Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. Many brands attempt to begin stories with what when they ought to begin with why. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? Why Content Marketing is the New Branding.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

To get there, PR teams must have a deep understanding of business objectives, the target audience for the brand or message, and the best ways to reach them. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. It’s easy to be diverted by the latest shiny object. Just ask Google.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

Let’s say you’re working to promote a supply chain software sold to equipment manufacturers. In public relations, we rely on a blend of experience, storytelling instinct, and imagination to inform our programs and our work. Once the strategy is nailed down you’re ready to write the PR plan.

Strategy 265

Strategy How To Resources Employee 265

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. I say “undervalued” because PR trainings abound on topics like pitching journalists or how to use social media for brand storytelling. I learned that one from a famous software executive.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We were inspired to write this post after hearing about Hectare’s brilliant B2B Tinder for cows campaign mentioned in our recent podcast. Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad. This combination helped them skyrocket their brand overnight.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. Thankfully, my classes did allow me to learn about the PR field in which connecting brands and the media intrigued me immensely. The Hoffman Agency stood out to me due to its driving mission of storytelling and its welcoming culture.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Agency 36

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. Thankfully, my classes did allow me to learn about the PR field in which connecting brands and the media intrigued me immensely. The Hoffman Agency stood out to me due to its driving mission of storytelling and its welcoming culture.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 8, 2014

One of my all-time favorite quotes was uttered during an HP LaserRom press tour in New York when a journalist asked the HP developer why HP didn’t program the CD ROM application in Windows: “Have you ever tried to write Windows code? Others at HP noticed our work, which led to additional opportunities with storage, software and later servers.

Agency 130

Agency Storytelling Corporate Enterprise 130

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Tell us about your new role and what being an “Employment Brand Manager” means? In basic terms, employer brand is the reputation a company has as an employer. As Employment Brand Manager, I’m responsible for Room & Board’s employment brand strategy. role in marketing and communications.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Social Media Storytelling Agency 88

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Whether its medical devices, EHRs, or patient engagement software, my main responsibility as the HealthIT Practice Group Director is to ensure my team’s efforts are supporting clients’ business goals – so everything from brand awareness and visibility to overall sales pipeline growth.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2019

At a time when we have more data than we can possibly use and people connect on social platforms, storytelling is an ideal tool for PR and marketing. When considerations collide, storytelling suffers. When speaking or writing to promote a business, pretend you’re making a 30-second video. Forget the chronology.

Storytelling 140

Storytelling How To Software Small Business 140

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

I had an interesting conversation with Garrett Moon , the co-founder of CoSchedule , last month about their Buzz and Brand team. But no traditional media relations so he changed the name of the team from something PR-related to Buzz and Brand. They rely on excellent writing and storytelling; and. Content marketing, yes.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. I say “undervalued” because PR trainings abound on topics like pitching journalists or how to use social media for brand storytelling. I learned that one from a famous software executive.

Interviews 60

Interviews Storytelling Software Engineering 60

Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. Which story sounds more interesting: one about the new Microsoft Kinect software or the energy levels in Microsoft’s corporate offices? So, how do you do this with your brand? Entertain them.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Skype Energy Software 120

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. They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. That makes sense; persuasion is fueled by artful storytelling, and despite the growth of video, many stories are still told through the written word. Am I boring you?

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. 13% say not following brand guidelines. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

For instance, a treasury management system (TMS) is designed to manage finances, financial risk, and hedging using financial marketing software and inputs. Customer relation management software can help track customer interactions and how they will likely respond to different decisions.

Tools 74

Tools System How To Software 74

NewsWhip

JULY 29, 2021

Using marketing signals to accurately predict brand health: Brian Mossop and Methods+Mastery. Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Intelligence, Brian Mossop, joins NewsWhip’s CEO, Paul Quigley, to discuss some of the ways that prediction can be used in advanced brand reputation forecasting. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Marketing Data 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

We still prize earned media stories that appear in brand-name media outlets. We’ve always worked to create content for brands, and we still do. Subsequent updates treated brand mentions, even without links, as if they were links, rewarding good PR work with higher search rankings. And with change come challenges.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Instagram 168

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In our brand new report, we set out to highlight tactics that could help your brand thrive. Interactive Tools Give Brands a Creative Edge—and Empower Buyers. ” There are only 214 million for “b2b software.” For most of 2020, b2b software has had about twice as much interest.

B2B 145

B2B Trends Video Course 145

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Kelly Kirkendoll (KK): The most effective storytelling requires both words and visuals, and this has become truer as social media has grown and attention spans have shrunk. We offer everything from strategic communications to public relations, marketing, branding and creative services. The world of media relations is changing.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In our brand new report, we set out to highlight tactics that could help your brand thrive. Interactive Tools Give Brands a Creative Edge—and Empower Buyers. ” There are only 214 million for “b2b software.” For most of 2020, b2b software has had about twice as much interest.

B2B 85

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 85

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett. Add life using quotes: Some quotes sound “canned”—try to liven up your quotes by writing them the way a person would actually talk. A mentor of mine taught us to write executive quotes this way and it really does help in making them sound more real. She holds a B.A. rebekahiliff.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Are you looking for good photos for your brand’s blog or social media posts? Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. Building brand awareness is essential for businesses to succeed. PR Couture.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Beyond PR

JANUARY 18, 2018

But as consumers become fatigued with advertising and brands discover massive areas of waste in their spend , the time is ripe for communications teams to expand marketing’s focus on earned media. Banner ads, pay-per-click ads, even native advertising all served as successful means for brands to get in front of consumers.

Media 75

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 75

Maxim Behar

MARCH 6, 2022

They were writing stories, covering events on the TV, talking on the radio, and hence they were called journalists. And the reason is very simple, everything is about the content, everything is about storytelling and we are the “Masters of the Content.” Similarly, the language that we use to write on Twitter is entirely different.

B2B 52

B2B Communications Media Newspapers 52

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

Content Strategist ( @Contently ): A publishing solution with an insightful magazine on “brands, storytelling and the future of content.”. Ann Handley , author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Avinash often writes in-depth pieces backed by research, and chock-full of strategic tips.

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. It’s an unenviable but often necessary position for any software company that has tied its growth strategy to acquisitions. Here we go….

Software 101

Software Reddit Marketing Survey 101

Flatiron Communications

MAY 2, 2017

Between the CRM solutions from GMail, Mailchimp, Meltwater, and SalesForce, PR types have many choices for their email marketing software. If you’re not sure where your writing stacks up, try this 25-question quiz. The smarter PR set uses this platform or others like it that capture engagement to different degrees.

Tools 45

Tools Twitter Report Pitching 45

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, that doesn’t mean healthcare brands should start pursuing journalistic content. Plus, brands usually don’t have the resources or infrastructure in place to go after hard news.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Good, authentic storytelling never goes out of style. brand promise. What do you think are the biggest communication mistakes brands make? I think what hasn’t changed is the value of good storytelling; people will always want to engage with compelling, well-told stories. How do you create communication on a global scale?

Storytelling 308

Storytelling Local Airlines Technology 308

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, that doesn’t mean healthcare brands should start pursuing journalistic content. Plus, brands usually don’t have the resources or infrastructure in place to go after hard news.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

AskPat is a brand new, DAILY podcast. We talk to real people doing real work in content marketing, representing some of the world’s best brands. Social media marketing podcast covering digital tools, apps, and software. High Income Business Writing. 20) Mack Collier. Fan-Damn-Tastic Marketing Show. 24) Jason Keath.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120