ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

According to The Holmes Report’s Creativity in PR study, which surveys PR executives all over the world, 68% of PR agency respondents say their clients are more likely to approach the PR team for “big creative ideas” than in the past. 17 million views later, Momondo has a permanent piece of precise thought leadership and CSR.

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Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 30) “Marketing and branding strategy.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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. According to a survey of business buyers (Source: Salesforce , 2018): 72% of buyers expect vendors to personalize engagements to their needs.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

On creativity: “Recognize the importance of marketing partnerships. I’m a big naysayer of sponsorships; I think it’s the lazy man’s marketing. On following journalists on Twitter: “When asked in a survey if journalists like when PR professionals follow you on social media, 86 percent said yes. Don’t avoid conflict.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

McKinsey & Company gave marketing organizations a nudge in February when it published an article on its site titled: The dawn of marketing’s new golden age. In context, the management consulting firm says advances in technology are propelling marketing into a new era that is reminiscent of Madison Avenue’s glory days.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.”

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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 132

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 16, 2019

Two data points from the past week should concern you if you work in marketing, media or public relations. Here’s more on those, an event on data-led storytelling that we’re running at Metia next month and other stories that have caught my attention. ?? Facebook and Google account for almost 60% of the online advertising market.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Open-ended questions can sometimes be the most insightful part of a good survey. More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. 3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 2) “Budget and staffing needs to meet strategic plan goals.”.

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

A recent survey affirms the power of this medium to engage and persuade: Ninety-seven percent of marketers say video has helped increase user understanding of their product or service. Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership. Now is the time.

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Video Communications Strategy Product Launch 116

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

role in marketing and communications. But one thing that ties into so many of my upcoming projects is storytelling. As a former journalist, storytelling is a part of who I am as a communicator and I think hearing directly from staff members is the best way to showcase employer branding. I found that at Room & Board.

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LinkedIn Social Media Storytelling Agency 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

The digital and content revolution has empowered customers to seize control of their path to purchase, forcing brands to retire their sledgehammer marketing tactics. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object. Practiced by virtually all B2B and B2C organizations, content has quickly evolved into one of marketing’s staples.

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Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

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. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below).

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week’s post covered the trend of data-driven storytelling in PR. For many of our clients we field quarterly surveys designed to generate relevant news or insights. Data to power PR storytelling. Surveys are the data gift that keep giving. The survey possibilities are endless, but here are our favorites.

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Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. The data is often derived inexpensively from behavior surveys or flash polls, or it may already exist within the company’s own research unit. Yet it can yield real insights for inclusion in a thought leadership program for key executives.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. 67% said thought leadership.

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Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 72

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. She’s done an extensive survey and in-dedpth interviews. Students are recognized for their exemplary leadership, service and academic excellence. Thomas Reese.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The bylined article is a common marketing and communications tactic frequently used to distinguish someone as a thought leader in their field or a company as a credible media source for information and commentary regarding a specific industry. Highlighting case studies, survey results or new research. Who is your audience?

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How To Guidelines Pitching Writing 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re into the technology marketing scene, chances are you do too – because he’s everywhere. After working on the in-house side of marketing and learning what he liked and didn’t about working agencies, he hung out his own shingle. He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Why PR is finally getting its share of SEO budgets - Angharad Planells, head of client success, Radioactive PR PR unleashed: why the value of PR is being recognised by organisations in 2021 - Koray Camgoz, director of communications and marketing, PRCA Please follow this link if you’d like to pitch to present at a future event.

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Google Data Government Social Media 119

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

For GE, however, it’s the culmination of a decade-long commitment to content marketing. In our first playbook for marketers , we covered how brands should develop a content strategy to build awareness and establish thought leadership. ” This is an excerpt from The Content Marketer’s Playbook: Lead Generation.

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How To Transportation Content Marketing Healthcare 111

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Some marketing and PR pros, like Beth Monaghan ( @bamonaghan ), were ahead of this curve. According to Marketing Dive , Athleta Vice President of Marketing Sheila Shekar Pollak noted: “By 14, girls' confidence plummets, as 50% of girls drop out of sports— that's two times the rate that boys do. Enter: Marketing Score.

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Brand Branding Sports Consumer 69

Contently - Strategy

MAY 10, 2024

In content marketing, becoming a thought leader involves more than just sharing information. Recognizing these hurdles is the first step towards overcoming them and unlocking the potential of video content to enhance thought leadership. 5 Video Content Ideas to Increase Thought Leadership 1.

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Leadership Video B2C Interviews 98

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

There is no doubt that public relations – which carries roots from the journalism side of the industry, now touches marketing, e-commerce, social media, digital outreach and more. With a tight labor market, keeping the people you have will be even more important than attracting new talent.”. What a year! PR isn’t just PR anymore.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world of marketing by storm as it has emerged as a powerful, rapidly evolving tool for automating content creation and other marketing-related tasks. In fact, the global market for AI in marketing is likely to reach $107.5

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

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.

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Healthcare Storytelling Communications Local 78

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

A report and commentary on the Canada-specific Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) VIII Survey results. The narrative of what we do must also be shifting away from storytelling as the primary function of public relations toward framing PR as the strategic management of organizational relationships. By Natalie Bovair, APR.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Cision® asked hundreds of senior marketers and 81 percent agreed earned media is more effective than paid media. Infographics.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I’m wont to do at year’s end, I ask many brilliant marketing and PR types for their take on what might transpire over the next twelve months. This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Value of the environment - The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review by Sir Partha Sarathi Dasgupta describes how free markets driven by financial metrics are damaging the natural environment by failing to place a value on natural assets. 30 agencies submitted data to the project. None of the top 20 agencies participated.

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Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

He’s a good listener, helps other students with ideas and critique, and is looked up to for his natural leadership abilities. She has a strong background in advertising, public relations and marketing and is skilled at primary research (surveys and focus groups). Hallie’s leadership is always calm, collected and thoughtful.

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Groups Internal International Conference 60

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Action: Investigate the changing media landscape in the market or sector in which you operate. Public relations and marketing practitioners use this data to discover and identify audiences and publics, and understand their motivation. Twitter is the largest ever market research exercise that no one ever commissioned.

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Publicity Ethics Data Community 164