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.

Consumer 97

Consumer Survey Brand Branding 97

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 139

Survey Media Relations Measurement Communications 139

Cision

MAY 31, 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. It’s better to remain attentive and friendly to avoid alienating consumers.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

Communications 141

Communications Study Technology Survey 141

Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

Technology companies opposing (or supporting) the repeal of net neutrality, or an outdoor great marker supporting the environment are straightforward business cases for taking a position. A study by Edelman found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”

Survey 140

Survey Brand Branding Publicity 140

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Moreover, three recent surveys of CMOs suggests it has practical applications as budgets, which on the whole have grown over the last few years, will continue to grow. Here are the cliff notes to each of those three surveys. The CMO Survey hasn’t reported growth of less than 5% since late 2015. of company revenues.

Survey 101

Survey Marketing Exercises Study 101

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 24, 2018

There’s been lots of hype about how technologies like artificial intelligence will automate and stabilize consumer engagement, but when it comes to brand trust, consumers may not be 100 percent on board. The post Consumer trust in brands is fading—here’s how it can be saved appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Consumer 87

Consumer Brand Branding Survey 87

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. Today, the practice is reshaping wealth management, as well as changing the way consumers are making purchases and the way top talent are choosing their employers. ESG: Where to Start.

Automotive 97

Automotive Communications Technology Report 97

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With so much of today’s technology designed to make lives easier, time is more fleeting than ever. A new study by ad agency Allen & Gerritsen takes a deep dive into consumers’ relationship with time, revealing that 57 percent of those surveyed indicated that they rarely have time to relax.

Consumer 76

Consumer Study Brand Branding 76

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

New survey research from young consumer authority Cassandra unveils emerging attitudes and knowledge about the metaverse and new technologies, and their potential impact. “Gen Z enjoys the aspect of creative […].

Survey 83

Survey Creativity Consumer Technology 83

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Despite increasing investment from brands in marketing technology, nearly half of consumers say brands aren’t meeting their expectations when it comes to the customer experience (CX)—and even fewer remember the last time a brand exceeded expectations, according to results of a global survey from digital experience firm Acquia.

Consumer 60

Consumer Marketing Survey Brand 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. According to a survey, comms professionals gave themselves good grades. This mirrors the sentiment in a separate survey that quantified a self-assessment by CMOs. click image for higher resolution).

Communications 188

Communications Study Media Pitching 188

Onclusive

MARCH 24, 2022

This week, we continue our discussion of PR measurement best practices with our thoughts on the data and technology that can help you measure success, and an overview of two measurement frameworks our customers use in their organizations. The right communications data and technology partner will support you in all these key areas: .

Measurement 396

Measurement Communications Viral Data 396

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2016

At SHIFT we are constantly digging into media and talking to reporters to understand general themes for all types of industries from technology to consumer products. That’s where a survey can come in. What can a survey do for your brand? Here’s a snapshot of the survey goals and outcomes. Baseline and eWeek.

Survey 60

Survey Brand Branding Data 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 18, 2023

There’s been no shortage of surveys and stats in B2B marketing; here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones from the first six months of 2023 Apart from this blog, I produce a separate monthly email newsletter that curates articles and blog posts across marketing communications. Marketing technology spend remains high.

B2B 78

B2B Marketing Survey Social Media 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Every year this breaks down the results and covers dozens of marketing surveys and studies. Respondents to the survey took several sales-oriented actions after consuming quality thought leadership: 42% “invited the organization to bid on a project (when that firm was not in their original consideration set).”.

Marketing 120

Marketing B2B Survey Study 120

5W PR

APRIL 18, 2022

While some form of word-of-mouth marketing has always been around, in the last couple of decades, thanks to the rise of various tools, technologies, and platforms, it’s become a lot more sophisticated. With those efforts, companies build trust with their audiences and make consumers a lot more confident about their purchasing decisions.

Strategy 88

Strategy Marketing Social Media Reputation 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Business and tech media in particular have an ongoing appetite for research, studies and surveys. For leading data management platform Lotame , for example, their data and third-party surveys are both important, and they often work together. Don’t run away from consumers. Don’t make research a sales pitch.

