Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2020

Employees hold all the cards. Employers need to adapt in terms of what employees really want in the new economy. According to Ragan’s 2020 Salary and Workplace Culture Survey , employers seem to be going through the motions when it comes to attracting and retaining key talent. We’re facing a shortage of talent.

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Employee Insurance Insurance Real Estate 78

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. The survey had three findings that stood out to me: 1.

Financial 148

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 148

Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Employees.

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Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 126

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It serves as the lifeblood that fuels organizational synergy, promotes transparency, and provides a sense of community among employees. Providing channels for employees to express their questions or concerns not only ensures their voices are heard but also contributes to a sense of acknowledgment. That’s costing U.S.

Internal 97

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. 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. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Beyond PR

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Employees.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 69

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. As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. Of course, it wasn’t.

Content Marketing 185

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 185

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Employee advocacy can help you make that possible. All that’s necessary to run an effective PR campaign via employee advocacy is strategic PR content, a comprehensive employee advocacy guide , and a reliable employee advocacy platform. What does “employee advocacy” mean anyway?

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Social Media Product Launch 40

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content.

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Company SMB 111

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

It details a multi-country, multi-industry survey examining how successfully businesses communicate across their organizations. IPR defines organizational clarity as the extent that “employees recognize a line-of-sight between their job and the marketplace they operate in, against the backdrop of the company’s strategy.”

Internal 218

Internal International Communications Employee 218

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. Dynamic content and regulations. Jack of all trades.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Not to mention that brand employees can gain emotional benefits from community interactions, which can feed into greater worker engagement and retention. Employees are vital contributors to what the brand stands for. Community members develop stronger connections to the brand, which can result in more sales and recommendations.

Community 92

Community How To Marketing Data 92

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

According to the survey: social media management (77%) content marketing (77%) influencer marketing (67%); and link building for SEO (56%) Other statistics stood out for me in the report: Measurement. “PR What are the new services? Perspective. About the study. The report was published in February 2020 – pre-pandemic.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. You can find the survey answers from 483 communicators here: PR measurement.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest. The survey found 30% of B2B respondents cited news coverage as the way they “people learn about new products online that they can use for their day jobs.” So, given the results which one is better – PR or content marketing ?

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

While a problem solver can be productive in almost any organizational structure, communicators often find themselves reporting up through marketing channels. 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.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. Interesting statistic: According to a recent survey, over 80% of journalists said they are more likely to open an email that contains statistical information from a study as a subject line.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

So, which emotions do you need to target to make your content more shareable? Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. He specializes in SEO and Content Marketing activities.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

The two businesses teamed up to field the survey for the third year in a row and polled 3,275 business executives around the world. Distribution means “broadly and effectively” (40%); engaged employees in amplification (31%); and paid for some promotion (11%). The data is solid: all the statistics have a margin of error of 2.9%

Leadership 193

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 193

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Thought leadership is usually associated with top-of-the-funnel as far as marketing outcomes are concerned, but there’s evidence to suggest it meets the needs of existing customers. Yet for many companies, content programs intended to help existing customers is an afterthought. 3 Reasons to Include Customers in a B2B Content Program.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Customer Service Content Marketing 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In addition to cultivating a robust social media presence, deploying online and in-person customer surveys and collating online customer reviews is essential. The copy and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Burrelles, our employees, partners, or affiliates.

Strategy 97

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Sword and the Script

MARCH 8, 2016

However, that the median PR salary is up roughly $8,000 over the same survey last year suggests competition for PR talent has tightened sharply. The PR professional “every reason to be increasingly confident,” according to the 2016 PRWeek Salary Survey , from which that median salary figure stems. PR an Employee Market.

Survey 60

Survey Tourism Airlines Financial 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Perform surveys, polls, interviews, and other activities to gather opinions. How Accessibility Helps You Grow According to a study by Capterra, 66% of marketers admit they include accessibility features in their digital marketing content accounting for visual impairments in the first place.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That number was up sharply – 17% – from the same survey the previous year. We solicited commentary around this question from PR professionals that took the survey to find out. 3) Augment media relations with content marketing.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. Be smart about it. Give our services a try.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Subsequently, many employees, including me, were let go and granted severance pay. Note: This top post was published in February 2017 and some of the metrics were updated in November and those can be found here: 3 Habits of Highly Successful Bloggers B2B Marketing can Borrow [Study]. 6) Can you Profit Directly from Content Marketing?

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 19, 2017

Don’t miss these related posts: What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B? Marketing without Authority is Marketing without Accountability. Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. Fletcher wrote. 2) An effective CMO knows how to build a team. Give our services a try.

Leadership 62

Leadership Study Analytics Survey 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

See, for example, the screen shot below showing the relative usage of the terms “search engine optimization” as compared to “content marketing.”. Send them a survey asking for feedback and input. Running searches and looking for content ideas is a great way to source find good keywords to write about. Google search.

Blogging 111

Blogging SEO Web Google 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Many of the posts published here are heavily weighted with surveys and reports. It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Content Marketing Statistics.

Content Marketing 124

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

“Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing. Those companies that can take data, do a deep dive, and understand what the data tells them will see more success in achieving their goals from content than those who look at simple analytics.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

Banking 111

Banking Content Marketing Examples Industry 111