Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000.

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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Content Marketing Marketing Real Estate B2B 62

Cision

MAY 29, 2017

Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers. Online marketers can put relevant content in front of their targeted audience at the right time through the right channels. Enter content discovery!

How To 129

How To Content Marketing Engineering Advertising 129

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

For instance, does direct mail work, or has digital marketing rendered it obsolete? As social media and search advertising have become integrated into our everyday lives, many believe that direct mail is an outdated way to reach consumers as smartphones allow millennials to access information, products and services instantly.

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Analytics 84

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It’s a question as old as the web – should you gate your content? It appears that most marketers do and reported gating “ 80% of their major content marketing assets ” according to a survey vetted by MarketingProfs. The same study points out there’s some content – infographics for example – is rarely gated.

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Viral Infographics Web Content Marketing 116

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. Chances are you’ll be asked for any existing market research that’s you’ve done. Systems you may be asked about: market research, previous campaign performance data.

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Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 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. Stay informed and ahead in the industry by embracing these essential trends.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 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. So, read on to discover what you should not ignore in public relations this year.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Shift Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

In this video, we’ll review the five pillars of digital marketing communications and how Facebook’s changes shouldn’t impact the rest of our marketing efforts: Search marketing. 00:01:02] So what’s a marketer to do? Facebook isn’t even the web. Zuckerberg whatever he wants?

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Facebook Video Brand Branding 116

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Today, most media kits are pitched via online newsrooms, or a web page attached to a company’s main site that features all of the company’s most relevant news and public relations information.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

Digital PR 62

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

But this changing environment has upset those who rely on advertising revenue from their YouTube videos. . Taking frustration with this to the Web, YouTube star Hank Green expressed his opinions on the topic in a Medium article.

Examples 120

Examples Viral YouTube Infographics 120

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In order to do so, we created an engaging digital marketing campaign with the rallying cry: ‘Each small step, can help to break the cycle, one day at a time.’. As part of this, we created an animated infographic-style video to showcase the research and steps being taken. Take a closer look at the campaign here.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The pendulum of marketing can only swing in one direction at a time, but at some point, the forces of gravity slow the swing and eventually take it back in the other direction. I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. For years marketing leaders have all heard data, data, data.

Creativity 76

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 76

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 17, 2016

The push for better measurement in marketing and PR has been something of a groundswell over the last decade. Indications of success and key performance indicators (KPIs) have come a long way toward suggesting whether marketing is on the right or wrong track. Web analytics have played a pivotal role in the advancement of measurement.

Analytics 60

Analytics Data Report Measurement 60

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Infographics.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. Strategic communications is part and parcel of public relations.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Shift Communications

MARCH 5, 2015

As a company that puts so much of its business focus behind advertising, Google had to do something to match Facebook’s now exploding database of user information. Google now houses all of that user information, keeping advertisers and customers happy. What does this mean for PR pros and marketers? Marketing Analyst.

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Google Infographics Advertising Advertising 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The near-collapse of much of US journalism employment and the seeming vulnerability of PR coincided with America’s top marketers who - smitten with digital advertising - diverted billions of dollars from their traditional ad budgets into online. But, as that great marketing communicator Bob Dylan sang, “things have changed.”.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48

Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

The Agency had just sprouted a marketing technology team arm, and I had been itching to learn more in that area for some time. I was already starting to see the need to integrate our traditional PR practices with marketing tech. I’m on the frontlines of seeing how marketing and PR can work together. So you see, I’ve been there.

Marketing 60

Marketing Data-Driven PR Analytics Training 60

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 10, 2015

In short, Steve knows content marketing and the nitty gritty of lead generation. With this as the backdrop, here are his top 10 tools and resources that he applies to content marketing campaigns. I never considered this for B2B marketing, but the price point allows for experimentation. I plan to publish a post on this tool soon.

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Tools B2B Software Storytelling 60

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

You’re writing for the web, which means that it’s okay to be relaxed, conversational and even funny, if you can pull it off! This means photos, infographics and other graphic elements that break up large chunks of text. Infographics. The only posts that should make it to your blog are those that empower the reader in some way.

Blogging 120

Blogging How To Infographics Writing 120

Shift Communications

MARCH 3, 2017

To dig more deeply beyond a simple web search, look into professional organizations or analysts relevant to the industry. Good public sources of data sets are Data.gov , Amazon Web Services and Google Trends. Do I Have a Sound Hypothesis? Are the Conclusions Defensible?

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Survey Data Google Web 60

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

To read more about the rise of big data, read our article on ‘Online data and PR ’ Video The emergence of Web 2.0 We still won’t see an email load as a web page does: it doesn’t play video or show interactives. brought forth vast social media and multimedia tools, including video sharing capabilities.

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Technology Big Data Video Data 115

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. 67% said thought leadership.

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Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

I have a lot of admiration for those individuals that hold a full-time job in business – especially in PR or marketing – and simultaneously wear a military uniform while serving in the National Guard or Reserve. I think most of the discussion on content marketing comes down to a couple things. are all forms of marketing.

Public Affairs 60

Public Affairs Advertising Advertising Healthcare 60

Beyond PR

MAY 30, 2017

Marketers are now keen on making brand content discoverable to ensure better awareness and traffic. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers. Online marketers can put relevant content in front of their targeted audience at the right time through the right channels. Enter content discovery!

How To 40

How To Engineering Content Marketing Advertising 40

MaccaPR

JULY 23, 2014

Welcome to the age of infobesity in which marketers struggle to separate themselves from online information overload and draw meaningful interest from current and potential customers. In your upcoming marketing content, consider incorporating more visuals to get noticed. So, how do we capture our audiences'' attention? Be snackable.

Pinterest 91

Pinterest Storytelling Infographics Social Media 91

MaccaPR

JANUARY 21, 2016

In today’s hyper-digitalized marketing world, consumer brands must take a hard look at how they distribute content - infographics, e-books, videos, recipes and more - online. Sponsored blogger marketing campaigns go far beyond the number of online opportunities for your product to be seen (aka consumer impressions).

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Consumer Infographics SEO Blogging 48

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

There are examples offline and online in almost every market. Top tip: Using earned media as part of a Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned (PESO) or Search campaign Trust in earned media may be dented but it remains higher than other forms of media, notably paid such as advertising or promotional editorial.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Costly Strategy: Advertising. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business. Advertising uses targeting and persuasion to get its job done.

Publicity 64

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 64

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

MaccaPR

JANUARY 6, 2015

Since MaccaPR first launched in late 2012, we''ve averaged a new blog post nearly every week for our loyal chief marketing and PR officer, corporate communication directors and marketing professional subscribers. Is it website or Web site? Top 10 MaccaPR Blog Posts of 2014. #1. The verdict?

Blogging 48

Blogging Wikipedia YouTube Content Marketing 48

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

Developing social media marketing policies. PR manager shows organizations how to leverage web networks for business development purposes. In this case, PR manager plans and runs advertising campaigns. Several years ago PR community actively discussed infographics – a new exciting format to present complex information.

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Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63