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7 takeaways from a study on B2B thought leadership; why it works or doesn’t

Sword and the Script

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing

Sword and the Script

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability.

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Less publicized but more interesting takeaways from 3 reports on marketing and PR

Sword and the Script

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. ET Why: We’ve got a lot of ideas to help you overcome some of the challenges How: Click the link above; no registration is required And now on with the summaries of those three reports… 1. So, says Propel, which provides PR software.

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How Has the Pandemic Changed Journalism? I Asked a New York Times Reporter

PRSay

Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. Get used to competing with COVID.

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Four Ways a Social Media Agency Can Support Your Thought Leadership Strategy

Konnect Agency

“Thought leadership” is a buzzy phrase that is often thrown around in business circles, but when executed correctly it can be very beneficial in driving awareness and trust for your brand. Why is social media a key part of your thought leadership strategy and how a social media agency can help. Identify Which Platforms to Focus On.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important.

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10 Knock-Their-Socks-Off Press Release Headline Writing Tips

Cision

Write as if it Were a Front Page Article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.” She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”

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