Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies. More on that to come.

Agency 171

Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. If I threw all my effort and attention solely in her marketing problem, I could move the needle move a bit, but it would all be for naught.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. Looking to buy enterprise software? The two can and should work together – much like brick and mortar.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As the fall leaves change and a bit of Minnesota snow starts to appear, with it comes the next year of planning for corporate marketing, agency and communications professionals. As you begin your 2020 marketing planning and budgeting, consider these four tips: 1. Round 2: Updated forecast means updated marketing budget.

Brand 90

Brand Branding Marketing Enterprise 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Think about business categories where the margins are high and the sales cycle is long – enterprise software, insurance, or any professional service, from accounting to management consulting. Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts.

B2B 170

B2B Brand Branding Education 170

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. But there are a lot of vendors out there.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 29, 2018

They sometimes interview big-time corporate chiefs like Ted Sarandos of Netflix, but most often they chat with early-stage company founders. This Week in Enterprise Tech/This Week in Tech. As it affectionately calls itself, TWIT’s This Week in Enterprise Tech boasts the highest production value of the list. How I Built It.

Enterprise 160

Enterprise B2B Interviews Engineering 160

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

Case Study 97

Case Study B2B Study Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

While a problem solver can be productive in almost any organizational structure, communicators often find themselves reporting up through marketing channels. Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020.

Report 116

Report Publicity Survey B2B 116

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 28, 2017

Axis connects investors and corporations with tech startups. The NYSE session was part of a two day event that includes “leading Israeli series A tech startups and US VCs, angels, and corporate investors… to develop business opportunities and ultimately make deals,” according to their site. Focuus shows campaign KPIs in real time.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Wireless Mobile System 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Not every one that winds up in the marketing and PR space started there. After college, he spent seven years in capital markets, “trading corporate and high yield bonds for a large regional money manager.”. How is that line of work different your work in enterprise software sales? . Take Chris Forhan for example.

Agency 63

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 63

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

From our experience working with hundreds of PR and Corporate Communications teams around the globe, most of these issues can be traced back to workflow, in this blog post we will talk about four of the most common ones we've noticed, regardless of industry, geography, or department size. Communication is no easy job to handle.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

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. The 4 Engines You Need to Pull Off Content Marketing Successfully. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B? It’s the fourth consecutive year the agency has conducted the survey.

Study 78

Study B2B Marketing Survey 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

One of our clients, CEO Robert Glazer , published the first in-depth book on affiliate marketing. We are now in an era of burgeoning corporate social responsibility, in which many in the millennial generation expect companies to take a stand on issue(s) or initiatives designed to contribute to the social good. Write the book on it.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 17, 2023

Whether owning a small business or launching a large venture, valuable branding insights can be drawn from successful global corporations that can help shape impactful marketing initiatives. In doing so, they are able to stay ahead of the competition, resonate with consumers, and ensure their relevance in a rapidly evolving market.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Automotive Retail 52

Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Content has become synonymous with marketing. Gone are the days when marketers could push content to the back-burner, focusing on it only when they had a little extra time. To remain competitive today, marketers must oversee and create content that compels readers while mapping back to strategy, messaging and brand voice.

Marketing 60

Marketing How To Resources Journalism 60

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing While people gave gifts to loved ones last month, the world’s largest pizza chain was providing presents to some very surprised recipients—other restaurants.

Local 80

Local Corporate Insurance Insurance 80

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2017 — Zignal Labs today announced it has integrated Critical Mention’s industry-leading television media data, broadening access to the full media spectrum for media intelligence and insights across the enterprise. About Zignal Labs. Founded in 2002, Critical Mention is headquartered in New York City.

Television 60

Television Enterprise Media Analytics 60

Cision

MAY 18, 2016

Sonja Warner, vice president of global corporate communications at TransMedia Group, says only through planning and strategy will you reach your target audience effectively. You recently joined TransMedia Group as the vice president of global corporate communications. Has it improved global corporate communication? Yes and no.

