Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. Aligning a brand with a celebrity is the oldest type of influence marketing.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. And a brand is bigger than marketing. In other words, it takes a good company and good marketing to build a valuable brand. Comment: This is an advertising association, so the question is naturally focused on advertising.

Financial 174

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 174

PRSay

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The idea of using email marketing to further your company’s goals sounds simple enough. Most believe the success of their email marketing campaign depends on compelling copy and a clean visual presentation. Here are five basics to keep in mind before your email marketing campaign takes off in 2022: 1. Everyone can send an email.

Marketing 210

Marketing Apparel Data Software 210

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Senior marketers report spending 9.8% of the marketing budget on social media — here and now. The latest edition includes responses from 349 marketers where more than 90% hold vice president titles or above. The latest edition includes responses from 349 marketers where more than 90% hold vice president titles or above.

Advertising 88

Advertising Advertising Social Media Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In its latest software update, the media monitoring tool Talkwalker says it’s now pulling data from more than 100 review sites. That’s solving a very real problem for marketing leaders today. If you make this part of your regular marketing cadence, you are less likely to be caught by surprise. Should you?

Software 18

Software B2B Marketing Data 18

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics. The phrase has specific meaning in advertising – and PR too, as we’ll learn. But they are now more important than ever.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Educational content is particularly useful for any category with a long purchase cycle and steep learning curve, like software or insurance. What does this mean for digital advertising? How can marketers cope? Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful. What does it do for publishers?

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Onclusive

AUGUST 28, 2019

Marketers have been talking about paid, owned and earned media channels for over a decade now. Yet these three channels are almost always spoken about and operate as independent functions within the marketing department. Boost positive reviews that target in-market buyers. Selling B2B software? Launching a new car model?

Media 240

Media LinkedIn Retail Consumer 240

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. B2B tech companies are on the right track by investing in their marketing at launch, but in order for that marketing to be effective, they need to build a full content funnel for each stage of the buyer’s journey.

B2B 190

B2B Company Marketing SEO 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. Looking to buy enterprise software? The two can and should work together – much like brick and mortar.

Branding 185

Branding Brand Marketing Wireless 185

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors. TVEyes wasn’t the only PR software company to feel the pinch of cybersecurity risks recently. It’s worth pointing out despite making software for PR pros, enterprises like this are primarily technology companies and not typically PR experts. Sign up here.

Software 121

Software Analysis Data Technology 121

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

Because consumers trust earned media more than any other marketing form. In fact, 73 percent of senior marketers believe earned media is more effective than (or as effective as) paid media. The truth is that PR programs have the potential to generate greater returns than any other kind of marketing. That is, until now.

Communications 185

Communications How To Media Measurement 185

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 But becoming overly reliant on Facebook marketing techniques isn’t simply keeping up with the times — it’s lazy.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

What about creating prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” In my experience it works best in tandem with other, more controllable or scalable elements of the marketing mix – like email marketing, SEO, and sales promotion. .” Look at that marketing funnel. Look at that marketing funnel.

Publicity 255

Publicity Storytelling Automotive Software 255

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. Chances are you’ll be asked for any existing market research that’s you’ve done. Systems you may be asked about: market research, previous campaign performance data.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As internship season arrives, public relations and integrated marketing firms worldwide are opening applications for paid summer roles. Don’t be afraid to pitch yourself directly, even if the organization isn’t advertising openings. Here are some essential tips to help you make the most of your search: Start early. ” Volunteer.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

It’s been pretty quiet this month in PR software; that’s starting to look like it’s going to be characteristic for the year On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through the news from the PR software community in a summary post like this one. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Software 87

Software Pitching Technology B2B 87

Mindful Marketing

MAY 21, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing In casual interpersonal conversation, two topics have long been taboo: politics and religion. Do the #StandUp spots really represent religious advertising? of the U.S.

Advertising 91

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 91

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. At Cision, our marketing team is all about working smarter. You can also track results for keywords you use in your paid advertising.

