Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Data, storytelling and blogging of grow in importance. Data & analytics (76%), storytelling (74%) and content marketing, like blogging (74%) were increasingly important to PR pros in 2020. Source: What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? ). Source: Partisan Politics Complicates PR ). List posts earn more shares.

Survey 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

With print becoming less important to audiences, telling stories in more visual ways is critical – and public relations professionals can help. Whether it’s video, photos or interactive graphics, more visual storytelling can give people deeper insights into a subject. Use Multimedia to Tell a Better Story.

Infographics 54

Infographics Print Video Real Estate 54

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. If you read an article about an individual or organisation in your favourite magazine or newspaper you’re likely to view it far more favourably than if you heard the information direct.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

You’ll need to speak their language to recruit them, and veteran newspaper reporters don’t necessarily know what “ map against your KPIs ” means. A longform piece of writing is not snackable, but an infographic posted to social media is snackable. Content marketers never make content for content’s sake.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The same is true in print. Where the major daily newspaper – even the online version – was the single most influential local publication in any American city, today it’s just one among many. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60