Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 63

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 63

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. To make an impact, content needs to shine. Create more visual content.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. In this case, PR strategies can help your brand use a broader method to communicate your messages to specific audiences effectively. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This year has brought a great number of exciting communication strategies, while others have become less popular. Create Quality Social Media Content. Start prepping your emails as soon as possible, and make sure all of your email marketing strategies for 2020 have those three key components. Personalize Your Marketing Efforts.

Strategy 83

Strategy Communications Marketing Social Media 83

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 74

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 74

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

On top of that, an integrated campaign ensures messaging remains consistent across multiple platforms like social media, print media, advertising and internal communications. For PR professionals, integrating marketing and PR requires some additional skills that marketing professionals use every day. Competitor Analysis.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. PR and communications predictions. Trust and relatability really come to the forefront for me when thing about marketing and communications in 2021. PR and communications predictions.

Marketing 174

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 174

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

Digital marketing encompasses a wide range of strategies and tactics aimed at promoting products and services through digital channels. These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising. Ready to make your retail brand a success?

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Internal Communications: Ensures effective communication within the company, keeping employees informed about company developments and fostering a positive internal culture.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Facebook and Twitter have great audience insight and analytics tools that can show you which fans are engaging with your brand in addition to a post-level analysis of impressions and engagements. Use this information to cater your posts and content to your audience. Marketing Coordinator. Tori Sabourin.

Blogging 161

Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

In a recent post , I suggested leveraging Nielsen’s research in order to create data-driven marketing and communications plans. Is it all one in the same now that marketing and PR are more interwoven? That’s the front-end work every successful campaign entails, but the data cycle doesn’t end there. SFM: Yes, exactly.

Data-Driven PR 150

Data-Driven PR Strategy Data Measurement 150

Cision

JANUARY 16, 2017

” One of the biggest issues with this type of analysis is representative sampling, the statistical concept that conclusions made about a group of people included in an analysis are broadly applicable. Vugo is an advertising platform used by rideshare drivers to make additional income when driving for Uber or Lyft.

Data 120

Data How To Retail Ethics 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. The study found online newsrooms accounted for 6% of page views and visitors spent 8% more time with the content there.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. If it works out for the ACBJ – good for them – but for business communicators, it’s just another example of the four big media trends that are upending the landscape. Blending editorial and advertising.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Over the course of 2016, I published some 84 posts, on PR , marketing and social media. While the analysis below is based on views, it’s worth noting visitors spent upwards of five minutes with these posts this year. Salaries say a lot about how a business values communications. PR is the best-kept secret in content marketing.

Blogging 110

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 110

Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

In this era of marketing, we should add a fifth reason: 5) To buy an audience. Businesses rent audiences all the time with advertising. At its core, advertising is selling access to an audience another business built and owns. When done properly , it becomes its own channel and powerful addition to the marketing mix.

Publicity 61

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 61

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. 4) The composition of marketing spending is changing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand. Start out incrementally.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Considering those annual changes, it’s important to prepare for the PR and communication changes that come with the holiday season. Much of today’s communication happens on social media. Therefore, you should rely on a social tracking tool that offers real-time global access to premium social media content and sentiment analysis.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. It’s not a content marketing goal or a PR goal. Content marketing, yes. We’re all communicators.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. It’s always been dirty little secret in PR (and editorial) that advertisers get better coverage in the trade publications. Do you feel like media relations getting harder? Talk to Us !

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

For me, Berger’s research is far more actionable and thoughtful than 99 percent of the stuff that’s been written about viral content, so I wanted to find out who else is researching virality and what we can learn from their insight. So a good first impression of your content may cause self-perpetuation of sharing behavior.

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

In other words, corporate communications is adding headcount and work that used to go to outside PR firms is being kept inside. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. I’d like to believe, PR agencies that specialized in crisis communications can identify here.

Agency 97

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 97

Doctor Spin

APRIL 6, 2023

As a result, Inbox Zero has become synonymous with effective email handling and continues to be a popular approach for managing digital communication. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. David should leverage the surprise element and not advertise his advantage beforehand.

Strategy 52

Strategy Real Estate Case Study System 52

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. I mentioned this in Step 1.

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. How do you make all of that analysis effort and time worthwhile? Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

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.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? What is Native Advertising? –

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. PR is a broad field that encompasses many different tactics and strategies for managing communication between an organization and the public.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Instead, what you’ll find here are well-considered ideas that equal parts analysis and aspiration. 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. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. “A 8) Creativity over productivity.

Social Media 96

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

If you work for a big agency or even a large corporate communications shop, you can designate one person as a relationship owner so that pitches are filtered through that person. Cision calls their tool Impact and uses the same technology and partnerships that digital advertisers use to get the information. Identifying backlinks.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crafting compelling narratives: At the heart of effective video marketing lies the art of storytelling. Communications and PR professionals are experts at shaping narratives that resonate with the target audience, and when applied to video marketing, this skill can elevate your content to new heights.

Video 88

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 6, 2018

The same applies to a corporation looking to add PR help in-house, or alternatively, doing a cost-benefit analysis of bringing on outside help from an agency. The 2018 survey was based on responses of 1,053 communications professionals and here’s how the numbers stack up. 1) Median PR salaries remain flat. Give our services a try.

Survey 118

Survey Agency Report Corporate 118