ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. PR and marketing content are increasingly intertwined, as well. To determine which marketing assets could become useful for the PR plan, see this earlier post on how PR and content marketing work together.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics.

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? What other challenges do you see brands facing in terms of content? Q: How has content marketing changed in recent years?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing How To 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This why a good content marketer can take a dense white paper, identify the most interesting parts , re-write it for the web, and then watch it get more traction than the first time around. 1) Write short sentences. Other readers liked these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success.

Writing 60

Writing Blogging Content Marketing Web 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2016

There are 45 pages in the PDF version of the 2017 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America report this year. Overall, the study found roughly one-fifth (22%) of 1,102 B2B marketers based in North America that answered the annual survey described their content marketing as “extremely successful” or “very successful.”

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Survey 60

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.”

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

“The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

New features include a fully customizable dashboard with unlimited widgets, competitive analysis, broadcast monitoring, & Trends TM. Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. Broadcast monitoring.

Software 207

Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

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

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In this incredibly fast-paced digital landscape, keeping up with trends is essential to a company’s success. To do this, you need to constantly monitor trending topics in your industry to anticipate changes and inform your strategy. Why is monitoring trending topics so important? Why is monitoring trending topics so important?

Trends 61

Trends Viral Analysis Crisis 61

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. Find a way to tie your story into a major enterprise news item or trend. PR lesson: Take the time to produce content of real depth and value. Take an Original Angle.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

We decided to take a look at four major emerged, emerging, or horizon trends and how they’ll affect the sector. Before we dive in, here are some quick definitions: Emerged trends are trends that are already present and becoming more widespread and important. Emerged Trends. Want to make standout content?

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2017

The April #measurePR chat fell the Thursday before Tax Day, so Shonali invited some of PR’s best financial communications pros with measurement advice for everyone—from those just starting out to seasoned pros. Next, Shonali asked about best practices in measurement for IR/financial comms work. Guest Post by Jen Zingsheim Phillips.

Financial 88

Financial Measurement Communications Agriculture 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In addition, many are predicting the marketing developments we witnessed in 2014 will continue: 1. How do we measure results?

Trends 135

Trends Marketing Pinterest Social Media 135

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

All your goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By adhering to these principles, healthcare organizations can create focused, effective PR strategies that have a measurable impact on their brand and audience engagement levels. Remember, there is no magic formula for success in healthcare PR.

Healthcare 63

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 63

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. Find a way to tie your story into a major enterprise news item or trend. PR lesson: Take the time to produce content of real depth and value. Take an Original Angle.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Cision

JANUARY 3, 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 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

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

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

Without a refreshed outlook and adoption of current marketing trends and technologies, you can’t expect to outperform last year. But we as marketers know “trends” can mean just about anything. That’s why we’ve curated the top trends for 2019 that we believe aren’t going anywhere. Forbes: Benefit-Driven Content.

Trends 57

Trends Marketing Software Video 57

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

2017 was quite a year for marketing and PR professionals. Think about a few of the most notable trends we saw: With massive potential audiences on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, live streaming saw huge growth. Use the included template to plan out your content calendar for the rest of this year.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

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. We don’t disagree.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Increased reliance on these smart speakers — for news, listening to music, and searching for information — means PR pros need to incorporate “speakable content” into client communications plans. Meredith Eaton of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry provides these tips to best position client content to be found via voice search: 1.

Trends 45

Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Industry Trends: Industry reports and whitepapers can help you identify trends and make strategic changes to your PR strategy. For example, “consumer holiday shopping trends” OR “consumer holiday shopping research” will show you pages that answer the latter query, as well as the pages that speak to the former query.

Google 79

Google Reputation Analytics Industry 79

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. So, how does that happen?

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

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. Write down your objectives. 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. Write an outline.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Infographics Content Marketing Film 120

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Content marketers often have difficulty getting executive buy-in for customer research. Not all companies have heavy pennies for product marketing—meaning content marketers are expected to do the humungous task of audience research on their own, along with their other responsibilities. Lack of buy-in.

B2B 94

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 94

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. But let’s be real — it’s not sexy. You’re doing it. She’s doing it.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

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

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Google w/ advanced search operators – Uncovering Guest Post Opportunities By using specific search queries, such as “topic + write for us” or “topic + guest post,” you can discover sites actively seeking guest contributors. You can search trends by topic or, with a paid plan, search for your keywords and topics.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Google w/ advanced search operators – Uncovering Guest Post Opportunities By using specific search queries, such as “topic + write for us” or “topic + guest post,” you can discover sites actively seeking guest contributors. You can search trends by topic or, with a paid plan, search for your keywords and topics.

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Why Are You Writing? A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics. Ensure all departments are aware of your brand journalism vision, especially if you plan on collaborating with them on content development. For Whom Are You Writing?

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no written playbook for navigating the PR challenges likely to arise, and smart marketers and comms pros will trust their judgment and past experiences in guiding strategy and providing counsel. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Google w/ advanced search operators – Uncovering Guest Post Opportunities By using specific search queries, such as “topic + write for us” or “topic + guest post,” you can discover sites actively seeking guest contributors. You can search trends by topic or, with a paid plan, search for your keywords and topics.

Tools 62

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169