Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2022

It was a nascent consulting firm I had joined just four months earlier as the second or third employee (I can’t remember which). Nearly two decades later, Ned and I would team up to survey his subscribers for the annual JOTW Communications survey. Now in its fifth year, the survey is open to respondents.

Survey 78

Survey Public Affairs Government Community 78

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

Companies can also leverage user polls and surveys. Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter have features that allow brands to create polls and surveys to gather feedback from their audience. Trends Brands can make use of industry news and trending topics to create new and exciting content.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Education Survey 88

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar. Instagram launches 3D avatars and story likes.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 129

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 129

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Communications Conversations

MARCH 26, 2019

According to one recent survey , in-house comms teams report up through at least EIGHT different departments, including–GULP–legal! (I And, that’s just one survey. Other times it’s more heavy in employee comms. Beyond that, I also think about how corporations see some of these different functions.

Corporate 87

Corporate Report Social Media Media 87

PRSay

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

14 presentation, “Boldly into the Unknown: Navigating What Lies Ahead for Communications” at PRSA’s ICON 2022 in Grapevine, Texas, he cited a Gartner survey in which 83 percent of corporate communicators said their influence on the C-suite has increased. During his Nov. businesses plan for that possibility?

Communications 87

Communications Conference Survey Corporate 87

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. The study found the vast majority of the 219 respondents to the June 2016 survey were fairly upbeat on content marketing effectiveness. Marketing Curiosity: The Cliff Notes to 5 Recent Surveys.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Agency 100

Agency How To Survey Employee 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Open-ended questions can sometimes be the most insightful part of a good survey. More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. 7) “It’s a foundational necessity.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It can be easy for a corporate PR team to neglect a critical aspect of business communications — internal PR. In certain cases, high-profile companies take it for granted that employees are corporate cheerleaders, or they may leave the responsibility for employee engagement to HR. Employees have great ideas.

Internal 136

Internal International Communications Employee 136

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

Minneapolis-based social media consultant Arik Hanson spoke with our PR agency’s vice president Christine Scherping during a lively event, “Social Media Trends to Watch in 2021.” But first, here’s nine takeaways to give you a head start on social media trends in the new year (lightly edited for clarity): Embrace Do-It-Yourself Content.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I’m going to give it to you straight – developing a Corporate Sustainability Report for your company is a ton of work. What is a Corporate Sustainability Report? Yes, corporate sustainability reports are a valuable communications tool. Corporate Sustainability Reports Rise in Popularity. General Mills. General Motors.

Corporate 71

Corporate Report Survey Government 71

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 11, 2022

The post Companies amp up diversity initiatives with more women and POC in management roles appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Company 78

Company Policies Survey Leadership 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

Technology 130

Technology Study Communications Survey 130

PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This work-from-home revolution has given way to another revolution in corporate and organizational communications: “informal everything.”. Participating in broader trends is totally OK, but you need to do [it] your way, which is [being] true to yourself, relevant and [providing] something different and unique.

Communications 158

Communications Nonprofit Employee Film 158

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, a recent survey by Ragan Communications found that about 50% of PR professionals say they are working more collaboratively with the C-Suite as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A handful of survey takers wrote in with nuanced answers. Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends. It’s higher in large companies (5), defined as 1000+ employees, and lower in small companies (3), defined as 1-99 employees. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. 2) Blogging benchmarks.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. Too many tasks and too many trends to follow.”.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

That’s why 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in collaboration with Ned Lundquist for the second year in a row and polled 223 communicators, included three questions about measurement. This post, which is the second among several I have planned around the JOTW Survey, addresses those questions. 2) Impressions: 66%.

Measurement 119

Measurement Communications Survey Web 119

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Next, it is interesting that Earnshaw’s chapter title focuses on relationships with employees, where the 2014 text has a more functionalist title. Hence my preference for Earnshaw’s focus on building better relationships employees rather than seeing them as an audience for internal communications.

Employee 77

Employee How To Internal International 77

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

In the study, some 1,247 agency clients in the United States were surveyed about their attitudes toward marketing, business and the agencies they choose. Some 42 percent fell into the Concerned category, where the main driver is worry about economic conditions, shifts in customer behavior and changes in the expectations of employees.

Automotive 84

Automotive Agency Tourism Mobile 84

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

So, I consulted Google Trends. The corporate reputation sector saw some consolidation this week, as Signal AI, which bills itself as a global external intelligence company, acquired KELP Inc., PitchBook says the company raised three rounds and grew to 210 employees. Cision settles claim by sales employees. Cision US Inc.

Publicity 86

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 86

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The median salary breaks down across corporate, agency and non-profit sectors of PR as follows: corporate communications median salary was $127,100; PR agency median salary was $96,000, and non-profit communications salary was $85,000. . The 3 rd annual survey will be initiated soon! Employee engagement surveys: 36%.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

5W PR

JULY 27, 2020

Since 1984, companies were urged to use gamification to improve employee engagement and get workers to more clearly define their goals. It was viewed as a novel way to keep score and get more frequent feedback from employees. A different survey by TalentLMS said most employees like gamification. Gamification Today.

Exercises 97

Exercises Software Employee Training 97

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 7, 2019

When diversity and inclusion (D&I) functions are closely aligned with corporate business strategies, companies see a positive impact on reputation, employee retention and financial success, according to new research from comms giant Weber Shandwick and management consultancy United Minds, in partnership with KRC Research.

Report 60

Report Company Strategy Financial 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Top Trends Affecting Today’s PR Professionals.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Horoscopes aside, with the breadth of pressures on companies and their employees, it’s no surprise that more than half of our Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take are people-centric this year. Surveys and focus groups are a good way to do this. It’s okay to promote your superstars; their successes can inspire other employees.

Reputation 78

Reputation Insurance Insurance Employee 78

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 15, 2019

Consider a recent BRANDFog survey that found 78% of people prefer to work for a company whose leadership is active on social media. What I see here are three big trends coming together, and one large opportunity. First trend : Employees wanting to see more of their leaders online/on social media.

Government 74

Government Employee LinkedIn Insurance 74

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

I missed my self-imposed deadline in June as I was simply overwhelmed by events: client work – always my first priority – but also bisdev, podcast production, blog posts, and trying to get this year’s annual JOTW comms survey ready for publication. Employee comms merger. Media monitoring. SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal will merge.

Pitching 90

Pitching Report Software Survey 90

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Robinson , President, Opinion Research Corporation , called: How to Use Opinion Surveys in Public Relations. His Public Opinion Index for Industry provides exhaustive public attitude studies for the guidance of many of our big industrial corporations.” ” to ensure “technical accuracy” in opinion surveys.

Survey 40

Survey Publicity How To Measurement 40

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Corporate executives are sometimes scared of stirring up too much conflict for comfort, so your approach should always be strategically sound and well-researched before you start the fight. Perhaps they treat their employees badly? If you ask your employees how they would spend a large budget, you typically get surprising answers.

How To 52

How To Hotels Survey Employee 52

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2015

To study these questions and more, Solo PR Pro conducted a survey in August/September 2015 and partnered with Dr. Timothy Brezina to conduct advanced statistical analysis of the data (notes on methodology follow this report). The majority of respondents see income trending upward (year-to-year, 2013 to 2015). Satisfaction with revenue.

Survey 40

Survey Report Local Data 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. adults say they want to work for a company that places a priority on ESG practices, according to a recent survey from multi-national manufacturing and service companies network SK Group.

Automotive 97

Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97