NewsWhip

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we close out 2019, we wanted to take a look at what trends are going to be a focus for content strategists in 2020. If you’d like to stay ahead of trends in 2020 take a look at NewsWhip Analytics. Katherine is a Content Strategist working at the confluence of journalism + marketing. Katherine Ellis.

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Strategy Trends Storytelling Journalism 103

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

We presented a sampling of the findings – along with analysis – from the 3 rd Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. Comm Pros Feel the Challenge of Proving ROI (Marketing Charts) What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? The IABC Heritage Region recently hosted Ned Lundquist and I for a webinar.

Survey 78

Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

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.

Marketing 140

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

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.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. As consumers are becoming more aware, they recognise when they are being retargeted, they understand when viral videos are being produced, they know about influencer marketing. Viewers Becoming Participants.

Video 48

Video Trends Storytelling YouTube 48

PRSay

JUNE 5, 2023

Thurston is an Emmy-nominated storyteller and producer, recognized for his work at the intersection of race, tech, democracy and climate. Ahead of his morning keynote on June 23, Thurston discusses his reaction to the show’s success, how to find yourself in the great outdoors and the marketing powers of PBS affiliates.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Tourism Travel Local 60

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

.* And communicators are also more satisfied with their measurement efforts—41% say they are satisfied with their efforts this year, compared to 28% in 2020. Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft.

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Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 19, 2024

decrease in airfares compared to January 2023 and a 3% drop from pre-pandemic levels in January 2020. According to NerdWallet’s Travel Price Index , overall travel expenses have decreased by 1% compared to January 2023 but have risen by 12% since January 2020. since last year. year-over-year increase through January.

Travel 91

Travel Trends Tourism Transportation 91

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Last week, the PR Daily folks released survey findings from a recent survey among comms types about 2020 budgeting (nice work, Ted Kitterman and team!). Not surprisingly (at least to this consultant), most PRs said budgets will remain flat in 2020. Marketing. Yes, video storytelling is at an all-time high in terms of interest.

Brand 79

Brand Branding Survey Conference 79

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

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

When these words start to appear, conventional wisdom tells businesses to cut their marketing budgets. As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. How content marketing leads to meaningful ROI. It turns out that advice is dead wrong.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 105

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

There was a week in January 2020 when the leaders of every organisation assembled a cross-functional team to get to grips with the looming threat of COVID-19. More than three-quarters say that perceptions of public relations as a strategic business driver have changed during 2020.

Corporate 113

Corporate Communications Government Crisis 113

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

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Shonali Burke , Chief Marketing Officer, Arena Stage. The order of precedents of these methods is very similar to the last time this question was asked in 2020. 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Arik Hanson).

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content. For the last couple of years, influencers have been a go-to for marketers as ambassadors for their products or services.

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. Event & Experiential Marketing Supporting event and experiential marketing is increasingly important for a PR professional.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. First person narrative is often used.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Those splashy advertising efforts get undermined when brands publish a handful of safe, boring blog posts, devoid of storytelling or new ideas, written by marketers without editorial chops. I even wrote a book about it.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

PRSay

MAY 4, 2022

These sessions have featured a sign-language interpreter since their inception in 2020.) PR professionals can help prepare journalists for interviews with deaf actors, writers and other storytellers to help be better allies and more inclusive communicators. For starters, Whetter said, it’s important to get the terminology right.

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Film Communications Media Interviews 155

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.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling. Event & Experiential Marketing. Influencer Marketing & Blogger Relations.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. Many would prefer to be independent of marketing and report to either the CEO or CCO. Presentation: The 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The professional storyteller, best known for his critically acclaimed documentary “Super Size Me,” shared how to “create world-changing content, one story at a time,” peppering the session with video clips from his various films. Storytelling, Branding and Influencing. Now is the best time in history to be a storyteller.

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Conference Film Storytelling System 136

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. It’s the start of a lovely relationship and an important piece of storytelling. Patient care and privacy needed to be balanced with public health.

Healthcare 131

Healthcare Privacy Print Community 131

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.

Marketing 52

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.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

By 2020, some 87% of all vehicles in the U.S. She’s my guest on this first edition of the Off Script Q&A series of 2020. It’s not always as cut and dry as say, gathering leads and tracking them through to conversion like marketing. The post A Marketing Approach to Prove PR Value; Off Script No. Image credit: Pixabay.

Marketing 79

Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This new position would help review Prada’s US designs before they are sold or marketed in any way. 2020 isn’t off to the best start either. Most engaged stories covering diversity trainings in 2020. Katherine is a Content Strategist working at the confluence of journalism + marketing. Katherine Ellis.

Training 97

Training Brand Branding Fashion 97

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.

Trends 130

Trends LinkedIn Video B2B 130

Engage PR

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Engage continues to deliver a broad range of strategic communications, marketing, PR and digital media projects as part of its comprehensive offering to clients. Client nominated in the 2020 LDC Top 50 ‘Ones To Watch’ – a programme for UK business leaders. Marketing material produced for client’s new website.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Local Product Launch 60

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. Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing. But then Marriott had to figure out next steps.

Travel 58

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 58

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.”

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. ??My My primary business goal for 2020 is to find the right balance of client size and number. One of the biggest goals for my business in 2022 is to create a marketing funnel and increase my client leads. Solos, we have earned this. Sandra Fernandez, Big Oak Tree Media.

Writing 98

Writing Community Storytelling Education 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2020

The message continued, “Scribd will begin operating the SlideShare business on September 24, 2020.” We dug into this in the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey this year. Too many comms professionals are too willing to bend to a marketing-driven version of events.” Why was this going to happen? Wish it weren’t so. Cherry-picking. “I

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Ethics Communications Survey Public Affairs 101