Sword and the Script

JULY 25, 2023

Brand building is increasingly important as B2B prospects come to a decision before ever talking to sales, yet a new report finds 69% of CFOs view brand marketing as a cost center Most searches are zero-click searches. In effect, it’s made branding cool again. There’s a lot of evidence that brand building is valuable.

B2B 96

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 96

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). Content Marketing World. Dates: March 19, 2020. Location: New York, NY.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2017

The recent commentary on content marketing by Gartner Research may have given B2B tech marketers motivation to reconsider the concept. Every B2B tech marketer is familiar with the analyst firm because of the implication the four corners of one certain magical graphical quad chart can have on a short list of vendors.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Looking for a content marketing agency partner that can both. Opt-in advertising sounds to me like it falls somewhere between content marketing and product placement. bring creative ideas and execute on them ? Talk to Us !

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Skilled practitioners can seize the moment, with help from technology for metrics and scale. Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation? Technology helps it scale. PR is (nearly) immune to ad blocking.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. Brand over-relying on social analytics tools.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Every day, countless brands compete for attention on popular digital channels , yet only a few leave a lasting mark in people’s memories. After all, by creating short yet meaningful content, you can capture your audience’s attention and nurture brand recall in one fell swoop.

Video 86

Video Brand Branding Energy 86

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

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. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have emerged as game-changers in the world of finance and technology. Blockchain PR is a specialized form of PR that caters to the unique needs of blockchain and cryptocurrency brands. This is where public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in the blockchain industry.

Reputation 52

Reputation Advertising Advertising Education 52

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As more companies join the content marketing arena, one of the bigger issues these companies face is this: How do we source all this content? Many organizations just aren’t set up to create an ongoing dribble (let alone a firehose) of online content. Yes, these companies have smart marketers.

Agency 133

Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

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. Content production to grow 25%. “58% 12% said increasing market share.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. And social, with its free and open access; bountiful, ever-shifting demographic landscapes; bright, new shiny platforms; trolls and black holes, represents an ocean of opportunity marketers simply cannot afford to ignore. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is instructive for one big reason: the brand isn’t the hero, the little boy (or perhaps arguably his father) is the hero. Too many brands miss this important point. For example, I was recently perusing a corporate B2B technology blog about an awards program a vendor had established. Give our services a try. Talk to Us!

Brand 70

Brand Branding B2B Exercises 70

5W PR

AUGUST 21, 2023

The jewelry industry is competitive, with many brands trying to attract consumers. One way to do this is through impactful jewelry marketing. By focusing on details and using creative tactics, jewelry brands can create a unique brand identity. To succeed, it’s important to stand out and capture customer interest.

Industry 78

Industry How To Fashion Creativity 78

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Artificial intelligence is forecast to have trillions of dollars in annual impact, yet most marketers still struggle to understand what AI is and how to pilot it in their organizations. As a marketing agency, we realized our business and our clients were going to be affected by AI, as would the marketing industry.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. In an earlier post, we discussed what makes tech such a different animal.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. So, Samsung, a leading mobile brand in the country, unveiled a new road safety campaign called #SafeIndia. Humanize Your Brand. India accounts for more than 50% of total selfie deaths in the world.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Just as a turn of phrase can shift consumer trust in a brand’s favor, a misjudged tone in the brand voice can also derail your efforts. Let’s explore this concept a little further.

Technology 77

Technology Training Data Consumer 77

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. So what’s the solution?

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

In an age of ad blocking, brands have to transition away from solely sponsoring or being associated with the content their customers or prospects want or need. Instead, brands have to also produce the desired content. 1) The Parallel between Product Placement and Content Marketing.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Content Marketing Film 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. agency, media and. A Guest Post by Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations, Donuts Inc.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For decades, Edelman, in addition to founding and running the firm that bears his name today, successfully convinced legions of companies and brands to work with him to win the “air game” of public relations. Thoughtful content-marketing paired social media scales. Engaging in PR, then, merits serious consideration.

Publicity 100

Publicity Engineering Advertising Advertising 100

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

LinkedIn’s AI job search Users are being supported in their job search thanks to AI technology on LinkedIn. The technology will also make suggestions to premium subscribers to level up their profiles and make them more competitive for future opportunities. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media YouTube B2C 62

5W PR

APRIL 11, 2022

That’s largely because public relations uses a lot of free media coverage to generate brand awareness and increase the demand for a company’s solutions. With technology continuing to evolve, SEO has turned into a very important promotional tool for companies.

Publicity 97

Publicity SEO Engineering Tools 97

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

I’ve recently joined the Reuben Sinclair management team as a non executive director to help develop its PRogress network for agency founders and managers , and RS-Engage its outsourced talent offer. In markets where demand is high there is likely to be some inflation in the coming months. It’s tough for entry level Jobseekers.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The writer builds her argument by restating things that have been widely known for years, if not many years (there are shrinking newsrooms, fewer journalists, news cycles that are dominated by big news and brands, and increasing industry noise). Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. This is what the trend in content marketing is about. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. Next, ensure your brand has a fully developed content roadmap.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0