Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More internal comms. More internal comms.

Communications 126

Communications Crisis Internal International 126

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. A Guest Post by Simon Locke, Founder & CEO, CommunicationsMatch TM. With 5,000 U.S. With 5,000 U.S.

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Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I’m here for the 2015 PRSA International Conference where there’s absolutely no shortage of awesome speakers this year. Content Forecast Calls for Users, Search Engines, Customization, and More. Why: “Content marketers need to be more like meteorologists than fortune tellers. Good morning from Atlanta!

Conference 40

Conference Internal International Leadership 40

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The financing will fuel investment in engineering, data science and product development and accelerate the expansion of the company’s international footprint. Andy Cunningham , Board of Directors at AirPR and former Head of Corporate Communication at Apple.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. To be shareable, content must be optimized, so fluency in SEO basics is a necessary skill. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. Everything is measurable and measured.

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SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In a few hours from now, I’ll be heading to AdWeek DC to moderate a panel on content marketing. Then on Friday, I head to Boston to speak at PRSA’s Association/Nonprofit Section Half-Day Conference on email marketing. Notice a common thread here? Nowhere in the panel descriptions do you see “PR.”

Internal 43

Internal International YouTube Nonprofit 43

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This post is brought to you by West Corporation , a proud sponsor of PRSA. Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership. Invite your partners to share your content as a benefit to their audience, and be prepared to return the favor.

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Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 117

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. Now, choose 10 of these items you’d like to use for content. Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 25, 2015

The organization published a well-written press release that drew me in and pointed to one overarching conclusion: Most view their content marketing process as ad hoc, decentralized and driven by internal stakeholder interests. Content marketing is maturing slowly and steadily.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Report Corporate 60

wiredPRworks

JANUARY 3, 2018

Whether they’re entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, associations or corporations, Barbara consults with her clients on ways to quickly achieve their marketing goals to increase visibility, attract leads, grow business, and click with crowds using power full social media, content marketing, and PR strategies.

Trends 40

Trends Insurance Insurance Marketing 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Gini Dietrich: Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a PR and content marketing firm. Should companies hire public relations people internally?

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

The site has 5,000 agencies and consultant profiles in areas including crisis communications, public relations, internal communications, government affairs, investor relations, content marketing, social media, SEO, website development, photography, and video. Listing & Search are Free. See more articles on our Insights Blog.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

wiredPRworks

APRIL 9, 2018

Whether they’re entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, associations or corporations, Barbara consults with her clients on ways to quickly achieve their marketing goals to increase visibility, attract leads, grow business, and click with crowds using power full social media, content marketing, and PR strategies.

Insurance 45

Insurance Insurance Financial Training 45

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

During the digital marketing transformation webinar web class, you’ll learn: Content Marketing: A new platform for creating qualified leads in your niche market that no one else is using. Corporations and conferences engage Barbara to present enlightening, energetic and effective programs.

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Insurance Insurance Marketing Conference 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 1, 2018

Don’t miss these related posts: Where and How B2B Marketing Generates Leads it Likes [Study]. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions [UML]. B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. I’ve seen it a million times and in organizations of all sizes – startups, midmarket and the global corporations. Talk to Us !

B2B 62

B2B Marketing Survey Study 62

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”. David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers. I also believe savvy content marketers are going to pay more attention to distribution – the who and how of content consumption.”.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

And don’t forget to pause any scheduled content to ensure you don’t look like you are ignoring the crisis. Create a long-term content marketing campaign – for effective reputation management. For huge brands and corporations, a crisis isn’t fun, but it can be managed.

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Crisis Crisis Management Reputation Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 126

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

One of the reasons for the shift toward more conscious capitalism is generational: as Millennials and Gen Zs come into prominent business, leadership, and purchasing roles, they demand equality, social justice, transparency, and social action. Internal communications and events. Storytelling with the Cognitive Content Hub™.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Flatiron Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2014

During the luncheon, he offered his take on content marketing, social media, and the ill-conceived rise of the job title “director of communications” as a better-sounding surrogate for “director of public relations” at most corporations. Burson reigned supreme. Harold Burson.

Enterprise 44

Enterprise Financial Journalism Report 44

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. Return of increased PR budgets.”

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

And one of the main roots of business development is relationship building, which is formed through familiarity, reputation, credibility and thought leadership. It can be highly effective to find new and creative ways for cultivating relationships – particularly over the long-term – with the key decision-makers in our target markets.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

PR 20/20

MAY 12, 2016

SMBs need partners that can deliver fully integrated solutions and in essence function as outsourced inbound marketing teams. Large enterprises commonly look for niche expertise in core digital disciplines such as content marketing, paid search, SEO, social media monitoring, and analytics to complement internal marketing teams.

Agency 40

Agency Marketing Financial System 40

Flatiron Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2014

During the luncheon, he offered his take on content marketing, social media, and the ill-conceived rise of the job title “director of communications” as a better-sounding surrogate for “director of public relations” at most corporations. as one internal report puts it. Burson reigned supreme.

Enterprise 28

Enterprise Financial Journalism Report 28

Landis PR

MAY 28, 2024

Denmark has a high GDP per capita, and high standard of living and is along with other Scandinavian countries often associated with the Nordic Model – which combines free-market capitalism with a strong welfare state and social safety. Always work with a journalistic approach in your PR press kit for Scandinavian media.

Energy 59

Energy Technology Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals 59

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders. Thought Leadership PR: Positions key executives or experts within the company as industry thought leaders through expert commentary, articles, and speaking engagements.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

The earnings release named new customers in this segment “as Marriott International, Nike, McKinsey & Company, Lego and Bayer.”. Another interesting number in the earning presentation is the total addressable market (TAM). Cision has cycled through most of its leadership team under the current equity holders.

Software 126

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 126

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2015

Hiring a PR firm for the corporate communications mix is a sizable undertaking but it usually boils down to picking the right people. Several years ago it became apparent that marketing was beginning to look more like PR. Are they truly engaged with a demonstrated capacity to move content ? by Frank Strong. PR firms and pricing.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

At the same time public relations has become elevated as the eyes and ears of an organisation not just in the public sector as means of public engagement, but in corporate communications, internal communications, and marketing. Leadership and differentiation: How can you use tools for competitive advantage?

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Tools How To Agency SEO 175

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

” I’ve been surprised by how similar content marketing is to journalism. I’ve left my fair share of messages on corporate voicemail boxes, and I’ve had to use the “no comment” response in countless stories. I think my background as a journalist plays well in corporate communications/PR.

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

The skills deemed least important were corporate communications (7%), direct mail (6%) and corporate marketing (1%) according to the data. Corporate marketing types shouldn’t take the latter statistics too hard. This is because every few years’ big business push marketing assets down to divisions.

Survey 60

Survey Marketing B2B Infographics 60