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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 21, 2020

According to a Pew report, 71% of Americans are tuning out of the news because they don’t want to hear anymore about the pandemic. A widely reported survey of 7000 consumers by Mitto suggests that a hefty chunk of the public is ready for brands to change the channel. Many brands see an opening. They want fun and exciting ads.

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Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 296

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2020

One of the biggest mistakes I see in content marketing is when organizations and businesses do not treat it like a distinct channel. This boxes your approach to content marketing into a corner and removes options. >>> Related: Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Leadership 130

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

It was a natural fit and I knew what the reporter and photographer needed to tell a memorable story as well as what would satisfy their palate when I couldn’t share too much. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? The Content Marketing Shortcut: M&A There is a short cut: buy the audience through an M&A transaction.

Content Marketing 114

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 114

Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

According to Forrester, in 2023, more than half of global marketers thought the whole thing was a bluff. Here’s everything you need to know about third-party cookies and what their phase-out means for content marketers in 2024. The post Goodbye Third-Party Cookies, Hello Content Marketing appeared first on Contently.

Content Marketing 109

Content Marketing Privacy Marketing Google 109

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Lowest ranked were digital and traditional advertising. With 5,000 U.S.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 126

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 126

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. Instead, we must now actively push our content out to our intended audience. Facebook makes money by selling advertising. And then…no one sees it.

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Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

billion in ad spend waste in 2015, according to a new report.”. billion in ad spend waste in 2015, according to a new report.”. The news article is based on data in a report by software company ScribbleLive titled, “ The Eclipse of Online Ads.” Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. Create more visual content.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

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. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective. Planning Content.

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. On top of crafting compelling content, the most prominent challenge is driving engagement from targeted audiences. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

But, then I got to thinking: These trends can and should inspire social content marketers as you think about what kinds of visuals to use this year in your posts on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and other platforms. You know how they have those sketches of the reporters in their bylines? It’s a WSJ staple.

Content Marketing 117

Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities. RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS.

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Infographics Brand Branding Video 266

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. Many financial analysts believe advertising is an investment More financial analysts “perceive advertising as an investment (37%)” than those that believe it’s “a cost (24%).” That library has a quantifiable value.

Financial 174

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 174

Cision

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

These are the same guys that advertisers and content marketing rely upon to track their results with so much detail. With this data net in place, PR pros can determine who engages with content and with coverage. Then, those audience members are tagged and monitored all the way through to the lead or sale. Super cool!

Video 231

Video Media Measurement System 231

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

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Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. Even if you dont manage Facebook ads, for example, taking the course will help you to be a better cross-functional collaborator with your peers in marketing. Typically, I like to dive into trends and industry studies and reports.

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Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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?

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B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2014

With the advent of new technologies for the public relations, marketing and advertising industries, it can be hard for a new business or solo entrepreneur to know where to get started and what the current best practices should be. Account Manager, Marketing Technology. Lessons in depth. What are the lessons like you ask?

Marketing 144

Marketing Advertising Advertising Small Business 144

The Proactive Report

JULY 4, 2014

Use the News Feed post advertising option. Yes, you should be advertising on Facebook. Eyetracking studies show that ads on the right-hand side of a webpage don’t get as many views as those in the main stream of content. Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Tips ads algorithm facebook News Feed'

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Facebook Analytics Video Advertising 226

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. The solution?

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Measurement Tools eBook Content Marketing 225

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To demonstrate the value of their work to stakeholders, PR pros will need to focus more on analytics and be able to report on the metrics that matter, including media placements, social media engagement, pitches opened or clicked and more. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020. Fast-vertising. Happy New Year!

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Focus on 20% of reporters.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 125

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Content Marketing Effectiveness. by Frank Strong. at a 95% confidence level.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 21, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

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Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 75

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Of course, and while we’ve suspected this for a long time, research proves it according to Washington Post reporter Caitlin Dewey. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising? . — Leyla Arsan (@leyla_a) July 1, 2016. This is typical of modern information consumption.

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 84

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Other readers liked these related posts: The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. Trust and the Unlikely Reinvention of Advertising [UML]. In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. You can and should run content marketing like a publisher.

Content Marketing 80

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 80

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

Content marketing is a crucial piece of content strategies. As technology becomes ever-present, content strategies should include video, podcasts, games, comics, events and more. Social media, e-newsletters, articles on owned websites and blogs make up the four most used content marketing tactics.

B2C 120

B2C Content Marketing B2B Mobile 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. 3) Earned media improves advertising effectiveness.

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Study Media Relations Media B2B 162

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage. Analyze, but experiment.

Engineering 68

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 68

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Because these comments were created by employees of Deutsch LA, an advertising agency hired to promote the PS Vita, they are false and misleading. Content Marketing Mastering Social Media' Here are some of the tweets that were posted: One thing can be said about PlayStation Vita…it’s a #gamechanger. Learn about it!

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Guidelines Employee Training Social Media 168

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

after the last election season to supplement the report. Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. Golden Rules for Building Trust through Content. Media distrust grows.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 152

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. But marketing is anything but stagnant. More recently, fake news has laid the groundwork for a new-found trust in advertising. 1) In advertising, we trust.

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Advertising Advertising Print Study 67