5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

Marketers who are successful in connecting with their target audiences would also attest to that, but is it happening? Content Marketing Institute recently weighed in on the matter by sharing results of its research of folks who work at B2B and B2C companies. Content Marketing. Why the contrast?

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Content Marketing Marketing B2C Exercises 97

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When we talk about content marketing ROI, we often ignore one of the biggest opportunities in front of us: sales enablement. As I wrote about in this Ask a Content Strategist column , content marketers have a tendency to stop thinking about ROI after lead generation. The Hidden ROI of Content Marketing Platforms.

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Content Marketing Case Study Marketing B2B 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 144

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 144

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 27, 2019

Content marketing could quite possibly be the most misunderstood concept in marketing today. Most confuse content marketing as synonymous with content, which is a solid way to make sure your content marketing program underperforms, or worse, fails. So, what is content marketing?

Content Marketing 85

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Web 85

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations. Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! PRNEWS Crisis and Measurement Summit.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 137

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

Both personal and professional resolutions have one thing in common: in order to stand a chance at success, they need to include measurable goals and a plan-of-action. In the digital era, more and more companies are relying on data analytics software for their content analytics.

Case Study 80

Case Study Study Brand Branding 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

Insightful breakouts, hands-on case studies, lasting peer connections, and inspiring keynotes all contribute to preparing you with the actionable advice you need to increase your impact, foster measurable results and surpass goals.”. Content Marketing World & Expo (September, Cleveland).

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Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

This is data that is not always easy to measure and obtain – so it’s best to start setting up the data gathering processes as soon as possible. He has coordinated a cross-media content marketing campaign for an international technology group. Companies Lag Europeans on ESG Reporting.

Automotive 95

Automotive Study Report Transportation 95

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 101

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. How can marketing and PR jointly contribute to business goals? Align with marketing strategies and dashboards. Join Onclusive for the Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix webinar on June 29th.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

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.

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Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. This week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML] reviews three case studies of AR in B2B organizations. The case study says the Cisco AR catalog has more than 2,500 weekly users.

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Case Study B2B Study Marketing 96

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. Don’t miss these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. The 4 Engines You Need to Pull Off Content Marketing Successfully. 2) How long should a blog post be?

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Study B2B Marketing Survey 78

Inbound PR

MARCH 22, 2024

Numerous global studies show that nowadays, a head of communications plays the part of a company’s business partner, becoming critical in the process of achieving the firm’s business goals. This is a guest post by Dina Mostovaya. The role of PR professionals has evolved significantly.

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Study Measurement Data Blogging 105

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

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Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The top challenges and goals identified in the survey – producing quality content consumers find engaging – are consistent with other content marketing studies. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing. Drop “going viral” as a goal. What’s your take?

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Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2020

As I look out across my peers in B2B marketing , for many of us, this is our third trip to recession rodeo – after the dot-com bust and financial crisis of 2008. We have more studies, more data and more experience both in designing and measuring marketing and marketing in a downturn. What sort of studies?

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Study Marketing Survey SEO 92

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

43% of respondents said growing brand awareness was their top concern; measurement followed next at a distant 24%. Content production to grow 25%. “58% 58% of those surveyed planning to increase their content production in 2020 by at least 25%, relative to 2019.”. Image credit: Unsplash and respective studies.

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Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 67

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 67

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Case studies, research findings, and industry benchmarks lend credibility and showcase the solution’s effectiveness. Content marketing Complement the PR efforts with a strong content marketing strategy. Opt for clear, concise language that gets the essence of the tech across without compromising accuracy.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Content intelligence company, Chartbeat analyzed deep-user behavior across two billion website visits and discovered that 55 percent of internet users spend fewer than 15 seconds actively on a page. To make an impact, content needs to shine. Create more visual content. For marketing professionals — multimedia is a must have.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

As a result, marketing finds itself on the hamster wheel of more, without ever slowing to consider or stopping to analyze the impact. Sure we have more content, but it’s it resonating? Perhaps time-on-page is a better digital analytical measure than the volume of sessions or visitors. Engagement.

Content Marketing 67

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 67

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

If a publisher is looking at pageviews and bounce rates, they are definitely measuring it all wrong.”. Marketers often assume that bounced visits are inherently bad, when from a publisher, or content marketing perspective, bounce rates could be good: a visitor searched for an answer and your page answered it quickly.

Study 64

Study Marketing B2B Apparel 64

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 16, 2014

I like studying results-based information from social media experts. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

Social Media 96

Social Media Measurement Media Groups 96

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The study polled 33,000 respondents in 28 countries. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Both media and government were labeled – by survey responses – as unethical and less competent. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 134

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. A new study by eMarketer demonstrates just how distracted we are becoming: US Adults Now Spend 12 Hours 7 Minutes a Day Consuming Media. 3) Context in measurements. 2) Context in mediums.

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Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 65

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

They discussed how AI is already impacting the PR industry, how AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals, and how to leverage this evolution to drive business impact and success. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. How AI is already impacting the PR industry.

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Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. Currently only 5% of news content is an original initiative story. She will answer questions about PR measurement. They respond to quality and depth.

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Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Yes, according to the study: “Over 58% of consumers say they at least sometimes trust what a company says about itself on its owned channels more than what a reporter says about that company in a news article.”. So, given the results which one is better – PR or content marketing ? Is owned media trustworthy?

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). And it’s not just public relations. Wait, what is earned media?

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. Currently only 5% of news content is an original initiative story. They respond to quality and depth.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

JUNE 30, 2015

Two recent studies show that brand engagement is the No. 1 marketing objective supported by content marketing. The biggest challenges to achieving this goal were maintaining a two0way dialog and measuring results. Almost half (48%) felt that their content was not creating any customer engagement. Tech Tools.

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Tools Strategy Content Marketing Measurement 100

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2020

Just the other day I was reading an article that was built on a premise supported by a study it cited. The study looked interesting, so I clicked the link for a closer look: the ‘source’ document was another blog post, which in turn cited several other studies. This happens a lot and it seems to be happening more.

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Blogging Company Journalism Study 94

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.”. Turning action into measurable outcomes. 5 Steps to a Performance-Driven Content Marketing Strategy.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126