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Popcorn and a Movie: A Creative and Integrated B2B Marketing Campaign that Could Work in Any Vertical

Sword and the Script

Creativity and risky marketing efforts don’t always find receptive purse strings in B2B, but it could well be the only thing left in “a sea of sameness.”. The Smell of Popcorn with a B2B Movie. Repurpose Your Best B2B Content. See these related posts: How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows.

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5 Proven Ways PR can Develop Client Media References in B2B Organizations

Sword and the Script

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. Photo: Unsplash.

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Another recent report showed a full one-third (33%) of comms and PR pros said their overall media strategies rely on earned media the most — making it the highest PR priority over owned, paid and shared (in that order). This has led to less time for attending press events, trade shows, and covering stories, making B2B PR harder than ever.

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Is the Buyer’s Journey Becoming Passé?

Sword and the Script

A few years ago, a big story in B2B suggested the buyer’s journey was nearly complete by the time a prospective customer engaged a vendor. Also, see these important posts: Attract, Convert, Retain, a B2B Marketing Roundup. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How the Buyer’s Journey Fell from Grace.

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How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows

Sword and the Script

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. Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

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PR Hacks: Sure-fire Shortcuts to Public Relations Success

Bianchi Biz Blog

Attend industry events – trade shows, webinars, conferences, etc. – This willprovide you with fresh perspective and ideas for new, creative approaches. The Niche Knows: Five Key Benefits to Working with a B2B PR Agency. The same is true for PR pros. Get out of the office and into the field. Author: Jim Bianchi.

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Five Things Auto Suppliers and Vehicle Technology Providers Need to Do Now for A Successful CES

Bianchi Biz Blog

So what do you need to do NOW to make sure the world’s largest business-to-business trade show is a PR success for your company? Look back at CES 2020: With CES 2021 being an all-virtual show, you’ll have to look back to recall how things went at CES 2020 when it was last an in-person event. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days Jan.