Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing.

Content Marketing 182

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 182

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Leadership sees it as an expense rather than an investment and worries if their team is using their (and their customers’) time wisely. Internal Resources. Stay informed on the latest content trends, industry insights, and news.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. This data reflects an international sentiment felt around the world. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. It’s true interpersonal and it’s true in leadership and group dynamics.

Government 138

Government Survey Ethics Media 138

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 141

Agency B2C B2B Survey 141

Sword and the Script

MAY 1, 2018

Good business leaders, let alone good marketers, know that differentiation in word and deed is important, but so too is trust and transparency. A new study by TrustRadius underscores the importance of trust in B2B marketing. Don’t miss these related posts: Where and How B2B Marketing Generates Leads it Likes [Study].

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Survey Study 62

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. To be shareable, content must be optimized, so fluency in SEO basics is a necessary skill. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

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. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. A good place to start is with your own content.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In this playbook , Charlotte explores the challenges that leadership have faced throughout COVID-19 when it comes to communicating to employees and what organisations can do to unify the workforce following a period of sudden change.A must-read for any internal comms departments! Employee communications after sudden transformation.

Reputation 133

Reputation Creativity Crisis Employee 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s a B2C company that needs a high volume of sales or a B2B with a slower selling cycle, every high-growth business invests heavily in customer acquisition. Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. What are some core videos (product demonstration, thought leadership, e.g.) that most any brand can make? Product/plant demonstrations are very popular, particularly among B2B brands. Register now!

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In a few hours from now, I’ll be heading to AdWeek DC to moderate a panel on content marketing. Then on Friday, I head to Boston to speak at PRSA’s Association/Nonprofit Section Half-Day Conference on email marketing. Notice a common thread here? Nowhere in the panel descriptions do you see “PR.”

Internal 43

Internal International YouTube Nonprofit 43

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. If anything, AI tool that writes will make creative writing more important, because when everyone has the same tools to write content, it will all sound the same.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Digital Sales & Marketing World.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

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.”. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 25, 2015

The organization published a well-written press release that drew me in and pointed to one overarching conclusion: Most view their content marketing process as ad hoc, decentralized and driven by internal stakeholder interests. Content marketing is maturing slowly and steadily.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Report Corporate 60

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What role has content marketing played for you at LiveIntent? It’s huge for us and plays a key role in our marketing strategy. It’s a lot of what we do on the marketing side. Internally, our number one customer is our sales team and the account management team. I agree with that so much.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. .”

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. There are several platforms out there to simplify and manage B2C influencer marketing, such as Paladin, Heepsy, HypeAuditor, and InBeat. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020. Effective marketers focus on the long term. B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, according to a survey of 450 respondents.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. If you’re B2B, help people get better at their job and move up in their careers.

Leadership 93

Leadership Brand Branding How To 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. B2B Lead Generation ). B2B Lead Generation ).

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 22, 2022

Making plans for marketing initiatives is always a work in progress. The post 6 Essential Points to Ponder As You Plan PR and Content Initiatives appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. What should you focus on in the coming months? So, what trends should […].

Trends 158

Trends Marketing Publicity Small Business 158

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

Marketing tactics like these can be extremely useful, but if we’re relying on them out of comfort and forgoing the game-changing impact media relations can have, we’re doing ourselves and our clients a disservice. With the emergence of Google Analytics and the rise of content marketing, media relations has been bashed a bit in the PR space.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. Organic Search.

Content Marketing 80

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Webinars have long been a staple of B2B marketing. Yet if marketing gets the content and PR functions involved, these groups can help drive far better results – before, during and after – a webinar. Below are 12 ideas on precisely how to drive better results from your B2B marketing webinars.

B2B 60

B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2018

While he later promoted to creative director, among other marketing leadership roles, he says an appearance in AdAge was his first big break. He is still writing today and if you’re in marketing or PR, you might know him today from his column in Forbes. That’s right kids, content is NOT king.

Marketing 69

Marketing Content Marketing Sports B2C 69

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. After months of planning, research, writing, and design, your new B2B research report is set to launch. But there’s more you can do to help your content marketing plan surpass your expectations for success.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

Corporate marketing types shouldn’t take the latter statistics too hard. This is because every few years’ big business push marketing assets down to divisions. Then following a leadership shake-up, the new CMO realizes that diversified investment is getting very little penetration and moves to consolidate marketing assets once again.

Survey 60

Survey Marketing B2B Infographics 60

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers. Michael blogs at B2B Marketing Insider. I think so.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Following comprehensive internal briefings of the clients that I would support (including Nokia and NXP), I was soon developing media lists, pitching different media for attending a major event and making byline contributions. media landscape, leadership skills etc.

Pitching 28

Pitching Analysis Local Case Study 28

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

He's also a world-leading web strategist, content marketer, author, and speaker. The root of the problem is always internal. Three – including the New Rules of Marketing and PR – are international bestsellers. 10: Doug Kessler (London, UK) Doug is co-founder of B2B content marketing agency Velocity Partners.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114