Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. A long time ago an agency owner called me into her office. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. We needed to get the client some coverage.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

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

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. How is technology being used in public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

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 68

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

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. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

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?

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

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

Shift Communications

JANUARY 14, 2015

As content marketing becomes an ever-increasing part of marketing programs, the possibility of copyright violation increases. As more people enter the content marketing profession who do not have any legal background or understanding of copyright law, more content contains the potential for legal damage.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Government Pinterest 60

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. Appeal to more minor writers and content creators and partner with them.”

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

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. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! agency, media and.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Before we look at the intersection of machine learning and psychology, it’s important to consider how the technology can make a difference in PR and marketing campaigns. Well, frankly, technology can only go so far when it comes to understanding human behavior. How can you bridge the human and the technological?

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. ” ~ Mark Schaefer , Executive Director, Schaefer Marketing Solutions 18.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

There’s a critical component to any content marketing or communications strategy that is commonly undervalued: the quality of writing. For some, writing is intimidating and challenging. Remember that writing truly is a process and that the value of quality writing lies within the progression of ideas.

Writing 60

Writing Transportation Consumer Travel 60

Engage PR

MAY 18, 2021

The combined turnover of these new clients – from the legal, technology, energy, charity and business support sectors – is in the region of £750m. Our work for them already includes strategic communications, brand development, content marketing, PR and social media services.

Energy 60

Energy Social Media Content Marketing Technology 60

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. T he industries that generate the highest demand : Technology, financial services and higher education. Here are five benefits of doing so: Benefits of Marketing with LinkedIn Pulse.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. These are just a few of our favorites.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

The growth of influencer marketing was explosive with the number of platforms and agencies in the space increasing by 220 percent in the last two years. Artifical intelligence made it easier for marketers to get better results in a number of different ways. How to Write a Press Release That Converts.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization. Comment: Content marketers should borrow this hint from reporters in their own work.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. If you’re lucky, the journalist will share every article they write on X, giving you insight similar to what you saw in the previous MuckRack example. Now, confirming that Natalina writes about our topic frequently is essential.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. In his spare time, Eric loves to play as much golf as possible at courses across the country.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

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. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Flatiron Communications

MARCH 25, 2015

There was no shortage of material given my long tenure in the agency business and the fact that I was not consigned to a single industry, but exposed to many. (I’m “ Adventures in Consumer Technology ” now has 10,000+ followers and scores of tech-savvy contributors. Write more, and the swag gets better.

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Enterprise YouTube 28

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

Conclusion: Embracing the Dynamic SEO Landscape The future of SEO is dynamic and multifaceted, blending technology, user-centricity, and ethical practices. As search engines evolve, so must our SEO strategies , focusing on creating valuable, user-friendly content and leveraging the latest technological advancements.

SEO 84

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 84

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Those immortal words from the iconic Broadway musical Dreamgirls ring in my head as I write this, my final postscript, for Landis Communications Inc. Yup, as of October 1st, yours truly is retiring as President of LCI, where I’ve been since founding this San Francisco-based integrated marketing communications agency in 1990.

Agency 105

Agency Travel SEO Nonprofit 105

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. You simply write around it. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Christopher S.

Blogging 128

Blogging Chemicals Content Marketing Writing 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Beyond vertical video, users now have so many different ways to watch video, and the hunger for great video content is so great that PR agencies are investing in video. Agencies are having to think of new, creative ways to use video for selling a product or message. Content gets “real.” Video goes vertical.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

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. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. Finn Partners. FinnPartners. Take risks. Collaborate.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

For example, I was recently perusing a corporate B2B technology blog about an awards program a vendor had established. The point of which was to recognize customers for doing great things with their technology. Whether your job is to writing advertisements, pitching reporters, or creating good content, make your customer the hero.

Brand 70

Brand Branding B2B Exercises 70

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

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 Tools Agency Resources 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Even today, a Google search on the words “Death of Public Relations” generates 108,000,000 results - including giddy articles titled “The Many Deaths of Public Relations,” “The Death of PR Agencies,” and “Corporate PR Is Dead.” But, as that great marketing communicator Bob Dylan sang, “things have changed.”. Quality content at no cost.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. media) or ‘dot-agency’ (.agency) agency) domain. This means, if you don’t have a strong influencer marketing program set for 2017, you will be way behind. Contributor Marketing. Yep, hundreds. So go ahead.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120