Branding 208

Branding Brand How To SEO 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Those of us who work in public relations and marketing can benefit enormously from automation of rote tasks. To paraphrase Seth Godin, “Marketing PR isn’t about the stuff you sell; it’s about the stories you tell.” and they’re skeptical of traditional marketing and advertising.

Marketing 173

Marketing Creativity Storytelling Privacy 173

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

The news article is based on data in a report by software company ScribbleLive titled, “ The Eclipse of Online Ads.” As a result, the refrain “content marketing is better than advertising” is bounced around the marketing echo chamber. Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

We cannot afford to advertise to everyone on the one network that reaches everyone – Facebook – and the reach of individual publications continues to decline. Influencer marketing as it currently stands is very much in a bubble; influencers are paid outlandish sums of money for barely quantifiable results.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know. When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Why should I enter for awards?

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies. These include employees, subcontractors (up to 65%), software and consumable items. It is becoming a lot harder to claim R&D on software.

Agency 171

Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

While ad blocking software has been around for years, concern about ad blocking has become one of the hottest topics in advertising and marketing this year, especially for mobile advertising. Some advertisers and website owners believe that ad blocking by consumers is at best freeloading and at worst, it’s theft.

Trends 120

Trends Software Advertising Advertising 120

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

The report contains plenty of insight for anyone working in marketing or public relations. It’s fuelled by developing markets, notably India. In developing markets everyone that wants a phone has one. 4 Internet advertising set to pass television. Engagement is the primary means of measurement for social media marketing.

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

Cision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Before we start making New Year’s resolutions for 2017, let’s first celebrate the things we’re grateful for, especially in the amazing digital marketing world we currently live in. As a Gen X marketer, I can only barely remember when the industry relied on unmeasurable tools such as paper coupons and television ads. It’s Affordable.

Marketing 120

Marketing Television Analytics Tools 120

Cision

OCTOBER 30, 2017

While those of us in marketing or PR are quick to applaud technologies that allow us to do more, reach more, or earn more, we don’t seem to have the same attitude about updating our measurement tools and processes. Take Advertising Value Equivalency (AVE), for example. But what’s the solution? Changing the Mindset.

Measurement 215

Measurement Media System Tools 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 16, 2019

There’s never been a greater demand for security services than today – and those services have to market themselves in a digital world. Everyone from KPMG to startup firms need to invest in digital advertising and smart public relations. . Create marketable quarterly/weekly reports. It’s not just the U.S.

Company 213

Company Case Study Airlines Study 213

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

At a recent MITX event, I heard a wonderful expression as it relates to marketing and public relations: watering the sidewalk. This is the greatest fear of every CMO I’ve ever met, that their marketing and communications programs are watering the sidewalk. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Christopher S.

How To 147

How To Advertising Advertising Customer Service 147

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. I kept thinking about this example as Aaron Kwittken demoed the software his company, PRophet , is developing.

Software 87

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 87

Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Why some companies can get away with just a little bit of marketing while others have to pay bucket loads of cash on ads and PR? You'll have an easier time influencing buyer decisions, you'll spend less time and money on your marketing efforts, and you'll build brand loyalty more easily. This is the power of brand recognition.

Branding 104

Branding Brand How To Measurement 104

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. Ask any product manager at a software company for a new feature and these choices are liable to come up: Speed, quality but not cost. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. Educating executives on what content marketing is and isn’t ought to be part of the due diligence.

Content Marketing 114

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. They might be limiting the glitz for customer events, but their presence reaffirms the prominence of technology brands in today’s advertising landscape. What have we seen? A striking surge in adtech’s prominence at this global event.

Creativity 156

Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2018

When it comes to business software, customers may expect to hear about “end-to-end solutions” or a “suite of scaleable offerings.” ” Advertising Week just wrapped up here in New York, and with it, a festival of jargon. The same goes for weasel-words “market-leading” and “leading-edge.”

Real Estate 225

Real Estate Software Leadership Advertising 225