Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2024

The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales. If this report is to be believed, there are a whole lot of B2B technology vendors that losing deals they never even knew existed. Forrester analyst Lori Wizdo wrote those words eleven years ago.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

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Business Wire

MAY 11, 2017

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism have released a new report that offers a candid look at how marketers plan to tackle public relations in the upcoming years. The only question now is how far will marketing and PR grow together.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. This leads me to wonder if the answers had been organized into a more traditional marketing framework – awareness, brand building, leads, conversion and loyalty – if the results would have shown greater alignment.

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Technology Study Communications Survey 126

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. Here are a few benchmarks that stood out for me: Content marketing teams remain small.

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Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 136

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 12, 2021

Online survey technology has transformed the market research industry. By providing more agile self-service options for programming and executing studies, online surveys have enabled businesses to generate relevant, actionable data more quickly than was previously possible. The combination […].

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 27, 2022

New research from on-demand product marketing agency Aventi Group reveals the top priorities and most pressing obstacles facing go-to-market (GTM) initiatives this year within global B2B technology enterprises. To support teams facing these challenges, the […].

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. The CMO Survey: 9.2% Gartner: 9.1%

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. For communicators, there’s have been a handful of studies published that will help you think it through. Here’s a quick roundup summarizing those studies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May. Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marketing and communications professionals have been embracing and experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate content, a new survey by The Conference Board and Ragan Communications finds. Among marketers and communicators surveyed, 82% expect their productivity to improve as they adopt AI further.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2021

Marketing and PR require considerable time to educate executives that aren’t digitally savvy; if we can keep our frustrations in check the payoff promises big returns. One of the biggest frustrations in the marketing and PR profession today is the lack of understanding from the leadership. Does Your C-Suite Have Enough Digital Smarts?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

To borrow from a quote , the professional’s feet should be planted in their role, but their eyes should survey the marketing landscape. As I’m wont to do on the occasional Saturday, I’ve picked out three, reviewed them carefully and present some of the findings in this roundup series that I call the Unscripted Marketing Links.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2022

New research from low-code platform provider Pegasystems finds that business leaders are doubling down on pre-emptive customer service technology to help meet the demands of less loyal and more digital savvy customers.

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Technology Customer Service Survey Study 78

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. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Whether you are a smart and well-informed travel planner, a “relaxed nomad” ready to roam without stress or strife, or a deal-seeker on a budget, technology is […]. The post CMO Council study explores impact of technology on travel experience appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Travel Technology Study Marketing 72

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2024

percent of marketing budgets in 2022 to marketing technology like media monitoring tools to track their online presence and mentions. Media monitoring is an important practice for any business to move ahead in this diverse market. Most businesses allocated 25.4

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

How many people think of technology when they hear the word innovation ? In marketing, we tend to use those two words interchangeably (I’m guilty of this too). However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2022

B2B buyers require more interactions from sales and marketing. If B2B vendors all look and sound the same in marketing, it makes sense that buyers need to talk to sales to understand the difference. Maybe this will be the wake-up call B2B marketing needs to start being different. That’s up from 17 interactions in 2019.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. We’ve all seen the headlines … read the articles … review the studies … and spoken to clients about this hot topic. SK Group surveyed 1,500 U.S. adults in May 2021 to gauge U.S.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here is an inside look at five influential tech success stories from our flipbook of 47 Content Marketing Case Studies That’ll Inspire You to encourage your brand to make meaningful changes in the new year. . The post 5 Tech Brand Case Studies That Will Inspire You appeared first on Contently.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2021

New research from software marketplace G2 reveals signs of accelerated technology adoption, shorter buying cycles, and a shift away from traditional resources. The post New G2 study finds software buyers will spend more in 2022, with 86% turning to peer reviews appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Software Study Enterprise Survey 146

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Some might find that refreshing because the larger market discussion of AI has covered a lot of ground – from awe to panic. 4. – along with perennial bedrocks like Spin Sucks and movers-and-shakers like Garrett Public Relations. * * * Have an interesting announcement from a PR technology vendor? PR Tech Sum No.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 2, 2020

CASE STUDY. Marketing and Advertising. Turbine Labs, a new player in the marketing game, offers a fresh take on brand intelligence with a concentration on leveraging “small data” for big brands. Reebok: reactive marketing and newsjacking. The post Case Study Turbine Labs appeared first on Newswhip. Company Size.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2020

As with any technology that enables remote interactions, the research finds that chat users need an experience that is […]. The post The State of Chat—new study shows its rising importance in business appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Privacy laws spook marketers. The changes have marketers scrambling, which gives ad tech the opportunity to be Ellen Ripley, the hero of this horror story. Marketers need guidance, and these changes are the perfect way for ad tech companies to use thought leadership to assure brands that they are not alone.

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Privacy Case Study Policies Advertising 434

Onclusive

JULY 22, 2021

Clear and compelling messaging is essential to achieving impact with marketing, communications and branding. In this whitepaper, we will review the practical applications of the next generation of message optimization technology for communications professionals, News Engine Optimization (NEO ).

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How To Case Study SEO Engineering 370

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 29, 2018

Even with the rapid advancement of marketing technology, 61 percent of marketers feel that it will never threaten their jobs, according to a new study from PR and digital marketing agency Walker Sands Communications. The post State of Martech: Will marketing jobs be threatened by technology?

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Technology Marketing Survey Creativity 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 25, 2023

Brand building is increasingly important as B2B prospects come to a decision before ever talking to sales, yet a new report finds 69% of CFOs view brand marketing as a cost center Most searches are zero-click searches. Mindshare has always been crucial to marketing, but the sum total of these variables means it’s more important than ever.

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B2B Brand Branding Marketing 95

Onclusive

APRIL 9, 2019

Today, I am pleased to announce that we have completed our acquisition of San Francisco based technology company, Ozmotik. This is the holy grail of communications measurement and creates direct alignment with other marketing and advertising channels. The world of marketing and communications has changed, and we are changing with it.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Symphony Technology Group acquired four of PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention – and folded them all under the Onclusive brand. The operations, the technology and the cultures are rarely compatible. This means they don’t use PR and comms and therefore don’t really understand the market.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 162

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. For example, I was part of the B2B technology PR community in 2001, and it was decimated when the so-called tech bubble burst.

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Masters in Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

There are many reasons why you should consider studying for a master's degree in communication. Learn Specialist Skills New technologies are often not available to undergraduate students, often because of the expense, sometimes because of the time taken to learn those skills. Train in new technologies?

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