Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. “The When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 143

Agency B2C B2B Survey 143

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While product trials and demos can whet an editor’s appetite for a story, recipes are rich content that can both maximize PR campaigns and drive measurable business results in multiple ways. Offer to meet with them to brainstorm on the types of recipes/content that tend to drive the most eyeballs and engagement for them.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Google Trends 74

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Finally, diligently monitor and measure the effectiveness and impact of your communication efforts. Lack of Leadership Communication Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for internal communications. When leaders fail to communicate effectively, it creates a void that can lead to misinformation and disengagement.

Internal 96

Internal International Communications Employee 96

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

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2015

Building thought leadership is one of the primary reasons companies engage in PR, so that’s our editorial theme this month (in case you hadn’t noticed). So, how do you start building thought leadership in your organization? The Best Way to Measure Thought Leadership. Have a look-see.

Leadership 40

Leadership Insurance Insurance Community 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

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 123

Communications Crisis Internal International 123

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. By using data-driven insights, tech PR professionals can create effective campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

According to Malissa Mackenzie, director of creative services at CarMax, the turning point was gaining support from the company’s senior leadership. Immediately, the leadership team bought in. “We pull in CarMax data to make sure that our Contently writers can incorporate a CarMax perspective into those topics specifically.”

SEO 119

SEO Automotive YouTube Video 119

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Does it include thought leadership? Have your team or agency conduct an audit of influencers that impact your industry, and determine whether relationship building with them will help you meet your goals. How do you measure success? Do you care about influencers?

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The measure of “best” in this case is unique page views. 4) B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. This post provides metrics to track, but better yet presents them in a framework you can adapt to meet the needs of your organization. 4) Context in Marketing Campaigns, Mediums and Measurements [UML].

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Although this data is critical in monitoring and measuring your team’s ROI, remembering to “be human” in your marketing strategy is essential to connecting with your audience and creating lasting relationships. Get senior leadership involved in their thoughts on your industry. Measure your success.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It’s imperative to meet on a regular basis to discuss performance, professional goals and areas to improve. To make any marketing campaign successful, you must understand the goals, pain points, influencers, and preferences of each target buyer persona your company is targeting. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 124

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 124

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I witness the power of data every day as the Director of PR Engineering at AirPR , a PRTech company focused on cultivating the PR leaders of tomorrow through analytics, insights, and measurement. She currently contributes content to a number of industry leading publications and is the co-editor of the AirPR blog.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Data Analytics Engineering 40

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

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 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

There’s an old saying in advertising that half of the budget is wasted, but marketers don’t know which half. Today, there are enough analytical tools today to avoid wasting half of the marketing spend. Eight-five percent of marketers said the pressure to demonstrate business value had increased this year over the previous year.

Measurement 119

Measurement Analytics Tools SEO 119

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

PR pros, content marketers and community managers should spend the bulk of their time networking and attending sessions. This is because while customers and prospects will peruse the exhibit floor and the booth, reporters and influencers are giving sessions, conducting meetings or generally out networking. Talk to Us!

Trade Shows 85

Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 85

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

B2C 52

B2C Case Study B2B Content Marketing 52

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. We meet every Sunday night to discuss a different blogging topic, we welcome anyone that wants to learn or help others. CEO at TopRank Online Marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We have all heard this piece of advice before: Include multimedia as part of your content marketing strategy to increase visibility. It is true that multimedia content draws more attention to your message, helping it to perform better. Selecting content that resonates with your target audience is key.

Case Study 40

Case Study Mobile Local Content Marketing 40

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

He's also a world-leading web strategist, content marketer, author, and speaker. 10: Doug Kessler (London, UK) Doug is co-founder of B2B content marketing agency Velocity Partners. The lessons were largely "by example", but his integrity and leadership made a distinct impression on me. #12: An all round nice guy.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2015

That’s not by accident, and though I’ve managed a half-dozen or so firms in my tenure, including international firms, I tend to favor a smaller shops, that are nimble, highly responsive, provide access to the firm’s leadership and by virtue of being a small business, have some of their own skin in the game. A PR firm’s size.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. So I jotted down a list of PR/digital/SEO/content marketing influencers. You own a business and want to increase sales. I think so. Ask The Experts.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

These assets will help share the story with your team: An overview presentation ideally suited for a kickoff meeting. The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow. After all, affecting change is much about leadership and sharing a clear vision. That is what we do best.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

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. 19) Movie franchise approach to content marketing outpaces the newsroom model.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Too often marketers become enamored with the latest trends and tools. Marketing be nimble. Meeting buyers where they congregate. Discussions surrounding PR measurement and return on investment continue to dominate PR value conversations.

Marketing 170

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 170