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

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Because those reports were a drain on their resources and reporters. It’s worth a look as a time- and cost-saving measure. Technology Tools content marketing content strategy wordsmith wordsmith content wordsmith content marketing wordsmith robot' Why is AP doing that?

Corporate 146

Corporate Communications Tools Content Marketing 146

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

‘ Fearless Girl’ Statue : Facing the Wall Street bull, this statue became a powerful symbol of gender diversity in corporate leadership, demonstrating how PR stunts can transcend traditional advertising and create a lasting impact. Logistics and Execution: Detail the logistics, such as location, timing, permits, and resources.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

If you peruse enough surveys covering the challenges of marketing , you begin to see that three common themes among the findings: budget, ROI and production. There is never enough budget, the pressure and time necessary to measure ROI is ever more pressing and yet production is expected to rise. Marketing Budget Predictability.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

It was enough budget for one full-time resource for about six months. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. The results were clear and measurable. The text was stiff and corporate.

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understanding the risks, adopting best practices, and investing in robust cybersecurity measures are crucial for safeguarding our digital realm and ensuring a secure and prosperous future. This escalation underscores the urgent need for proactive cybersecurity measures and robust backup and recovery strategies.

Education 111

Education Employee Measurement Agency 111

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Writing 60

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it’s enhancing brand awareness, increasing engagement, or driving sales, having clear, measurable objectives will guide the development and execution of your strategy, ensuring alignment with your overall growth plans. Bonus points if you can make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.)

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

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 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

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

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. It’s simple: when the work load exceeds your capacity or capability, it’s worthwhile to look at outside resources. Several years ago it became apparent that marketing was beginning to look more like PR.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

So it’s incumbent for leaders to determine which changes are most important and to implement them with an appropriate amount of time and resource. For a concept as elaborate as corporate strategy, the communications challenge from top to bottom can be daunting. Whatever we hope to accomplish, we need to measure.

Internal 218

Internal International Communications Employee 218

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

Social Media is an invaluable Resource for Pitching. Social media is now an invaluable resource for PR and communications pros looking to make targeted pitches for their organization or client. In his spare time, Eric loves to play as much golf as possible at courses across the country.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. In my experience, PR is best reporting to marketing with business are in startup mode. Most startups don’t have the resources to stand up separate marketing and comms shops.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

Moderated by Maccabee''s Social Media Director Christina Milanowski, the panel discussions featured content marketing all-stars: Angela Dalton , Content Strategist and Senior Marketing Planner, General Mills – Tablespoon.com. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. This weekend, I had a chance to go back and review a few of them.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 100

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Its annual ICON conference is your opportunity to develop your skills, share ideas, learn fresh ways to grow yourself and your business, all while immersing yourself in a fostered community of professionals and resources that can enhance career knowledge. AMEC Global Summit on Measurement. Content Marketing World.

Conference 58

Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money. Anything is Easy if You Try Hard Enough.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In fact, time-on-page grew by 16% this year, which I’ve come to believe is a useful measure of quality. 3) The Facebook Frozen Frog and Fodder for Content Marketing. PR is the best-kept secret in content marketing. 5) 11 Shrewd PR and Marketing Predictions You Can Bank On. A lot of B2B content goes unused.

Blogging 106

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 106

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. Point solutions are typically created by entrepreneurs to address an opportunity in the market.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More expectations of producing more with less resources increased focus on CSR, DEI, etc.”. Increased workload with no increase in resources.”. Pressure on measurement. Jack of all trades. Crisis/DEI/CSR have become more front and center.”.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. 12) More dramatic platform changes will challenge marketing. 4) New emphasis on trust.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 72

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 72

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

If you are a vendor that was not mentioned, and you have a focus on PR and corporate communications, contact me and I’ll add you to the list here and put you on the list for this survey question next year. . PR Measurement: A Pulse Check on How Communicators Show Value. You should feel free to send me your announcements.

Survey 72

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 72

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

At 3M, I was one member of a pretty big corporate team of social & digital marketing specialists whose services span many divisions across just about every industry you can name. I left that behind for an opportunity to build a modern marketing center at Toro, more-or-less from the ground up. It all depends on the day.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Contently - Strategy

MAY 7, 2020

When you’re working in a larger organization that has dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of employees, you can develop a brilliant content marketing strategy that will absolutely delight your customers. But, if you fail to make an internal case for your content, your plan will never get the buy-in or budget it needs to succeed.

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 145

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Luckily, the internet provides many educational resources to them in the loop. Consider using these excellent resources: 4 tips for finding fantastic free photos. Our take on PRsay’s blog: PRsay is an excellent resource for those looking for professional development advice or PR leadership tips. Share Tweet Share.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

In other words, corporate communications is adding headcount and work that used to go to outside PR firms is being kept inside. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. You have to keep in mind, big corporations can have hundreds of law firms on what they call a “panel.”

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Rob Six, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Roll International. 59% od companies surveyed late last year say hiring of content marketing is imminent. We are the storytellers and content marketing should be our domain.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Internet and social media have changed the game for all businesses, from large corporations to Mom-and-Pop shops. Still, by taking matters into your own hands and utilising various strategies for maintaining these measures, you can shape perceptions online like never before. Alternatively, they can hire a specialist in the field.

Reputation 62

Reputation Company Engineering Banking 62

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 1, 2015

The Art of Repurposing Content – 5 Creative Tips for Content Marketers. Why: “Repurposing content in a way that creates value works great. ” asks Kimberly Grimms in this post for Jeff Bullas , as she discusses how to evaluate your content and gear it towards Gen Y. ” 3. ” 6. ” 7.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Blogging Trends Engineering 40

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

And, over the past 20 years, with the rise of the digital age , we’ve seen the PR techniques employed by big and small brands alike becoming more abstract and off the cuff in a bid to capture the attention of what is now a hugely saturated market. A great port of call for anyone looking for a specific PR tool is PR Stack.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

PR 20/20

MAY 12, 2016

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. The industry will be redefined by marketing agencies that are more nimble, tech savvy, open, and collaborative.

Agency 40

Agency Marketing Financial System 40