Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team. Nobody can.

B2B 104

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. Conversational content Voice search queries tend to be more conversational and long-tail, reflecting the way people naturally speak.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: The customer-obsessed company wins. Companies that conduct frequent research grow up to 70 percent faster and are almost 50 percent more profitable than firms that don’t. Even conglomerates with million-dollar marketing budgets will fail if they disregard audience research. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Digital Sales and Marketing World. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference .

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We have heard the drumbeat of the importance of content marketing for years. Long before it was labeled “content marketing,” communications pros were utilizing the tactic in client work. Content Marketing is a valuable tool in the communications arsenal. Demonstrate thought leadership. Build trust.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

Prohibition

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s an internal message from a senior leader to employees or a video for social media explaining your company’s response to the current situation, there’s lots of reasons why you might need to film someone in your company talking to camera over the next few weeks. Film in landscape. Consider your lighting.

Film 62

Film Leadership How To Video 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. This data reflects an international sentiment felt around the world. It’s not about you, your company or products. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Similarly, 72% of U.S.

Government 137

Government Survey Ethics Media 137

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More internal comms. More internal comms.

Communications 119

Communications Crisis Internal International 119

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 138

Agency B2C B2B Survey 138

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.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

When companies launch new products, it means one thing: Opportunity. And, as our white paper Expanding Engagement & Inspiring Action with Your Next Product Launch explores, an opportunity to establish your company as a credible industry influencer. There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

San Francisco, December 18, 2018 – AirPR ( www.airpr.com ), the data science company for communication and public relations, today announced the closing of its Series C financing of 8 million dollars. Enid Maran , Managing Director at AirPR, previously Managing Director of Nielsen’s Marketing Effectiveness business. About AirPR.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

The company says it can also be used to “focus efforts on the journalists who move the needle.” A simple way to fix that is to make your company easy to cover. Send it around internally. That’s what content marketing is all about. Too many confuse content marketing with marketing content.

Media Relations 109

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 109

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing.

Content Marketing 180

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 180

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

The answers to a question about what is important to companies when it comes to engaging agencies is also telling. There’s no doubt that companies value thinking differently or outside the box because it is the secret sauce of differentiation. First, let’s discuss creativity. I invite you to read it and share your perspective.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The smartest PR professionals help product or service companies identify their most powerful differentiators, shape a narrative, and tell their story where it counts. Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s a B2C company that needs a high volume of sales or a B2B with a slower selling cycle, every high-growth business invests heavily in customer acquisition. Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Gini Dietrich: Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a PR and content marketing firm. Should companies hire public relations people internally?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We’ve seen a lot of great things come out of 2020 that had a real impact on lives and society – from the generosity of people and companies offering their money and support to those in need, to finding a better work life balance through remote working –, so it’s not all been doom and gloom. Do company values add value? Bring it on!

Reputation 133

Reputation Creativity Crisis Employee 133

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”.

Employee 146

Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. What are some core videos (product demonstration, thought leadership, e.g.) that most any brand can make? It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Register now!

Video 120

Video Branding Brand Trends 120

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 11, 2024

Overflowing with buzzwords, B2B tech marketing content is far too often focused on the technical features and capabilities of the products. Don’t get me wrong—decision-makers and internal influencers, particularly technical buyers, do want to know about the functional aspects.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Enterprise Survey 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The company maintains and sells access to an online media contact database, which serves as the population from which the survey sample is drawn. It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. PR should be taking a close look at the content that’s trending.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

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

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. What makes our company unique in the market?

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In 2018, he and his good friend Erik Requidan started The Minority Report Podcast to create a platform where people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals in marketing could tell their stories and have candid conversations. Along the way, he’s also helped make LiveIntent one of the hottest companies in ad-tech.

Branding 118

Branding Brand Marketing Facebook 118

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

Effective B2B influence often involves a blend of professional influencers, industry experts, internal advocates, and trusted experts such as your customers. Instead, effectively reaching the right audience at crucial touchpoints has become an art form, requiring a distinct skill set and a deep understanding of marketing strategies.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. Unfortunately, it took shut-downs, and seismic shifts of 2020 for many in the C-suite recognize the critical value of consistent communications to internal and external audiences. Optimistically, I look to a bright future for strategic communicators.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A successful tech PR strategy focuses on targeting the right media outlets, using engaging content, and creating relationships with key influencers in the industry. Role of Tech PR in promoting technology companies Tech PR plays a vital role in promoting technology companies.

Strategy 62

Strategy Branding Brand Technology 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Companies wishing to succeed today in a fast changing environment will need to attain deep understanding of the influence of multiple goals within multiple contextual situations pertaining to multiple decisions.”. Additional recommended reading: The Buyer’s Journey and Why Content Marketing is a Thing.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing How To Survey 114

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

With increased competition arrives extra scrutiny as to those companies practicing internally what they promote and sell externally as a service or product. We witness this proliferating with very young consumer-facing companies on platforms that include Instagram and Snap, to almost immediate success.

Creativity 120

Creativity SEO Mobile Journalism 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership. Public companies can use video for corporate storytelling and investor education by adding video to their earnings calls and shareholder meetings.

Video 106

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 106

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. Now, choose 10 of these items you’d like to use for content. Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But, despite pent-up demand for applicable insights into AI for marketing, there were few voices or roadmaps to follow on the subject. So, almost exclusively using HubSpot, PR 20/20 and the Marketing AI Institute built a media company to meet demand for AI education and knowledge.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Branding Brand 92