Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2017

In running high-profile consumer and B2B public relations campaigns over the years, we’ve learned some important tricks for making surveys work harder. As any good PR person knows, a well-designed survey can help increase earned media exposure and sharing of branded content. Put an even longer tail on survey results.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 26, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. The survey had insight here too. Among the most popular content formats for early-stage research were infographics (62%), blogs (58%) and podcasts (56%).”.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2022

Regular readers know I frequently dive into surveys and studies about B2B marketing, sales and PR. Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Research and surveys are the most valuable content in B2B.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. Businesses must distribute trustworthy information, the survey found. It takes facts—solid statistics, customer testimonies and proof points.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 3, 2017

Back in December, one of my colleagues penned a piece on using surveys to generate coverage and increase brand awareness. If a quick Google search reveals that your survey results are old news, a reporter is likely to pass. After an initial survey idea is formed, you may have a lively brainstorm session to collect ideas on a direction.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

For the purpose of satisfying curiosity, marketing surveys are a useful vehicle for research. To that end, this post summarizes five recent market research surveys worth of a purposeful poke and pry. That’s according to a survey of 150 marketing leads conducted by executive search firm Spencer Stuart as reported by Marketing Charts.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

Consider the following findings from Cision’s 2023 State of the Media Report , a survey of more than 3,000 journalists worldwide: Press releases are cited as the resource journalists want to receive the most from brands and PR professionals Journalists ranked press releases No. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In recent surveys of marketers, more than 50% have reported that personalized content based on audience segments had a significant impact on their marketing success. According to a study by Accenture , 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that provide relevant offers and recommendations. Let’s listen to her insights.

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5W PR

JANUARY 6, 2021

Also, consider investing in open-source AMP (automated message processing) software that will make interaction with customers even easier by allowing them to perform such things as submitting a survey or scheduling an appointment without having to click through to an app or website. Consumers visit various channels for different reasons.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

The data is often derived inexpensively from behavior surveys or flash polls, or it may already exist within the company’s own research unit. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms. In the 2018 B2B Buyers Survey Report , 77 percent of buyers named “deployment time/ease of use” as the top variable in making a final decision on solution providers. 7 best PR uses for video. A public-facing CEO.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. On average, it takes a consumer 7 points of contact to feel they have a relationship with a brand. Deloitte’s annual back to school survey. Citi Entertainment.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. Before starting any campaign, you need to carry out research on the type of content your target audience is engaging with and the online mediums they’re consuming content on.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. Infographics are easy to read, easier to digest and boost engagement by up to 3x. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic. more views.

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ISEBOX

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Results of a survey published January 26, 2017 by InCrowd, a provider of market intelligence for pharma marketing firms, might send a shiver down the spine of every marketer in the health and life sciences world. More than one-third of physicians say that direct-to-consumer advertising should be banned. Read Time: 2 minutes.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. As consumers get savvier about how their data is being collected and used, their demand will grow deeper for transparency and protection. 16: Ted Seward.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Or you can edit the same blog into an infographic or share pull quotes from the piece on social media. For example, Semrush repackaged its social media checklist blog post into an infographic and published it on Social Media Today. For example, Biteable created a YouTube video to summarize their survey findings.

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Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report lists the four most important media trends, according to a survey of more than 300 journalists. So how can you stay on the cutting edge of the news industry? Native Advertising.

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NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

Paul: Consumers have tried to educate themselves in this new world. Consumer awareness and interest has really come up in healthcare. Becky: Yeah, consumer awareness and their education of healthcare has certainly shot up. The implication is that the industry needs to be where consumers were going during COVID.

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

The internet has changed the way we discover and consume information. In fact, a survey carried out by Forrester Consulting found social media to be the most preferred source of discovery for news and information among online adults between the ages of 18 and 55. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Marketers understand that consumer use of social media serves as a glimpse into one’s personal ‘highlight reel’ —capturing only the most perfect moments, projects, and achievements like weddings, recipes, and vacations. The value of influencer marketing lies in the fact that 61% of consumers trust influencers’ recommendations.

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Cision

MARCH 8, 2016

Nearly half of the reporters surveyed in Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report stated they used video- and image-based content in their stories. Help reporters reach these on-the-go content consumers by pitching videos, infographics or other mobile-friendly multimedia. Survey The People.

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Cision

AUGUST 6, 2015

Results from a 2014 survey by Honeywell International that appeared in the Washington Times indicated that roughly one in five travelers switch from their preferred airline carrier to one that offers better Wi-Fi. As technology offerings continue to advance, consumers expectations will also evolve. . – TripAdvisor.com, May 29, 2015.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2019

Research informs the plan and should include a look at competitors, the state of the market, the consumer/business needs and much more. For example, if you conduct a proprietary survey you can maximize the results via an infographic, parsing out specific data points exclusively for media and creating a series on your blog or social channels.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

That’s according to a new survey of 288 senior marketing executives – the CMO Survey – conducted by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. The survey was conducted in conjunction with the American Marketing Association and McKinsey & Co; Duke has run this survey twice a year since 2008. The survey found 69.9%

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

In other words, influencer marketing with the big names may not be as effective as brands hope, according to a recent study of consumers. A survey by Collective Bias , of 14,000 adult consumers found, “30 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase a product endorsed by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 5, 2016

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. So, why not take the plunge? Focus your content-sharing and creation efforts.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Of six sectors measured in a recent survey, the insurance industry had the most opens per opener at 4.2. On important click through rates, Automotive ranked first at 10%, followed by Computer Hardware & Telecommunications, Energy & Environmental, and Consumer Products & Services. So, too will its message.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Here are just a few ways using PR attracts consumers. Produce a whitepaper that highlights the results of a shopper survey, promote the whitepaper with PR, and use it to generate new leads. Most businesses think that marketing is the best way to target customers. Attract attention. It’s free evergreen content.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We as marketers love our ebooks, whitepapers and infographics— they’re mutually beneficial pieces of content for both us and the downloader. While many of us view BuzzFeed as the ultimate source to waste time on a Friday afternoon or post lunch, the media company has undeniably changed the way our audiences consume information.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 17, 2018

I read ebooks, and the majority of online consumers enjoy them as well. That being that case, it makes sense to give your popular posts a new life — since they have been consumed and enjoyed by your audience. Extract Data from your Content and Design an Infographic. People love infographics.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

But the best marketers are going a step further and integrating this power combo into all functions across the marketing value chain – from brand strategy and consumer insights, to customer experience, product, and pricing to content and creative development, media – even measurement.”. Is Creativity a Skill or Talent?

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 30, 2018

An infographic is included that shows how Cision Impact builds on the Cision Communications Cloud ® , to deliver the most complete PR workflow platform — from identifying influencers to reporting revenue generated. . The infographic below breaks down the five key steps to comprehensively manage earned media programs.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. Infographics are easy to read, easier to digest and boost engagement by up to 3x. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic. more views.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

The salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. It’s easy for a consumer to solicit instant opinions friends on Facebook the micro-moment before a purchase. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first. Dan’s example is the car dealership.

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