Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. Consider this: Organic search content drives two-thirds of traffic to brand sites, according to a study of customers using Contently analytics. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand.

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Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Most companies would agree that consumer trust is a valuable commodity — one that can’t be bought or sold. According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. Browser used.

Data 145

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 145

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry and transforming careers along the way: Consumers will demand greater personalization, while wanting to control their data and privacy. We built the Institute’s readership by connecting with marketers interested in the latest marketing technology and AI.

Case Study 42

Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

PRSay

JULY 22, 2021

A 2020 study from Growmotely, a company that matches organizations with remote workers, found that 97 percent of employees prefer not to return to the office full-time. With many employees having worked remotely for the past 18 months, they possess (and have embraced) the technology and equipment to do their jobs successfully from home.

Employee 148

Employee Exercises Study Meeting 148

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2023

After studying business, psychology and computer science, I was lucky to participate in a student-run television program that introduced me to my first role in PR. I was fascinated by how a well-thought-out campaign can add an ethical, humanitarian component to an otherwise rigid business-to-consumer relationship.

Case Study 36

Case Study Storytelling Television Energy 36

Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

By Agnes Deleuse, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Recent studies published coincidentally by The New York Times , Reuters Institute and Business Wire Media Survey are highlighting how journalism is changing in order to survive. New technology brought in new challenges and revolutionized our relationship to media consumption.

Mobile 152

Mobile SEO Web Training 152

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It is not just about fact finding – but teasing out the cool, to help turn a dry story about technology into something really interesting. From there it depends on how relevant the technology is to the company’s goals. Assuming you are willing to share details, they should be woven into the messaging and storytelling.

Technology 177

Technology Comparison Case Study Privacy 177

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.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. Investigating this further may bolster your own pursuit to capture and hold consumers’ attention spans.

Consumer 49

Consumer Brand Branding Reputation 49

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Chris Lynch: I think they are, and I think that’s being driven in part by just how granular we can look at communications now due to the technology that we have in place to measure it. It seems like maybe the C-suite is much more aware of the value that communications and reputation can add to an enterprise. Chris Lynch: Yeah, right.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

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. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

As technology continues to demand change for all industries, it’s important to start your year off by planning the ways it could impact your day-to-day PR activities. The technology that’s built into today’s tools makes it easier than ever to capitalize on content-marketing opportunities. [By Alex Hoag].

Trends 105

Trends How To SEO Google 105

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Technology. Data analyst. Email specialist.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

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. It seems obvious, but the simplicity of the beginning, middle and end with challenges addressed by solutions, is just the way our brains like to consume. Positive content is more viral.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

A public relations 101 course in college really attracted me to the field of study. I was studying acting at the time. I thought to myself: “Everything we do is storytelling!” I joined the journalism classes writing news articles for the college news website and began studying public relations for my degree.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

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.

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Video Trends Storytelling YouTube 48

MaccaPR

JUNE 1, 2016

Content” has become a buzzword that, for many marketers, sounds like the magic wand to all their consumer engagement woes. Over the last eight years, he has shifted his focus away from news reporting, opting instead to develop a series of businesses that offer innovative executions of news and brand storytelling.

Brand 48

Brand Branding Storytelling Healthcare 48

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?

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

In context, the management consulting firm says advances in technology are propelling marketing into a new era that is reminiscent of Madison Avenue’s glory days. Mad Men may come to mind for culture, but what McKinsey says heralded that golden age was “a happy marriage of advertising and technology.”.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. As the CIO Bryan Pedersen leads MSL’s digital and innovation center of excellence that includes developing new offerings and tools, as well bolstering core capabilities like storytelling and influencer marketing.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. As someone who teaches most of my school’s PR courses, I can say that students are NOT as digitally and technologically savvy as we assumed. I took it as an elective.” Sounds ironic?

Education 150

Education Training Course Social Media 150

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.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” The consumer is going to be more educated when it comes to editorial media, including bias and the use of AI.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Fast forward to today, and the lessons I’ve learned from trying and testing tools, creating correlations and voraciously keeping up with trends in technology and digital media told me that we’d be here one day. Look at what agencies like Geben Communication all the way up to Edelman are doing. Follow her @staceylamiller.

Communications 40

Communications Tools Analytics Television 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. 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.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

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. Source: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

I stay on top of trends, attend auto shows, and focus on business, as well as consumer-based industry reporting. I’m excited to see where we grow with technology across the board and how electrifying America will continue to take shape. For every story I tell, I look at how it affects the consumer – what is that humanistic element?

Automotive 92

Automotive Meeting Report Journalism 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. The PR campaign’s goals were to infiltrate the college market, and our storytelling focused on college readiness for freshmen.

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Measurement Study Data Agency 120

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

According to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation. A study by PathFactory found content costs soared 58% in 2021 compared to the year earlier. Read more: Spending on PR Software Growing Again, Study Finds [PR Tech Sum]. 66% said conferences (including virtual). 34% said ebooks. Case in point?

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

You can select research on a variety of topics, from understanding consumer behavior and mobile search to research on the new multi-screen world and YouTube insights. Once you identify a study and topics of interest, you can then take existing research and build your own infographics to showcase the information.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

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. “Content marketing will revolve more around individuals and storytelling components.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

With today’s consumer AI tools at your fingertips, it may feel like you don’t need a computer science degree to understand how artificial intelligence will bring value to the communications process. The good news for comms pros: It will be a blend of both technology and human insight. Siri, find me the top food and wine reporters.

Publicity 85

Publicity Training Technology Data 85

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Emily is a dual major studying Public Relations at S.I. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. A basic understanding of coding helps marketers understand how technology can assist in any campaign. The Visual Storyteller. The Coder.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

Critical Mention

MAY 8, 2018

They’ve surpassed Baby Boomers as the population’s largest generation, according to Time Magazine and are also the most educated generation in American history, according to a PayScale study. They know storytelling can happen with just about any visual: a 6.5-second By 2025, they’ll make up 75% of the global workforce.

Mobile 90

Mobile Education Technology Examples 90