Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Content marketing and media relations need each other.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. What’s bad for digital content providers is also bad for the PR industry.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Now we turn to the new year and think about impending industry evolutions and how to get ahead of them. We need to integrate consumer clients into trending conversations, valuable insights into our pitches and data into how we’re benchmarking best practices and measuring success. Christine Connolly . Account Manager. Account Manager.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

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

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 66

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. Segment your target markets. Let’s say your target market is new parents. Use keywords.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 40

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 40

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

After 10 years as a journalist I went to the other side … I became a spokesperson for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, which allowed me to continue working with the media and tell good stories. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Here’s why. Credibility. PR generates influence.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

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. More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. Ideas are organized by marketing category (e.g.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PR Fuel

AUGUST 26, 2021

About 80% of consumers prefer to learn about a business through custom content. Without a content marketing strategy, you could miss a chance to reach customers. Instead, you can focus on consumers who already want or need your business. You can also use press releases to create an omnichannel marketing strategy.

Engineering 105

Engineering SEO Consumer Content Marketing 105

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. If they’re not currently engaged with an agency, most communicators have either had an agency relationship in their past or can look forward to having one in the future.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Content Marketing. It’s been said time and time again because it remains true: content is king. However, content marketing isn’t all about directly marketing the products or services that a business provides to its customers.

Publicity 88

Publicity Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 88

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

In the last couple of years, the tools and software in the advertising industry have been rapidly evolving to the point where companies can now utilize a large number of platforms to create highly targeted ad campaigns that are completely automated. Consumer Focused.

Company 88

Company Strategy Publicity Advertising 88

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This slight may seem trivial compared to real life and death situations, but PR is my livelihood, and puts bread on the table for my family and 275K other people in the industry across the US, according to the BLS (2019 numbers; expected to grow by 7% annually through 2029, more on average than other professions). I WILL, GODDAMNIT!!!!!!

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

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

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of conversing with Josh Lachkovic, the founder and Managing Director of growth agency, Amphora. Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your marketing? This shift calls for a greater understanding of consumer behavior and the ability to capture attention within milliseconds.

Privacy 62

Privacy Comparison B2B Retail 62

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.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Over 90% of marketers say content is a valuable business asset. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. Since these consumers already have an interest in your offerings, they’re more likely to consider your products or services.

Writing 95

Writing SEO Consumer Crisis 95

5W PR

MAY 6, 2022

They may also want to establish themselves as an authority in the industry through the release of their new product. SEO and Content Marketing. PR can help with the company’s search engine page ranking (SERP) and content strategy by being a source of brand awareness, website authority, and driving organic traffic.

How To 88

How To SEO B2C Content Marketing 88

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse essentially analyzes what’s being written and aggregates content based on your industry, your connections and what you choose to follow on the network. This one’s a no-brainer.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. Most businesses rely not only on their brand equity, but market reputation and repeat clients.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. One reason is that creating good content is hard. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. BIGfish Communications.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. By using a media database to target reputable outlets in your industry. So, how can you ensure that happens?

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. And any good agency will advise as to what is achievable for you. Industry trends. Setting targets.

Print 112

Print Trends Agency Brand 112

Prohibition

APRIL 17, 2017

While we do ‘the traditional stuff’ very well indeed, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what you would expect from a PR agency. So that involves lots of exciting things like online community building, social media listening, brand audits, online crisis management, content marketing and video seeding.

Agency 48

Agency Crisis Management Fashion Social Media 48

Konnect Agency

APRIL 1, 2021

As a brand strategy agency , it’s our responsibility to build a brand to all that it can be in the eyes of the media. Strategic counsel on the scope of work could include product placements, media relations, digital marketing and so much more. Does it have a meaning in the industry? Are you leading innovation in the category?

Brand 59

Brand Branding How To Consumer 59

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 9 percent , no matter the industry. It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. But that wasn’t the case.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 The PR Industry Evolves Beyond Its Roots. billion over the next five years. The takeaway for PRs?

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Most companies have been able to identify that the three dominating features are Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing and Public Relations (PR). So what exactly is SEO, Content Marketing and PR? However, attracting consumers to a website cannot be considered effective or efficient marketing.

SEO 62

SEO Marketing Content Marketing Engineering 62

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Combining SEO and content marketing will increase your online presence, as the reach is much greater from higher rankings. This online coverage will position your brand as the ‘go-to’ operator in your field, thought leader, industry specialist, or generally drive awareness around a unique selling point.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

PR Fuel

MARCH 8, 2022

Over 80% of marketers are actively investing in content marketing. In fact, 60% say content can help generate leads and demand. Content creation is the most outsourced content marketing activity among marketers, too. Other press release distribution agencies partner with thousands of outlets.

How To 52

How To SEO Engineering System 52

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

An abundance of research suggests that as the wealth of information available to consumers increases, our communal attention spans will continue to decrease. No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex! Traditional and digital marketing. Here’s what you should know.

Marketing 64

Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64