Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Live Video.

Social Media 0

Social Media Marketing Media Customer Service 0

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 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

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 115

B2B Marketing Survey Software 115

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer. It’s a long game!

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Tools Strategy Marketing 62

The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2018

Just this last week there were several articles in the news about the value of measurement and analytics. These are just a few of the stories published recently: Forbes: Data Science is the Key to Marketing ROI. Develop, research, and write data-oriented stories, reports and infographics. This year alone, the U.S.

Analytics 100

Analytics Measurement B2C Construction 100

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2015

In a recent Wall Street Journal article (“What Celebrities Can Teach Companies About Social Media” published on October 14, 2015), “experts” offered some social media content advice: From singer Rihanna – Cultivate platform-specific content for a multitude of social platforms.

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Media Facebook 120

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. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understanding the risks, adopting best practices, and investing in robust cybersecurity measures are crucial for safeguarding our digital realm and ensuring a secure and prosperous future. Using appropriate hashtags and social media platforms can amplify the campaign’s impact.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” Earned media had traditionally been the responsibility of public relations, while paid and owned media had been part of the marketing mandate. Was it a function of PR?

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

PR 20/20

MAY 16, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, associations and organizations face the constant challenge of maximizing their marketing and sales efforts while operating within limited resources. In this post, we'll explore six effective strategies associations can implement to optimize their marketing and sales efforts.

Marketing 69

Marketing eBook Resources Tools 69

Presspage

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Though it should be obvious your PR practices play a vital role in promoting your organization and its products and services, you probably have a significantly harder time determining the actual value than your colleagues at the marketing and sales departments do. Still, there are several ways to quantitatively measure the ROI of PR.

Measurement 97

Measurement Advertising Advertising Comparison 97

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Social media has changed the world of PR and it’s for the better. Social media is about people, however, the technology helps to facilitate the great interactions we experience. Social media helps you to gather intelligence and to become more intimate with your customers and other important stakeholders.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it’s enhancing brand awareness, increasing engagement, or driving sales, having clear, measurable objectives will guide the development and execution of your strategy, ensuring alignment with your overall growth plans. Bonus points if you can make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.)

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. Consumption. But it can and continues to rise.

B2B 113

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 113

MaccaPR

AUGUST 20, 2014

I recently joined our agency’s VP Jean Hill in delivering a workshop on the data-driven science behind social media before more than 50 marketing executives for a Fortune 100 client. Possible goals for social media-delivered content are to: Generate the most possible click-thrus to your own website or other web property.

Social Media 97

Social Media Media YouTube Facebook 97

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

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What role does social media play in your media relations strategy?

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2018

Learn all you can about measurement: While it may be painful for some, measurement is now a crucial element in a PR campaign. Measuring your efforts helps you show your client or boss that what you’re doing impacts the bottom line. How do you improve your measurement skills? It plays into many other marketing disciplines.

Measurement 119

Measurement Writing Content Marketing Infographics 119

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. With clear peaks and valleys represented that highlight your ability to engage and spark enthusiasm, you can determine new ways to interest audiences at different times in your marketing programs.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Infographics. White papers.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 93

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. Users include marketers who want to scale the volume of content they publish on their blogs, social media or newsletters.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

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. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling helps to differentiate the company from the competition in a crowded market. Make it Visual: The Power of Infographics In this age of information overload, visual data representation is the key to bringing a message across. Infographics are an effective tool in an IRO's arsenal.

Communications 78

Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other? Help a Child.”

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Social Media Media Real Estate 50

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 3, 2015

The Qualifications for Communicators Trends Survey 2015 reveals that PR measurement is the top skills gap and digital communications/social media is the top skill that respondents want to address in the next 12 months. After measurement the next two biggest skills gaps identified are budget management and crisis management.

Measurement 60

Measurement Communications Crisis Management Training 60

PR 20/20

MAY 31, 2023

HubSpot is a powerful tool that can help you automate your marketing, personalize your outreach, and measure your success—all in one place. Research by the Content Marketing Institute shows 73% of top-performing organizations prioritize audience research when developing their content marketing strategies. You’re in luck.

How To 81

How To eBook Infographics Content Marketing 81

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. To understand how systems access informs your PR program, we’ll reference the SHIFT Earned Media Hub Strategy as the base framework. Owned Media.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Quite rightly the PRCA says: “Now more than ever, in-house teams surveyed see themselves as the owners of digital/social media strategy and execution, with agencies providing supporting roles.” Public relations strategy needs to modernise to really ‘get’ digital PR and social media.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Technology, social media, and search are just a few of the things that continue to shift how public relations, marketing and communication professionals practice. The convergence of strategies makes it more important than ever to not only have a strong strategy, but also a clear process for defining and measuring success.

Marketing 40

Marketing Measurement Infographics Technology 40

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. We conducted detailed research, social media listening, and persona analysis amongst their target audience and identified a growing trend for unusual pop-up bars and restaurants.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

Writing 203

Writing Blogging Pitching Content Marketing 203

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. Moz – Measuring Site or Page Authority Moz is a mainstay in the SEO community and has created widely recognized, industry-standard link metrics known as Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA).

Tools 70

Tools SEO Analysis Google 70

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176