Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

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Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. 23% said measurement / ROI. PR is more valued in the wake of the pandemic.

Publicity 151

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 151

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong. The survey was conducted in February 2018 and 155 respondents completed the questionnaire. Click To Tweet.

Survey 74

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 74

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 2, 2020

What your audience think, feel and do now Free/freemium: Answer the Public , Google News , Google Search , Google Trends , Mintel , and YouGov Profiles Lite Paid: Brandwatch, GWI, Hypr, Meltwater, Mintel, Omnibus Surveys such as Vitreous and TGI, 2.

Survey 155

Survey Google Data Measurement 155

Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

Years ago, I spoke to a CMO that said, “I don’t invest in anything I can’t directly measure.” Limited is the operative word, because while measurements are important, you can’t directly measure everything, like the impact of creativity, and yet we know these things have value. Is Creativity a Skill or Talent?

Creativity 64

Creativity Marketing Analytics Measurement 64

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

A survey of 450 marketers found “leaders” – those who say they have “outperformed their competition in the last two years” – generally devote more of their marketing budget to long-term goals. For example, most marketers said they actively run campaigns and measure results for just a couple of months. Give our services a try.

B2B 154

B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 154

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

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. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Unique downloads provide a measure of how many people downloaded a podcast but it’s not that useful if you want to know how many people have opened and actually listened to your podcast. In the absence of analytics podcasters have developed their own creative solutions.

Measurement 90

Measurement Analytics Comparison Data 90

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

That’s one surprising conclusion I drew from a survey of 850 bloggers by ConvertKit. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey. Medium, which announced layoffs recently, polled at less than 1% in the CovertKit survey. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

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. This is an encouraging sign from this report, which is a slice of the annual global survey co-produced by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 65

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

That’s according to the newest edition of The CMO Survey , a semiannual study spawned out of Duke University’s business school. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. New Survey Identifies the Hottest Trends in Corp Comm and PR.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

On the creative side, 57% of PR firms report that earned media has become more important in the current economic climate , but more than half (53%) think that their agencies aren’t viewed as the best option by clients to lead earned-first creative ideas. Frank said studies and surveys are another way to get earned media coverage.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. Craft a Creative Concept: Innovate a unique, engaging, and authentic concept for your brand. How many media outlets covered the stunt?

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

Gould & Partners Survey). However, for those fearful that AI will replace their jobs, Wendy discusses how soft skills become more important: qualitative, non-formulaic press releases, relationship building, creative strategy development, creative storytelling and trust building. McKinsey & Company). Meanwhile, 1.9%

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

Despite this appearing to defy logic and common sense it exists for a good reason to prevent ‘creative’ accounting. The survey was extended by CIMA to include the views of chief financial officers (CFOs). If accounting is to give value it should learn to measure and report them appropriately. You can’t just create or build it.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can have the most creative campaign in the history of PR, but unless you’re going to measure its effectiveness, why are you doing all this work in the first place? and then measure before and after your campaign. Tough to measure” wins. You don’t have metrics? These can sometimes become the best outcome. Team goals.

Measurement 105

Measurement Customer Service Survey Creativity 105

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2019

A survey by Talkwalker, which polled 823 marketing and communications professionals around the world produced an interesting take on current trends in influencer marketing. The survey demographics give insight into who is using influencers. The survey showed influencer marketing trails off as companies get larger.

Survey 60

Survey Trends Marketing B2B 60

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

Agencies must reevaluate success measurement with clients to better show value. Developing plans to deal with potential problems is a must, and creative ways to think beyond obvious crisis points is overdue. They will also survey internal teams to see how the pandemic has permanently changed the band. Are you listening?

Communications 165

Communications Trends Nonprofit Radio 165

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There is survey data behind this too: Three-quarters (75%) of the B2B marketers say they do not spend enough time on content amplification, according to a survey by Converge Today – The 2022 B2B Content Amplification Report. Because marketing doesn’t have time. Why doesn’t marketing have time?

B2B 78

B2B eBook Survey Report 78

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. In contrast, traditional PR has broader metrics to measure public perception and sentiment. Internal Datasets. Animations.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

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

Onclusive

MAY 31, 2018

Crisis preparedness and internal education can aid you before a crisis hits, and having the right monitoring and measurement tools in place can provide you the insights you need throughout a crisis. Think of your monitoring and measurement tools as your early warning system.

Crisis 191

Crisis Data Software Privacy 191

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Read more: 6 Benchmarks from a Survey of CMOs through the Lenses of B2B Marketing. of revenue to 10.5%

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. But it has also used technology in an innovative way, to create a survey map of self-reported symptoms people are experiencing during the pandemic. It’s not about the logo.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 7, 2017

Whether it’s the results of a newsworthy survey, a behind-the-scenes look at product development or a cool office tour, the key is to keep the video as real as possible. Brainstorm some of the best forms of humor and add creative topspin that can best tell a product or company story. The importance of authenticity.

Video 149

Video Measurement Survey Creativity 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

There are quite a few players offering social listening, influencer management, campaign measurement, and other analytics designed to measure success and uncover opportunities using advanced AI. But founders look to evolve to unearth ways to generate measurable impact with content. Talkwalker for realtime Newsjacking.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Analytics 147

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 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

The key to successful PR is being newsworthy and creative. Consider the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) as your template. Under the SMART method, determine the desired outcome, metrics for measuring success, and the achievability of the campaign. Find Creative Angles.

Creativity 101

Creativity Data Measurement Product Launch 101

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

It was a quick and dirty survey with a modest response rate. Planning, creativity and measurement lies at the heart of campaigns. Creativity – in the shift to new forms of media it’s easy to forget the importance of creativity as a means of public relations engagement. This is firmly the future of public relations.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 26, 2023

The tightening economy, alongside a highly competitive labor market and changing employee needs, requires creative thinking to maintain an engaged workforce while meeting strategic goals in a cost-effective manner.

Employee 111

Employee Company Marketing Case Study 111

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. In reading through it, I had several points worth making here.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 26, 2019

The stat above is from a survey of ad agencies, but mismanaged expectations can happen in public relations , digital marketing, or other creative services. Counting hits is one way to measure, but context matters. Where does the disparity come from, and how can agencies correct it? What we’re after is impact.

How To 225

How To Agency Survey Education 225

Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2017

In order to truly have a successful program, you’ll need a planning process that is comprehensive and creative, no matter how long the team has worked with the client or how much knowledge the team has about the industry. Include aggressive measurement : No PR plan is complete without metrics. However, not just any plan will do.

Creativity 141

Creativity Measurement Pitching Internal 141

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Prohibition

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s been a great couple of months for creative campaigns, from food and drink to health – and here are some of our favourites we’ve spotted recently. A survey conducted by Sky found that 49% of British female gamers are victims of abuse online, with 80% of these women revealing that the messages had been sexual in nature.

Film 62

Film Social Media B2C Survey 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

They always use analytics to measure performance. That’s according to the findings of the latest survey by Orbit Media, a web design company that has surveyed about 1,000 bloggers annually for the last several years. Again, this year I dived into the survey data again, provided the findings first, followed by my own analysis.

Blogging 109

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 109