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Corporate Groups Local Enterprise 159

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

At times, working in a marketing department can feel like being on trial. HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound Marketing annual report asked marketing teams about their top challenges. The primary reason I’ve seen inbound marketing programs get squashed is not lack of resources, lack of data or lack of success, but lack of buy-in.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Promoting marketing automation software to corporate executives is very different from marketing luxury shoes or helping a whole-grain snack bar reach health-conscious women, for example. The most compelling consumer PR programs leverage corporate culture, community commitment, and overall business practices.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

SHIFT has had the pleasure of representing a variety of security vendors (both public and startup) over the years, and we’ve noticed a significant change in the market temperature over the past 12 months. The very nature of security, its definition and importance to every enterprise and global markets, has fundamentally changed.

eBook 111

eBook Communications Crisis Communications Insurance 111

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2016

“The business enterprise has two – and only two – basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs.” – Peter Drucker. Should marketing be a profit center? Worse, it’s not just dangerous to marketing, it risks the model and focus of the business. The kicker?

Marketing 60

Marketing Conference Software B2B 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

The point this comment gets after — I believe — is that businesses hold some aspects of marketing – PR, social media and content marketing – to a higher standard. Marketing automation can take it even further. This is because the digital skillset in large corporate businesses is abysmal. You can’t buy it.

Marketing 60

Marketing Measurement B2B Content Marketing 60

Stephen Waddington

JULY 21, 2020

In the agency market there are opportunities that have been created by COVID-19. Work without boundaries Any market that previously relied on geographic proximity has been disrupted by COVID-19. Regional agencies have access to global markets and talented freelancers are building virtual teams to tackle projects.

Crisis 78

Crisis Agency Enterprise Local 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

At the confluence of advertising, marketing, and public relations was the genius stunt by the fictional Wonka Corporation to release golden tickets hidden inside their popular candy bars throughout England. It’s good to have connections to the press — just don’t go on tour with them.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

PR featured especially prominently in this epsiode due to the way Season 2 ended: Kendall Roy had turned on his dad during a press conference on national TV, taking a blowtorch to the enterprise over sexual abuse and coverup allegations related to their cruise line business. Draft an alternative corporate manifesto. Just Like the O.J.

Pitching 156

Pitching Conference Enterprise Course 156

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

She talks about key issues she helps her organization communication, transitioning from a corporate role to work with an association and how she deals with the challenges we all face in PR and comms – like proving value. It’s not always as cut and dry as say, gathering leads and tracking them through to conversion like marketing.

Marketing 79

Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These marketers aren't afraid to take risks to make an impact. In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). Q&A with VP of Marketing at CMI. Q: What are your day-to-day responsibilities as VP of Marketing at CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A positive outlook and new found resilience underpins the UK and EU marketing communications marketplace, with acquisition opportunities for businesses offering strong propositions and sought-after capabilities. Paul Winterflood How is the UK market performing right now? We are bullish about the market for the medium term.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

The corporate reputation sector saw some consolidation this week, as Signal AI, which bills itself as a global external intelligence company, acquired KELP Inc., Its founders – Dan Gaynor and Shann Biglione – have impressive backgrounds in PR and marketing. There just wasn’t enough news to merit a column in July, so I skipped a month.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This post is brought to you by West Corporation , a proud sponsor of PRSA. A recent survey affirms the power of this medium to engage and persuade: Ninety-seven percent of marketers say video has helped increase user understanding of their product or service. Are you relying on text-only assets to drive your messaging? Now is the time.

Video 101

Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 101

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It has made several new product announcements in the last 12 months or so, including integrations to Microsoft Office 365 , an enterprise search tool and analytics that strives to “correlate [employee] engagement to feedback trends and business performance.” Here are a few data points that drew my attention: Market size and scope : “$4.5

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

PR featured especially prominently in this epsiode due to the way Season 2 ended: Kendall Roy had turned on his dad during a press conference on national TV, taking a blowtorch to the enterprise over sexual abuse and coverup allegations related to their cruise line business. Draft an alternative corporate manifesto. Just Like the O.J.

Pitching 156

Pitching Conference Enterprise Course 156

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

Enterprise monitoring may cost more. Vetted has a unique business model and value proposition that really differentiates itself from other media relations solutions on the market,” said Christophe Abiragi , CEO of ITK Information Services. “We Meltwater offers 50 suggested metrics to measure your content marketing.

Software 88

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 88

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve come to view Onclusive as an enterprise-strength media monitoring solution. The company has done a couple of things historically that allow it to stand out in the market. It can link news mentions to marketing metrics such as conversions, even if an article doesn’t have a link to your website. Meltwater Q2 earnings.

Software 152

Software Tools Print Technology 152

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. More Intelligent” Marketing Automation. I love traditional marketing automation. Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON).

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84