Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

Our recent blog covering the relationship between SEO and PR shared the good news that content marketing remains a valid and successful method of supporting search engine ranking. With content ranging from blogs to podcasts to video, what qualifies as the most effective content marketing these days?

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The reporter responded she hadn’t seen the study yet and would review it. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

PR Fuel

MAY 12, 2019

In this day and age, many people still consider PR and content marketing to be mutually exclusive. While content marketers create quality material to inform readers while also branding that company in a certain way and with a certain voice, traditional PR generally aims to get stories and other material to the “news.”.

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Marketing Local Social Media 45

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

While a problem solver can be productive in almost any organizational structure, communicators often find themselves reporting up through marketing channels. Who Does PR Report Currently? Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. The report was published in February 2020 – pre-pandemic.

Media Relations 102

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 102

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

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 65

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 70

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The poll respondents include in-house communicators and PR teams from companies of all sizes, large and boutique PR agencies, freelance PR professionals, and the C-suite. Which PR agency services are most relevant to your business’ primary needs? How well does your executive team understand how to leverage PR?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

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 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

This makes it that much harder to stand out in both the reporter and public’s mind. Reporters will be thrilled to get content that is not only seasonal, but on-point with related trends that will help make their story that much more likely to stand out. according to Google Trends. Alan Marcus. Vice President .

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Google Trends 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. This year the survey polled 1,300 reporters from around the world and a little more than 800 of those respondents are based in the U.S. Below are a few of the statistics that stood out to me in reviewing the report.

Survey 103

Survey Report Media B2B 103

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Today, we’re introducing three new services— Automated Press Releases , Automated Performance Reports and Piloting AI ™ Workshops —but, first, the backstory. More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. Traditional marketing automation makes marketers more efficient, productive and successful.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

If your answer involves turning to Google, then you’re not unlike the 250 or so reporters the agency Wasabi Publicity recently surveyed. According to the survey, the top ways reporters find sources and stories are: 1. The results are precisely why PR should embrace content marketing. Breaking news. Social Media.

Survey 65

Survey Report Content Marketing Pitching 65

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Who is Jelly Marketing? Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. The easy-to-share reports allow up to share real time progress on client campaigns and even link directly to broadcast and radio coverage. How Does Earned Media Benefit PR?

Agency 79

Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

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

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A media relations manager is skilled at crafting compelling press materials and fostering positive relationships with journalists and reporters. Content marketing specialist Content marketing specialists create and distribute valuable content to attract and engage target audiences.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

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?

Agency 97

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 97

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The important lesson here is that context matters in content marketing. To that end, the average citizen isn’t going to fact check or even apply critical thinking to the content they share. Ever hear someone say a news article or reporter took a quote out of context? Looking for future proof content marketing help? .

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Data 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting .

Blogging 141

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 141

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Traditional news outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post have reported double-digit increases, and cable news ad revenue is up a whopping 25%. Yet the business of public relations is thriving.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2024

Digital PR Harnessing online channels like social media engagement, content marketing, and influencer outreach is key. Content marketing through insightful blog posts, articles, and industry reports further cements the brand as a thought leader.

Fashion 78

Fashion Content Marketing Consumer Social Media 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Of course, and while we’ve suspected this for a long time, research proves it according to Washington Post reporter Caitlin Dewey. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising? . — Leyla Arsan (@leyla_a) July 1, 2016. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read?

Content Marketing 71

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. Traditional news outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post have reported double-digit increases, and cable news ad revenue is up a whopping 25%. Yet the business of public relations is thriving.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. The report noted in observation: “Fifty-eight percent of respondents cited engagement as a big challenge, compared to 35 percent in our 2017 survey. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. 44% say content marketing.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

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. The value of brand building is hard to prove Most marketing leaders believe strong brands drive growth.

B2B 100

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 100

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on TechCrunch “For every reporter employed in America, around six people work in public relations: a few too many, some might think.” In Edelman’s mid-20th Century America, the ratio of PR professionals to reporters was nowhere what it is today. Thoughtful content-marketing paired social media scales.

Publicity 100

Publicity Engineering Advertising Advertising 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

By the numbers According to one report, 85% of PR pros reported media relations accounted for at least 25% of their time. However, while some independent news creators may break the news on social channels, often the news originates from a reporter or outlet and then propagates across the social spectrum.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 14, 2021

It’s clear that the customer-first, digital transformation fueled by the pandemic continues into the new normal, as digital budgets continue to go up and marketers look to build better customer experiences and opportunities to engage on digital channels.

B2B 78

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Agency 78

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Plagiarism is a high-level risk for any content but especially on the internet. especially for the one that is associated with the internet like freelancing, business websites, blogger, or other content marketing. In this article, we will discuss some of the consequences that plagiarism cause for most marketers.

Engineering 130

Engineering Reputation Data Advertising 130

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

That’s according to the 2017 State of the Media Report by Cision , which surveyed some 1,500 journalists in the U.S. This report is an annual event and the vast majority of respondents stemmed from traditional media outlets. The Cision report says the findings align with the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer. and Canada.

Report 72

Report Media Survey Pitching 72

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Focus on 20% of reporters.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

It was a natural fit and I knew what the reporter and photographer needed to tell a memorable story as well as what would satisfy their palate when I couldn’t share too much. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. DemandGen Report – 2016 Content Preferences Survey ).

Strategy 149

Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

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

Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. Many companies are already doing everything required to amplify earned media in isolation.

Advertising 195

Advertising Advertising Marketing How To 195

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Through integrated reporting and analytics, brands gain valuable insights to optimize strategies and achieve better results. Integrated reporting and analytics Utilize integrated reporting tools to track campaign performance across various channels. Analyze data to refine strategies and allocate resources effectively.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Resources 78