Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging.

Survey 171

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 171

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Eighty-five percent of people say they’d like to see more video from brands. It’s increasingly clear that if you’re not already embracing video, it should quickly become an integral part of your organization’s marketing and communications strategy. Now is the time. Enhancing press releases with video. Syndication with video.

Video 117

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 117

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Potential discovery research elements include: Competitor analysis (brand positioning, marketing strategies, pricing, product mix, website). Industry trends and reports. Internal brand surveys. Marketing analytics reports (automation software dashboards, social, SEO, website).

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Many brands don’t leverage YouTube to its fullest extent – which can mean a major missed opportunity. From a survey of consumers, 80% report that video is helpful when researching a purchase decision. And a report shows that video traffic will comprise 80 percent of all consumer internet traffic by 2019. Marketing Coordinator.

YouTube 60

YouTube Brand Branding Analytics 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Many brands don’t leverage YouTube to its fullest extent – which can mean a major missed opportunity. From a survey of consumers, 80% report that video is helpful when researching a purchase decision. And a report shows that video traffic will comprise 80 percent of all consumer internet traffic by 2019. Marketing Coordinator.

YouTube 60

YouTube Brand Branding Analytics 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Many brands don’t leverage YouTube to its fullest extent – which can mean a major missed opportunity. From a survey of consumers, 80% report that video is helpful when researching a purchase decision. And a report shows that video traffic will comprise 80 percent of all consumer internet traffic by 2019. Leave a comment!

YouTube 60

YouTube Brand Branding Analytics 60

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, that new product feature you’re releasing next month might add a new workstream to the calendar as you create a set of content assets to support the launch. By aligning the goals with the content assets, it’s easier for executives to see how marketing will affect overall business goals.

Product Launch 142

Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 142

Beyond PR

APRIL 13, 2016

When you consider the number of marketers promoting content these days — a recent Forbes article reports 76% of B2C and 88% of B2B brands include content marketing in their strategy – it’s unsurprising that promotional options now come in every flavor imaginable.

Product Launch 40

Product Launch Marketing How To B2C 40

PR Fuel

JUNE 16, 2021

When generating leads, content marketing is considered three times more efficient than other strategies. Meanwhile, about 60% of marketers have developed a content marketing strategy. . Nearly 80% of content marketers incorporate press releases into their content marketing strategies, too.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Trade Shows Product Launch Strategy 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. ” as an offer, use this month to brainstorm the kinds of content — like an ebook, whitepaper, special report or discount — that people will gladly trade their email to get.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Trade Shows 0

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

This can take the form of working with executives to formulate near and longer-term digital strategies, to educating divisional marketing teams on industry trends & best practices, to planning/executing/measuring/optimizing paid campaigns for proof of concept or to support product launches. It all depends on the day.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 4, 2016

A funny thing happens when a marketing tactic becomes popular. As more brands start using a technique because it helped others find success, that success becomes more difficult to achieve. Take social media marketing for instance. Now that everyone’s doing it, though, it can be difficult to break through the noise.

Strategy 96

Strategy How To Software Media 96

Beyond PR

JULY 6, 2016

With today’s audiences exhibiting so much crosschannel behavior, promoting your message across a mix of paid, earned, owned and social channels is the only way to reach new audiences, generate leads and drive brand revenue. Successful multichannel marketing isn’t easy, though. Pitch your vision in full.

Marketing 66

Marketing Product Launch Data Software 66

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Can’t cry over spilled milk, or Rikk Wilde’s sweat beads that surely moistened that Chevy-branded trophy. The company is getting accolades from other reputable marketers. The hope was reporters were more focused on getting on with the weekend and by Monday, well, the news would be too old to cover. Use your own product.

Crisis Communications 116

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116