Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives. What can PR do about it?

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Survey Media Relations Report Media 77

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Amplify Media Mentions. And that works. Create Highly Shareable Content.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2022

Regular readers know I frequently dive into surveys and studies about B2B marketing, sales and PR. If you are not a subscriber please do so by email to either the weekly blog or the monthly newsletter (the newest drops this week). Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues.

B2B 90

B2B Report Survey Marketing 90

Sword and the Script

APRIL 26, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. The survey had insight here too. Among the most popular content formats for early-stage research were infographics (62%), blogs (58%) and podcasts (56%).”.

B2B 98

B2B Case Study Survey eBook 98

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. With digital convergence, PR and media communicators are no longer just the traditional writers of press releases or distributors of media pitches.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Take a look at the topics of content you’ve already created, like blogs, social media posts, and podcast episodes, for inspiration. Write an outline While you might be able to wing it with a blog post, long-form content like white papers require more planning. Writing a white paper is not the same as writing a blog.

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Writing Case Study Study Brand 119

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Invisible Content.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

For many of our clients we field quarterly surveys designed to generate relevant news or insights. A PR campaign can include a general theme or direction found in social media data or patterns, or the social data can inform a content calendar. Surveys are the data gift that keep giving. Omnibus surveys.

Storytelling 149

Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption. It works too.

B2B 114

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 114

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve covered tips on successful survey ideation in the past, so the next step is distributing your content. Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. Here’s Jodie’s recommendation for a press release template.

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Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Now in its sixth year, the report is derived from a survey of 1,521 North American B2B marketers. My perspective on last year’s B2B survey can be found here: Study: Effective Content Marketing Has One Element. The survey found considerable organizational confusion as to what effective content marketing looks like.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

As About.com became Dotdash and the San Diego Chargers were relocated and renamed the Los Angeles Chargers, social media was bursting with thoughts and opinions on these rebrands. Using surveys, interviews and focus groups, we spoke to employees across different lines of the business and regions. Blog post explaining new changes.

Communications 250

Communications How To Telecommunications Employee 250

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

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. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Cision named this blog to its top 50 PR and top 50 Marketing and PR blogs. PR pros need to build highly-targeted media lists.

Report 52

Report Trends Media Infographics 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With millions of websites and blogs competing for visibility on search engine result pages (SERPs), content writers need to master the art of optimizing content for both human readers and search engine algorithms. Consider using visual elements such as images, infographics, and videos to make the content more engaging and digestible.

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Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In either case, I’ve paused to delve into three social media studies or surveys that crossed my screen in recent months and distilled them to the most important findings. These three studies seem to, in part, answer these three questions: How is our brand doing in social media relative to comparable brands?

Social Media 60

Social Media Study Media Survey 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The first thing most ambitious marketers do when beginning their marketing adventure is to plan the tactics and choose the forms of the content they want to publish (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.). For example, blogging can be a huge time commitment. Keeping Content Engaging. Measuring Content Effectiveness.

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You can get data from survey platforms like OnePoll , YouGov , Survey Monkey , and Pollfish if you don’t have user data. Depending on how you visualize your data studies and survey results, you may choose to use an infographic, which is the next tactic on this list.)

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sites with an active blog Effort required to see results? Guest Blogging Opportunities Who is it best for? Med-High Guest blogging involves writing guest posts for other high-quality websites in your industry. BambooHR Guest Blogs on Other Sites BambooHR is an HR SaaS company, and CyberArk is an Identity Security service.

Examples 133

Examples Software Pitching Tools 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Users include marketers who want to scale the volume of content they publish on their blogs, social media or newsletters. SelfMade digitally styles entrepreneurs and SMBs to help grow their brand on social media. Wakefield Research adds value to traditional PR surveys. Jump on now. Scoro manages all aspects of PR events.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This month, as I perused through the vendor websites and blogs, I noticed a lot more of it. Kroger’s investor-relations website automatically picked up the release, and media organizations including Bloomberg News published the information. And it’s not just the startups anymore. Fake press releases on major wires. Minor Mentions.

Software 94

Software Banking Technology Data 94

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Cision named this blog to its top 50 PR and top 50 Marketing and PR blogs. PR pros need to build highly-targeted media lists.

Report 40

Report Trends Media Infographics 40

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Trend #1: Blogging is now a full-time job. According to a recent Maxwell PR study (see infographic below), 35 percent of top food bloggers reported spending more than 35 hours per week on blogging and 43 percent estimated that they’ll prepare more than 20 sponsored blog posts in 2016. Bonus Tip: Be flexible!

Trends 48

Trends Blogging Brand Branding 48

Beyond PR

JANUARY 23, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Amplify Media Mentions. And that works. Create Highly Shareable Content.

Strategy 75

Strategy Media How To Infographics 75

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Marketers understand that consumer use of social media serves as a glimpse into one’s personal ‘highlight reel’ —capturing only the most perfect moments, projects, and achievements like weddings, recipes, and vacations. Blog posts and the power of SEO. It aims to improve a blog or website’s position in search results pages.

Conference 62

Conference Marketing Instagram YouTube 62

Barokas

JULY 3, 2019

But with the proliferation of other forms of content, and the noise of hundreds of media platforms, does anyone still read whitepapers? In a DemandGen Content Preferences survey , B2B buyers confirmed the importance long form content plays in their decisions. They educate, influence and offer the promise of lead generation.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Survey Education 100

Stephen Waddington

JULY 11, 2017

The ECM 2017 survey is based on responses from 3,387 communication professionals in 50 countries. The ECM 2017 survey was organised by the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) and the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), with support from PRIME Research. #1 But only 4.6%

Communications 115

Communications Publicity Survey Newspapers 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. However, any executive who uses it to try to avoid news media questions in real time will probably find it won’t accomplish that.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. As regular readers know, I often pour over marketing studies on these pages and sometimes produce survey cliff notes stemming from multiple reports. Blog post: 44%.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Buzzstream

JUNE 15, 2020

50% of surveyed entrepreneurs implemented digital PR practices in their business. BuzzStream and Fractl surveyed 504 business owners to understand their perceptions of digital PR. The majority of business owners surveyed (70%) agreed that digital PR is valuable when running a business. Key Takeaways. Implementing Digital PR.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Survey SEO Employee 62

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Is your online newsroom a warm and welcoming haven for the media who are vital to the success of your company? Or, is your online newsroom a forbidding media nightmare – a swamp of digital confusion seemingly designed to bedevil any journalists foolish enough to attempt to learn more about your company?

Mobile 91

Mobile Corporate Survey Web 91

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Quite rightly the PRCA says: “Now more than ever, in-house teams surveyed see themselves as the owners of digital/social media strategy and execution, with agencies providing supporting roles.” Public relations strategy needs to modernise to really ‘get’ digital PR and social media.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2019

Over the past few years the lines have blurred between affiliate marketing, internal communications, content strategy and earned media. When prospects reached out to us in the past we would generally be asked about securing earned media to drive awareness and generate leads. Narrative Development and Audience Assessment.

Analysis 95

Analysis Infographics Internal International 95