Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If the B2B community feels overwhelmed by the volume of content, then B2B marketing might feel overwhelmed by the volume of content marketing studies. The trends suggest to me that content is still very much a form of currency bartered in exchange for attention. 25% know my company’s products or service.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Study Marketing B2B 60

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

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

These findings are from a new report called Humans still needed: An analysis of skills and tools in public relations , published today by the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel. A further 27% of the practitioner’s skillset benefits from the support of some technology to assist in analysis and decision making.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

5W PR

MAY 6, 2022

If a fintech company is not able to communicate with their potential clients or customers, then the chances for its success dwindle. So, when a fintech company is putting out a new product , it should consider the following PR tips: Communication Strategy. The first step is establishing a communication strategy.

How To 88

How To SEO B2C Content Marketing 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. In this case, PR strategies can help your brand use a broader method to communicate your messages to specific audiences effectively. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Contently - Strategy

JULY 12, 2021

“Investment banking is just glorified content marketing.” The longer it takes you to communicate those insights, the more likely it is that someone will beat you to the punch. A subreddit upended the stock market, and Bitcoin almost got to the moon. Only 22 out of 780 stories were classified as news content.

Financial 144

Financial Banking How To Marketing 144

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.

Technology 77

Technology Training Data Consumer 77

Cision

MAY 25, 2017

Global Chief Marketing Officer at Mercer, Jeanniey Mullen, had a lot of insight on what makes a story catch fire. The formula she says communicators should focus on is Authentic, Inspirational and Relatable or A.I.R. His advice to content marketers was to focus on authenticity above all else.

Advertising 272

Advertising Advertising Storytelling Media 272

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Improving brand awareness and profitability boils down to integrating PR, marketing and other sales strategies to optimize a brand’s overall message. This is both important for consumer engagement as well as client relations. PR professionals are adept in creating a variety of content suitable for a wide range of audiences.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Plus, public opinion is highly valued by the majority of consumers. About three-quarters of consumers trust opinions they find on social media, including those from friends, families, and influencers to help them make the right decision about buying a product or service.” – via Digital Marketing Institute.

Media 80

Media Analysis Radio Sports 80

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Earned media has an impact on audiences because it is content about your brand that comes neutral sources, often from people who have had direct experiences with your organization. Lay the foundation for communication and mention opportunities by producing the right content that will make others want to interact with your brand.

How To 103

How To Brand Branding Media 103

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. PR pros and marketers should take advantage of their organization’s social media interactions. Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions.

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Outside of the office, consumers use their holiday free-time to look at ways to enhance their personal and work lives in the new year. Considering those annual changes, it’s important to prepare for the PR and communication changes that come with the holiday season. Much of today’s communication happens on social media.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

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. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses. With the majority of consumers now relying on the internet for product research and purchasing decisions, having a strong online presence is essential.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

SMM: Focuses on professional management of social media profiles where users are more likely to interact with your brand/content marketing efforts. Social Media Marketing/Management involves: Social listening. Steering users to positive content. Fostering communities of brand advocates/brand ambassadors.

Reputation 62

Reputation Brand Branding SEO 62

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Some of the most popular ways of measuring Public Relations include: Content Analysis –Is your core narrative being reported accurately in the press? Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand. Start out incrementally. Lose the vanity metrics.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent. The post PR and Marketing Predictions for 2020 appeared first on Barokas Communications.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

For me, Berger’s research is far more actionable and thoughtful than 99 percent of the stuff that’s been written about viral content, so I wanted to find out who else is researching virality and what we can learn from their insight. So how do we make a great first impression with content?

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

So, almost exclusively using HubSpot, PR 20/20 and the Marketing AI Institute built a media company to meet demand for AI education and knowledge. Unpacking the Challenge: How to Help Marketers Understand & Apply AI. Communicating why it matters to marketers was the first step in unpacking the challenge.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Shift Communications

JULY 5, 2016

We might be able to get a story about our company placed in a publication, but in that vast sea of content, no one is paying attention. Schaefer’s content shock , in which marketers create more content than humans can possibly consume. This is a content avalanche — and it’s only going to get worse.

Publicity 110

Publicity eBook Analysis Google 110

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

If you work for a big agency or even a large corporate communications shop, you can designate one person as a relationship owner so that pitches are filtered through that person. Audio is changing how we search for – and consume information. In a sense, it’s like a knowledge management tool. click image for higher resolution).

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Dynamic Typography and Text Animation for Brand Recall Typography and text animation can be crucial tools for communication and brand reinforcement in explainer videos. Find out how Burrelles simplifies monitoring and sentiment analysis for brands and agencies. Download our free Online Video Success tip sheet.

Video 87

Video Brand Branding Energy 87

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stand out among your competitors by having access to sentiment analysis, audience numbers, publicity values. You can control the content your brand chooses to publish and promote, but you can’t do the same for the content that others post about you. Consumers are attracted to making purchases from dependable brands.

Viral 70

Viral Radio Media Sports 70

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. As information consumers, we are all part of the problem because of the way we are inherently programmed. Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The alternative? Talk to Us !

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2016

This often means using data about our current market or audience to create a model. A simple example may be an analysis of engagement for a brand’s 2015 social content, revealing what types of posts earned the most attention. This very early application of content marketing came at the perfect time, in a number of ways.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing System Google Data 60

Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

Williams also dives into maximizing your profits with more efficient marketing with more bang for your buck in acquiring customers. Brand Media Strategy: Integrated Communications Planning in the Digital Era. This book offers a fresh perspective on how marketers are using media to promote their brands with specialized case studies.

Pinterest 71

Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

She has never published a blog post, or an article for a leading association of business communicators , or given a formal presentation. Yet people like her influence consumer spending to the tune of $1.2 Recently, KPS Digital, a marketing organization in the UK, named me to a list of the Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing.

Marketing 60

Marketing Study Survey Content Marketing 60

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

If only we had the perfect formula for content success… Oh wait…Content sharing and analysis heavyweights LinkedIn and BuzzSumo have just delivered it! Step forward one of the most useful papers you’ll read this year ‘The DNA behind the world’s most successful content’. But could these habits be holding us back?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Keep reading for the five ways media monitoring software and content distribution go hand in hand for communication success. Every press release needs a hook – something to set it apart from the thousands of other personnel announcements, product launches, and content marketing promotions out there.

Strategy 96

Strategy How To Software Media 96

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. Is this a time-consuming process?

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

But marketing is anything but stagnant. While that maxim had elements of truth five years ago, when I wrote that content marketing was the new branding , today I wonder if we’re not coming full circle, yet again. The frustration of developing communications that stroke internal egos , rather than customer desires, was another.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In fact, 88 percent of consumers state that ads have little to no influence on their purchase decisions. Last week, Cision’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Ken Wincko and Sodexo’s Vice President of Public Relations Steve Cox explained how to utilize earned media to enhance your marketing and communications strategies.

Media 40

Media Strategy Analysis Analytics 40