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 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The founders tout the software’s “data storytelling at machine scale” to add value to sharing intel – including product news, financial data or analytics. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

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. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer. Working with experts can ensure your content is hitting the mark.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Tools Strategy Marketing 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. This analysis was part of a larger study that SEMrush published titled the Global State of Content Marketing Report 2019.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

And this process might look very different for multiple pieces of content surrounding a significant product launch versus a one-off blog post. After all, this is crucial to driving your ROI because it’s when your target audience starts consuming your content. Repurpose or atomize your content. What might this look like?

eBook 134

eBook Product Launch Software International 134

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 28, 2015

One simple task that significantly improves the success of your content marketing is the ability to identify what pieces of content are driving results and which are not. Once you know which ones are resonating, you can CREATE MORE content centered around high-interest topics. GOOGLE ANALYTICS. Why pay for that!?!

Measurement 100

Measurement Analytics Google SEO 100

5W PR

JANUARY 13, 2025

The rise of digital channels and content marketing ushered in a new era for thought leadership. Companies began to recognize the value of creating valuable content that addressed the needs and interests of their target audience. Focus on creating high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and valuable to the audience.

Leadership 78

Leadership B2B Tools Engineering 78

Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2012

As promised, here''s a link to the infographic , the playlist and below is my presentation from #PRSAICON. It covered a lot of content in a short period of time, but my goal was to prove out a premise. Changes across content, skills and tech are confusing PR. Adaptive modeling is key to working smart(er)."

Media Relations 69

Media Relations Trends Media Infographics 69

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

If you’re looking for ideas on how to repurpose content and get every ounce of value from it, we have a few tips for you. Or you can edit the same blog into an infographic or share pull quotes from the piece on social media. All these iterations fall under content repurposing. How to repurpose video content.

eBook 141

eBook YouTube Video Social Media 141

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Searches tell us what content an audience is looking for and social data tells us what content they''re talking about. 2) Create Content: We''ve been t alking about this for years. And you may love or hate infographics at this point, but they remind us how data can fuel very visual content.

Data 96

Data Privacy Infographics Measurement 96

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. Just because I have put out one piece of content, that is not a conversation.”

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing eBook Marketing Infographics 52

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

million for their content marketing budgets in 2019, per Contently research. This number includes content creation, distribution, technology, and talent. To help marketers be more efficient and effective, Contently created this new report that examines the state of financial services content marketing.

Financial 106

Financial Industry Report Insurance 106

MaccaPR

MARCH 18, 2015

In this brave new world, marketers are creating their own content – infographics, podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos and more – that are distributed for free via their digital channels. Brian Enderlein , Digital Media, Interactive Marketing & Analytics, 3M. Content enhances and supports our brands.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Financial Marketing Analytics 48

Stern + Associates

JULY 24, 2024

Action Tip: Conduct thorough market research to develop detailed buyer personas. Use tools like surveys, interviews, and analytics to gain insights into your audience’s behavior and preferences. Develop a Cohesive Brand Message Consistency is key in integrated marketing.

B2B 81

B2B Marketing Analytics Case Study 81

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. Sophie Shiatis | Shiny Blue Marketing.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consider using visual elements such as images, infographics, and videos to make the content more engaging and digestible. Regarding this topic, a senior content marketer has shared her perspective. Data analysis also aids in understanding user behavior, enabling writers to optimize content for better user experiences.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Generating a stream of interesting and engaging ways to reach your audience through content marketing can be a pain. March: Revisit Your Best Content. Looking at your blog’s analytics, you can easily see which posts were the most popular. This is great fodder for future content. Plan ahead of time.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Small Business 40

PR Fuel

MARCH 12, 2018

As more and more companies turn to content marketing to reach new clients, the time has come for existing marketing plans to get reworked in order to stay ahead of the competition. Creating an action plan for your marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. What kind of content do you hope to create?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing How To Marketing eBook 40

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Here are some LinkedIn content ideas for businesses to get you started. Use visuals: Break up large chunks of text with images, graphs, videos, or infographics to increase engagement. Use that aforementioned analytics tool to determine if you should tweak your posting schedule or the length of your content.

