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. This will also help you measure overall social engagement. Need help boosting your brand’s social presence?

B2B 111

B2B Social Media Company SMB 111

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It’s a fairly senior group too, since 70% of respondents have 11 or more years of experience. An extra pair of hands was followed by “outside objectivity and advice” (45%) and “expertise in a niche, vertical market or subject matter” (34%). Another difference is among companies that straddle both B2B and B2C markets.

Agency 144

Agency B2C B2B Survey 144

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. It’s true interpersonal and it’s true in leadership and group dynamics. Invest in quality content. 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs.

Government 139

Government Survey Ethics Media 139

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It may go without saying that content marketing is one of the most discussed topics among public relations professional and marketers this year, a practice which centers on really great, high-quality content. Here at MaccaPR, we've blogged about content marketing a number of times (e.g."

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 48

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. Integrate with Broader Marketing Strategies: Don’t let your stunt stand alone.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Seth Godin would argue that content marketing is the “ only marketing left.” Michael Brenner said , “It is the hottest trend in marketing because it is the biggest gap between what buyers want and brands produce.”. The best content programs are performance-driven; they connect tactics to organizational end goals.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Happy New Year!

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

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

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye. As Alexa and I talked, I was reminded of my own struggles with project prioritization and communicating the value of content. Focus groups, surveys, and ethnographic research are all common tactics for marketers. The answer: Together.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

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. Thought leadership is more important than ever.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

PR 20/20

MAY 9, 2023

The HubSpot CRM offers robust segmentation capabilities that enable you to create targeted lists for personalized communication, marketing campaigns, or event invitations. You can tailor your messaging to specific member groups, ensuring more relevant and effective communication.

Strategy 81

Strategy Marketing Tools Report 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. Prioritize your audiences, from customers to stakeholder groups that may include employees, funders, distribution partners, and others. PR and marketing content are increasingly intertwined, as well. Define and prioritize your audiences. Identify key campaign themes.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

While more respondents (38%) said “no” brands should not take a stand – and that represents the single largest grouping of answers – it’s not a majority. PR measurement. In fact, respondents are split almost evenly in three-ways with 29% saying “yes” they, should and 33% saying they are “unsure.” Top tactics in PR and comms.

Survey 121

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

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. Dynamic content and regulations. Jack of all trades.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

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

DECEMBER 15, 2020

I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. Marketing be nimble.

Marketing 169

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Tailored to fit sales teams, CMO leadership retreats, association education and online learning upskilling, the first version of this course was created in 2004. In this engaging and immersive experience, you’ll discover routes to social media success: strategic maps, memorable moment,s and relevant ROI measures.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Statistics about content marketing. Read more: PR and Content Marketing Insights from the Edelman Trust Barometer.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000. The most successful content marketers invested more, with an average of $272,000, while the least successful content marketers spent less at $109,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

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. 12) More dramatic platform changes will challenge marketing. 17) Opt-in marketing surpasses interruption marketing. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

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

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

smart, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely). We’ve done workshops like these in a variety of settings with brands like JumpStart and at events like SXSW and Content Marketing World. The power of group brainstorming can revolutionize your thinking and change the future of your business. We’ve seen it happen.

Strategy 62

Strategy Marketing Internal International 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. Don’t miss these posts: B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2017

After all, there is a certain prestige to being published by an established publishing house, and many people perceive self-publishing as lower echelon of the measure of quality, publicity, and distribution of as lower quality. There’s a certain stigma attached when discussing self-publishing in mixed company. The Book Patch.

Print 120

Print How To Local Customer Service 120

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Measuring the effectiveness of PR is always a tricky topic, but pointing your campaign in the right direction is crucial. Pave the way for lead generation by doing a media relations campaign and target your prospects with paid social and content marketing campaigns. One Direction.

Media Relations 48

Media Relations Leadership Resources Content Marketing 48

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link]. Content marketing influencer, social media marketing strategist & speaker. Demand generation content marketing for B2B high tech industry. CMO at The Steveology Group. CEO at TopRank Online Marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our take on PRsay’s blog: PRsay is an excellent resource for those looking for professional development advice or PR leadership tips. Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

It can also be hard to measure. I think this is one of the reasons it can be comfortable for public relations professionals to seek out, and focus on, more controllable forms of marketing like blogging, marketing automation and social media. We did not bank on that sort of measurement opportunity but it happened.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Just like how Aaron talked about how the BBC can see what stories work we can analyse how people consume and share our content. We can use it to measure and evaluate our success. The debate was chaired by Lord Black, a director of the Telegraph Media Group. She will be measurable. And that’s another trend for the good.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 19, 2018

Their free account allows unlimited one on one video conferencing and up to 40 minutes for groups. Skype : Similar to Zoom, this video/phone conferencing platform allows free video conference one-to-one and free unlimited audio conferences for groups. Free Digital Marketing Tools for Content Marketing Support.

Nonprofit 76

Nonprofit Tools Marketing Skype 76

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. If you want to learn how to integrate social media, content marketing, the latest technology and more, you won’t be disappointed in Pam’s podcasts, which she delivers each weekday. to rock your social media and content marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no written playbook for navigating the PR challenges likely to arise, and smart marketers and comms pros will trust their judgment and past experiences in guiding strategy and providing counsel. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

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

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow. The highest skills gaps were reported as measurement (53%), budget management (44%), crisis management (37%), and digital communications/social media (35%). Assemble a workshop from a diverse group. That is what we do best.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60