Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. The vast majority of B2B content centers on features, functions and benefits. 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO.

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Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. These organizations have a content marketing plan in writing. The experience of writing and pitching content intended for editorial contacts makes content marketing instinctive. The publication rhythm is reliable.

Content Marketing 108

Content Marketing B2B Study Marketing 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. There are ways to work around this dilemma.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Read the complete article: Why B2B Marketers Were More Innovative 10 Years Ago. 2) Growing responsibility for both tech and innovation.

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Creativity Technology Marketing Web 79

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

You can go with less expensive freelancers or retain a boutique, mid-size or large PR agency. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. How to Score in B2B Media Relations.

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Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. Many reporters aren’t willing to write a story about a technology provider without an advertiser or publisher willing to speak about the value proposition. Think outside the B2B box.

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How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

Shift Communications

JULY 20, 2016

Whenever I interview a candidate for the B2B tech/services team, I always look for someone that possesses specific characteristics. They have to be solution-focused, driven, creative, curious and thick skinned. And that’s because there will be many, many B2B PR challenges ahead, no matter the client or the industry.

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B2B How To Trends Report 60

Maxim Behar

MARCH 6, 2022

So, I started off with a so-called advertising agency at the very beginning and then turned step by step. He told me, Max we have an American company coming to Bulgaria and they need a PR agency. At first, I even didn't understand this call and said, what does it mean PR agency? He said, no, let's meet then.

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B2B Communications Media Newspapers 52

Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

I started my professional journey as a writing and language arts tutor with a degree in education, discovering my passion for digital marketing by implementing content marketing and SEO best practices to grow my business—catching the marketing bug and never looking back. What value does digital marketing bring to sharing a brand’s story?

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Strategy Marketing SEO B2B 71

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy. The platform has also launched Accelerate, an AI-powered B2B marketing campaign creator to support B2B marketeers.

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LinkedIn Social Media B2B Media 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2016

This is especially true for B2B organizations, with complex products and prolonged sales cycles. Attract: Get More Mileage out of B2B Content. Previous studies have shown that most of the content B2B produces goes unused. Don’t miss these awesome posts: B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. Retain: $2.3B

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B2B Marketing Analysis Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. 12 Ways to Leverage Your Existing Investment in B2B Webinars. Talk to Us!

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Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 85

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 147

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

As the then director of communications for a B2B software business, my little budget was under constant pressure – and I had a hard time reconciling that cost with the value. Hiring a Solo PR Firm for B2B. The next agency we hired was a solo PR firm specializing in B2B – a one-person shop. 2) Agility of a Small PR Agency.

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B2B Corporate Agency Creativity 60

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While some of us pursued degrees in PR or journalism, many stumbled upon the industry from something vastly different: from accounting, history, law, to other creative backgrounds. At the time, though, a career in coding didn’t appeal, and my creative streak had me leaning towards marketing and communications.

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B2B Creativity Agency Writing 41

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge. Sometimes this is also self-inflicted: B2B sales with an account management model adds a layer of complexity. Is your PR agency bringing creative ideas to the table?

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B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

The conclusion is derived from a survey the two companies fielded to 1,300 business-to-business (B2B) professionals on LinkedIn with titles ranging from manager to CEO. Where and How B2B Marketing Generates Leads it Likes [Study]. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B? Give our services a try.

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Leadership B2B Study Marketing 66

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With every crisis comes creativity, new thinking and differing outlooks on life, and so I wanted to share some of our best pieces of content. Unrestricted creative thinking in an ever more restricted world. In this casebook , Christian highlights some of the unsung heroes in the B2B world.

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Reputation Creativity Crisis Employee 133

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2017

Many also look for over-the-top creativity or that unique “something.” Just because a team launched a new B2B tech service doesn’t mean that the B2B tech category is best for the entry, and often it pays to enter in more than one category. Keep in mind the agency and individual awards as well.

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B2B Video Exercises Infographics 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. Instead, the PR agency or team should work with leadership to commit to a strict definition of the brand voice — and it should come from a place of authenticity. Write the book on it.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

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Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. B2B marketing relooks brand marketing and awareness “The building of an actual pipeline doesn’t start with merely laying the pipe in the ground. Something similar has happened in B2B marketing over the last 20 years.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

In my experience doing this, and I’ve done it for a long time in many different B2B environments, here’s where things usually fall apart. Research shows B2B organizations spend an average of $150 for every email address they capture. The Aesthetics of Text: Writing Readable Blog Posts. 1) You don’t have a subscription mechanism.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While it may have felt like the longest month in existence, it didn’t stop the creative minds of marketers around the world. Combining the use of its classic slogan and the current conversation around AI, KitKat Canada came up with a creative video campaign encouraging us to give AI tools a bit of breathing room. You did it.

Marketing 62

Marketing Film Creativity B2C 62

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. The agency life is the only life I’ve ever known.

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Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 It’s important for readers to keep in mind my world view is heavily filtered from the perspective of B2B marketing and PR.

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Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 107

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. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. and for B2B services it was 10.1%.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 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

Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

As my colleague Amanda Munroe pointed out recently , the B2B tech space has many challenges. In order to produce an effective and impactful plan for B2B PR program you need the following five things: Alignment with Audience. Don’t Bury Creativity with Tactics. Strategy, strategy, strategy.but what is the strategy?”

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B2B Interviews Strategy Product Launch 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. And in B2B marketing it already does. But just 2% said “always.”.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By By the way, the WSJ reporter on that byline used to write for PRWeek). So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Sound familiar?

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

This is actually especially important in the B2B industry, where technical language and complex concepts can obscure a message and thus turn away potential consumers. Free Writing. This is a very effective starting method when creating simpler brand messages because it allows people to stimulate their creativity.

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Brand Branding Consumer Writing 60

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). Your approach must spread across earned, owned and paid channels.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

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Wireless Internal International Agency 36

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We talk about being an agency for change makers. I’ve been an agency guy pretty much my entire professional life. I’ve worked almost entirely with B2B tech clients with a handful of exceptions. Inkhouse is the fourth agency I’ve been at and I dare say my favorite one. I really like telling stories.

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Ethics Data Training Agency 105

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36