PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

C ontrary to many marketers’ beliefs, B2B (business to business) content doesn’t have to be boring. During his session, Haeri honed in on the importance of creativity in B2B marketing, citing actor and ad expert Ryan Reynolds’ creative approach to targeted ad campaigns. Measure, measure, measure. Evoke emotion.

B2B 61

B2B Creativity Content Marketing Measurement 61

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Measurement templates. And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>>

Reddit 177

Reddit Software B2B Technology 177

Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. I’ll also try to give a sense of what criteria you can target for each of the platforms for paid and organic social. Social Targeting on Facebook / Instagram.

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. The second measure was largely a manual effort: going back through the deals closed at the end of the year and identifying which ones had downloaded gated for content featured on the blog. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog.

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Yes, social media changed PR. That’s simply not the case.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Join us as we take a look at all of the Meta, X and LinkedIn updates coming to the advertising platforms that you need to be aware of. Meta expands partnership with DoubleVerify for advertiser assurance To help with the authenticity of ad placements, Meta has expanded on its already existing partnership with DoubleVerify.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising LinkedIn Video 62

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the 2016 Content Marketing Benchmark Report by the Content Marketing Institute, the top three paid advertising methods used by B2B marketers to promote/distribute content are: Search Engine Marketing (66 percent); Print or Other Offline Promotion (57 percent); Traditional Online Banner Ads (55 percent). That is staggering.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding PR Stunts: Definitions and Examples A PR stunt is an orchestrated event designed to garner extensive media coverage and public attention. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines. Leverage the Aftermath: Keep the momentum going.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand. The Impact on Social Media ROI.

Social Media 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Here’s how edcals can boost earned media outcomes, track goals, and keep all the moving parts of a PR plan aligned. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. Measure Performance. What is an editorial calendar?

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

Study 141

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible. As units of measure, metrics are intended to be indications – stepping stones of some larger direction.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

This latest survey polled 362 senior marketers and I’ve culled through the 95-page report to review the data from B2B product segment and the technology vertical, which are the markets I serve. Here are five points I think are relevant for B2B marketing leaders. Marketers from B2B product companies say their budgets grew 6.2%

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PRSay

JULY 10, 2018

While we need measures to safeguard our information, it’s equally important to consider the ethics of the data we curate and use. As PR professionals, we often use social media advertising in our campaigns, and we rely on data and analytics to strategically develop campaigns.

Ethics 247

Ethics Data Privacy Policies 247

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends. This year the report sampled responses from 679 in North American B2B companies. B2B content marketers serve an average of four audiences. Most marketers used paid media to fuel owned media.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

“Some 30% of respondents say when they see a brand being advertised alongside offensive material, they believe the advertiser is somehow endorsing that material; 20% do not see it as an endorsement, 33% say the brand may or may not be endorsing the material, and 16% have no opinion.”. 3) Context in measurements.

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

Prohibition

DECEMBER 30, 2018

On top of this, LinkedIn is the most-used social media platform amongst Fortune 500 companies , making it the go-to site to target businesses and professionals. But when using LinkedIn for a B2B marketing campaign, where do you start? LinkedIn’s metrics allow you to measure real, tangible business results.

LinkedIn 67

LinkedIn B2B How To Marketing 67

Prohibition

MAY 18, 2023

When they endorse or promote a product or service, their audience is more likely to perceive it as genuine and trustworthy compared to traditional advertising formats. This is since an influencer endorsing a product or service carries far more weight than traditional brand advertising.

Strategy 62

Strategy Marketing SEO B2C 62

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

And thanks to PR measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine , we have a tool called the Kick-Butt Index (KBI) that allows us to measure PR in a way that’s relevant for clients. The public relations measurement challenge. To begin, let’s use media relations and blogger outreach to put some context around the subject.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. Journalists are no longer measured by the quality of their work; they are measured by the effectiveness of their work. How long did people spend reading it?

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This includes identifying customer needs, developing products that satisfy those needs, setting prices, determining distribution channels, and promoting the products through various forms of advertising and promotion. While advertising can support such endeavours, it’s all about PR.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

And as the content competition heats up, brands need to find ways to distribute their content, often through paid means like syndication and native advertising. Consider the following from the Content Marketing Institute’s B2C and B2B reports: 70 percent of B2B marketers and 69 percent of B2C marketers create more content than a year ago.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

An influencer in B2C consumer goods will have little sway and even less impact to an enterprise B2B SaaS company. The very best influencers work with brands, advertisers, communicators, and agencies to provide data back to their sponsors. Ensuring that influencers are topically aligned is a vital part of any influence program.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Data B2C 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

People have more faith in businesses than they do in NGOs, government or the media. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” 51% are neutral about trust in trust media. Media distrust grows. 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs. Did you know?

Government 140

Government Survey Ethics Media 140

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Naturally, as one of the first-ever social media agencies, we wanted to understand the impact of the doubled character limits. B2B tech companies have jumped in with both feet. Finally, let’s look at the post-beta period: What we see is no relationship between any engagement measure and tweet length, in any time period.

B2C 103

B2C Airlines Pharmaceuticals B2B 103

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 29, 2012

And for big brands that can’t always respond to every mention, it is important to be talked about on social media networks. Howie Goldfarb is president and CEO of Sky Pulse Media , an agency focused on helping clients achieve outsize results in measurable bottom-line-impacting ways.

Case Study 80

Case Study Social Media Study Pinterest 80

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. It was an interesting job, particularly from a B2B tech PR perspective. Did you know? Check out our services.]. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. How is public relations measured? In other words, “it depends.”.

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Relationship-building beyond incessant pitching can mean the difference between inclusion in a major story and remaining on the media sidelines. We will apply rigor to outcomes measurement. Smart measurement also helps identify both successes and failures, so you can repeat what’s working and pivot from what isn’t.

B2C 120

B2C Measurement Video B2B 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. Media and journalism. Social Media Week. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

The calculation takes into account a number of data points, such as social shares, SEO data and page rankings. Social Media Today. But what we do know is that data – social media data in particular – can reveal almost everything about us. Advertising Age Online. Social Media Examiner.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2016

A successful B2B or consumer public relations operation is often dependent on a strong team of seasoned pros and a bench of promising up-and-comers. Although you may have had your heart set on sports PR and now find yourself in B2B tech, odds are it will be just as stimulating and and challenging. Don’t burn any bridges.

Publicity 120

Publicity B2B Fashion Sports 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

1) Earned and branded media drive awareness and trust in B2B. For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest. The survey found 30% of B2B respondents cited news coverage as the way they “people learn about new products online that they can use for their day jobs.”

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61