Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I I think we don’t respect consumers’ time.” It’s especially true in B2B marketing.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 14, 2022

New research from marketing solutions firm Vericast affirms that consumers are spending money—and plenty of it—despite inflation and recession fears. The study, recently conducted by Forrester Consulting, surveyed more than 300 marketing decision-makers at […].

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While some mistakenly say social media is dying, a survey of 1,800 consumers and 900 marketers across the US and UK demonstrates the reasons people follow brands on social media has changed. The survey isn’t segmented by B2B respondents but there were three findings that stood out. Keep it simple and keep it real.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

New survey data from enterprise customer data platform Treasure Data delves into the impact of rising costs to consumers, how inflation is changing spending habits, and what marketers are doing in response. According to […].

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Consumer Enterprise Marketing Survey 86

Ronn Torossian

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To achieve success in today’s market, companies have to rely on clear and correct data instead of assumptions. Many marketing teams focus on strategies that are based on assumptions. The post Scaling Personalization With Data in Marketing appeared first on. Although focusing on […].

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Data Marketing Survey Consumer 195

5W PR

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The integration of consumer insights not only drives innovation but also strengthens brand loyalty, fosters customer engagement, and establishes a competitive edge. By actively listening to customer opinions, pain points, and desires, businesses can identify gaps in the market and develop products that resonate with their target audience.

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Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s harder than ever for marketers to maintain consumer trust around data privacy, especially as data regulations continue to rapidly evolve. The post Data disconnect: New study finds 4 privacy disconnects between marketers and consumers appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This newly […].

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Institute for Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Reuters Institute analyzed how news is being consumed online by people of different ages, genders, and regions. An online survey of 93,895 respondents across six continents and 46 markets was conducted from January ­– February 2023. Key findings include: 1.) Key findings include: 1.)

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2020

No one is quite sure what to expect in this year’s holiday-shopping season, but a new survey of consumers from comms firm 5W Public Relations reveals insights that holiday marketers and PR can use to plot their expected behaviors. The post Consumers chime in on 2020 holiday shopping—what can marketers expect?

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With the fall season right around the corner, it’s that time of year again—no, not time for the retail holiday decorations to go up just yet (thank goodness), but it’s time for communicators to get on their holiday marketing game, if they haven’t already (and they should have).

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs are poised to revolutionize commerce in some form or another, while personalized shopping experiences and incentives, such as free shipping and discounts, are key factors driving purchases, a new survey report from open SaaS ecommerce platform BigCommerce reveals.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 10, 2022

As consumers become increasingly aware of the value of their personal data, new research from audience engagement and consented data solutions firm 3radical uncovers gaps between consumer expectations and personalized brand experiences, and then goes further to help brands understand these implications.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Brands that invest in diverse, inclusive, and socially conscious marketing strategies are able to build stronger relationships with their consumer base, starting at the point of purchase, according to a new survey from design, marketing, and development firm directory Top Design Firms.

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Consumer Survey Strategy Marketing 157

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 17, 2022

With wartime actions escalating in Ukraine, and as businesses struggle to align their marketing strategy with public conscience and growing scrutiny from consumers, new research from consumer insights enterprise platform Zappi shows that consumers have high expectations of brands and how they respond to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Consumer Brand Branding Enterprise 147

5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the past, companies could easily set up shop in any crowded market and start selling their solutions to interested customers, but that’s not the case anymore. These days, consumers are more selective with where they spend and brands looking to reach customers face a very specific challenge.

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Consumer Industry Brand Branding 78

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If your brand has been hesitant to dip its toes into the metaverse, the time is here to prepare to take the virtual plunge, according to new survey data from digital CX firm TELUS International and research partner Pollfish, which reveals nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of respondents saying they believe that brand interactions in the […].

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PRSay

MAY 30, 2023

In the past, multicultural marketing and brand purpose were often siloed within organizations. But as these topics converge on a complex, diverse consumer landscape, it’s crucial that companies devise more integrated strategies. Brands that meet these consumer needs will engender consumer love, trust and loyalty.

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Data Marketing Survey Consumer 126

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. Top metrics for marcom and PR vary The top metric for marketing communication (marcom) leaders is leads generated while the top metric for PR is stories placed. PR agencies Additional findings from the survey I found interesting are: Generative AI.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With some states loosening up COVID-19 restrictions, what lies ahead for merchants and marketers? Earlier studies revealed that many consumers who began relying on digital platforms for searching and shopping when the pandemic was declared intend to do so after it’s over. Two things did change for consumers who did return to stores.