LinkedIn 91

LinkedIn Analytics Banking Writing 91

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. It works when it is based on research – like monitoring online conversations and tracking success with analytics. Using analytics of past content across all social channels lets you see what resonates with your audience. However, you have to know.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2018

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use it. But it’s still an emerging tactic and far too many companies are “flying blind” – just pumping out content without any strategy. Owned Links. Any link that you created is owned.

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. But I am saying think about what image (this also goes for video and infographics) will make you want to click, follow, comment, share, etc. Should be strategic.

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. But I am saying think about what image (this also goes for video and infographics) will make you want to click, follow, comment, share, etc. Should be strategic.

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

5W PR

JUNE 25, 2018

In the digital marketing world, making the most of this content generation ability now means investing in new content marketing plans to ramp up brand awareness and cultivate customer engagement. Of course, as valuable as content marketing can be, it’s only effective if companies know how to use it properly.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Infographics Google SEO 60

PR 20/20

JULY 9, 2020

For modern-day marketers, it’s essential that we understand how to strategically distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience–but it’s easier said than done. For so long, marketers have relied on instinct over ROI, but that’s about to change. Using technology.

Google 90

Google SEO Trends Content Marketing 90

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In fact, according to Buxton Customer Analytics, by 2020 millennials (ages 20-36) are projected to have a spending power of 1.4 In an article on its website, MarketingProfs shared an infographic by US Presort that debunks direct mail myths, one of them being that millennials don’t even look through their mail.

Advertising 84

Advertising Advertising Privacy Analytics 84

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2015

It’s insightful for thinking through why content performed or underperformed. This is an analytical skill that is easily parlayed into one’s professional work. 12 Content Marketing Lessons Learned in 12 Years of Blogging via @toprank. To the best of my knowledge, it’s the first (and only) documentary on content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Reddit Crisis Case Study 60

ISEBOX

MARCH 18, 2016

This first installment of a three-part series on automating PR tasks gives you a glimpse into some the top technologies to help you organize tasks, communications and content. Parts 2 and 3 will cover automating analytics and aspects of entire campaigns. Stay tuned for Part 2, which focuses on applying automation to your analytics.

Publicity 70

Publicity Enterprise Analytics Tools 70

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Content marketers today navigate a dynamic environment where the interplay of creativity and strategy profoundly shapes how brands engage with their audiences. Amidst this ever-shifting terrain, selecting the perfect content format mix has emerged as a distinctive challenge—especially as next-gen mediums enter the scene.

B2C 52

B2C Case Study B2B Infographics 52

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For example, if a user’s pain points were understanding Google Analytics 4 and how to use it to measure website performance for their job, we’d recommend the following blog posts: What is Google Analytics 4 and How Does it Work? 12 Questions You Should Ask Google Analytics Every Month 2. Source: Tower Electric Bikes 4.

Examples 52

Examples eBook Infographics Analytics 52

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Our top posts from the second quarter of 2015 focused on same-day content promotion, Game of Thrones, and expanding your skill set. Let’s take a look: How To Use Google Analytics for Same-Day Content Promotion. Instead, most marketers look back at their analytics at the end of the week, month, or quarter.

Analytics 60

Analytics Viral Social Media Google 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

The channels that produce the most leads for B2B marketers are as follows: Email: 62%. Content marketing: 51%. That brings us to content marketing and the adjacent reference to lead generation in this study, which I think can be confusing. In part, this is why content marketing has become so important.

B2B 63

B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem. 97% of respondents said video content and communication were useful after making a purchase. Email subscribers are essential for content marketing success .

B2B 115

B2B Marketing Survey Software 115

Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

SEO Content Marketers – This type of outreach team blurs the line between traditional SEO and PR, using a range of tactics including blogger outreach, infographic placement, broken link building. They are mostly doing things like resource page outreach and link reclamation (unlinked mention) campaigns.

Data 120

Data SEO Groups Pitching 120

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

You know the drill: You turn to the top content marketing influencers, blogs, publications and resources for a reinforcement. So, what marketing resources do you turn to on a daily basis? PR 20/20’s Guide for Top Marketing Resources. Content Marketing Institute blog ( @CMIContent ): Insight from top names in our industry.

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53