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.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

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. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Their Insights section of their website is an excellent resource to learn about technology updates, latest trends, employee experiences and more. The post Top 10 Influential PR Businesses to Follow in 2020 appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing. The idea of brands acting as publishers is nothing new.

Strategy 273

Strategy Media Television Content Marketing 273

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

For content marketers, Hubspot or a competitor is a must-have. It’s an effective content marketing platform for any industry but especially for PR people. From email marketing, blog optimization, to social media marketing, Hubspot offers a wide range of features to help content marketers. .

Mobile 306

Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Disclaimer: Some of our favorite events have yet to release their dates for 2020. Social Media Marketing World.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Legal technology (legal tech) is a vertical market in which I specialize from a marketing and PR perspective. It addresses a unique confluence of big ideas around technology, data, finance, economics, leadership, cybersecurity and change management. market alone. The space is also attracting a lot of investment.

Content Marketing 99

Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 99

The Proactive Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

While conventional SEO tactics like keyword optimization and content marketing remain crucial, there’s a lesser known, yet highly effective, approach that can significantly amplify these efforts: Search Box Optimization (SBO). SBO technology levels the playing field. What is Search Box Optimization?

SEO 246

SEO Engineering Google YouTube 246

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The total count of posts published is down from 86 in 2020. However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities….

Blogging 160

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 160

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

According to The Holmes Report, only 27% of agency leaders responding to the survey think the term “public relations” will clearly and adequately describe the work they do by the year 2020. Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

It’s expected to reach $20 billion by the year 2020. A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute?

B2B 169

B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

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. PR technology. click any image for higher resolution) 4.

Survey 144

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 144

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I worked for years as a content strategist. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Critical Mention

JANUARY 24, 2020

New forms of technology continue to rise in numbers and popularity, but despite an influx of innovative media outlets, television news coverage remains a steady source for political coverage. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. Share Tweet Share.

Radio 77

Radio Media Television Social Media 77

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. On Google, there are 260 million search results for “b2b technology.”

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. That’s why we decided to help you navigate the marketplace with our favorite martechs from 2020. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s no secret that what the world experienced in 2020 left a lasting impact on virtually every facet of business, shaping everything from our work styles to our modes of communication. The State of Healthcare Content in 2020 (or Lack Thereof) At the start of 2020, 72 healthcare companies qualified for the Fortune 1000 list.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Data Marketing 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

141 PR and Comms Pros Explain What They Do for a Living Sources for public relations salary benchmarks: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make? It’s an older technology but I still find it useful. Should the Public Relations Report to the CEO or CMO? PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value?

Resources 148

Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 148

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2020

B2B trade shows won’t recover for years Live events like tradeshows and conferences have traditionally ranked as one of the top sources of leads , but that all but dissolved in 2020. trade show market will be cut in size by almost two-thirds this year.” Try our services.

Trade Shows 127

Trade Shows B2B Marketing Conference 127

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

You guessed it, they’re each an opportunity to become a more educated marketer and professional. ??????. Entering 2020, there were 800,000 active podcasts. And if you want to absorb marketing news and insight from industry leaders during your commute with a new podcast, we’ve got you covered with 12 of our team’s favorites.

Marketing 74

Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. Consumption.

B2B 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

Survey 107

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 107

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

So, you want to work in digital PR, content marketing, or link building, and you’re looking for an edge over the competition. . When it comes to improving skills or growing professionally, a lot of us in the industry look up to marketing superstars and emulate what they’re doing. Any score above the mean of 0.5

Digital PR 132

Digital PR Twitter Content Marketing Industry 132

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On Google, there are 260 million search results for “b2b technology.” ” Based on the numbers, you’d expect b2b technology to be the more popular term. For most of 2020, b2b software has had about twice as much interest. ” In Q1 of 2020, new leads increased 115 percent year-over-year.

B2B 143

B2B Trends Video Course 143

Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The rise of video content has made it an exciting time to have a presence in the production industry. As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. More people will practice this as an art form in 2020 and consciously include it in their video creation.

Video 48

Video Trends Storytelling YouTube 48

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For example, a 2020 study by the Demand Gen Report 68% of respondents said the B2B sales cycle has increased compared to a year ago. Not content marketing. This reminds me of a 2020 report by Spiceworks that found about half of B2B technology prospects require 11 or more pieces of content.

B2B 103

B2B Trade Shows Survey Study 103

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

My impression is that he seems to be plugged into the market, open to market feedback and has experience growing and leading a technology company. I also welcome new competition to the market because we need it. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology. PR tech news mentions.

Software 150

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 150

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Technology is impacting practice in a variety of ways, including the simplification of tasks; listening and monitoring; and automation. A further 27% of the practitioner’s skillset benefits from the support of some technology to assist in analysis and decision making. Wordsmith does a similar job for content marketing.

Tools 100

Tools Analysis Technology Internal 100

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

percent contraction in global GDP in 2020 due to the pandemic. It is in this context that digital marketing gains salience. This piece focuses on one such aspect of Digital Marketing — Influencer Marketing. According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the ROI for every dollar spent on IM in 2020 is $5.78.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

In it, he spoke candidly about the challenges the business is facing, and outlined the steps he’s taking (including personally forgoing pay in 2020 and the executive team taking a 50% pay cut) to get the organization back on track. Join us for this 30-minute webinar where we'll share five content marketing tips…!”. Look Beyond.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Resources Employee 92

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

That’s why I’ve been a long-time advocate of content marketing – and ensuring PR has a role in the process. Candidly, I’ve used content marketing as a highly successful vehicle for earned media for more than a decade now. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team.

Software 87

Software Case Study Pitching Technology 87

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. It Depends on the Organization Too Because I work in the B2B technology sector I tend to look at things through those lenses. Who Does PR Report Currently?

Report 122

Report Publicity Survey B2B 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s up from the firm’s last report which put the market at $4.8 billion in 2020. Email subscribers are essential for content marketing success . Just 44% of B2B marketers use content to build a subscribed audience. Even fewer, 22% use the number of email subscribers to evaluate content performance.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Unpacking the Challenge: How to Help Marketers Understand & Apply AI. Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry: Consumers demand greater personalization, and want to control data and privacy. Career paths will evolve. Some jobs will be lost, and new ones will be created.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92