Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. Indeed, I’d say that’s true about owned media and earned media too. The biannual survey queried 341 senior marketers about an array of topics including budget.

Marketing 66

Marketing Survey Study B2B 66

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

The result is that the lines between opinion and news are becoming more and more blurred, and consumers of news are confused about which news outlets and stories to believe. Newspapers like the Washington Post are even beginning to hire staff again. Well-manicured messaging and press releases did not hold any appeal for them.

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

As such, I’ve written this review from the perspective of its usefulness to a PR and for those that may not be search marketing experts. Many PR pros use Google Alerts to monitor and get email notifications of news or blog mentions of clients or employers. Predictions, PR and Pressing Questions on SEO [UML].

SEO 65

SEO Tools Engineering Web 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I AI-written content adds more noise. “PR David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

As PR pros, we’re all about captivating crafting content that resonates with target audiences, fuels brand loyalty, and drives results. As more of us get our news digitally, newspapers have taken the hardest hit; however, the estimated total US daily newspaper circulation (print and digital combined) in 2022 was 20.9

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

PR Fuel

MAY 27, 2021

Nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies. Press releases can help you reach a broad audience of potential customers. It’s not enough to learn how to write a press release, though. Deciding where to send a press release is essential, too.

Guidelines 86

Guidelines SEO Social Media Engineering 86

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Long-Term Strategy: Content Marketing.

Publicity 66

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 66

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

You probably send out press releases when you have to – “checking the box” for corporate disclosure or crisis management. A well-crafted press release can do just that — increasing consumer awareness, connecting you with influencers and helping to generate new business. so how do you get your audience charged up about it, too?

Infographics 283

Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

One place the results of this can be seen is in the press release. The traditional definition of a press release has been replaced by a new definition. In a word, content. When proposing a change in press release tactics, explore why your client uses press releases and outline reasons why it will lead to better results.

Agency 40

Agency Real Estate Film Video 40

Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

No matter what you’ve heard about all that sexy social media stuff, you still need to know how to write in PR. Bonus tip: sure you can talk about your internship experience, but if you prepare a case study or presentation on the work you did, you would make a stronger impression. First, Writing Skills. Focus on the results.

Pinterest 52

Pinterest Writing Interviews Social Media 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’d just like to echo his comments about the BBC as it certainly has led the way in many respects – pioneers like Euan Semple, who has written a brilliant book called ‘Organisations Don’t Tweet, People Do’. People like Trushar Barot who sources and verifies user generated content. Today people want truth and authenticity.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

As the marketing and media industries continue to look more and more alike, their lexicons overlap too. Ultimately, marketers and media employees want the same thing— engaged audience members —but we’ve all been taught to talk about attention and audience using industry-specific terms. Content campaign.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2016

There’s a tag I’ve kept on this blog over the years called “ dynamic web.” It’s a personal interest in just how much the web shifts and changes – and the impact that has on marketing and PR. Anchor text links in press releases too are another example. Lines blurred to the extent that marketing looks more like PR.

Web 60

Web Google Mobile B2B 60