Shift Communications

JUNE 24, 2016

In this series, we’ll examine the tools, techniques, and strategies of paid advertising as they apply to public relations work. Advertising Strategies. The four advertising strategies to drive attention, awareness, trust, and behavior are syndication, brand building, direct response, and retargeting. Let’s explore each of these.

Advertising 109

Advertising Advertising Strategy Publicity 109

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. Journalists are no longer measured by the quality of their work; they are measured by the effectiveness of their work. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the 2016 Content Marketing Benchmark Report by the Content Marketing Institute, the top three paid advertising methods used by B2B marketers to promote/distribute content are: Search Engine Marketing (66 percent); Print or Other Offline Promotion (57 percent); Traditional Online Banner Ads (55 percent). That is staggering.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. And the measures of success cited were typically backlinks and organic search traffic. I drew the “distribution” category. These are all good goals and solid results.

Content Marketing 153

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. More PR agencies today are designating a measurement guru on its team to own analytics. Advance legwork can improve the odds of achieving measurable impact. Identify the “core measures.”

Measurement 120

Measurement Study Data Agency 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. You can get all these posts on audio one week after they publish on the B2B Marketing and PR podcast and its on all the key platforms like Apple , Amazon and Spotify. 3 recent surveys predict #B2B #marketing budgets will get a boost in 2025 1.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. The second measure was largely a manual effort: going back through the deals closed at the end of the year and identifying which ones had downloaded gated for content featured on the blog. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog.

B2B 76

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 76

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

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Study Media Relations Media B2B 161

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. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption. It works too.

B2B 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the B2B space, on the other hand, finding the right voices — and assessing their true value — is getting increasingly complicated. In a new study called Earned Media Influential in Performance Marketing , for example, DemandGen Report partnered with Cision to survey close to 170 B2B marketers across North America.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Pitching Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

There’s an old saying in advertising that half of the budget is wasted, but marketers don’t know which half. The demand for measuring effectiveness in marketing is on the rise too, according to an eMarketer report titled, Execs to Marketers: Show Me the Metrics. PR Measurement Isn’t Quite the Same. by Frank Strong. Consumption.

Measurement 128

Measurement Analytics Tools Survey 128

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 97

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 97

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

About half of comms pros say they track web traffic, impression and placements for PR measurement, but such metrics point out the direction of success rather than conclusive . Commetric came out this week with its “ PR Measurement Twitter Influencer Index.” PR measurement. PR measurement.”. The last interaction?

Measurement 87

Measurement Survey Web Software 87

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

For example, if you’re a B2B technology company, you hopefully have a fairly good idea of where your desired buyers spend time in the media. Systems you may be asked about: competitive advertising data, competitors’ ad copy, prior competitor PR data if available. Brands often have baseline style guides, but style guides aren’t enough.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. Measure Performance. Having an editorial calendar can also help measure PR performance over the calendar year. What is an editorial calendar?

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. A Chief Marketer report found the content most effective at moving prospects through the B2B sales funnel are articles and blogs [49%]. ( B2B Lead Generation ). 78% of B2B marketers say better quality content has driven success. (

Content Marketing 140

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Publicity 140

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

And thanks to PR measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine , we have a tool called the Kick-Butt Index (KBI) that allows us to measure PR in a way that’s relevant for clients. The public relations measurement challenge. The state of public relations measurement today.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01 billion by 2024.”.

B2B 91

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 91

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. Whitepapers.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

Marketing and advertising teams A/B test ad copy to see which messages resonate the most with their customers. Many of the insights Riggs discovered were due to his use of PR analytics and measuring the nuts and bolts of PR campaign success. Marketing Goal 4: Measure brand perception more effectively.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends Web 170

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends. This year the report sampled responses from 679 in North American B2B companies. B2B content marketers serve an average of four audiences. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Today, we'll explain what brand recognition is, how it differs from brand awareness, and give you actionable advice on building, measuring and leveraging brand recognition. Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. In measuring PR campaign reach and impressions.

Brand 104

Brand Branding How To Measurement 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. B2B marketing relooks brand marketing and awareness “The building of an actual pipeline doesn’t start with merely laying the pipe in the ground.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Track Campaign Effectiveness In the past, it was difficult to measure the impact of a PR campaign.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The measurement of earned media needs a change. While earned media is more influential than paid, because of the lack of measurement, paid media often receives the lion’s share of the marketing budget. Why is Earned Media so Difficult to Measure? . Demographics (B2C) and Firmographics (B2B).

Measurement 72

Measurement Media B2C B2B 72

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

And as the content competition heats up, brands need to find ways to distribute their content, often through paid means like syndication and native advertising. Consider the following from the Content Marketing Institute’s B2C and B2B reports: 70 percent of B2B marketers and 69 percent of B2C marketers create more content than a year ago.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. Measurement templates. Muck Rack said it will soon release “outcome-based templates to measure” the value of media relations.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. Video communications can work well in time-urgent situations, but a controlled message is just that, and it will be questioned if it doesn’t measure up. Video can demonstrate and explain. Make case studies more visual.

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Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

“Some 30% of respondents say when they see a brand being advertised alongside offensive material, they believe the advertiser is somehow endorsing that material; 20% do not see it as an endorsement, 33% say the brand may or may not be endorsing the material, and 16% have no opinion.”. 3) Context in measurements.

Measurement 73

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The undisputed champ, if you measure by quality and quantity of positive media coverage, is Dunkin’ Donuts. At an advertising conference yesterday AT&T announced that its AppNexus ad-tech unit will be rebranded as … wait for it — Xandr. Despite heavy news competition, they all grabbed public attention.

How To 101

How To Viral Advertising Advertising 101

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Now in its sixth year, the report is derived from a survey of 1,521 North American B2B marketers. My perspective on last year’s B2B survey can be found here: Study: Effective Content Marketing Has One Element.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B. req.) – by Regalix found.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Advertising 60

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

For one thing, you need to re-measure its effectiveness frequently, if you don’t already automate the process of measurement. Understanding who your audience is should be the very first step in your content marketing plan – and even though we’re talking about B2B, we’re NOT talking about personas here.

Content Marketing 158

Content Marketing Marketing Facebook Creativity 158

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. My B2B clients are more open to sponsored content. And that requires good data – not only to find the right people and outlets but also to measure the reach and impact of these efforts.

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. What’s the different between brand and personal B2B social media activity? How can you measure the success of social media? Not convinced…?

Social Media 69

Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

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. It was an interesting job, particularly from a B2B tech PR perspective. Did you know? Check out our services.]. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With advertisers taking notice of the growth, there’s been an uptick in brands adding streaming to their media ad spend strategy, resulting in more streaming-specific PR goals for adtech providers. There are now well over 200 streaming services available today with 85% of U.S. by 2024. .

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Trends Advertising Advertising Video 170