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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Maxim Behar

JULY 26, 2021

According to Behar, Bulgaria should not have visas for tourists, but rather advertise its tourism more and appoint a minister of branding, who is more than needed now than ever. Can that be considered as a global trend - an attempt to drive away tourists, or we should not attach so much importance to 20 euros more?

Tourism 52

Tourism Hotels Brand Branding 52

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Let’s talk about professional PR development. That’s the question that started the following PR conversation between Kevin Ruck and Heather Yaxley. Co-founder, PR Academy. With PR bodies increasingly focused on the importance of raising standards in professionalism and ethics, why are some (or most?)

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Training Ethics Data Analysis 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I I see a few things. Jason Brown , Founder/Principal, PublicCity PR.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 198

Cision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

With nearly 91 percent of people saying advertisements are more intrusive today than they were two years ago, earned media or word-of-mouth approach provides an excellent opportunity to improve conversion rates and generate sales. However, your goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

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Strategy How To Media Measurement 244

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Melissa Strle It can be challenging for PR professionals to navigate through an array of tools and strategies. Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. So, what’s PR to do about it? Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year. Atmospherics of trust.

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Survey Journalism Study Pitching 98

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

Here are the posts readers read the most in 2018 – as measured by readers clicks. 1) Breaking Down the Results from the 2018 PR Salary Survey; Are You Earning What you are Worth? The median salary for a PR professional in early 2018 was $95,000, according to an annual salary survey by PR Week.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2019

Source: Marketo, The Definitive Guide to Engaging Email Marketing (2013). Twice in a week, I found myself having a conversation about email marketing. What’s the typical click-through rate on marketing emails? The truth is I haven’t looked at a current email marketing study in a while. Why turn to email marketing vendors?

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Study Marketing Data Analysis 100

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. In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. PRs appreciate Cision’s targeted search functionality.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

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. In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. PRs appreciate Cision’s targeted search functionality.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. You have ever wondered if there is such a thing as a selfless act. Walk through the door and when you’ve stopped blinking, I’ll show you the light.

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Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Reading Time: 24 minutes This guide provides you with a thorough 5-step plan to evaluate and improve the workflow of your PR team. What’s ahead: Map your PR team workflow. Hence, this isn’t a typical 500-word blog post with 10 tips to ( insert random PR activity ). PR teams need to adapt to the changing consumer.

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How To Software System Employee 60

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The NFL’s effort to defend Bose’s investment by punishing athletes for going brand AWOL boomeranged into a PR bonanza for Beats by Dre. Meanwhile, the marketers at Apple, which purchased Beats Electronics for $3 billion this year, demonstrate why they and the Beats by Dre team are the Leonardo da Vincis of visual iconography.

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YouTube Brand Branding Crisis 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . 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. Marketing predictions.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 176