Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. Your audience should always be at the center of all of your marketing strategies and tactics.

B2B 172

B2B Company Marketing SEO 172

Polaris

DECEMBER 13, 2014

I demonstrated how marketers can use buyer personas to put a human face on customer information and bring their ideal customers to life. The company’s bottom-of-the funnel content options include: Blog posts—e.g., Hiring a paralegal versus a collection agency: A price comparison. Content Marketing'

Small Business 162

Small Business Marketing eBook Comparison 162

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

If B2B marketing isn’t careful with how these are sourced and created, then interest could plateau or decline. These are fundamental building blocks of effective marketing. And so buyer personas are the theme of this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). Market Research Mistake: Falling in Love with an Idea.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing How To Survey 114

Cision

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There’s a misconception that marketing a business is always time-consuming. If you know where to put your efforts, it’s completely possible to handle the essential marketing tactics in five hours or less a week. You can include informational articles, product comparisons, videos, special offers, et cetera. Content Creation.

Marketing 120

Marketing Comparison eBook Social Media 120

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. AirPR Analyst’s new navigation and search/filter functionality were designed to mirror the workflow of a PR or marketing pro’s daily activities.

Software 207

Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 20, 2015

First, I searched trends on content marketing. . The growth is a bit obvious, since everyone is buzzing about content marketing like it’s Columbus arriving at the New World. Add in the projected explosion in content creation over the next five-plus years, it’s no surprise to see an upward trend.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to Marcus Sheridan in his book, They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer , it’s key to create a content strategy based on what your customers are thinking. So why not help them?

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I believe that empathy for your audience is the foundation of good marketing. If you don’t truly understand your customer and the challenges they face, there’s little chance your content or brand message will make a lasting impact. ” But relatively little B2B content talks to buyers like they’re human being.

Marketing 82

Marketing How To B2B Exercises 82

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Mack Collier recently published a well-written blog post that reminded me of this exchange: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Marketing and Start Teaching. This notion isn’t new, but it’s earned a second life with the seismic shift in marketing towards content marketing. Relevance is the content marketing commandment.

Marketing 60

Marketing Pharmaceuticals Content Marketing Comparison 60

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It provides actionable insights into – Harnessing user psychology Ad comparison – looking at different social platforms Digital strategies for business growth Entrepreneurship – knowing when to quit Looking to the future Are you struggling to get more return from your paid social advertising following iOS 14?

Privacy 62

Privacy Comparison B2B Retail 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. That’s no surprise perhaps for veteran marketers, but it’s the mix and integration that often matters most and goes missing. Content marketing: 51%.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2016

Sometimes contrast is better than comparison because it advances our understanding of marketing and communication channels. We search for content that is useful. We share content that is interesting or entertaining. By contrast, we share content on social media when it’s convenient for us, says to Steve Plunkett.

Marketing 64

Marketing Viral Survey Infographics 64

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

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. A different study that Chief Marketer reported found B2B organizations are slow to follow up with leads. As I say in the introduction above, marketing doesn’t work in isolation.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Not only has Hulu received more mentions, but analytics from the platform demonstrates that the number of positive sentiments has increased substantially in comparison to the weekend before the release. Priscilla is the marketing manager for Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Media 113

Media Comparison Radio Sports 113

PR 20/20

JANUARY 9, 2023

You can align your marketing activities and messages with each stage of the buyer’s journey. How to create a marketing plan using the buyer’s journey. Thus, aligning your marketing materials and messaging with each stage of the buyer’s journey is critical. How well does your marketing plan align today?

Comparison 87

Comparison Resources eBook Case Study 87

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Beyond internal comparison, these surveys also enable organizations to benchmark their performance against similar companies. Furthermore, organizations can utilize these surveys to track progress over time, make inter-departmental or inter-location performance comparisons, and measure their standing against industry standards.

Internal 95

Internal International Communications Employee 95

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

Marketers are relatively upbeat about the economy and growth prospects over the next 12 months or so. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. Here are five points I think are relevant for B2B marketing leaders. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

The volume of PR and marketing predictions reached an apex as we rounded the corner on a New Year and into 2016. It’s helpful to have metrics that tell you what content did well in the past – but not as helpful as analytics that forecast what will do well in the future. “We Related Content Worth Checking Out. by Frank Strong.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Each occupies a unique position in the market and more importantly, our expectation of the experience we will have in those stores. It is more challenging in B2B marketing , but characteristics like speed, scale, reliability, and customer experience (CX) all contribute. Earn word-of-mouth with guerrilla marketing. Talk to Us !

