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. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more. Use social media marketing – such as Facebook – to build awareness for your brand.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

Many in the industry agree and acknowledge that PR/Communications as an organization is way behind in adopting data-driven ways compared to their colleagues in marketing, finance, customer service or human resources as an example. As in any leadership structure, culture and tone is set and trickles top-down from the leadership team.

Data 195

Data Communications Reputation Data-Driven PR 195

Barokas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The largest event of its kind in North America, Denver Startup Week unites the best in tech, design, DIY, marketing and leadership to inspire founders, developers, designers, marketers, makers and everyone in between. Today’s storytelling relies on data to validate a company, its products, or even an entire industry.

Storytelling 74

Storytelling Data Local Leadership 74

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. We recommend working with your marketing team to understand which tools they are using and can share with you.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. We recommend working with your marketing team to understand which tools they are using and can share with you.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

The future of storytelling in healthcare communications. Real Chemistry’s Practice Leader of Media & Engagement Becky Vonsiatsky joins NewsWhip’s CEO Paul Quigley to discuss how healthcare storytelling will continue to connect authentically with key audiences, wherever they are. May 21, 2021 | 11:30am EST / 4:30pm GMT.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare Storytelling Communications Local 78

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.

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

For my money, there’s no better way to acknowledge the marketer in your life this holiday season than with a book. For help in deciding what books to put on my holiday list, I asked a dozen marketing pros to weigh in with their recommendations. Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. A well designed PR program will work along with other marketing services, from the top of the funnel to the post-purchase phase. Here’s how.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Building strong relationships with markets requires relentless honesty and compelling storytelling directed at the desired audience. Businesses and individuals can certainly work on public relations campaigns themselves with existing resources, but they often need help from consultants or agencies.

Radio 100

Radio Print Television Local 100

Shift Communications

JULY 25, 2023

GET THE GENERATIVE AI PR PLAYBOOK Our playbook is built on decades of experience building leadership for companies amid innovation waves and includes helpful insights like: Data on how interest in genAI is evolving fast. When market crowding starts, tactics like amplification and human-interest storytelling can help you pull ahead.

How To 78

How To Storytelling Leadership Technology 78

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can establish an emotional connection between a company and its investors. Moreover, communicating a long-term vision and strategy through storytelling provides investors with a roadmap, reinforcing a shared understanding of where the company is headed and how it plans to get there.

Communications 78

Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

First how can “social media” AND “social media marketing” be skills? Those are tools we use to do the social media and social media marketing you listed at the top! Storytelling is the underlining theme for social media pros. Analytical mind and basic knowledge of digital marketing landscape.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Effective corporate communication strategies can help beauty and wellness brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive business growth. Use storytelling techniques to engage and connect with customers on an emotional level, ultimately building brand loyalty.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Brands have the opportunity to do better marketing at scale, and in doing so, make the world a better place. The future of marketing is more intelligent and more human. Call it marketing, call it conscious capitalism—they make a difference and involve their customers. Here’s what it means to you. And it goes beyond products.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Shonali Burke , Chief Marketing Officer, Arena Stage. Arik Hanson).

Survey 130

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Ned launched “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR and communications professionals looking for work. content marketing (64%).

Survey 98

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 98

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Get creative with thought leadership. Take your thought leadership to another level by creating your own podcast, column or show. Create resources. Use your expertise to tailor each of these tips with a storytelling approach. For example, choose networking and LinkedIn, or email marketing and social media.

Leadership 78

Leadership LinkedIn Meeting Storytelling 78

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

Meeting planners are seeking out authoritative Black perspectives, accomplished Black professionals are being appointed to leadership positions, and companies are actively working to root out conscious or unconscious biases in product development, supply chains, brand messages and the workplace. The Advantages of Inclusive Leadership.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Should PR programs be more integrated with journalism, marketing, or business, or stand on their own? How important is multimedia storytelling (video, design and photography)? Spin Sucks was started in September 2006 by Gini Dietrich , the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, an integrated marketing communications firm.

Communications 208

Communications Analytics Social Media Media Training 208

The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Over the past two years, this platform has changed its algorithm and features, making it an even more valuable resource for PR success. How To Use LinkedIn To Boost Your PR Strategy Leverage Data-Driven Storytelling Since every brand has a unique story, what will make yours stand out on LinkedIn? The answer is data-driven storytelling.

LinkedIn 56

LinkedIn Publicity SEO Storytelling 56

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership. Arya Stark: Define Your Goals. Cersei Lannister: Know Your Landscape.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging. PR teams know Cision from its “day job” – offering PR and marketers media databases and analytic tools – and those functions position it well to cover best practices in easy-reading posts.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

PR 20/20 launched Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute in November 2016 with the mission to make AI more approachable and actionable for modern marketers. We wanted to understand and apply AI ourselves, and figured other marketers might be curious too. And how do you get marketers to explore AI and take action?

Case Study 42

Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Public relations professionals must understand and embrace artificial intelligence (AI), machine language, and big data, from the resources that keep them up to speed to how brands are using advanced technologies that may affect their roles in communications. What are some AI resources communicators can use to keep up to speed?

Community 148

Community Big Data Media Resources 148

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Digital Marketing at LEWIS Pulse, you need to understand your audience’s unique needs and reach them in new and unexpected ways. What’s the biggest lesson about marketing you’ve learned throughout your career? This type of content is more trustworthy and credible, more so than most other marketing activities.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It’s less expensive to amplify earned coverage with paid media or marketing tactics like SEM, email marketing, and paid social. The most significant benefits aren’t even about marketing; they include fundraising and recruiting as well as brand-building and customer acquisition. Embrace competition. Be consistent.

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling. Legos' Corporate History Video.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

wiredPRworks

MAY 23, 2022

Talk about your LinkedIn networking experiences on your blog and in your marketing communications and make your LinkedIn site [www.linkedin.com/in/yourname] as prominent as your home page URL in all communications. Barbara is an international trends speaker, digital marketing advisor, and sales leadership guide.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn How To B2B Social Media 52

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? Should you?

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Luckily, the internet provides many educational resources to them in the loop. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Consider using these excellent resources: 4 tips for finding fantastic free photos. Share Tweet Share.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Ned is a retired senior naval officer who launched the “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR pros looking for work. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71