Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Data, storytelling and blogging of grow in importance.

Survey 173

Survey Marketing B2B Study 173

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

.” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses. Content marketing’s top four tactics include social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

For instance, AI can help you generate ideas for your next blog or article, advertising strategy or any facet of PR. As digital content consumption rises, diversifying your approach with videos, podcasts, images and infographics is key to capturing audience attention and effectively telling your brand’s story. and Salesforce.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms. 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. 7 best PR uses for video. A public-facing CEO.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Cision

MAY 29, 2017

The internet has changed the way we discover and consume information. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers. Here is how: Consumers find desired data/information quickly without having to scour through hundreds and thousands of search results. The focus was more on quality of content.

How To 129

How To Content Marketing Engineering Advertising 129

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Digital Reach : Digital Reach by Cision is a new way for PR professionals to measure UVPM (Unique Visitors Per Month) or “reach,” which is the number of people who visit a site in a any given month. Being on the go means you can be anywhere and have an idea for a blog post or want to brainstorm on a topic.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2019

Objectives must be specific and measurable. Research informs the plan and should include a look at competitors, the state of the market, the consumer/business needs and much more. Measure and Improve. Make the goal actionable. For example: Increase leads by 20%. Seize share of voice from top competitor. Research & Insights.

Analysis 95

Analysis Infographics Internal International 95

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Over 70 million new blog posts are published each month — and that’s just WordPress alone. With so much content getting produced, it’s easier than ever to find relevant blogs and bloggers open to sharing your content. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch.

Tools 62

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The aim is to do so in a consumable format in order to attract and retain a clearly-defined target audience. While blogs pioneered content creation, a lot has changed since its initial inception. Common ones include: Blogs. Infographics. More interaction with consumers. What does it include? White papers.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

Additionally, alert those who previously consumed your content when more is available. For example, blog posts, social media posts, infographics and video clips are all ways to break down larger pieces of content and reach audiences across multiple platforms. The other 80 percent should focus on promotion.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Infographics Employee Analysis 120

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2020

Publishing different types of content like audio, video, and infographic, as well as text, opens up your content to people with visual or hearing impairments. The usability of a digital newsroom can be measured with criteria like the number of visitors and time spent on your site, but also in the satisfaction of users and their feedback.

Brand 117

Brand Branding Infographics Analytics 117

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is post 2 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. “Whether you’re planning, executing or measuring, there is a growing list of tools that can help with automation, optimization, productivity, granularity and more. social shares, blog sign ups, whitepaper downloads, demo requests). TechCalendar. Leta holds a B.A.

Tools 125

Tools Analytics Software B2C 125

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Want to see how to do this for your blog? We measured the Facebook page engagement of 313 Fortune 500 brands and found the results to be very poor. Amidst this barrage of content, Mark Schaefer published a blog on Content Shock. Read more about how in our second most popular blog post of the first quarter. Here’s how.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Facebook Infographics Social Media 110

Presspage

MARCH 5, 2020

Many PR teams operate something like this: a list of media contacts is kept in an old Excel file, press releases are written in Word, there’s a folder somewhere on the server with the company’s logos and brand images, and impact is measured through Google Analytics. In short, it’s a mess. Get comfortable with rich content.

Brand 88

Brand Branding SEO How To 88

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Blog Posts. Yes, I’m talking about blogging. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. No, there is overwhelming evidence that shows maintaining a blog yields business results. Brands who blog have more indexed web pages, which boosts SEO. Infographics. You’re doing it.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

In other words, influencer marketing with the big names may not be as effective as brands hope, according to a recent study of consumers. A survey by Collective Bias , of 14,000 adult consumers found, “30 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase a product endorsed by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity.

Infographics 61

Infographics Survey Consumer Study 61

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2020

Publishing different types of content like audio, video, and infographic, as well as text, opens up your content to people with visual or hearing impairments. The usability of a digital newsroom can be measured with criteria like the number of visitors and time spent on your site, but also in the satisfaction of users and their feedback.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Infographics Analytics 78

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 29, 2019

This is a sign that their audience hasn’t grown organically and you have to ask yourself what other measures they might have taken to boost their numbers. It’s time-consuming, but it’s the best way to see how they interact with their followers and how they react to negative statements. Infographic via smallbizgenius.

How To 74

How To Infographics Sports Small Business 74

MaccaPR

JANUARY 21, 2016

In today’s hyper-digitalized marketing world, consumer brands must take a hard look at how they distribute content - infographics, e-books, videos, recipes and more - online. Sponsored blogger marketing campaigns go far beyond the number of online opportunities for your product to be seen (aka consumer impressions).

