Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is seldom done well by B2B organisations. Gay Flashman suggests that B2B organisations should become publishers to engage with customers and prospects. Her new book Powerful B2B Content was published earlier this month by Kogan Page. Education and information are important values of brand journalism.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

The award winners are all leading the way in modern PR measurement but when we saw that Smoking Gun PR from Manchester, UK won two awards we had to get in touch and find out their secrets. Launched in January 2016, the brand had one fundamental problem — low awareness. How did you measure the effectiveness of the campaign?

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Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. ” This enables teams to better identify what works and what doesn’t, creating more fruitful agency-client partnerships. Advance legwork can improve the odds of achieving measurable impact.

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Measurement Study Data Agency 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder? Copycats are boring.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing Measurement 160

Prohibition

APRIL 18, 2023

Measuring the success of your PR activity can be difficult, as results are often more tricky to quantify than traditional advertising and marketing campaigns. So how do you measure the success of your PR efforts? We’ve compiled a list of key metrics that you can consider when it comes to evaluating your PR activity.

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Measurement How To Comparison B2C 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. A blog with B2B sales attribution. The results were clear and measurable.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. Effective communication measurement should be all about using tools that make sense and feel relevant. Measuring perception and qualitative factors, on the other hand, is more challenging and time-consuming.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2024

Industry awards are an important part of a PR strategy, especially for B2B brands. You don’t sound excited In B2B PR, marketing, and communications, we often make an effort to sound calm, measured, and cool-headed. It’s important decide early which achievements, leaders, and stories you want to highlight.

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Industry Case Study B2B Resources 170

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

The key is to attract qualified business-minded prospects who are aligned with your company values and can help your brand successfully grow. By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs.

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Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

The key is to attract qualified business-minded prospects who are aligned with your company values and can help your brand successfully grow. By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs.

Agency 52

Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Is that good?

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Prohibition

MARCH 17, 2023

Developing and growing your brand is important for any business in any industry. Here are some of the key ways you can help build a strong brand through public relations. Here are some of the key ways you can help build a strong brand through public relations.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

On the creative side, 57% of PR firms report that earned media has become more important in the current economic climate , but more than half (53%) think that their agencies aren’t viewed as the best option by clients to lead earned-first creative ideas. Earned media is a PR tool for reaching additional audiences and building brand awareness.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

LinkedIn is known amongst B2B professionals as a sleeping giant. And it’s come just in time to help inform and shape your 2021 B2B social media marketing strategy. LinkedIn Events aren’t brand new, but you can now do more with them. That said, this dinosaur of a social network is catching pace. What are LinkedIn Events?

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LinkedIn B2B Marketing Advertising 62

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. That said, understanding the different opportunities when it comes to a personal LinkedIn and Twitter presences and a brand presence on these platforms is important.

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Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. Just as the large PR firms cast around for more lucrative and scaleable services to sell, marketers have come to value earned media results for its brand-building and SEO impact.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Digital-first publications, online video, podcasts, and even company blogs provide additional avenues for brands to connect with niche audiences.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

Are you considering hiring a public relations agency? Collaborating with a great PR agency could be your secret weapon. many different types of PR agencies, let me give you the basic rundown on how to get it right. How To Work With PR Agencies II. The Benefits of a Public Relations Agency III. Retainer PR agency.

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Agency Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement. .”

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. It looked at the 870 responses from B2B organizations in North America out of the 2,190 worldwide that took the survey. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

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Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, according to a survey of 450 respondents. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer. Source: B2B Sales Cycles ). Source: US B2B Tradeshows ).

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

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. What Should B2B Pay to Promote on Facebook?

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Influencer marketing, the art and science of leveraging popular figures to promote a brand, has evolved significantly over the years – which is the focus of our bonus episode. It has transformed from celebrities charging for a single tweet to a sophisticated system that drives brand growth exponentially.

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Marketing B2C Advertising Advertising 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. It should also provide context to reflect how the business or brand fits into the industry as well as adjacent niche stories they can address.

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How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. It should also provide context to reflect how the business or brand fits into the industry as well as adjacent niche stories they can address.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

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%

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Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you can get your planning right today, you’ll have an aligned brand message with business objectives, enhance visibility, and be able to build enduring relationships with your audience. Bonus points if you can make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.) Now is the time to plan for 2024.

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Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

5W PR

MAY 24, 2023

It is hard to deny its impact and importance especially when making your brand more recognizable and relevant. Our team has managed to work with several companies from various industries, such as Fashion, Consumer Brands, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology, and more.

Industry 88

Industry Enterprise Fashion Financial 88

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. Talk to Us!

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Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The biggest challenge in B2B lead generation underscores the biggest challenge in B2B lead generation: it might lead some to overlook the fact lead generation campaigns don’t work in isolation for long. That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. 4) The channels that product B2B leads.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Brands are diving in and taking advantage of the different experience that Snapchat offers. Let’s take a look back at the Snapchat brand journey, shall we? Through this initial phase, brands were sort of left on the sidelines. Then slowly brands like Taco Bell began to experiment. Aka this was the jackpot for brands.

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Brand Branding Sports B2B 148

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

1) Improving CX is the best way to distinguish your brand. The top way marketers say they can distinguish their brands this year is by improving the customer experience (CX). That’s according to the State of Branding Report 2020 by Bynder. 63% said external advertising media and digital agencies. P&L responsibility.

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Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship.

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Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

PR in High Definition

JULY 28, 2022

Needless to say, the crisis of loneliness and social disconnect was only further exacerbated during the height of the pandemic with strict isolation and social-distancing measures being implemented. So, from a PR perspective, there’s still a lot we can learn in the B2B space. Well bear (hug) with me and I’ll explain…. Get hugging!

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Brand Branding B2C Viral 62

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2019

Machine learning, leaky funnels, value exchange, hypertargeting, and customer advocacy are all opportunities for B2B marketing in a new report by Metia. We’ve published a report this week by my colleague Pete Morgan that explores new approaches to B2B marketing while also recognizing the importance of fundamentals.

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B2B Report Case Study Infographics 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

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SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204