Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs.

Government 138

Government Survey Ethics Media 138

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 (see these posts covering the executive summary , top challenges , organizational trust in media and views on media bias ). So says a 2022 survey conducted by PRWeek for ICR. How will that be measured?

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

That’s my take on a survey by Typeset and Mantis Research. The survey found: just 33% of business marketing writers make calls to customers; just 35% conduct surveys; and. The survey puts some data behind a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. This conundrum is a leadership challenge for the head of marketing.

Survey 114

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 114

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Successful B2B software companies think hard about marketing measure Measurement has long been an Achilles heel for marketing. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

Software 119

Software B2B Company Marketing 119

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” The survey polled, 2,400 senior managers (U.S.) Try our services.

Survey 98

Survey Trends Marketing Creativity 98

PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

Survey 66

Survey Measurement Communications Advertising 66

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. Be on the lookout for for The Ultimate Guide to Earned Media Measurement & Strategy whitepaper in the coming weeks.

Strategy 418

Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2024

Only 20 percent of the 600 leaders surveyed said they plan to cut back on DEI in 2024. Forty percent view understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion as among the most important leadership attributes for those in their position. Most strikingly, 44 percent say they plan to increase existing DEI initiatives or create new ones.

Corporate 203

Corporate Leadership Study Survey 203

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The Edelman 2023 Future of Corporate Communications survey found that half of respondents see themselves as strategic advisers to or partners to their company’s leadership … © Stuart Bruce - Future of Corporate Communications study finds CCOs investing more in technology was first published on Stuart Bruce's Stuart Bruce the PR Futurist (..)

Corporate 103

Corporate Technology Study Communications 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The good news is the study says businesses can shorten the sales cycle by as much as 27% by delivering a better overall experience: “Our research shows a strong correlation between a better buying experience – measured by strong performance on the top decision drivers for B2B buyers – and commercial impact.” Don’t skimp here.

B2B 146

B2B Software Ethics Leadership 146

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Organizations can position themselves as reliable guardians of sensitive information by effectively communicating safety measures. Thought Leadership PR enables organizations to position themselves as industry leaders. Thought leadership can also influence industry standards and regulations.

Communications 78

Communications Measurement Reputation Employee 78

Stern + Associates

JULY 31, 2024

However, measuring its effectiveness can be challenging. An increase in these metrics suggests your firm’s thought leadership is resonating with potential clients. Surveying new clients can also reveal how partner visibility influenced their decision-making. Is Partner Visibility Driving Client Leads?

Leadership 62

Leadership Conference Survey Measurement 62

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Thought leadership is well regarded as an essential function for business success and brand building, and many organizations see the value in putting their experts forward as thought leaders to be a voice of the brand and its expertise. Influence Business Growth and Sales Thought leadership directly impacts purchasing decisions.

How To 62

How To Leadership Media Training Internal 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It seems promising not only for B2C campaigns, but for the content and thought leadership promotion more typical of B2B PR. Thought leadership and brand positioning For PR and communications specialists, Threads offers a unique platform to establish thought leadership and enhance brand positioning.

B2B 170

B2B How To Instagram Reddit 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Finally, diligently monitor and measure the effectiveness and impact of your communication efforts. Lack of Leadership Communication Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for internal communications. One particularly useful survey is benchmarking.

Internal 97

Internal International Communications Employee 97

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Let’s dive into the key ways CEO reputation directly impacts corporate brands, and what measurements you should have in your locker to take full advantage of and protect your CEO’s personal brand. Measuring a CEO’s personal brand requires a multifaceted approach that combines quantitative and qualitative data.

Corporate 195

Corporate Reputation Branding Brand 195

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Using an objective-setting and measurement framework such as the one described above helps communicators to: Create standards and consistent ways to measure success over time.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

By the looks of the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey results, that’s never been truer than today. Below are the top PR challenges in 2021, according to the survey: 40% said too many priorities. 23% said measurement / ROI. Miller was one of six outside contributors that helped analyze the survey results.

