Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. Effective communication measurement should be all about using tools that make sense and feel relevant. Measuring perception and qualitative factors, on the other hand, is more challenging and time-consuming.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is because many of the queries aren’t from bona fide journalists, but from corporate bloggers. HARO-like alternatives: PitchRate (free) Help a B2B Writer (free – but many queries are from outside the U.S) A new Gartner report suggests a better corporate intranet can help engage and retain employees. In remembrance.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. The survey identified the top five reasons for firing an agency as follows: 1) cost (81%); 2) poor client service (47%); 3) inability to measure ROI (41%); 4) too much “hand-holding” (32%); 5) taking more work in-house (30%). is notoriously difficult to measure.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. Measurement templates. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Corporate communications teams emphasized “repurchase” “According to Cision data shared with Fast Company , ‘repurchase’ is among the most common keywords in this season’s earnings releases. Read more: PR ought to be in the B2B marketing mix because that’s where tech buyers look first 5. Feel free to share in the comments below.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Few corporate CEOs will deny that a company’s reputation colors every aspect of business, including marketing, talent recruitment, employee relations, shareholder relations, and the customer experience. Reputation’s soaring value is good news for PR and corporate communications professionals. In fact, the 2017 U.S.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. This week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML] reviews three case studies of AR in B2B organizations. 1) Networking device maker’s product catalog. 2) Public relations and complex value propositions.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. Don’t miss these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B? 2) How long should a blog post be?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. Research for PR Pros on B2B Messaging, Pitches and Clickbait [UML].

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Prohibition

MAY 9, 2018

So then, why are B2B brands more hesitant when it comes to embracing the influencer? And, should more be done by PRs and marketeers to promote their use when planning B2B campaign activity? In fact, embracing the use of an influencer can be more impactful when it comes to corporate communications. Make it measurable.

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Prohibition

MAY 9, 2018

So then, why are B2B brands more hesitant when it comes to embracing the influencer? And, should more be done by PRs and marketeers to promote their use when planning B2B campaign activity? In fact, embracing the use of an influencer can be more impactful when it comes to corporate communications. Make it measurable.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 14, 2017

How do you find a good corporate story? This question is the B2B marketing equivalent of the Wolf of Wall Street’s challenge to sales: sell me this pen. If B2B marketers want to cut through the clutter and stand out, you’ve got to understand the basics of storytelling. 2) Digging Deeper for a Corporate Narrative.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. 12 Ways to Leverage Your Existing Investment in B2B Webinars. Talk to Us!

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 18, 2022

According to a piece in the Harvard Business Review : “ A landmark experiment by Kristina Rennekamp , an accounting professor at Cornell, documented some of the consequences of poor corporate writing. ‘Processing fluency’ is a measure of readability used by psychologists and neuroscientists. Image credit: Unsplash.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As noted in our post on long-form content , a CEO can help influence a corporate image as well as build a personal brand through regular video communications. Video communications can work well in time-urgent situations, but a controlled message is just that, and it will be questioned if it doesn’t measure up.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer. Source: B2B Sales Cycles ). Source: US B2B Tradeshows ).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It took years of blood, sweat and corporate treasure to bring these plans to fruition…and they clearly didn’t come close to hitting ROI objectives. The company says it’s developing a product that uses “large language models” [plural] for PR measurement. Need an extra pair of B2B marketing and PR hands?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

There is never enough budget, the pressure and time necessary to measure ROI is ever more pressing and yet production is expected to rise. Measuring Marketing Returns. Measuring ROI is always a challenge because the buyer’s journey is rarely linear. The B2B marketing struggle comes full circle in production.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Without a clear definition of the ultimate aim of your marketing campaign, it’s impossible to be able to measure the results. We’ve worked on variety of campaigns for clients in B2B and B2C sectors that have achieved real ROI and helped contribute to meeting the business goals of each brand.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

The demand for measuring effectiveness in marketing is on the rise too, according to an eMarketer report titled, Execs to Marketers: Show Me the Metrics. PR Measurement Isn’t Quite the Same. What PR needs is a framework to think about measurement and organize itself to measure. Consumption. Count shares.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. Everything is measurable and measured. PR today is about SEO. But the new rules for PR professionals are catching up.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). And it’s not just public relations. Wait, what is earned media?

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

‘ Fearless Girl’ Statue : Facing the Wall Street bull, this statue became a powerful symbol of gender diversity in corporate leadership, demonstrating how PR stunts can transcend traditional advertising and create a lasting impact. Measure and Analyze Results: After the event, evaluate its effectiveness against your goals.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends. This year the report sampled responses from 679 in North American B2B companies. B2B content marketers serve an average of four audiences. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

As my colleague Amanda Munroe pointed out recently , the B2B tech space has many challenges. In order to produce an effective and impactful plan for B2B PR program you need the following five things: Alignment with Audience. Identify your Metrics/What Measurement Matters. Strategy, strategy, strategy.but what is the strategy?”

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

One type of earned media content that is often intrinsic to B2B and political campaigns is the op-ed. In two randomized experiments involving both the general public and so-called “elites”, researchers found that op-ed content had a measurable and lasting effect on people’s views among both the general public and policy experts.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

>>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution? It Depends on the Organization Too Because I work in the B2B technology sector I tend to look at things through those lenses. He suggests having “brand communication (corporate comms) report to the CEO and have sales activation (public relations) report to the CMO.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Marketing measurement statistics. A Chief Marketer report found the content most effective at moving prospects through the B2B sales funnel are articles and blogs [49%]. ( B2B Lead Generation ). 78% of B2B marketers say better quality content has driven success. ( B2B Content Marketing ). B2B Lead Generation ).

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. More than half (60%) of respondents say they measure their comms efforts “always” or often.”

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Corporate communications, marketing communications and HR leaders use employee communications applications (ECAs) to inform the workforce about business activities, cultural topics, operational needs and job-related priorities.” PR measurement. Hire a B2B marketing and PR consultant who can think strategically and execute effectively.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”. be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

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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. The wheels do tend to grind slowly in large corporations. Altimeter ).

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. It was an interesting job, particularly from a B2B tech PR perspective. Did you know? Check out our services.]. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

They always use analytics to measure performance. It’s important for readers to keep in mind my world view is heavily filtered from the perspective of B2B marketing and PR. If you commercialize a complex product with a long sales cycle as many B2B organizations do, then I’d venture to say the data shows long-form content is essential.

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