Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company says they polled some 900 respondents who had been part of the “buying process for a B2B purchase of greater than $10,000 in annual value within the last 24 months.” The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. The answer may be a strategic thought leadership plan. But remember that thought leadership is not directly about capturing new business. Stellar bylined content. Blog early and often.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. . In fact, earned media may seem simple when a company has news, but it’s not always so straightforward, particularly for B2B PR. Plan in advance.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. A blog with B2B sales attribution. I didn’t pitch it. Need an extra pair of hands?

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2023

In B2B public relations, we use these to help us understand what a publication plans to cover so we can place stories for clients by pitching the media. But, do … Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? Read More » The post Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. The B2B buyers’ journey has been evolving rapidly, with research indicating that “decision makers don’t just go to a website, add a data center to their shopping cart and check out. How trade coverage wins.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Contributed articles bylined by a key executive are part of any PR program that emphasizes thought leadership. Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. How to prep and pitch a byline. Don’t be commercial.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For B2B companies, this presents a massive PR opportunity. To meet media demand, B2B tech brands in particular can build out their own research assets. To be successful, here are three best practices that B2B tech companies and startups need to keep in mind. But, more often than not, internal data doesn’t work for B2B PR.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The downside of the previous year is that many B2B companies are still recovering from everything that recently happened, which means implementing cutting-edge PR strategies is a key requirement for businesses to move forward and grow. One big opportunity with written content that many B2B brands overlook is strategic internal linking.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

An instant expansion of services As our base of B2B technology clients has grown, they need more than the earned media, executive visibility, and thought leadership positioning our programs provide. Although it’s a larger company at over 200 employees, Mod Op’s leadership and culture reflect very similar values.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. B2B buyers are often looking for as much information as possible on vendors and products before they buy, and they rarely buy on impulse. For B2B companies, an educated customer is like gold.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 11, 2024

If you work in B2B tech marketing, you probably have a little crush on your products. Overflowing with buzzwords, B2B tech marketing content is far too often focused on the technical features and capabilities of the products. The overabundance of content has made the B2B decision-makers’ job harder. Machine learning.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. And not every business is a household name. Look globally for reactive news.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here’s a look at the most reliable ways to generate content that supports a B2B brand outside of earned media. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper. The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list.

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Garrett Public Relations

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Working with B2B clients on public relations initiatives, media relations (i.e., pitching stories to journalists to land earned media coverage) is an integral part of the gig. You even … No Response to Your Media Pitch? The post No Response to Your Media Pitch?

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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 . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01 billion by 2024.”.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2023

A survey by the sales consultancy The Bridge Group found SDRs in B2B average 104 outreach activities leading to 3.6 attempts in the SDR sequence If you’ve ever filled out a registration form to download content, chances are you received a follow-up email or call asking for a meeting or pitching a demo. Most (69%) are U.S.-based

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the public relations world, thought leadership is a big deal, but the term can start to feel old, fast. How do you infuse a thought leadership program with fresh ideas and get the most out of it for PR? Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program. Be strategic with bylines.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. It could pay to reach out to event programmers and pitch your speaker, because no doubt their speaker rosters and agendas will be shifting.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. The ideal team member will have worked with various B2B tech companies (e.g., Provide strong guidance and leadership to junior-level staff.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. For many B2B companies it’s a drizzle of promotional links – not a story ideas – with very little engagement. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 15, 2019

Ten years ago or so, thought leadership opportunities in the business media world were somewhat prevalent. You could pitch bylined ideas to publications like Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Fortune and, given you were somewhat competent, you had a chance. You had to pitch the editor your story idea. She would review it.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We define the ask as thought leadership strategy. While it may seem like a simple activity — where clients just tell us what their leaders want to talk about and we magically secure coverage around said topic — successful thought leadership is actually quite complex. Step 1: Beware thought leadership in disguise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

Compared to consumer PR, B2B public relations is more highly targeted, and usually more limited when it comes to the range of tactics that are truly effective. Read on for the key ways to customize a discussion event for your B2B brand. Avoid a sales pitch. Pick an outstanding topic and a title that tells a story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Reactive is a not always a rush job in B2B PR. Some call it newsjacking.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 23, 2018

B2B organizations that find content marketing effective are committed to these programs. Nearly all of the most successful B2B content marketers (90%) prioritize the audience’s informational needs over their sales/promotional message, compared with 56% of the least successful.”. The publication rhythm is reliable.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It will stop considering unsolicited pitches from the public in favor of invitation-only contributions. Rather than sifting through an inbox of thousands of pitches looking for the diamond in the rough, our contributor network is going to go invite-only.”. Thought leadership it requires continuous thought and leadership.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Timely, authoritative and well-written bylined articles – contributed pieces for business and trade publications – can elevate a B2B public relations effort exponentially, if executed correctly. Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

When done correctly, it can generate extensive media coverage and reinforce expertise or even leadership. . the Crenshaw team offered select journalists expert commentary from executive leadership at Fractal , the world’s leading AI-provider for Fortune 500 companies. It’s also important to target content thoughtfully.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

1) B2B Messaging: Add More Insight and Less Product. An article titled, Messaging Mess: Research Reveals Looming Disconnect Between B2B Messaging Beliefs and Actions , finds that much of the content B2B companies produce focus too heavily on promoting features and benefits of the product.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. A well organized thought panel discussion around a key industry issue or trend lets a leadership team showcase expertise to clients, prospects and often trade journalists.

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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. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

For B2B tech PR teams in particular, it’s crucial to stay on top of emerging platforms and tools. There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. One platform that has gained significant attention in recent years is Substack. What kind of writers are on Substack?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2020

One staple from the B2B PR toolbox is contributed content. Pitching for contributed content like bylined articles can be tricky. Study key outlets : Note the subject matter and scope for the publication you’re pitching and be cognizant of topics they’ve recently covered to spot the best opportunities and avoid duplicating efforts.

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