ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. ” So why hasn’t there been more attention and investment in content?

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

For many marketers, the product, pricing and order pages are critical and indeed they are. But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. The key focus should always be about the consumer.

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Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Eventually, and thankfully, DEI will be expected and not a marketing point. PR grows more in demand. Public relations is HOT right now. Happy New Year!

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing).

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

There, press releases and articles appear in organized columns by topic and date, making getting to know the brand easy and fast for media contacts and consumers alike. Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes.

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Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. That storytelling is one reason why Amazon has been able to survive market crashes and make risky bets. Benefits for storytellers.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. The bottom line: a growing number of consumers (read: millennials) have been conditioned on online video and now expect some type of video communications from the brands they’re vested in. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing video'

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Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

As evidence of the increasing importance of content marketing, according to the CMO Council , 90% of consumers find custom content useful, while 78% believe organizations providing content are interested in building good relationships with them. Simply comment about current events and share trending articles.

Trends 105

Trends How To SEO Google 105

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Native ads, like sponsored content at “The Onion” or BuzzFeed, don’t disrupt the viewing experience. What does that mean for your content marketing efforts? Think serial storytelling.

Video 120

Video YouTube Mobile Advertising 120

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. Naturally, consumers want to see content that helps them make an educated and informed decision as to whether your product or service is the right choice. Video case study. Q&A videos.

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Video How To Education YouTube 95

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent. Pew Research reported a 25 percent drop in newsroom employment from 2008 to 2018.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Researchers in Denmark studied a range of media types; from movie ticket purchasing habits, popular books, Tweets, as well as Wikipedia attention time. Positive content is more viral. Your online content should follow suit, and always engage in a complimentary, moving narrative journey.

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Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The study’s participants named leadership attributes like “courage, innovation, managing through ambiguity, developing talent, and contributing to strategy” as critical to their positions, which are wielding greater clout among C-level executives within the organization. The takeaway for PRs? PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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.

Brand 48

Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. But, a number of stats and reports lately (not to mention consumer behavior trends in general) have got me thinking: We may be well past the tipping point.

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Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Embrace the power of storytelling in your video content. Incorporating your brands key narratives is essential for effective video marketing and a great way to do this is through the successful model of storytelling. Be sure these elements are consistent with your brand message and your overall positioning.

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Video YouTube Social Media Storytelling 62

Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. As consumers are becoming more aware, they recognise when they are being retargeted, they understand when viral videos are being produced, they know about influencer marketing. 360 Degree Videos.

Video 48

Video Trends Storytelling YouTube 48

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Studies show that only 23 percent of employees feel they receive the right amount of recognition for their work, while only 19 percent of managers say recognition is a priority at their workplace. Data analyst.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

David PR Group

AUGUST 4, 2014

My last post focused on how storytelling needs to return to marketing , but we also need to develop our distribution channels so our story is widely consumed by our target audience. For example, Forbes has a section called BrandVoice , which integrates marketers’ content with Forbes’ editorial and users’ content.

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Television Storytelling Groups System 75

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

“Look, corporate communicators have done so much, with so little, for so long, they can practically do anything with nothing, so we know this has been a ‘thing’ for a while,” noted Sword and the Script Media, LLC Founder Frank Strong, the primary architect of the study. Send Help … Please. Anything is Easy if You Try Hard Enough.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

In more recent years, marketing has spent some $2 billion on word-of-mouth, $10 billion on PR, $60 billion in TV ads and about $160 billion on direct marketing according to industry studies (while we are counting, we waste 2 billion hours in meetings each year). McKinsey floats it’s concept in the construct of paradox.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 13, 2016

Studies often tell us the more engagement consumers have with a company, the more they will buy. Blogging and content creation through social media are excellent avenues for content marketers to create and measure. Still measuring your company’s “likes” on Facebook and followers on Twitter?

Measurement 40

Measurement Advertising Advertising Enterprise 40

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Over the years, I learned about marketing tactics that I implemented to augment my PR efforts. I learned about social media, about search engine optimization, about email marketing, about remarketing, about lead generation and funnels and demand generation and content marketing and events and graphic design.

Communications 40

Communications Tools Analytics Television 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. In other words, data-driven storytelling produces leads. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s 16: Ted Seward.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

According to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation. Read more: The Top Complaints B2B Sales and Marketing Have about Each Other. The cost of B2B marketing content. Prices have inflated the cost of content in B2B is no exception. Video may be the most trusted content in B2B .

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> One respondent defined storytelling as “Developing a narrative arc with strong, relatable characters who live their values and make a difference.”

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is especially effective for consumer technology products. Tech PR teams tailor its messaging and communication strategies to resonate with the preferences and interests of the intended audience, which could include consumers, businesses, investors, or industry professionals.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 93

Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts. According to our content marketing survey, 64% of PR pros are planning to increase their time, resources, and efforts spent on content marketing in 2016. A micro-moment refers to thoughts consumers have that can be fulfilled by taking an action online.

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Mobile Content Marketing Survey Infographics 100

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More importantly, what should doctors, hospitals, insurers, and healthcare companies do to improve the state of healthcare content online? We’ve extracted the most important healthcare content marketing trends using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also get the webinar on-demand.).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 8, 2015

In a 5-minute webinar titled Why Podcasting Might be Bigger than you Think (video embedded nearby), the research firm says podcast listeners consume upwards of 5.5 That may sound like and impossible amount of time, until you realize listeners take “audio where it may not have been previously consumed.”. PNR: This Old Marketing. (~60

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Radio Content Marketing Marketing Education 60