Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Other readers liked these related posts: The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. Trust and the Unlikely Reinvention of Advertising [UML]. In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. You can and should run content marketing like a publisher.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at regulating endorsements and testimonials in marketing and advertising, particularly in the multi-billion dollar social media influencer industry. Advertisers bear the weight of ensuring that endorsements are honest and backed by evidence.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Influencer marketing is at the forefront of an advertising revolution. Seen as one of the most persuasive forms of modern marketing, an increasing number of brands are turning to social media stars to market their products and services. What is influencer marketing? How can influencer marketing benefit me?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

Join Forces In the ever dynamic and tumultuous world of automotive and mobility suppliers, staying ahead of the competition requires a comprehensive and integrated approach to marketing communications. a full-service integrated marketing communications firm. a full-service integrated marketing communications firm.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. And the technology increasingly exists to do so.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

There is more than one way to view tools of the marketing or PR trade. While there are certainly some advantages to early adoption, in a broad sense, B2B marketers all have access to the same general set of tools. The competitive difference, the drawbacks, or even the misuse, rests in the skill and ethics of the application.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the guardians of a company’s image and narrative, PR, comms, and marketing professionals have the unique power to shape perceptions , amplify awareness, and cultivate customer loyalty. This not only boosts brand value but also fosters a positive perception among consumers who prioritize ethical considerations.

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Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding The Gen-Z Market Advertisers and marketers will need a unique approach to capture the attention of this tech-savvy audience. Let’s look at the most interesting facts about the Gen Z market and consumers: They are self-aware and socially conscious.

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Consumer Social Media Education Advertising 89

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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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.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 31, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. The Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON). How AI Will Change Marketing Forever , Christopher S. Is This AI? Hello, Voice.

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Cision

JANUARY 16, 2017

What I hope to demonstrate is that businesses can use this tactic for content creation agnostic of size or situation. Kaiser Permanente is an interesting case study to include in a piece about content creation and marketing. Creating consistent, interest-generating content is challenging. Kaiser Permanente.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2017

Marketing tactics may ebb and flow, but the principles remain the same. So says the Atlanta-based marketing strategist Jeff Beale who also goes by Mr. Marketology. Jeff is a contributing author to the book Influencer Breakthroughs which is available on Amazon and promotes a flavor of marketing he refers to as “authority marketing.”.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Fake news has become a catch all term for any ethical issue that impacts the media or public relations. Consumers need to keep their wits about them when they consume media; journalists and public relations practitioners need to work to ethical standards; and technology platforms also have a part to play in tackling the issue.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The legal community, and more specifically the in-house effect on law firms bear insight.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 17, 2017

While it centers on the marketing of law firms, there are several parallels the B2B technology community struggles with as well, including: “drop the formalities and legalese to humanize”. love awards and accolades” which are an “elaborate scheme to sell advertising”. Is it different than illegal marketing?

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Marketing Ethics Interviews Meeting 69

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

You buy some advertising and magically you also start getting coverage. This person and media site have ethics beyond reproach. I think the paid piece simply earned us some dedicated attention with an educational piece of content that reminded them what we’re all about. Does PR think sponsored content is credible?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

Influencer marketing and authenticity Influencer marketing has become an increasingly popular tool in which brands connect with consumers authentically. The correlation between user-generated content and brand trust is logical. This direct interaction builds trust and credibility.

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Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

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). Advertising is a distant third. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3. Content marketing and media relations need each other.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

A popular email newsletter is the holy grail for content marketers. When you send content straight to your reader’s inbox, you bypass Google’s search algorithm and the changing whims of social media platforms. If the content is good enough over time, people will come back for more.

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Financial Banking Content Marketing Writing 79

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I will be talking about mobile, data and wearable technology as the drivers and ethics, real time and content as the issues. Advertising and marketing people might have used to have control. Advertising can’t do that. We’ll look at ethics and governance. Today people want truth and authenticity.

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Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Exclusive insights into 2021 marketing trends that will put certainty back into your strategy and help your brand bounce back from COVID faster. As we sit on the cusp of returning to normality, brands are presented with a challenge, what does this new normal mean for the way they market to and engage with customers? Plateauing budgets.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Consumer Video 62

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. How does a digital newsroom differ from content marketing? Bart : “Content remains king but a digital newsroom is its queen.

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Company Media Journalism Report 111

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

With that said, if you’re looking to grow your brand, brush up on media ethics and improve your writing skills, PRSSA Webinars are the perfect fit for your learning needs. The New Rules of Marketing & PR. The New Rules of Marketing and PR” provides great tips on how to confidently market your brand. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

The Salesforce announcement of Einstein this week — impressive as it was — reminded me that marketers sometimes use terms like machine learning , artificial intelligence (AI) and even automation interchangeably. In marketing, most of the tech tools are simply automation, described with great editorial liberty.

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Marketing Creativity B2B Ethics 60

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Be ready to adjust strategies based on industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Quickly expand your audience by joining professional public relations and marketing associations: PRSA | Public Relations Society of America . American Marketing Association. Solidify your brand’s reputation by remaining ethical and carrying out your press releases and campaigns with scrupulous attention to detail.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Why should it matter to a chief marketing officer that her advertising and public relations agency teams are all white, blonde and marinated in the same suburban, upper middle class culture? percent of ad, PR and marketing managers are African-American? Should we care that barely 4.5 I would never let my kids do that.”

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Marketing Advertising Advertising Agency 48

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Exclusive insights into 2021 marketing trends that will put certainty back into your strategy and help your brand bounce back from COVID faster. As we sit on the cusp of returning to normality, brands are presented with a challenge, what does this new normal mean for the way they market to and engage with customers? Plateauing budgets.

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Trends Social Media Consumer Video 62

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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Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

In the last few weeks I’ve stumbled upon a hat trick of studies that can help you do that – and it’s the common denominator for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). 2) Key PR considerations about influencer marketing. Meltwater commissioned PR News for a survey of PR on influencer marketing. Some 400 “U.S.-based

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Survey Journalism Study Pitching 93

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. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON).

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Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

How to Balance Ethics and Reality in #Influencer #Marketing [link] pic.twitter.com/BWn4QG8m0s. — Branding, Social Media, Marketing, PR & Professional Coach. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Content marketing influencer, social media marketing strategist & speaker.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Q1: How do you see the traditional lines between the disciplines – PR, advertising, etc. The new PR content model is being referred to as PESO – Paid, Earned, Owned and Shared. We are the storytellers and content marketing should be our domain.

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