Sword and the Script

APRIL 15, 2025

The point is that marketing and communications puts a lot of emphasis on reach when wed be better served by putting the emphasis on being believed.

Marketing 150

Marketing B2B Survey Comparison 150

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

What does this mean for digital advertising? How can marketers cope? We love this type of piece because we represent high-growth technology companies often led by entrepreneurs, and they all have stories to tell. What does it do for publishers? As in any category, change represents opportunity for those who can seize it.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

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?

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. For an early-stage technology business, differentiation can be everything. PR lets you play with the big boys.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since I work in technology, which is by definition the application of science for practical use, there is some direct professional development value. Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. I started a blog to provide hands-on learning about content marketing and social media.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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. Chel Wolverton.

Marketing 144

Marketing Advertising Advertising Small Business 144

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Financial analysts say brand strength is a top factor According to the report, “Strength of brand/marketing” is the factor most frequently cited by analysts (at 79%) when asked how they appraise and analyze the companies they cover. This is cited ahead of leadership quality (76%) and technological innovation (72%).”

Financial 174

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 174

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.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). The online advertising firm Outbrain – accused in the past of spreading clickbait – wants video ads to lure people in with attractive content, rather than being seen as a necessary evil. Opt-in advertising? Talk to Us !

Content Marketing 67

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 67

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Digital marketing and social media closely followed in the rankings of importance, with traditional marketing next. Lowest ranked were digital and traditional advertising. No doubt, the perception of traditional advertising would have been different a decade ago. With 5,000 U.S.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

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. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Challenge #4: Disconnect Between Content and Real-World Behavior. The solution?

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Content Marketing 225

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

JULY 9, 2016

I believe technology gives us leverage, but like Peter Thiel says in his book Zero to One , it works best when it compliments or augments humanity rather than replaces it. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising? More, More and Still More.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 84

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 5, 2016

What role should PR practitioners play in areas such as content marketing? What role should advertising have in social? What are the common ground opportunities for digital marketing and public relations? How has technology impacted IMC structures? What role should PR have in social media?

Community 150

Community Technology LinkedIn Advertising 150

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. Are they part and parcel of your content marketing strategy? Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

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

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Joe Pulizzi has often noted there are two choices in content marketing – build and audience or buy one. This generally means interrupting people with advertising while they are engaging in content they actually want to read or view (ala Grantland). — Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) December 9, 2015.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Retail Web 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

He wrote it up in a paper published online titled, Advertising effectiveness and the 95-5 rule: most B2B buyers are not in the market right now. From the summary: “It might surprise you to learn that up to 95% of business clients are not in the market for many goods and services at any one time. That makes sense.

B2B 159

B2B Marketing Advertising Advertising 159

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel. For us at The Content Strategist , that’s content marketing and content strategy best practices. That’s okay.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For some, the term content marketing seemed to come out of nowhere – and with such urgency. While it’s not new , this perception has created a lot of confusion among lawyers and legal marketers, and in the broad legal space, over what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it effectively. 1) Content marketing is media you own.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Ethics Advertising 60

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

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

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

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Joe Pulizzi ( @ JoePulizzi ), Founder of Content Marketing Institute, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur shared this gem: Don’t be afraid to be bold in your campaigns.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Author Intelligence helps PR, communication, and content marketing teams understand how to connect with those authors in the most meaningful way by providing a detailed profile of each author, including their publication activity, social amplification, and social sentiment.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

The authentic content consumers are actually interested in is barely seeing the light of day, meaning she and her company are losing out on the free research and development that comes from customer feedback. Owned media, like content marketing, may be more of a long-term game, but that doesn’t mean the game isn’t worth playing.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It’s an older technology but I still find it useful. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like : Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other Image credit: Photo by bady abbas on Unsplash The post 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comm appeared first on Sword and the Script.

Resources 148

Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 148

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

While the ARPR study finds these announcements don’t realize the same analytical effects, I would argue they are among the most important to B2B technology businesses. Additional reading: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

Study 162

Study Media Relations Media B2B 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Good CX combines people, process and technology to understand, anticipate and consistently deliver a high-quality experience across all of a product or service brand’s touch points, from website to customer service. B2B content will become more customized. PR and content will become more automated and scaleable.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Topically, this event covers a lot of ground. Experiential storytelling.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

We then consider how, when and where to publish and promote the content and activities. Owned content. Owned content is created content. It’s also tactics like content marketing, a broad umbrella that includes blogging, social media updates, email marketing, infographics, visuals and video.

Media 120

Media Content Marketing Infographics Fashion 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 150

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 150

Cision

MAY 4, 2015

We’re excited to realize the next step in our ongoing mission to innovate the content marketing, social and PR spaces with the release of two new products: the Cision PR Edition and Cision Social Edition. Let’s jump right into some of the new ways these platforms will help you meet your communication goals: Cision Social Edition.

Social Media 120

Social Media Analytics Enterprise Content Marketing 120

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience. Technology: Rolling out new technologies to support this transformation.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100