Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2015

In a recent Wall Street Journal article (“What Celebrities Can Teach Companies About Social Media” published on October 14, 2015), “experts” offered some social media content advice: From singer Rihanna – Cultivate platform-specific content for a multitude of social platforms. Learn how with our recent white paper!

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Media Facebook 120

Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

We’re constantly pushing clients and prospects to embrace elements such as Google Analytics, Twitter advertising, measurement beyond pure clicks and the like. I n other words, when it comes to marketing, what are more “traditional” B2B companies doing these days? At SHIFT we’re big proponents of data-driven PR.

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Construction Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Additional trends or tactics where 50% or more of respondents said they’d be more or much more important included: alignment with marketing, influencer relations, organic social media, infographics, and executive speaking. Those were press releases (34%), white papers (35%) and award programs (39%).

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Further, tap into the competitive spirit of the company and share how your rivals are already setting themselves apart through content marketing. Here's just a sampling of popular content types: blogs, case studies, e-books, e-newsletters, events, infographics, microsites, presentations, research reports, videos, webinars and white papers.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

Many companies will tell you a hit like this can drive a spike in traffic, but it’s often times short lived before traffic returns back to normal. Google Analytics is a tool that can help businesses measure a bunch of different things, but it can also be a great asset for PR pros. The ability to show our PR efforts are working.

Marketing 60

Marketing Data-Driven PR Analytics Training 60

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Companies and brands can only be truly social if they do it themselves. I very much doubt that the in-house communications team that are confident they can measure the ROI of traditional PR activities are actually right. Secondly it’s becoming commoditised. Digital PR training.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

Consider, for instance, the company “explainer line” that some organizations want to include in the first paragraph of their press release. Photos, short infographics, videos and other visuals create a stronger emotional connection than words alone. Lead with the why, then move onto the rest of the 5Ws.

Agency 40

Agency Real Estate Film Video 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. Read more: 15 CX Action Items B2B Companies “Must Do” According to McKinsey Research. B2B prospects want published pricing. Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. The reality is buyers will just go elsewhere.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2022

93% of buyers “video builds trust in a brand” but success with video in B2B marketing requires a clear purpose, a plan to promote and measure results. I don’t remember the exact results, but I remember it was underwhelming – less than 100 views, let alone anything else measurable. A few months later the video was all but forgotten.

B2B 137

B2B Video Marketing Survey 137

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2016

Pause automated publishing when your company is dealing with a crisis, or during times of tragedy to show respect. Use the video option to tease upcoming product launches or company news. Diversify the content you pin by including images, GIFs, videos, infographics and Cinematic (animated) pins.

Social Media 40

Social Media Pinterest Media Marketing 40

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Spiceworks is a nice forum and social network for the IT community which has been the source for a range of reports the company has published over several years. Yet the latter is much better suited to the consultative sales cycle many B2B tech companies espouse to employ. It works too.

B2B 113

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 113

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

White papers. Infographics. Moreover, companies need to build a level of trust to boost loyalty. The result is that companies have a chance at improving SERP rankings. In order to remain effective, companies must continually evaluate, change and evolve the content. Common ones include: Blogs. Case studies.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93