Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. The company maintains and sells access to an online media contact database, which serves as the population from which the survey sample is drawn. The survey suggests reporter views of the top challenges they face is splintered.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

That’s according to the newest edition of The CMO Survey , a semiannual study spawned out of Duke University’s business school. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. New Survey Identifies the Hottest Trends in Corp Comm and PR.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

Nearly half of respondents (47%) in a recent survey of public relations pros found many are observing more PR work being taken in-house. The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. So, how does that happen?

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Social Media Ecommerce Marketing Imagine this as a big umbrella that covers lots of stuff—building up your brand’s popularity, guiding customers to your website, advertising and selling products, and even the art of social selling and social commerce. So, let’s focus on trends particularly relevant to ecommerce and social media integration.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

PR Conversations

JUNE 18, 2014

claimed to be the first US advertising agency (having bought a firm established in 1841 by Volney Palmer ). Ayer are some classic slogans and its landmark art deco building in Philadelphia (now a luxury condominium The Ayer ), after the firm’s remaining assets were bought by the French advertising/PR firm, Publicis Group in 2002.

Advertising 76

Advertising Advertising Agency Publicity 76

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report, which is based on a survey of more than 1,550 journalists and influencers, Cision found that 25% of respondents said that they believe the public values feelings over facts or opinions. Duracell has long used imagery of emergency response professionals , and toys for kids in their advertising.

Brand 252

Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Rather than share my New Year’s resolutions or point out the latest trends in PR for 2016, I’ve decided to share my thoughts about some important lessons this past year. Staying relevant and up-to-date with the latest technology, trends and techniques will set you on the right path. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today.

Creativity 150

Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2017

In order to truly have a successful program, you’ll need a planning process that is comprehensive and creative, no matter how long the team has worked with the client or how much knowledge the team has about the industry. The best planning process is when both parties come to the table well informed.

Creativity 141

Creativity Measurement Pitching Internal 141

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. The CMO Survey.

Marketing 66

Marketing Survey Study B2B 66

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. The virus has accelerated trends that were already underway not just in our industry but across every sector. Here are four macro trends that I’ve identified. Digital media is booming. Sneeze guards top the list.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together. 3) Earned media improves advertising effectiveness. emphasis added].

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

With a little creative thinking and connecting the dots, B2B programs can have the same flair as the sexiest of consumer brands. Embrace, don’t ignore, creative content. In today’s content-driven marketing world, PR teams must inform and own creative content for B2B programs to help drive business success. .

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

A new study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) is warning the industry of an approaching “ talent crisis ,” according to reporting by Erik Oster for Adweek. For example, two of the most prominent trade publications in the industry include the words “ad” or “advertising” in their titles. Give our services a try.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Content Marketing Survey 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

AI-powered algorithms can analyze large volumes of data and identify patterns and trends that would be difficult for humans to detect. These tools can process customer information, behavior patterns, and preferences to identify trends and target specific segments more effectively. It’s about humans and machines working together.”

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Cision

MAY 8, 2015

A recent PR Council member survey found that over 50 percent of firms responding had a planner on staff, 50 percent planned to increase investment in this area over the coming year, and 60 percent felt that having planners on staff helped them compete better with ad agencies, digital firms, branding shops and other public relations firms.

Creativity 120

Creativity Survey Advertising Advertising 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Marketing efforts often involve paid advertising, and the goal is to reach as many people as possible in order to increase sales. This is largely a reflection of what PR professionals say they measure, according to The JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022. The 10 Most Common Ways Comms Pros are Measuring PR.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Myth #2: PR is free advertising. Advertising, on the other hand, can be completely controlled in terms of content and placement. Whatever credibility may be sacrificed, advertising supplants with creativity, duration, repetition and precise targeting. Unfortunately, this is the lie that will not die.

Advertising 147

Advertising Advertising Pitching B2B 147

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). The online advertising firm Outbrain – accused in the past of spreading clickbait – wants video ads to lure people in with attractive content, rather than being seen as a necessary evil. Opt-in advertising? Would you opt-in to ads?

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

According to a 2018 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) survey, 75% of marketers are using influencers as a marketing tool and 43% plan to increase spending on it in the next 12 months. According to a 2017 Choozle survey, only 7% of participants viewed online ads positively. influencers) over brand advertisements.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In September, the PRCA launched a new report into digital trends in the PR industry. Let’s take a closer look at these trends. Work is becoming more project-focused, with demands for creative content creation and campaign-led activity starting to become more common than the traditional PR retainer. Digital PR Budgets.

Digital PR 45

Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 115) “Advertising.”. In-Housing Trend: What PR Agencies and Marketing Firms can Learn from Law Firms.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. In particular, short form videos are booming in PR trends.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

The GIFT report – produced by Brand Finance, CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) – is an annual study assessing the intangible assets of more than 57,000 companies in more than 160 jurisdictions around the world. You can’t just create or build it.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The Edelman Trust Barometer is an annual survey that examines the “volatility of trust in social institutions” around the world. This year the survey was conducted in 28 countries and obtained 1,150 respondents per country. Trust and the Unlikely Reinvention of Advertising [UML]. Search Engines, Social Media and Journalism.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 69

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. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong. The survey was conducted in February 2018 and 155 respondents completed the questionnaire.

Survey 72

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 72

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Rather than mere translation, I like to talk about transcreation – which means, you perform a creative transfer which takes a brand’s original marketing message that was tailored for a mostly white, middle class audience and inform it with the culture and values of another group of consumers. What’s the #1 Hispanic Marketing transgression?

Insurance 74

Insurance Insurance Interviews Marketing 74

wiredPRworks

APRIL 3, 2017

It follows a 2016 change to make personal, text-only posts more prominent, which could in theory allow them to stand out from paid advertisements and posts from media outlets. When shooting and editing their photos, these aesthetes may take creative liberties that don’t jibe with the science of what makes a good professional photo.

Social Media 49

Social Media Pinterest Media Instagram 49

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 78

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below).

Survey 99

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 99

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

So, to help you out, we’ve identified the top 5 PR trends in 2024. AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

2) 2017 PR Salary Survey Suggests Demand for Talent Tightening. 6) 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. Similarly, digital trends have forced marketing and PR to change how they do things. Last year an advertising spot during the Super Bowl cost $5 million. Do you make leads, or do leads make you?

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Sword and the Script

APRIL 28, 2015

As a public relations major in college I practiced writing press releases, read about case studies and grasped the big differences between PR and other fields such as advertising. 10 Unconventional and Creative Ways to Find a PR Job. Helpful Tools: PR Salary Surveys and Calculating Your Worth.

Case Study 60

Case Study Crisis Study Travel 60

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

As my products’ champion, I use a combination of creativity, analytics and persistence to secure that support.”. A significant part of my job is working with our research team to develop questions for customer surveys and examine metrics such as purchase patterns,” says Alexa. Step 4: Collaborate on content.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . The pendulum has swung too far and at the expense of creativity in marketing. That’s all going to change in next year because creative work is the essence of differentiation and a key driver of revenue and profit. Strengthening community-building and connections.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

’ A 2023 study that surveyed 1,500 residents of the 30 largest metropolitan areas about their swearing habits found that respondents swore an average of 21 times a day, with men swearing more than women, Gen Zs swearing more than Baby Boomers, and people in Columbus, OH swearing more than any other U.S.

Marketing 100

Marketing Healthcare Study Advertising 100