Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

Examples 133

Examples Software Pitching Tools 133

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage. Data Driven.

Survey 91

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 91

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hannah Smith of Worderist stresses that “you can follow the template structure below, but if you’ve failed to uncover the most compelling stories from your data, you still won’t secure coverage. Jodie says: “Journalists love data, but sometimes it is not easy to come across. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Pitching 87

Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

and clearly articulates the who, what and why Includes compelling, high-quality visuals: photos, videos, infographics or data visualizations Features content that adds credibility and validation: unique data or research, testimonials or quotes from experts or executives Is formatted strategically (e.g.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Infographics How To 145

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. SumAll allows you to look at your Twitter data over time and to look at data sets together for a more complete picture of your activity. Then, a peer recommended SumAll, after a lengthy Facebook discussion.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. But BuzzSumo also displays social sharing data from X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Reddit. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. But BuzzSumo also displays social sharing data from X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Reddit. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Proprietary data is best because it is something no one else can access or recreate—especially AI. Take Visual Capitalist for an example.

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

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. Data-driven PR Trends PR pros are using data-driven analytics to guide PR strategies.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. Or, you can filter by author if you want to identify specific content by an author to reference in your pitch. But BuzzSumo also displays social sharing data from X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Reddit. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 62

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? ” 4. .

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s an overview of how Tech PR typically operates and can be implemented: Understanding the Tech Landscape: PR professionals begin by gaining a deep understanding of the tech industry, the specific market, and the target audience. Regularly analyze data to evaluate the success of PR campaigns and make data-driven adjustments.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Building and Pitching New Content New, fresh content is one of the best ways to get quality links. Here are some ways to build new content for pitching. You also have a built-in outreach market if you promote your content. Create Surveys and Data Studies Proprietary data is a game-changer for getting links.

How To 71

How To SEO Google Examples 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The right link can attract new customers in a way that other forms of organic marketing simply cannot. Yet, many SaaS marketers don’t utilize it in their marketing mix. If you are one of those marketers hesitant to wade into link building for SaaS business, we’re here to tell you that it’s an accessible and doable strategy.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

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. Data-driven PR Data-driven PR uses analytics to guide PR strategies.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Example: Let’s use an example: We’re trying to drive search engine visibility for a company that makes data analysis and statistics software. BuzzStream Discovery gives you access to BuzzStream’s database of influencers to easily find bloggers who write about topics that are relevant to your pitch.

Resources 103

Resources Analysis Infographics Examples 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Quill untaps the potential of your data. We know it’s all about the data. But your data is only of value if you can use it to plan and create better content or refine strategy. Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Analytics 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Public relations professionals are always seeking new ways to get their clients’ stories out – from pinning down the right message to crafting a perfectly tailored journalist pitch. Have an engaging pitch. The art of writing a pitch is one thing, but having the journalist actually engage with the pitch is a different beast.

Pitching 140

Pitching B2B Infographics Study 140

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is no secret that journalists love data, so if you can provide new and proprietary data, along with an analysis, you will quickly become a trusted source to them. Data-driven press releases are a great way to establish your brand as an industry thought leader. How do you know what warrants a key takeaway?

Examples 62

Examples Product Launch Data Report 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The stock price jumps, and the bad actors sell the stock before the market realizes the news is fake. The company develops IR website products, virtual events solutions, a CRM-like tool for IR, and shareholder and market analytics tools. billion PR software market. Every AI initiative begins and ends with data.

Software 93

Software Banking Technology Data 93

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

It sometimes strikes people as a nebulous and becomes equated with PR or marketing snake oil. If you get the message wrong, then the investment in marketing or communications could prove wasteful in the future. As the old marketing saying goes, half of the budget is wasted, you’re just not sure which half.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, ‘brand’ usually comes first with clients’ internal PR and marketing teams. Highlighting the client and their purpose early on.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and the ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Creating content around these growing trends makes your pitch much more valuable.

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

Cision

MARCH 29, 2017

Based on the report’s findings, the Cision team put together this infographic that provides the latest media industry statistics and tips for communicators looking to improve their relationships and success rates with influencers as well as their earned media opportunities. Chris Lynch oversees Cision’s global marketing teams.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Media Infographics 120

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).” And solid reputation management creates a litany of benefits.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Reputation 178

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. If you want to see who are seen as the best both by data and peer review, then typing a search term, such as “Top Content Marketers,” will be revealing. See how they market online.

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. At the same time, we’re working more closely with marketing, branding, digital and web teams.

Creativity 150

Creativity Web Social Media Data 150

PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019? Catch up on what you missed before you set your marketing intentions. 12 Ways to Apply Structure and Meaning to Marketing Data. 5 Lessons Learned from Content Marketing World 2018 #CMWorld. 4 Trending Tactics to Add to Your Video Marketing Strategy.

Blogging 54

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing B2B 54

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62