining 2020 as a far-off futuristic existence. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? And now, here we are.

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Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The rise of video content has made it an exciting time to have a presence in the production industry. As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. What so many videos are missing, particularly videos produced by smaller companies, is the storytelling component.

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Video Trends Storytelling YouTube 48

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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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

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?

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Marketing Storytelling Content Marketing Conference 52

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.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

Communication about safety protocols and points flexibility was crucial, but the brand’s marketing team also knew that their audience wanted more than memos. Disclosure: Marriott Bonvoy Traveler has been a Contently customer since its launch in 2014.). But then Marriott had to figure out next steps.

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Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 96

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. In a surprising amount of cases, CMOs haven’t even created a space for their brand’s content to live.

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Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). 59% of decision-makers agree thought leadership is “a more trustworthy basis for assessing its capabilities and competencies than its marketing materials.”

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If there was one common challenge that marketers and media pros faced in 2020—besides periods of existential horror—it was trying to figure out virtual events. The presentation-creation technology wave has just begun, and I’m optimistic it’ll help up our storytelling game in virtual events next year.

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Trends LinkedIn Video B2B 142

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

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.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In Cori Pearce | ChurnZero.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I AI-written content adds more noise. “PR David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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. Jennifer Wilbur, Principal, JRW PR & Marketing.

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Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. 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.

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Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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. Controlling the narrative is essential to PR and marketing.

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Trends Social Media YouTube Storytelling 106

Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

Contently Case Stories gives a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing stories Contently customers are telling. “SEO” may be the most ubiquitous marketing word out there—an OG term that sits alongside “engagement” and “cross-channel” in the pantheon of lexicon that’ll never die.

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SEO Automotive YouTube Video 119

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. For most of 2020, b2b software has had about twice as much interest.

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B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 85

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s no secret that what the world experienced in 2020 left a lasting impact on virtually every facet of business, shaping everything from our work styles to our modes of communication. And what does that mean for healthcare marketers in the future? Only about 37% of healthcare companies on the list had a functioning content hub.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Data Marketing 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.

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Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Great content has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. For most of 2020, b2b software has had about twice as much interest. Assess your marketing maturity?

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B2B Trends Video Course 145

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.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. We spoke to industry experts, analyzed macro content trends using our in-house content strategy technology, and highlighted companies creating great content. Methodology.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Besides, if you want to hear from CEO Kevin Akeroyd, CMO Chris Lynch or VP Marketing Communications Nick Bell, you’ll just have to RSVP to our next Cision World Tour event. Determine the value of your content programs: Content marketing is the most powerful brand storytelling tool that marketing and communications teams have in their toolkit.

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Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. We spoke to industry experts, analyzed macro content trends using our in-house content strategy technology, and highlighted companies creating great content. Methodology.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

PR teams want to share “market insights” but the volume of news is so high it’s hard to identify what is truly insightful. The addition of Meltwater and Cision marks the third partnership I’ve observed in 2020 for TVEyes. b) Getting on the same page about storytelling via MuckRack and Michelle Garrett.

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Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I’m wont to do at year’s end, I ask many brilliant marketing and PR types for their take on what might transpire over the next twelve months. 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.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169