B2B 153

B2B Data Pitching Survey 153

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Lacking a time machine that would let us jump into the future, my company surveyed hundreds of PR practitioners about where the profession is heading in the next three years. Here are three takeaways from the survey. Where do the survey respondents think these increasing budgets will be spent in 2023?

Survey 88

Survey Social Media Media Measurement 88

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

Survey 69

Survey Communications Industry Media Relations 69

Reputation Us

APRIL 4, 2019

The scientific study conducted in February 2019 specifically surveyed residents in Oregon. Complete details about the reputation survey, including an analysis of the findings and a list of key insights are available at ReputationUs.com/Survey and DHMresearch.com/Reputation. More information is available at dhmresearch.com.

Reputation 60

Reputation Study Consumer Survey 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. This is an encouraging sign from this report, which is a slice of the annual global survey co-produced by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 70

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new report by Vixen Labs explores the adoption and use of smart speakers by UK consumers. A fifth (22%) of UK consumers have a smart speaker in the home according the Ofcom’s 2020 One Nation Report. Consumers are turning to voice-activated devices to do their research before making a purchase, according to Vixen Labs.

Privacy 199

Privacy Retail Google Brand 199

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

But if you must continue, then let’s consider the explosive growth of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google Bard. With every new technology, there’s concern that reporters will become obsolete. The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. You can stop reading there.

Journalism 134

Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Media 134

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 20, 2020

With all the hoopla about social media and Gen Z, what’s happening to consumer benefits like rewards or loyalty programs? That’s what data analytics and technology marketing company Merkle wanted to know when it surveyed more than 1,500 consumers late last year The findings What […]. Are they necessary?

Social Media 83

Social Media Analytics Survey Consumer 83

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by Kristen Dunleavy – Muck Rack.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Social Media 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 8, 2021

A new survey of 31,000 people in 27 countries has documented what most of us in PR know – Big Tech has a reputation problem. For years, the enormous role technology plays in our lives and our reverence for brands like Apple and Amazon shielded the sector from greater taxation and regulation. Show transparency.

Reputation 313

Reputation Social Media Advertising Advertising 313

Shift Communications

AUGUST 9, 2016

In the past few years, PR has been able to leverage digital marketing technology tools and techniques. That’s where the digital marketing technology tools come in. Tools, such as Sysomos or Google Consumer Surveys, can help you investigate social trend, topics and behaviors. Director, Marketing Technology.

Technology 60

Technology Marketing Publicity Trends 60

Reputation Us

MARCH 4, 2021

No matter how sophisticated your technology may be, it’s not IF a cyber-attack will occur, but WHEN. In a recent study conducted by ReputationUs (RepUs) and DHM Research during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (every October), the firms examined the effects of cyber attacks on corporate reputation and consumer confidence.

Reputation 109

Reputation Corporate Study Consumer 109

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Social Media Small Business 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. Influencer content isn’t just for consumer brands. The most popular alternative to the “traditional” media placement is unquestionably the podcast. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list.

Case Study 398

Case Study B2B Pitching Media 398

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2022

2022 will be a year of consolidation for a news industry that has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, changing audience behaviour and technology. It covers business models, audience strategies, journalism practice, regulation, and future technologies. However, it’s a double-edge sword.

Media 122

Media Report Journalism Crisis 122

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. in an open-ended follow-up question. Old and new tasks.

Communications 142

Communications Crisis Social Media Media 142

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

Advertising technology is all of the tools and platforms that companies can use to create and distribute targeted digital ad campaigns to their audiences. They’re also able to help businesses improve their omnichannel marketing efforts by targeting audiences across every channel that’s available to reach their consumers.

Publicity 88

Publicity Strategy Company Advertising 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Performance marketing and digital ad spending will continue to become less effective as consumer brands continue to fight for the same broad audiences.

Marketing 197

Marketing Social Media Media Content Marketing 197

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year.”. These can include commissioning research, surveys, even PR stunts. Does your business spawn data that can be mined for newsworthy info about trends, or consumer or business behavior?

Agency 195

Agency Media Journalism Survey 195

Communications Conversations

MAY 7, 2019

Technology is accelerating at a pace so fast, few can keep up. In our day-to-day lives, technology has completely changed how we communicate, how we capture photos and video and how we consume media. Technology has completely changed the way to perform many day-to-day tasks at work. Measuring results. Just to name a few.

Social Media 60

Social Media Tools Media Technology 60