Consumer 88

Consumer Trends Publicity Survey 88

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 23, 2020

A substantial majority of marketers have either altered or completely suspended their marketing activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according the results of a recent survey. The post Marketers respond to consumers’ annoyance with ‘business-as-usual’ outreach appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Consumer Marketing B2B Survey 97

5W PR

APRIL 10, 2023

Consumers care more about the impact of their purchases on the world. To connect with modern consumers, a brand can update its values using various strategies. Conducting Market Research To update brand values, start by conducting market research. Brands must align values with ethical practices.

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Consumer Brand Branding Ethics 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Perhaps not, according to a survey of “11,889 U.S.-based More than half (55%) of journalists surveyed “say that every side does not always deserve equal coverage in the news.”. “By The survey polled 9,388 Americans for their views ( methodology ). Are there still two sides to every story? Navigating the communications landscape.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As we get ready for the Big Game this weekend, consumers have a message for big-money ad buyers: invest in better personalization to get real consumer engagement.

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Consumer Communications Survey Advertising 94

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 10, 2022

How much weight do product reviews carry with consumers during the consideration stage of purchase? New research from online reputation management firm NetReputation.com finds that one-star, low and negative reviews of businesses and services on the Internet are likely to impact consumer buying decision making.

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Consumer Survey Reputation Brand 146

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2020

Analytics software firm SAS partnered with Futurum Research in May 2019 to survey more than 4,000 consumers, tech professionals, and marketers. These findings validate and strengthen studies during the pandemic that an increasing number of consumers depend on digital devices. Here’s the five. Wearable Devices.

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Consumer Meeting Mobile Study 97

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The survey also shows regional—and perhaps cultural—differences in consumers’ embrace of data openness: 75 percent of […]. The post Consumers willing to open up their data if it leads to better experiences appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Data Consumer Privacy Survey 151

Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Now, in an emerging market, is the time for AI startups to kickstart a strategic AI-PR program, and mind the gap between industry and consumer awareness From mainstream media to trade press and corporate blogs, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI), in particular, seems to be everywhere. In fact, it is.

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Survey How To Storytelling Corporate 60

5W PR

APRIL 23, 2020

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 will end eventually and when it does, some consumer habits will likely change. What’s known is that the longer the crisis, the bigger the imprint on the consumer. Consumers have also been watching brands that were popular with them before-COVID-19. Others may not.

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Consumer Survey Retail Software 97

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 12, 2022

The explosion of online customer interactions during the pandemic are expected to continue growing at a rapid pace, post-pandemic, according to new research from data integrity brand Precisely and data-driven market intelligence firm Corinium Global Intelligence.

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Data Consumer Survey Study 122

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. It includes both organic posts, sponsored posts and paid ads.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Media 119

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If your marketing budget grew by 5% or more in the next year, how would you invest that money? I like to ask that kind question because it’s an interesting mental exercise that really makes marketing think about what they want to achieve. Here are the cliff notes to each of those three surveys. of company revenues.

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Survey Marketing Exercises Study 86

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2020

(September 15th-October 15th), ENGINE Insights conducted a survey to discover Americans’ views on how well they think advertising, media, and brands are doing in its representation of the Hispanic culture and response to the community. The celebration began as a way to promote the history, culture, […].

Consumer 157

Consumer Media Engineering Survey 157

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 25, 2021

They say seeing is believing, and new survey research from NCSolutions (NCS) and Pinterest affirms that the truism applies to brand and product purchasing. The post Visual discovery: Half of consumers say seeing a product image motivates them to buy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Consumer Pinterest Survey Advertising 147

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2023

New research from customer service firm Intercom affirms that the way companies talk to their customers can significantly impact retention and business growth, revealing that three in four consumers say “communication that makes them feel valued” is a top or the most important factor when doing business with a brand.

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Consumer Customer Service Survey Company 86

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2023

A survey by the sales consultancy The Bridge Group found SDRs in B2B average 104 outreach activities leading to 3.6 A survey by the sales consultancy The Bridge Group found SDRs in B2B average 104 outreach activities leading to 3.6 With that in mind, it’s worth examining the relationship your own marketing shop has with the SDR team.

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B2B Marketing Survey Groups 81

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 95