Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. The alternative?

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

Nearly half of respondents (47%) in a recent survey of public relations pros found many are observing more PR work being taken in-house. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. The Role of Technology on the Legal Market. As law firms patiently waited (prayed?)

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

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

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. 3) Earned media improves advertising effectiveness.

Study 141

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Now imagine what that number would be if it were not for the 600+ million devices that are equipped with ad-blocking technology. It’s no surprise, 70 percent of society wants to learn about products and services through content and not advertisements. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2016

As marketing technology (martech) rises in prominence and begins to mature within marketing operations, marketing leaders would do well to borrow some lessons from the IT operations. I tend to agree, as it’s a challenge to build the ideal marketing technology stack. The next one will be just as good!

Technology 60

Technology Mobile Web Banking 60

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 121

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

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]. 2) 2017 PR Salary Survey Suggests Demand for Talent Tightening. 3) The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations.

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In this age of content marketing we’re living in, it seems like every organization is blogging in hopes of capturing some inbound marketing magic (you can thank HubSpot for that). At other times, I was managing all marketing operations for startup technology ventures. How is this relevant?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

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. Data and the use of data will become the great divide between marketers producing content and content marketing.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 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. 1) The top challenges in journalism. The 10 th annual survey polled an impressive ~2,000 reporters in 10 countries. 2) Key PR considerations about influencer marketing.

Survey 93

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 93

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In this age of content marketing we’re living in, it seems like every organization is blogging in hopes of capturing some inbound marketing magic (you can thank HubSpot for that). At other times, I was managing all marketing operations for startup technology ventures. How is this relevant?

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

More than half of US adults (55%) found nine major news outlets (ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and NPR) to be credible. Half of all US adults like getting news (at least sometimes) via social media posts, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Or the Longview Journal in the case of this particular announcement. My impression is that he seems to be plugged into the market, open to market feedback and has experience growing and leading a technology company. I also welcome new competition to the market because we need it. PR tech news mentions. ESG outlook.

Software 122

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“Marketers will begin to more fully embrace concerns about sustainability and will show more courage in implementing changes across their marketing strategies and their organizations.”. Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 15) Out of machines…humanity!

Marketing 102

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 102

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

For the purpose of satisfying curiosity, marketing surveys are a useful vehicle for research. To that end, this post summarizes five recent market research surveys worth of a purposeful poke and pry. Marketing skills the CMO needs on the team. Also see: The CMO Survey with Social & Mobile Marketing Takeaways.

Survey 60

Survey Marketing B2B Infographics 60

PR Conversations

MAY 24, 2016

PRCA Benchmarking surveys offer some indication of current employment trends in the UK industry, with staff recruitment and retention identified as critical business issues. Nevertheless, my research shows a likely correlation between volatility in the consultancy sector and the state of the economy and other societal changes.

Publicity 41

Publicity Agency Study Mobile 41

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

This is your monthly summary of all the news out of the PR technology community. For reference, here’s a list of PR technology companies I’m watching. Please take the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey? Here’s a link to the survey. Here’s a link to the survey. 6) Quick hits in PR technology.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. The data is often derived inexpensively from behavior surveys or flash polls, or it may already exist within the company’s own research unit. Data-driven journalism is the future. Data-driven stories support truth in media.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

MARCH 20, 2018

While most of us take conference registrations, badge scanning, and conference apps for granted as attendees, there’s a lot more to the underlying technology. And that’s how G2Planet got started in creating technology platforms to manage marketing events. First, event marketing has become a whole lot smarter.

Industry 73

Industry Marketing Enterprise Mobile 73

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. 2) The average content marketing budget is $185,000.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78