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

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Content Marketers Have Insufficient Resources.

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2018

Brands are investing more time, resources and budget into publishing high-quality content with the goal of attracting, engaging and converting customers throughout the buyer’s journey. According to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 , the top three inbound marketing priorities are: Growing SEO & Organic Presence.

Case Study 210

Case Study How To Infographics SEO 210

Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

Since the day I marketed my first IR website in 2000, I’ve been a staunch evangelist for the product. It’s a hellava smart and simple marketing tool that combines superb, reliable content with a professional presentation of your financial brand. Thus the genesis of our Shareholder Communications 365 Study.

Infographics 174

Infographics Comparison Construction Study 174

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Cision® asked hundreds of senior marketers and 81 percent agreed earned media is more effective than paid media. Infographics.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. 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

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I’ll beg Dr. Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. The study, an annual affair every year since 2008, was published this past August.

Social Media 117

Social Media Study Blogging Company 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. Data-driven PR drives marketing engagement. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Peggs is the founder of Marccx Media , a digital marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Obviously items like viral videos or viral articles will do the trick, but infographics and other forms of visual content are also a great way to stimulate sharing.

SEO 80

SEO Infographics Strategy Viral 80

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The pendulum of marketing can only swing in one direction at a time, but at some point, the forces of gravity slow the swing and eventually take it back in the other direction. I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. For years marketing leaders have all heard data, data, data.

Creativity 78

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 78

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Do you know that at least 70 percent of B2B marketers will create more content in 2017 compared to 2016? Creating more content is usually always a good thing, but successful content marketers know that it takes more than just creating more content to get results from content marketing. They are: Infographics. What posts.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Strategy Infographics Marketing 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. By supplementing advertising with a PR campaign, a brand can earn visibility that attracts leads.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Reputation 178

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful. List posts. What posts.

Strategy 120

Strategy Infographics Content Marketing Study 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Marketing is drowning in data but starving for wisdom. 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. The cliff notes to three recent social media studies follow below.

Social Media 60

Social Media Study Media Survey 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Marketers are more optimistic about the economy, expect marketing budgets to increase and will spend more on digital, social media and marketing analytics. That’s according to a new survey of 288 senior marketing executives – the CMO Survey – conducted by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. by Frank Strong.

Mobile 60

Mobile Study Marketing Survey 60

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

This post will help you understand everything you need about digital PR to decide if it’s right for you and your brand. But the simplest explanation I’ve ever given is that digital PR is a marketing tactic used to earn high authority links from publications that drive rankings and site traffic. What is Digital PR? Product Creation.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

5W PR

APRIL 19, 2021

Given the declining attention span — less than 9 seconds —of human beings, images are more important in marketing, today than ever before. Studies have shown that social media posts incorporating images get 2.3 Studies show that the human brain remembers only 10% of what they’ve heard after 72 hours have passed.

Infographics 88

Infographics Newspapers Study Brand 88

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” 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 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

Inbound PR

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

I often get asked two questions: How did you manage to build your own brand? I did this by recognising the unique value I could provide to the market that was somehow not there - contributing my inbound marketing knowledge to the public relations practice. What makes companies stand out in a blue ocean?

Infographics 48

Infographics How To Internal International 48

Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Incorporating visual elements like eye-catching imagery, infographics for stats, or videos to enhance the reading experience. Why do I need a blog?

Blogging 62

Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Beyond PR

JANUARY 5, 2017

News releases have long been a valuable brand awareness tactic for brands ranging from B2B, to B2C, to non-profit and more. Infographics. Document and prepare for distribution across your brand’s key channels, which should at the very least include: Web.

Case Study 55

Case Study Study B2C Infographics 55

Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

However, I think the marketing community has over-corrected and the more strategic marketers value both the art and science of marketing. This is why a new study by McKinsey is so important and why I’ve included it in this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 2) Crutches, agile and marketing.

Creativity 64

Creativity Marketing Analytics Measurement 64

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Here’s an example of how I helped get [Site/Brand] to rank for [target keyword] here [link]. Subject Line: Missing link on your [Website Name] article Hi [First Name], I noticed [Website Name] mentioned our [brand/product] in your recent post (thanks again!), If you’re interested, I can write this article for you.

Pitching 87

Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

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. These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! But reaching the right people with maximum impact? That’s where traditional media comes in.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pinterest 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Unlike custom marketing surveys, they’re administered on behalf of multiple organizations, thus spreading the cost over many sponsors. Media love poll-results story pitches, especially when accompanied by visuals like infographics. The survey possibilities are endless, but here are our favorites. Omnibus surveys.

Storytelling 149

Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

As author and keynote speaker Dan Pink has articulated in his talks for the last 18 months or so, brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pitching 60

Buzzstream

JANUARY 17, 2018

In fact, most entrepreneurs and online marketers don’t want the stress — so they outsource the workload to writers, who often don’t enjoy most aspects of it. Extract Data from your Content and Design an Infographic. People love infographics. An Infographic is a way of exposing your content to more readers.

eBook 108

eBook Infographics Pinterest How To 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. 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. Make case studies more visual.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Konnect Agency

JUNE 8, 2022

Studies have shown that visitors will judge your website within 50 milliseconds of clicking its URL. Users who visit can piece together our brand story by simply scrolling from the top of the webpage to the bottom— no pages to bury yourself in that might result in the loss of critical information.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Mobile Analysis 52

PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

Although social media and online ad targeting have taken up most marketing budgets, press releases still play an important role in a company’s image. They’re written in an objective way and often contain quotes, statistics, infographics, and eye-catching headlines. They Build Credibility.

Infographics 105

Infographics SEO Writing Pitching 105

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. An example of a survey led digital PR campaign is one we did for a leading food and drink brand , Black Sheep, who champion quality cask ale. Studies & Analysis.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and monitoring user behavior on your website are effective ways to gain valuable insights into your target audience’s preferences. According to a study by Accenture , 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that provide relevant offers and recommendations.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor published a report that benchmarks market size and market share for a category of technology the company describes as “Media Intelligence and PR Software.” Gartner says about one-third of the CMO budget goes to marketing technology. Here we go….

Software 103

Software Reddit Marketing Survey 103