Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. That’s my analysis of the 2020 B2B Thought Leader Impact Study by Edelman and LinkedIn. Give our services a try.

Leadership 189

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 189

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

C ontrary to many marketers’ beliefs, B2B (business to business) content doesn’t have to be boring. Creative content should be a key element of your marketing strategy as it has the power to build trust, gain new customers, and convert them to leads. Take legal writing, for example. In fact, it shouldn’t be.

B2B 61

B2B Creativity Content Marketing Measurement 61

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. First, B2B companies spend roughly $150 for every email they collect. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote.

SEO 130

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 130

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.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

Content marketing surveys consistently demonstrate the biggest barrier facing marketer is feeding the content monster. There is a straight forward answer to this problem: Upwards of “60-70% of content produced by B2B marketing goes unused,” according to a white paper by Kapost which cites research by SiriusDecisions.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. Like many people entering the job market, I wanted to write and edit, and I was interested in exploring different ways to make a living with those skills.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 7, 2014

In other words, during the process of writing out the answers on his sneaker, he had internalized the answers and could recall them from memory. It was the 5 th annual B2B Content Marketing Survey which conjured up that memory – from perhaps a more frightening part of my mind. Rhythm and ROI.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing Study Marketing Survey 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. Influencer PR for B2B is about nurturing genuine relationships with personalities who can influence the customer journey, from lead generation to purchase and beyond. Bylined content.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Garrett Public Relations

MARCH 11, 2023

What grabbed my attention was a post by someone who had hired a freelance writer to create content – only … The Realities of Using ChatGPT to Write for You – What to Consider When It Comes to Legalities, Reputation, Search and Originality Read More » The post The Realities of Using ChatGPT to Write for You – What to Consider When (..)

Writing 154

Writing Reputation Marketing Publicity 154

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

Small Business 168

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 168

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2019

That was the first thing I realized when I left the journalism world to become Contently’s editor-in-chief six years ago. We constantly surveyed our audience in hopes of answering their biggest content marketing questions. Our inbound lead machine via The Content Strategist helped make us a top 100 company on the Inc 5000.

Content Marketing 99

Content Marketing Marketing Travel Healthcare 99

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. It’ll quickly become clear if a person is writing as frequently as you and about topics that could work well with your own content.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. There were many great speakers who shared gems of information.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

She did review it and ended up writing about it too. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. It’s rare for a program, particularly a B2B PR plan, to simply target potential customers. PR and marketing content are increasingly intertwined, as well. The post How To Write A Rock-Solid PR Plan appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Define your objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

If B2B marketing isn’t careful with how these are sourced and created, then interest could plateau or decline. These are fundamental building blocks of effective marketing. 1) Adoption, Use and Creation of B2B Buyer Personas. Most B2B marketers (64%) create buyer personas and many use these for content segmentation (33%).

B2B 114

B2B Marketing How To Survey 114

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 180

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 180

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 16, 2019

Content marketing fanatics from all over the world will be converging on Cleveland in a few weeks for this year’s Content Marketing World conference, Sept. A review of the sessions and speaker lineup shows once again the care that goes into planning such a packed agenda. The program is so strong, in fact, you […].

Content Marketing 133

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Publicity 133

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2016

There may well be a disconnect between strategy and execution in B2B marketing. It seems to me B2B spends a lot of time perusing whatever tactics are on sale at the discount store. It’s been a trend in content marketing too. Marketing output volume is to scale what shouting is to intelligence.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Small Business 60

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. By 2014 it was obvious that video was the rising star of content marketing. Eric Enge and I are the main performers/presenters, and I also write the scripts and handle social promotion.

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This why a good content marketer can take a dense white paper, identify the most interesting parts , re-write it for the web, and then watch it get more traction than the first time around. 1) Write short sentences. Other readers liked these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success.

Writing 60

Writing Blogging Content Marketing Web 60

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 20, 2024

Contributed articles are an avenue to consider if you’re looking to add more earned media coverage to your PR program, as many B2B companies are. Maybe you’ve wondered about contributed articles – what are they? And how do they work?

B2B 158

B2B How To Company Publicity 158

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

They write quality posts. These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. 1) How long does it take to write a blog post? Don’t miss these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. Can you write some short ones?

Study 78

Study B2B Marketing Survey 78

Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

A quick check of my Twitter feed on Tuesday morning told me it’s that time of year: the end of December when bloggers write about their most popular posts from the last year. Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing Storytelling 100

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 29, 2017

B2B companies that regularly blog generate 67 percent more sales leads than non-blogging companies. Here are four B2B blog best practices. B2B Blog Best Practices: Write for a Real Person. The post B2B Blog Best Practices that Win You Business appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

B2B 74

B2B Blogging Groups Writing 74

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

How long should it take to write a blog post? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple. Blog posts in 2017 are taking longer to write and are longer in length. In other words, bloggers are spending more time promoting fewer, but more in-depth, content pieces.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging Data Survey 60

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 4, 2017

It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. The vast majority of B2B content centers on features, functions and benefits. 1) Creating Quality Content Starts with Why.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. Handpicked Related Content. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. Handpicked Related Content. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. PR people don't whisper into the ears of journalists about what to write.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on content for SEO purposes? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

Small Business 78

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. In addition, the account management model many B2B shops follow means marketing has to lobby an enterprise account manager (AM) who would really prefer not to spend a favor asking for something that doesn’t advance a specific deal.

B2B 77

B2B Media eBook Interviews 77

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. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. Write like you talk.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49