Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

Content Marketing 89

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. Some clever guy with a political bent bought a domain and polished up a site to look like journalism. There is something wrong with perpetuating erroneous information and dressing it up to look like journalism.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Content will be automated. The Content Marketing Institute predicts that, with the right technology finally in place, promotional and even journalistic content is poised for automation. The post PR Looks At Content Trends For 2017 appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. Measuring ROI is hard.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

1) The top challenges in journalism. While the study found, “fewer than 15 percent emphasized subject knowledge expertise” it also found “45 percent of announcements mentioned marketing expertise in areas such as audience engagement, market development and branding.”. Dispelling 6 Myths PR Sometimes has about Content Marketing.

Survey 91

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on MuckRack As a PR professional, staying on top of current events and industry trends is a crucial part of the job. When it comes to the news industry, trending topics come and go like the tides. The episodes feature a wide array of professionals within the field and offer insight on a multitude of topics and trends.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. Here are some compelling reasons why tech PRs should embrace the trend.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The In-House Effects on Law Firms.

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

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 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

Trending Topics Can Work Both Ways . The way technology like online news tracking or Google Trends works, PR and communications pros have trending topics at their fingertips at all times. In some cases, pitching a story that capitalizes on those trends is the smart move. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In the book, David provides a step-by-step plan for leveraging the power of technology to get your message seen and heard by the right people at the right time. Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2023

When voice recognition technology first became popular, consumers used it to have funny conversations with AI or ask their Bluetooth speakers to play their favorite songs. People still do that, even as they increasingly turn to voice search technology for answers to their questions. Write content that answers questions.

SEO 88

SEO How To Mobile Engineering 88

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers. For Content Marketing, we like…. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry. Founded by Joe Pulizzi ( @JoePulizzi ), CMI is a powerhouse for content marketing advice. For Marketing in general, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). 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.

Media 102

Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

(click any image for higher resolution) Other Notes from the 2020 JOTW Comms Survey Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW) newsletter and Sword and the Script Media conducted the third annual JOTW Communications Survey to understand trends in the field of communications. PR technology. Media relations only gets harder.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization. 6) Technology that will change reporting.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

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. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

A third added, “The changing face of journalism has left many newsrooms bereft of veterans and reporters with historical knowledge.”. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Media and journalism. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Search Engine Journal. Marketing Land.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. The press release doesn’t spell out any specific technology initiatives, so it seems this is merely an agreement allowing each business to sell the others’ products. “Q4 billion pieces of editorial content.” Here we go….

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

2) To buy a technology that’s hard to replicate or take too long. In the last 10 years or so, content marketing has emerged as a way for businesses to build an audience of their own. When done properly , it becomes its own channel and powerful addition to the marketing mix. Content Marketing M&A.

Publicity 60

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

The IDG Influencer Network consists of carefully vetted technology experts, leading industry practitioners, analysts and other IT pros who produce content on behalf of our clients , under the direction of IDG content strategists. See these related articles: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

Technology 66

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 66

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

What are some trends you’re seeing evolve over time? It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. How does a digital newsroom differ from content marketing?

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

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 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. 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.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies. The primary goal of a press release— to gain public attention — hasn’t changed much, but our methods and formats have advanced in recent years with emerging and new technologies. Timeliness: Timing is crucial.

Pitching 40

Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

Cision

MAY 7, 2015

An ardent entrepreneur, Sandra has spent the last 20 years helping technology, healthcare and professional services companies achieve their communications goals. In the last five years, the biggest changes in public relations have been social media and the rise of sponsored content or branded journalism. Up next is Sandra Fathi.

Social Media 120

Social Media Video Agency Healthcare 120

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. You know the drill: You turn to the top content marketing influencers, blogs, publications and resources for a reinforcement. PR 20/20’s Guide for Top Marketing Resources. No problem, we all start somewhere!

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Quality content is rooted in journalism, yet the vast majority of marketers do not have education or experience in professional writing. There’s no shortage of amazing freelance journalists and writers for hire to get content projects off the ground. Ashley, Director of Content at Barokas Communications.

How To 60

How To Marketing Resources Journalism 60

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

DECEMBER 30, 2017

6) 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. Similarly, digital trends have forced marketing and PR to change how they do things. 7) How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. 2) 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions [UML]. 6) Can you Profit Directly from Content Marketing?

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

For example, I work with a producer on the west coast on video courses, and I’m on the east coast, but with technology anything is possible. You can expand your borders because you have technology that allows you to do this. You need to be in tune with the market to remain relevant. My workday extends far beyond a 9-5.

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

Communications Conversations

JULY 15, 2015

But, for every Red Bull, there’s a Verizon (you remember Verizon’s failed attempt at brand journalism, right?). For every Microsoft Stories (which is actually pretty good), there’s a Van Winkle’s (Casper’s new entry into brand journalism–10 articles a day about sleep? Fantastic editorial content.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Industry Journalism 60