Consumer 48

Consumer Infographics SEO Blogging 48

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

Registration forms are a measurable source of potential sales prospect; 44% of B2B marketing organizations say they gate content and of those “close to two-thirds (62%)…cited earning qualified leads as their reason for doing so.”. I like to see things like case studies and infographics freely accessible. Mark Sherbin | CMI.

B2B 117

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 117

MaccaPR

AUGUST 20, 2014

As a marketer, your choice of the length, timing and format of your online interaction depends upon the ultimate goal you want your blog, tweeted content or YouTube video to achieve. Encourage more prospects to download content such as a white paper, e-book or infographic. Best day to generate comments about your blog post?

Social Media 97

Social Media Media YouTube Facebook 97

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 27, 2017

Interactive infographics and documentaries are powerful new forms of news communication in the digital era, and news outlets are starting to recognize their reach and relevance. For example, instead of the traditional written fact sheet, use an interactive infographic or video that showcases your client’s business or their latest product.

Infographics 49

Infographics Technology Video YouTube 49

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Media struggle for income gives rise to desperate measures.”.

Marketing 98

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 98

PR 20/20

MARCH 30, 2016

In the era of fast-paced, connected consumers, we must constantly evolve to prove our marketing success. In a recent blog post , Paul Roetzer articulates the challenge: “There have never been more choices for marketers. Check out more information about PR 20/20’s Marketing Growth Hackathon model in this blog post or this free webinar.

Resources 40

Resources Marketing Pinterest eBook 40

PR 20/20

MAY 16, 2023

How do they consume information? Blog posts and shares on LinkedIn featuring content about the benefits of joining a professional organization to expand a professional network may resonate with the former individual. This might be an article recapping insights from one of the ebook's chapters and/or an infographic of takeaways.

Marketing 69

Marketing eBook Resources Tools 69

ISEBOX

MARCH 3, 2016

Cornerstones are also not as quickly consumable by your target audience, so there’s less need for frequency. These pieces would be the multimedia components of your press release, such as short videos, images and infographics – and the accompanying text. Multimedia content that’s more “snackable” for those you’re trying to reach.

eBook 70

eBook Viral Conference Content Marketing 70

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Key to a corporate sustainability report is knowing what data points should be measured. GNP Company’s Berling also points to the value of consistent measurement. General Mills also produces a video overview and blog each year, with an audio interview this year as well. Collect Data.

Corporate 48

Corporate Report Infographics Pharmaceuticals 48

Beyond PR

MAY 30, 2017

The internet has changed the way we discover and consume information. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers. Here is how: Consumers find desired data/information quickly without having to scour through hundreds and thousands of search results. The focus was more on quality of content.

How To 40

How To Engineering Content Marketing Advertising 40

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results. To address the widening talent gap, forward-thinking organizations must stay on the lookout for adept professionals equipped with the necessary skills and demeanor to turn their ideas into actions, and actions into measurable outcomes.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Modern marketers are expected to master both traditional and digital skills to deliver measureable results. To address the widening talent gap, forward-thinking organizations must stay on the lookout for adept professionals equipped with the necessary skills and demeanor to turn their ideas into actions, and actions into measurable outcomes.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Louise Parker , PR Director at Propellernet , echoes this, “For me, digital PR is measurable PR that is created with SEO goals in mind. Infographics. The Cambridge Dictionary defines an Infographic as, ‘A picture or diagram or a group of pictures or diagrams showing or explaining information’. Interactive Campaigns.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Presspage

JUNE 27, 2017

The look & feel of the newsroom should also provide a clear, pleasant and engaging way of consuming the content you provide. Enrich your news release with images, infographics, slideshares and video to create a pleasurable experience for your visitors. By implementing best practices, you should be one step ahead of the game.

Social Media 96

Social Media Infographics YouTube Strategy 96

Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

We’re constantly pushing clients and prospects to embrace elements such as Google Analytics, Twitter advertising, measurement beyond pure clicks and the like. Interestingly there were no formal blogs on any of the sites. Lastly, increase the thought leadership content volume and break the blog content out of the “news” bucket.

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Construction Analytics 60

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

the importance of measurability. The proof is in the pudding - research by Animoto shows that 60% of millennials prefer to watch a video rather than read a newsletter, and 56% of consumers believe that if a company has a website, it should have a video. These trends included: the importance of influencers. thought leadership.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115