Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, 5W PR CEO Ronn Torossian and others share tips on how executives can use a blog and other social media avenues to spark conversations and conversions, establishing themselves as a leader within their industry. Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

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

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. This way you can better align it with whatever else you’re doing marketing-wise. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Trade Shows 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. “The

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Our impressive group of solo PR professionals often step outside the traditional media relations box to offer clients a wide range of offerings in their suite of services. The world of media relations is changing.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

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

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. Amplify Media Mentions. And that works. Create Highly Shareable Content.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Content marketing has never been more important. A report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) conducted in 2016 found that 47 percent of enterprise marketers planned to increase their budgets for content marketing over the following 12 months. Content Marketers Have Insufficient Resources.

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

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

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. For content generation and syndication.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Flashier B2C brands often muscle their way to the center of the marketing stage, showing off products and services that people love shopping for. After all, the actual content of bank marketing stays largely the same from institution to institution—there are finite ways to approach writing about, say, a checking account or a credit card.

Financial 52

Financial Content Marketing Examples Banking 52

PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

Although social media and content writing has its place, these methods are better at reaching consumers instead of news organizations. Read on to learn how to choose the best press release writing service for your business, and how you can tell the difference between good and bad press release writing! Concise Conclusion.

Writing 52

Writing How To SEO Infographics 52

Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

Content marketing is an established PR tactic, but it can sometimes feel like wielding a double-edged sword. Done well, it can generate increased views, media coverage and third-party mentions. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. Focus on your niche. Put out the signs!

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Pinterest 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Blog writing 101 Know your audience What are your audience’s needs? Why do I need a blog? What do they want to know?

Blogging 62

Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML].

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2012

” It occurred to me that some people treat infographics like my three-year old treats “Starships.” One recent infographic illustrated this point quite well. Consider this infographic that I created. How Do You Like Them (Infographic) Apples? How do you like those apples?

Infographics 77

Infographics Pinterest Case Study Facebook 77

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

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 4, 2015

Last month I explained the Open Spaces Marketing concept. See below, and visit this page if you’d like to register to learn more about open spaces marketing. Dan Zarrella , an authority on data-driven marketing, has written extensively on this topic. Good marketers like to tap the latest methods for reaching customers.

Marketing 120

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Infographics 120

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Developing your brand’s story is an essential part of your marketing strategy, so we’re going to be exploring eight effective ways to you tell your brand’s story on social media: 1. Write for your target audience. A classic example comes from Sarah Farrow, a content marketer for Big Assignments. Write to a high standard.

Social Media 65

Social Media Media Writing Infographics 65

The Hoyt Organization

MAY 10, 2024

This means that authors should possess some level of expertise on the topic they are writing about, whether through personal experience, extensive research, or professional training. You also want to use a writing style that is conversational and relatable.

Google 68

Google Engineering Infographics Policies 68

Beyond PR

AUGUST 14, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. In this article, we will discuss the 4 key elements to writing high-quality press release content: The news announcement. And social media. Multimedia attachments.

Writing 79

Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 79

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. In this article, we will discuss the four key elements to write a press release that converts: The news announcement. And social media. Multimedia attachments.

Writing 75

Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 75

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. If a message is important, you need to repeat it often on different channels and through different media.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing eBook Marketing Infographics 52

Landis PR

AUGUST 23, 2021

I also think it’s wacky when I get asked to publish an infographic. When I was little, I always wanted to write for People magazine. Hunt down editorial calendars and media kits. I’ve been in the B2B space for 14 years now but in the supply chain and logistics market specifically for nine years. Find out where you fit.

Meeting 69

Meeting Media B2B Transportation 69

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. In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

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. In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2018

Use a tool like Critical Mention to monitor media and measure your media coverage. Improve your writing: While writing never goes out of style for a PR pro, it’s a skill that’s more vital than ever in all that we do. If your writing could use some work, don’t wait. Write in your spare time.

Measurement 119

Measurement Content Marketing Writing Infographics 119

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Exciting content people want to share is all around them — all they must do is write it down or film it. The company’s founder could also write about why they started the business to put a face to the company’s name. “How much could you possibly write about industrial marketing?”

Industry 222

Industry How To Insurance Insurance 222

Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When you think of content marketing, you probably think of blog posts. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Let’s look at the types you absolutely need in your content marketing strategy. Also diversify the types of posts you write. Infographics. But it’s more than that.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 120

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

The Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Some companies have a set of infographics that are used in their promo pieces and marketing items. The post Things You’ll Need Before Building a New Website appeared first on Social Media Strategy | Online PR | Proactive Report | Sally Falkow. Logo Files. Your web designer will need some files from you for the website.

Web 182

Web Guidelines Infographics Brand 182

Newsfile

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As well, encourage social media engagement by creating shareable moments , just like the first red cup of the season. Additionally, you can Use social media to expand your message or integrate multimedia elements , like promotional videos, to further enhance your engagement and reach. Our #BlackFriday deals are here!

Examples 116

Examples Energy Retail Product Launch 116

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies. Press releases, news releases, media advisories, media statements and the like are still important in 2023 for myriad reasons, which we’ll cover in this blog post. The reality is that it never died.

Pitching 40

Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

Content has always been a major part of PR, but now it’s become an integral part of all marketing. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. Only 37 percent of B2B marketers and 38 percent of B2C marketers have a content marketing strategy.).

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113

PR Fuel

JUNE 17, 2021

Should press releases be part of your marketing strategy, even as a small, up-and-coming business? A press release is a great way to pique the interest of local media agencies and journalists in your region in order to spread the word about your business. They should be an integral part of your marketing strategy.

Writing 60

Writing SEO Google Local 60

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. As marketers, we spend hours researching the top trends and tactics to prove top-notch ROI and success. even a free marketing course).

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53