Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Jack of all trades. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. A different study that Chief Marketer reported found B2B organizations are slow to follow up with leads. As I say in the introduction above, marketing doesn’t work in isolation.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

Better start pitching EARLY, say in July. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Get some plans in place for how to maximize its presence by coordinating with the show organizers on hosting press meetings, speaking at the event or sponsoring some of the activities. Just do some research.

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Pitching Measurement Groups 70

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

Trade Shows 86

Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 86

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. For example, you might want to announce an upcoming trade show or conference. If your press release fails to meet their requirements, they’ll toss it out.

Writing 82

Writing How To Media Guidelines 82

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Set up a kick-off meeting to officially launch the engagement. This meeting should include your primary contact and other key stakeholders. Use the first meeting to set expectations and outline the information you need to work. Meeting schedule. How often will you meet with the client? Set expectations.

How To 49

How To Trade Shows Meeting Product Launch 49

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 2, 2015

Note: if you are interested in the back story, the former analyst replied very enthusiastically when I pitched him the idea for this post right after the talk. They don’t like working with marketers. Also, you can meet with them at other times informally – e.g. at trade shows, based on personal relationships and direct contact.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Trade Shows Radio Writing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

The meetings can be major time-sucks that result in little usable input. First, stick to small meetings of just a couple of people who know the account. Recently a client with a security device contemplated staging an assault or pickpocketing at a trade show to drum up attention for its product.

Airlines 120

Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event PR: Manages public relations for tech-related events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize exposure and engagement. PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

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

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 18, 2015

If you spread out the work, it can be helpful to schedule the time and task just like you would for a meeting. Look for industry conferences, trade shows and associations. If your goal is to generate leads, look for vertical markets that might reach them more effectively. Follow up with an email pitch.

Publicity 100

Publicity Trade Shows Google Twitter 100

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

It can deepen your sense of community, reduce your need to travel and allow you to dominate your local market. All markets are not created equal. You may reside in a market with low price points for your services. Be strategic when expanding your service area by focusing on a single market or industry. Inbound marketing.

Local 41

Local How To Skype Trade Shows 41

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

Marketing 169

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169