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.”. My B2B clients are more open to sponsored content.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. The second measure was largely a manual effort: going back through the deals closed at the end of the year and identifying which ones had downloaded gated for content featured on the blog. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog.

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

In our Solo PR circles, we often discuss starting with the measurable goal and working backward to develop the campaign to get us there. Our fellow Solo PR Pro Lisa Gerber of Big Leap Creative taught us how to set up a measurable campaign using our smarts and free data from Google Analytics. Content Marketing.

Trends 45

Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

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. Measure value at every stage of the funnel.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 40

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. Host a webinar series for customers? Write an ebook?

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

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. a free marketing course).

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. Sure, if you are a content marketing or social media jock, or work for a publication, it makes perfect sense. In summary, I came away from the webinar even more excited about Newswhip.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

The C-suite is always looking for the bottom line when it comes to marketing, as they want to see how marketing connects to the company’s financial reality. Nearly 80 percent of executives don’t trust their marketing team and believe that marketing misses opportunities to increase company revenues in measurable ways.

Product Launch 142

Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 142

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

16% on marketing analytics. While the Gartner survey above provides marketing budgets as a percentage of revenue – this study provides a benchmark as a percentage of the overall budget. It found marketing budgets come in around 12% of the overall company budget (graphic and summary by MarketingCharts here).

Marketing 65

Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. Whether those are the right clicks and webinar registrants is another story. First, metrics can be gamed.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Onclusive

OCTOBER 26, 2017

CMI’s Robert Rose discusses the challenges and benefits of building an integrated measurement plan. Truly creating a comprehensive integrated communications and marketing measurement plan is a challenge for virtually every brand and company. Integrated content & marketing measurement pyramid.

Measurement 199

Measurement Marketing Content Marketing Software 199

Cision

MAY 29, 2015

And when measuring PR, even if your metrics are primarily output metrics, you’re doing math. PR measurement guru, Shonali Burke, sums it up nicely: “I think many [PR] pros think ‘differential calculus’ or other complicated functions when they hear ‘Math’. Want to do PR measurement better? Think PR doesn’t “do math”?

Engineering 120

Engineering Measurement Analytics Sports 120

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 122

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 122

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

What are the roles and responsibilities of the existing marketing team? Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Beyond PR

MARCH 16, 2016

In today’s real-time, always-on environment, it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon of the latest fad or trending topic without much thought to what you’re newsjacking. That’s not to say that some trends don’t have merit and the content you create around them will help transform your brand. Follow her at @ckiko47.

How To 40

How To Trends Education Reputation 40

Beyond PR

JUNE 21, 2016

Across paid, earned, social, and owned channels, it’s not only becoming easier to distribute video, but also measure and prove its value. Because of this, video adoption will continue to rise not just with audiences, but also marketers. How to make video creation part of your overall content strategy.

Content Marketing 73

Content Marketing Video Trends Marketing 73

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2016

If you peruse enough surveys covering the challenges of marketing , you begin to see that three common themes among the findings: budget, ROI and production. There is never enough budget, the pressure and time necessary to measure ROI is ever more pressing and yet production is expected to rise. Marketing Budget Predictability.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Trends 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

>>> Ned and I will be presenting a custom webinar on this survey for the IABC Heritage Region on June 18, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. Keep an eye on their webinar announcement for registration details. If your organization is interested in a custom webinar that assesses the findings please contact one of us. PR measurement.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Is content marketing important?

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

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

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex. In the midst of a global pandemic, that trend is only going to increase as people look to learn about the latest symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

You can create and share insightful content such as articles, whitepapers, and webinars that showcase your brand’s expertise in its field. We then look at how well your messages are landing in the media, helping you measure and understand your reputation for sustainability.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Content Marketing Effectiveness. by Frank Strong. at a 95% confidence level.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The answers resoundingly revolved around a single strategy: creating unique, differentiated content. Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

Cision

MARCH 28, 2016

Enterprise businesses are going through a digital transformation and executives are demanding measurable returns. But those not paying attention to the ongoing content paradigm shift won’t be able to achieve the success executives want to see. . Traditional marketing functions are no longer set up to win.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Storytelling Content Marketing 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online. Yet that same content can be incorrect, promotional, contradictory, or overly complex. In the midst of a global pandemic, that trend is only going to increase as people look to learn about the latest symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. For content generation and syndication. 68% Of Marketers Want To Know How To Create Better Visual Content [link].

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. Visual media and storytelling may be some of the big trends, but you still have to measure your work and provide results to your stakeholders. Want to stand out with your content marketing?

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Film 120

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The evaluation phase gathers intelligence into historical performance, technology infrastructure, success potential, marketing assets, competitors, industry trends, and resources. Potential discovery research elements include: Competitor analysis (brand positioning, marketing strategies, pricing, product mix, website).

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For ideation, the ‘Content’ section (found in the top bar) shines through and is an essential piece of kit for those for whom ideation forms a significant part of their role. colour themes and rooms, a quick look through BuzzSumo’s Content search shows me that segregating by age demographics could be popular. Measuring success.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Adjusting to new trends is part of the business for PR professionals. Discover new ideas amid detailed coverage of emerging trends and opportunities. Their website is a business hub that spotlights brand-building tips, educational business webinars and blogs that help drive success. Share Tweet Share. Ragan’s PR Daily.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

65% of journalists said audience metrics have changed the way they evaluate stories”; additionally, “43% of journalists globally reported their organization’s primary measure of success for their content is readership or viewers.”. How do you measure influencer marketing results? Volume of work.

Survey 91

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Journalistics

MARCH 24, 2015

What’s a digital content strategy? Is a digital content strategy something you need for social media? Content marketing? Influence marketing? What outcomes will you measure? – what do you want to measure? Leads and sales directly attributed to the performance of your content?

Strategy 72

Strategy How To Measurement Analytics 72

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For example, if a user’s pain points were understanding Google Analytics 4 and how to use it to measure website performance for their job, we’d recommend the following blog posts: What is Google Analytics 4 and How Does it Work? Even better, webinars repurposed after the event function as a lead generation hook , gated behind a form.

Examples 52

Examples eBook Infographics Analytics 52

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Organize and store content. Conceptualize content. When generating content ideas, do some online research, like reading blogs related to your industry or checking out content marketing survey results. Let’s review how Maren Schmidt plans and organizes content creation.

Strategy 106

Strategy Education System Writing 106