Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns. 3 Idealist Content Marketing Metrics.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. Semrush is focusing on building up their marketing education,” wrote Backlinko founder Brian Dean in a LinkedIn post.

SEO 132

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 132

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2016

You’ve been chugging right along with your marketing campaigns, and for a while, they were working. Your campaigns likely aren’t doing poorly across all marketing channels, so it’s important to get to the bottom of which specifically aren’t netting you results. But start out with one change so you can measure the impact that tweak had.

Marketing 120

Marketing How To Measurement Analytics 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

C ontrary to many marketers’ beliefs, B2B (business to business) content doesn’t have to be boring. Creative content should be a key element of your marketing strategy as it has the power to build trust, gain new customers, and convert them to leads. Take legal writing, for example. Measure, measure, measure.

B2B 61

B2B Creativity Content Marketing Measurement 61

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2017

As I wrote about in my last post , my approach to PR measurement has evolved over the years. In my last two jobs – one agency and one in house – I’ve used SeeDepth to monitor and measure results. Defining share of voice: When asked to measure share of voice, you should first ask “Share of voice for what, specifically?”

Measurement 60

Measurement Analytics Agency Data 60

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

Download our free newsroom inspiration guide to see how some of the world’s leading brands have structured theirs. The communications team is using tools originally meant for marketers. Measuring ROI Measuring return on investment has been in communicators’ challenges lists for a long time.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

So, forgive me in this blog post if I talk about the logical aspect of PR, rather than the creative, and use this as a chance to talk about measurement. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. We were lumped into the same boat as advertising, where measuring the effectiveness of a campaign was wholly unscientific.

Measurement 49

Measurement Analytics Google Agency 49

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. Aligning a brand with a celebrity is the oldest type of influence marketing.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 10, 2019

Measurement, PR management lessons from the 50s, inaugural Comms School session, AI is marketing lipstick, wisdom of middle age, and Insta woe. I shared a thread on Twitter this week about measurement that proved so engaging that I thought I’d use it to kick off this week’s letter. Effective measurement isn’t easy.

Marketing 81

Marketing Measurement Government Report 81

Sword and the Script

MAY 13, 2017

There are so many variables to influencer marketing , it’s really hard to generalize advice. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. That’s according to Aaron Brooks , in a contributed article for The Drum , titled Think big, go small: why influencer marketing isn’t about reach.

Strategy 76

Strategy Marketing Measurement B2B 76

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

MarTech forever changed the way that marketers work, what they report as success and how they do their jobs. PR professionals and communicators, however, have not, as a whole, significantly changed how they measure their success. The typical response is that PR ROI and Earned Media are more difficult to measure.

Analytics 170

Analytics Measurement Data Technology 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. In addition, I publish a monthly newsletter ( sample ) that curates must-read articles from across marketing and PR. hours to write. Conversions / registrations / downloads: 33%.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

APRIL 29, 2017

is reportedly aiming to shave $2 billion from its marketing budget over the next five years. Second, when you cut marketing, you convey to customers and competitors you’ve given up on growth. To that end, it’s really hard to sell more if you stop talking to your market. Then correlate those downloads to deals closed over time.

Marketing 68

Marketing Measurement Content Marketing Survey 68

The Resolution Blog

MARCH 22, 2019

In the past, calculating the AVE of a piece was the go-to method for measuring how much placements were worth compared to paid-for advertising activities. This all forms part of the AIDA model (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action), which is one of the best-known marketing models for guiding customers through the sales funnel.

Measurement 120

Measurement Google Examples Data 120

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

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? Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich and author of Spin Sucks , recently took the time to answer a few of our biggest questions on content marketing.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing How To 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 3, 2015

A lot has been (and continues to be) said about measurement, but when you’re in the market for measurement strategy, it’s always smart to revisit some classics. Eight Great Myths Of Social Media Measurement. Communication Planning: Measurement Comes First And Last.

Measurement 40

Measurement Strategy Social Media Analytics 40

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

Many marketers use editorial calendars to plan their marketing campaigns and support their overall marketing strategy. As a result, you’ll collaborate more effectively with other teams, better align marketing with product changes and other high-level business updates, and make more relevant data-driven marketing decisions.

Product Launch 106

Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 106

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 29, 2013

So, once they got to know one another and each’s shared passion for changing the world through what each did best … what else would they do but write a book together? She inspired so many people who were new not just to the chat, but to measurement in general, not to be afraid of it. Till then, happy measuring!

Nonprofit 70

Nonprofit Measurement Case Study Social Media 70

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 26, 2015

There’s a magazine and intranet to write for, multiple special projects, and internal social media. That, my friends, is why employee communication measurement is in the state it is in. Measurement is absolutely essential. Here are three ways you can measure starting right now, and you don’t have to be a “math” person to do it.

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Communications Internal 40

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 27, 2021

In this post Solo PR PRO President, Karen Swim , shares her approach to pre-qualifying clients ( Solo PR PRO Premium members : see below to download a full questionnaire). In my corporate career I spent a few years in sales before moving into marketing, and learned valuable lessons that have helped me in every facet of my career.

How To 110

How To Internal International Pitching 110

Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

You can, and should, write a press release and send it to your targeted media group to drum up publicity. Get our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! Measure your results. Measurement can often be the toughest part of any content marketing campaign.

Film 120

Film Content Marketing Analytics Measurement 120

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

On the marketing dance floor, influencer marketing is all the craze-because it works. In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. This is great news for marketers looking to increase the impact of their campaigns. Guest Post by Debbie Friez.

Measurement 95

Measurement eBook Tools Survey 95

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. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Content marketing is blending the functions of marketing and sales to the extent, marketing has lost its focus on creating demand. That’s my take after listening to Tom Webster evolve a concept over couple of podcasts on The Marketing Companion and finally rendered in a more polished format on Mark W. by Frank Strong.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Writing 60

Beyond PR

MAY 18, 2016

In marketing, every day is game day. Tackle the challenge of marketing’s ever-evolving playbook by building a team of valuable players. In the latest issue of Brand Quarterly magazine, PR Newswire’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Ken Wincko describes the type of marketers your brand needs. Keep your focus on people.

Marketing 75

Marketing Enterprise Customer Service Technology 75

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Content marketing releases must tell convincing stories, convey topical authority and convert.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

ROI and proving value The top challenge facing communicators is measuring impact, proving value and demonstrating ROI , according to 50% of respondents. However, in a subsequent question, only about half of respondents “often” or “always” measure their communications efforts. Don’t overlook anecdotes either.

Survey 137

Survey Measurement System Education 137

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

If left to my own devices I write in a passive voice, I habitually use compound sentences, and my vocabulary choice is less than ideal (humblebrag – I use too many syllables). On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them.

Tools 120

Tools How To SEO Writing 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

As such many of the PR tech vendors have brought features to the market for this purpose. Talkwalker characterized the product as “social measurement and audience insights software.” This created demand for better tools to reach the originators of these potential new sources of persuasion – and to track any coverage that might follow.

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. The future role of a search professional Last month 3500 digital marketers arrived in Brighton for the UK’s biggest Search marketing conference. What if what we know in marketing is holding us back? Could just one metric measure PR?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It can be a struggle to justify extra expenses, especially for public relations and marketing. Since the press release, like the news, can be posted online, they not only draw media attention but also attract potential donors and volunteers to the nonprofit’s website,” writes Aaron Sarto in Why Nonprofits Need Press Releases.

Nonprofit 103

Nonprofit Measurement Writing LinkedIn 103