Communications 162

Communications Survey Education Leadership 162

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

We are in an age with exogenous challenges, such as social and political complexity, forceful and rapid shifts in the dynamics of business and economics, technological and media disruption, and financial constraints. Ray Kotcher , APR, Fellow PRSA, is Professor of the Practice of Public Relations, Boston University College of Communication.

Survey 124

Survey Ethics Leadership Course 124

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2016

That’s where a survey can come in. Surveying the general population, even for B2B brands, helps provide a better understanding of what end users want, and plenty of data to share with reporters. What can a survey do for your brand? Here’s an example of how SHIFT used survey data to drive media coverage and marketing exposure.

Survey 60

Survey Data Branding Brand 60

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Exploring the management dynamic between CEO, Chair and corporate affairs leaders Corporate affairs leaders work more closely with CEOs and chairs, playing a greater strategic role in business decision-making and leadership. The Deloitte study shows a high level of CEO understanding of (82%) and appreciation (95%) for corporate affairs.

Corporate 98

Corporate Reputation Telecommunications Study 98

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 2023 Gallagher report reveals the increasing value of internal communications in areas such as culture, strategy, and measurement and persistent challenges for the function to achieve greater management influence. Another day, another survey about the contribution of the communication function to management. (I

Internal 52

Internal International Survey Measurement 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Communication is a function of leadership. Staffbase offers toolset for planning, measuring internal comms Staffbase, a German company that develops internal communications rolled out a new product it calls “ Mission Control.” On the other hand, I hope this isn’t coming at the expense of the traditional role.

Internal 91

Internal International B2B System 91

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. That example is less quantifiable, but brand recognition also can be measured through polling and surveys.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

That’s one surprising conclusion I drew from a survey of 850 bloggers by ConvertKit. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey. Medium, which announced layoffs recently, polled at less than 1% in the CovertKit survey. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. PR agencies Additional findings from the survey I found interesting are: Generative AI. Is that good?

Report 104

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 104

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Yet cybersecurity is emerging as a key point of differentiation according to a new survey by Treasure Data. Security isn’t a consideration that comes naturally to a profession that centers around promotion, but the survey shows security awareness is permeating the organization. Martech: goals, pain points, barriers and benefits.

Survey 109

Survey Software Technology Tools 109

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

That’s according to the newest edition of The CMO Survey , a semiannual study spawned out of Duke University’s business school. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. New Survey Identifies the Hottest Trends in Corp Comm and PR.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 12, 2024

The researchers then examined three measures of financial performance among the firms including market share, revenue growth and shareholder return. By comparison, “100% of boards now include at least one designated finance expert among their memberships, many boards have multiple finance experts.”

Marketing 137

Marketing Survey Study Comparison 137

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). This week I paused to catch up on reading several other surveys of interest to PR and communications. Below are some of the findings that stood out for me.

Creativity 94

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 94

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. in an open-ended follow-up question. Jack of all trades.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Lacking a time machine that would let us jump into the future, my company surveyed hundreds of PR practitioners about where the profession is heading in the next three years. Here are three takeaways from the survey. Where do the survey respondents think these increasing budgets will be spent in 2023?

Survey 86

Survey Measurement Employee Retail 86

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Company culture is measured by “How well your team members enjoy and have bought into the mission of your organization.” Several years ago, her organization surveyed its employees. “We How long employees stay with an organization is a measurement of how well the company has built a positive organizational culture, Porter said.

Company 66

Company Employee Internal International 66

PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2021

Proper planning requires a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures of communications effectiveness, including audience preferences and channel utilization, along with measures like reach, readership and engagement. The same can be done for measuring internal communications’ effectiveness. Benefits and compensation.

Internal 185

Internal International Data Communications 185

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Here’s a look at the top challenges facing PR according to the survey – and some ideas for what you can do about it.

Survey 135

Survey Measurement System Education 135

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Comparing ratings and reviews against growth rates The study – The Experience Equation: How Happy Employees and Customers Accelerate Growth – drew its conclusions from a combination of data analysis and survey research. Finally, a survey probed the views business leaders have as to the effects of EX and CX on growth.

Employee 98

Employee Study Survey Leadership 98