Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 131

Leadership B2B Study Survey 131

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Undertake market research to pinpoint their pain points and craft the communication to tackle these issues head-on.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. So why might CMOs still undervalue the potential impact of content efforts? Don’t believe me?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Don’t mash case studies, white papers, webinars, press releases and blog posts together. 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs. emphasis mine ].

Government 139

Government Survey Ethics Media 139

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. You need to incentivize your audience to engage with your content by providing educational, topical pieces that address their needs. Measure your success. Speak to, not at your audience.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Her new book Powerful B2B Content was published earlier this month by Kogan Page. Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. It’s a concept as old as the web itself but is something that very few organisations do well.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 15, 2023

These are essentially frameworks that help a business set realistic and measurable goals. Integrating OKRs gives your public relations team a clear roadmap to success with measurable, actionable key results. The PR team’s campaigns were more successful than ever, increasing brand awareness and market presence.

Strategy 71

Strategy Measurement Google Case Study 71

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

In marketing, generating content is a lot like running on a hamster wheel. Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. The future role of a search professional Last month 3500 digital marketers arrived in Brighton for the UK’s biggest Search marketing conference. What if what we know in marketing is holding us back? Could just one metric measure PR?

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Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

chimed in on case studies and best practices. My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing. And it was great hearing from Damian Keyes , founder of DK Music Management, on the future of influencer marketing.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised?

Conference 59

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 59

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT STRATEGY. DemandGen Report – 2016 Content Preferences Survey ).

Strategy 149

Strategy SEO B2C Engineering 149

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. It’s versatile content piece that can complement and add powerful visuals as part of an integrated campaign. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. This trails traditional stables including case studies, videos and white papers.

Infographics 69

Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 69

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

After four days of being informed of all the most important stats surrounding marketing campaigns and strategies, Chelsea Clinton’s keynote at INBOUND served as the perfect balance and end to a great conference. However, data and statistics often can’t do it all on its own. Give real life examples and stories.

Data 120

Data Case Study Storytelling Conference 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised?

Conference 40

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. The measure of “best” in this case is unique page views. 3) The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. This post just keeps coming up!

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

Case in point: Gartner Group found that B2B buyers are typically 57-70% through the buying cycle before reaching out for help. It's a new age for marketing. A study from Google found that about 89% of B2B researchers start the process for a future business purchase on the internet. case studies, ebooks, blog posts).

Strategy 52

Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

As the women of Game of Thrones continue to inspire us week after week, they can also give us guidance on everything from career moves to that creative spark we didn’t know our marketing campaign was missing. Below are 5 Game of Thrones women that can help articulate 5 crucial pillars of your content strategy. Content is here.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Creating Content.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Barokas

AUGUST 1, 2019

While many consumer brands have developed robust strategies that fight to keep readers’ fleeting attention spans—one study said the average person will spend only 37 seconds reading an article—about half of B2B and enterprise marketers struggle with content output.

B2B 60

B2B Survey Case Study Enterprise 60

Contently - Strategy

MAY 7, 2020

When you’re working in a larger organization that has dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of employees, you can develop a brilliant content marketing strategy that will absolutely delight your customers. But, if you fail to make an internal case for your content, your plan will never get the buy-in or budget it needs to succeed.

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 145

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Below are a few ways you can amp up your storytelling, stemming from insights, ideas and case studies explored at the 2015 xPotomac Conference. Measure Your Niche’s Density. Learn how to amp up your content marketing with influencers. Sprinkle in a dash of inspiration, and your writing will go from good to great.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

prTini

OCTOBER 3, 2014

How to Run a Facebook Contest, Analyze Your Page, and More: 11 Ideal Facebook Tools for Marketers. 5 Ways to Create Content Your Customers Love. How to Set Social Media Goals That Will Move Your Marketing Forward. Measurement Roundtable: Beyond the Numbers. Is That Marketing Tool Right For You? S ign up today !

Skype 45

Skype Case Study Education SEO 45

Beyond PR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Content marketing is all grown up. With 88% of B2B and 76% of B2C marketers saying their organization uses it, the art and science of content marketing have exploded over the past few years. “Content marketing is sometimes ineffective because people don’t realize what it’s intended to do.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Conference Video Analytics 52

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

This format is the result of an intersection of news and content marketing, a completely unprecedented space in the media landscape in which online users are perusing articles, sending snaps and sharing memes that often are riddled with brand messaging. See more details of the case study here.

Brand 48

Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers say too much work, too few resources and too much interference forces them to choose between quality and completion. Most B2B marketers aren’t thrilled with their own content. According to a survey by Radix Communications , “68% of B2B marketers are not proud of their own content.”.

B2B 144

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 144

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Case studies.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The best way to excel at content marketing is to “be the story.” ” That’s according to the new documentary by the Content Marketing Institute : The Story of Content. The film, which runs a little more than 40 minutes, explores what content marketing is, its history and why it’s different.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Agriculture Newspapers 60

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

Case Study 111

Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While you know content is integral to your lead nurturing strategy, you need more tangible results from your content marketing teams. When you work with your content team, you want to align your team goals across functions. Are the demand generation marketers working hand in hand with content? The end goal?

Strategy 105

Strategy SEO Analytics Content Marketing 105