Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2024

The intersection between private equity (PE) firms and creative agencies presents a study in contrasts. PE firms—including my own boutique PE firm Cloud Equity […] The post Private equity gets creative: What’s behind PR and content marketing firm acquisitions appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Creativity 114

Creativity Content Marketing Marketing Study 114

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

Buzzstream

JANUARY 20, 2025

This case study is from the people at Tank, a digital PR agency that helps clients to realise their digital ambition by marketing beyond the obvious. This kind of information can be turned into a powerful campaign that will cut through the noise of other PR agencies trying to get journalists to publish their content.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR International Internal Data 62

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. The study suggests “momentum” releases were the highest performing, followed by partnerships, new hires, products and award announcements. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

Study 162

Study Media Relations Media B2B 162

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 30, 2017

The technology analyst firm Gartner recently weighed in on the difference between “content marketing” and “marketing content.”. Marketing content, according to Gartner, is “All content assets created by marketing teams.”. If one source doesn’t provide utility in content, another will.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Marketing Enterprise Infographics 101

Inbound PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Content Marketing Institute released a new study into content marketing services for agencies. The research looked into: How many agencies have embraced content marketing as a service offering? How long have they been offering content marketing services?

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing Agency Marketing Advertising 63

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2018

You cannot run content marketing like a campaign. You can, however, run campaigns inside a content marketing program. Campaigns are how every marketer is trained to think. There is nothing wrong with any of this, but is not content marketing. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute on them?

Content Marketing 108

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Engineering 108

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The pitch was about a study they had done. The reporter responded she hadn’t seen the study yet and would review it. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications.

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 97

Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. I reached out to that person and started mentioning one of his case studies in an article I wrote. Mission accomplished!

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Marketing How To Resources 134

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

Marketers who are successful in connecting with their target audiences would also attest to that, but is it happening? Content Marketing Institute recently weighed in on the matter by sharing results of its research of folks who work at B2B and B2C companies. Content Marketing. Why the contrast?

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing B2C Exercises 97

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Whether you're an independent PR consultant or part of an agency, understanding where to look for potential clients is a crucial first step in building a network. Facebook and Instagram : Share success stories, client testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content to showcase your work and attract potential clients.

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Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 227

5W PR

APRIL 7, 2025

Data analysis and measurement tools now give content creators unprecedented ability to understand their audience and create content that resonates. According to research by Semrush, content marketing leaders are 3x more likely to report success when they have a documented content strategy backed by data.

Data 78

Data Strategy How To Analytics 78

5W PR

APRIL 13, 2025

The post Using Customer Transformation Stories To Create Compelling PR Narratives appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. When executed thoughtfully, storytelling can transform your supplement brand’s PR from transactional to truly transformational.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Case Study Measurement Education 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. A long time ago an agency owner called me into her office. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. We needed to get the client some coverage.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 79

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Case studies.

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 98

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. billion over the next five years. According to a 2015 Chief Communications Officer survey by Korn Ferry , CCOs in the U.S. The takeaway for PRs?

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Content Marketing Creating high-quality content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies, positions companies as thought leaders. The post Why B2B Tech Companies Need Public Relations to Stand Out in a Competitive Market appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

B2B 78

B2B Company Publicity Media Training 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

This is why content marketing is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing. What is the difference between content and content marketing? Is your content team really passionate – or just going through the motions?

Content Marketing 83

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 83

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

According to a 2023 Lucidpress study, consistent brand presentation increases revenue by up to 23% on average. The digital landscape adds complexity to brand building, as you must maintain consistency across websites, social media, email marketing, and other online channels.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 78

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

This comprehensive guide examines proven strategies for building a positive cybersecurity brand image through ethical practices, compelling case studies, and authentic customer testimonials. According to Content Marketing Institute, 78% of B2B buyers use case studies when researching solutions.

Case Study 78

Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

That’s according to the results of a survey of 1,377 bloggers conducted by Orbit Media a web design agency. It’s the fourth consecutive year the agency has conducted the survey. These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. Not necessarily.

Study 88

Study B2B Marketing Survey 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

If your business contains the word “marketing” or “agency” then domains ending in.marketing or.agency could be the best fit for you. Turn Your Case Studies Into Content. Then, when you need a great case study for a new client, you can point them to your blog posts. Or in this case, what your blog is all about.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The most significant was a study an in-house association commissioned the research firm, Forrester, to conduct. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Sound familiar?

Agency 118

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 118

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

The Global ESG Monitor (GEM), the result of an international collaboration between communication and research agencies cometis , KOHORTEN , Xenophon Strategies and currie , examined the sustainability reporting of 140 companies from DAX, EUROSTOXX-50, Dow Jones and ASX-50. Companies Lag Europeans on ESG Reporting.

Automotive 95

Automotive Study Report Transportation 95

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 80

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 80

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

She cites Arnaud Legout , who co-authored the research in her piece about the study: “People are more willing to share an article than read it. ” Also see: Social Sharing Study: Likes, Beget More Likes. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Is Content Marketing Better than Advertising?

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 84

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Let’s liken it to a college class: we get a book, we study, attend class, take tests to prove our knowledge, watch our exam and project scores, and use that to judge where we are in terms of learning the material. However, there comes a time when we can no longer learn anything from courses offered after studying those books for years.

Social Media 165

Social Media Media Guidelines Study 165

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise. And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. Click Here to Subscribe to Sword and the Script by Email.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. According to Marketing Charts , 37% of the respondents cited content marketing as the most important initiative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Real Estate B2B 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Regular readers know I bought into the concept of “ content marketing ” many years ago. It was in effect the coining of a term that characterized a strategy my team and I was already working on across traditional PR, digital marketing and social media. 3 Studies that Challenge Marketing Assumptions.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 69

Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. That’s my analysis of the 2020 B2B Thought Leader Impact Study by Edelman and LinkedIn. Give our services a try.

Leadership 206

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 206

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Write long form content: Quite simply, the more text and information you have on your website, the more likely your targeted audience is to find your content and share it. Check out this monster case study from AccessDirect. It has also recruited them to host events. .

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. 50% say improved distribution.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 69

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

After working and learning from Ross Hudgens , the founder of content marketing agency, Siege Media , for close to seven years, I am thrilled to have him on the podcast. Ross and Emily Campbell-Snidal , their VP of Content Marketing, recently released a podcast explaining their new “product-led digital PR” approach.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Data Report 83