Software 97

Software Comparison Measurement Content Marketing 97

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You may already be familiar with this quote (it’s also the title of Marcus’ renowned book), but it so eloquently sums up the point of content marketing, doesn’t it? As marketers, we must listen to the questions our customers are asking and answer those questions —those pain points—through optimized and truthful content.

Industry 87

Industry How To Comparison Leadership 87

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

Create bottom-of-the-funnel content. Hear me out: I know content marketing is often used to push top-of-funnel awareness. So it only makes sense to spread your content marketing efforts to support prospective customers in other stages of the acquisition cycle. But that’s not the only way to use it.

SEO 118

SEO Strategy Brand Branding 118

Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—these popular social media platforms all pale in comparison to the power of email and an email newsletter. Consider the stats: Close to two-thirds of consumers have made a purchase online as a result of receiving an email marketing message ( Direct Marketing Association ).

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Blogging Comparison eBook Case Study 183

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

We know they are rare in comparison and that is what makes them so important to acknowledge. The research continues to reinforce that video is king and smart marketers will continue to find innovative ways to incorporate it into their programming. Video is never, ever going away. PR firms expand service offerings.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. The In-House Effects on Law Firms.

Agency 92

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 92

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 30, 2022

And one way to produce more relevant and powerful battlecards is by repurposing marketing content. The marketing team has already done the heavy lifting to create the content and is well-versed in the sales funnel, so their work can be a good starting point for battlecards. Competitor analysis and comparison.

Data 98

Data Comparison Case Study Marketing 98

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The series, which debuted over a decade ago, was one of the first majorly successful examples of video content marketing. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade.

Video 95

Video How To Education YouTube 95

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 11, 2015

The burger business tells us a thing or two about content marketing. Any entrepreneur might look at the competitive landscape and rationalize: the market is saturated and there is no room for another burger joint. Perhaps it’s due to overexpansion, health trends or competitors nibbling at market share a bite at a time.

Radio 60

Radio Fashion Comparison Content Marketing 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 31, 2023

As a PR or marketer, you’ve probably come across social listening tools or you might have even delved into the world yourself. This could be a quick-fire press release or an annual market report to use as a lead magnet. This allows you to benchmark where you are as a brand in comparison.

How To 62

How To Analysis Comparison B2C 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

These three studies are the center of this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links. According to the survey: social media management (77%) content marketing (77%) influencer marketing (67%); and link building for SEO (56%) Other statistics stood out for me in the report: Measurement. “PR What are the new services?

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 98

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You may already be familiar with this quote (it’s also the title of Marcus’ renowned book), but it so eloquently sums up the point of content marketing, doesn’t it? As marketers, we must listen to the questions our customers are asking and answer those questions —those pain points—through optimized and truthful content.

Industry 52

Industry How To Comparison Leadership 52

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

Google Analytics Most marketers have at least heard of Google Analytics before. Google Analytics is a free-to-use treasure trove filled with valuable insights into how visitors are interacting with your website and content. >>> Use that information to generate new content ideas that are relevant to your audience.

Tools 70

Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The future role of a search professional Last month 3500 digital marketers arrived in Brighton for the UK’s biggest Search marketing conference. We’ve added a new set of “comparison” terms into the mix to help develop data into insights that can help develop your ideas. What if what we know in marketing is holding us back?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Cision

JULY 29, 2015

Kerry O’Shea Gorgone , host of MarketingProfs’ Marketing Smarts podcast , recently sat down with us to answer a few questions on how to build a podcasting strategy and give us a glimpse at what she’ll cover at her Cision webinar. Q: Why is podcasting valuable for brands’ marketing strategies? Is it strictly content marketing?

Interviews 120

Interviews Comparison Video Exercises 120

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be. What Makes Online Content Viral? Journal Of Marketing Research (JMR) , 49 (2), 192-205.

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Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

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.

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Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 126