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. B2B Lead Generation ). B2B Lead Generation ).

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

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. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. This type of content simply isn’t relevant to their audience – at least not yet.

B2B 190

B2B Company Marketing SEO 190

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When we talk about content marketing ROI, we often ignore one of the biggest opportunities in front of us: sales enablement. As I wrote about in this Ask a Content Strategist column , content marketers have a tendency to stop thinking about ROI after lead generation. The Hidden ROI of Content Marketing Platforms.

Content Marketing 134

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing B2B 134

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 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Strategy Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2021

To that end, and assuming there’s a business strategy and marketing strategy in place, those priorities should be as follows: Owned – website, blog, newsletter. When I pitch this to clients and prospects in B2B marketing , I’ll often present it in a linear graphic like this: Why am I so keen on owned media first?

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Course Content Marketing 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Never discount earned media.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. It’s the worst-kept secret in most PR firms. .

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns. Register today!

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Trusted sources of B2B information.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

5W PR

AUGUST 7, 2020

There are plenty of ways that businesses showcase themselves to an audience, with the most popular one being the elevator pitch. However, the elevator pitch can be daunting to many, given that the person has very little time to explain the idea, and the company and then get into the product or the service that the business provides.

B2C 88

B2C B2B Pitching Conference 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it. Greater reach .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. Great content has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. ” There are only 214 million for “b2b software.”

B2B 143

B2B Trends Video Course 143

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. a webinar with third-party expert, and a tiny pitch at the end. a webinar with third-party expert, and a tiny pitch at the end.

Content Marketing 108

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Engineering 108

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020. Effective marketers focus on the long term. B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, according to a survey of 450 respondents.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 97

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

You’re trying to pitch a story about an innovative new product aimed at financial services companies. In the B2B space, on the other hand, finding the right voices — and assessing their true value — is getting increasingly complicated. As long as they’re writing it and doesn’t have a particular bias, they are fair game (to pitch).”.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Pitching Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 27, 2019

Content marketing could quite possibly be the most misunderstood concept in marketing today. Most confuse content marketing as synonymous with content, which is a solid way to make sure your content marketing program underperforms, or worse, fails. So, what is content marketing?

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Web 90

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2020

I’ve pitched them many times over the years for clients or past employers, but I’ve never had my own byline published. Because I’m interested in it, I study the market almost daily and I’ve worked with many solution providers in legal tech – enough to make some important observations about content marketing.

Content Marketing 99

Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 99

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. Looking for a content marketing agency partner that can both. What Exactly was Outbrain Pitching? The post Did Outbrain Try to Pitch Content Marketing at Cannes?

Content Marketing 67

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 67

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. Digital communications attracts and engages customers: What is the New PR? Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. Great content marketing has the power to do that. Today’s audiences come across so much mediocre content that looks and sounds the same. On Google, there are 260 million search results for “b2b technology.”

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

Why would any publication accept a story pitch, aside from respecting its readership, if they know another brand will pay for the same space? This is why content marketing is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing.

Content Marketing 83

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 83

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. 12 Ways to Leverage Your Existing Investment in B2B Webinars.

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 100

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Others of us knock contributed content out of the park or have a deep network of B2B broadcast contacts.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01

B2B 91

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 91

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. It’s like trying to lay down pipe before you even dug a ditch.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Alternatively, (or in addition to) I also publish a separate monthly email newsletter that rounds up must-reads from across marketing and PR. The 6 Top B2B Content Formats Buyers Find Most Valuable. This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]. PR Tech Sum].

Blogging 173

Blogging B2B Software SEO 173

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be? 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

Survey 173

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 173

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? b) Integrated marketing. b) Integrated marketing.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 86

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. Technical expertise is particularly relevant to the B2B technology space. You can and should run content marketing like a publisher. Visibility is a Commodity; Trust is the Ultimate Conversion.

Content Marketing 80

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 80

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. It’s not enough to just pitch stories anymore. Top PR teams do more than merely pitch media. PR builds key relationships.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

And that’s why messaging is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 1) B2B Messaging: Add More Insight and Less Product. In a world where every company is a self-proclaimed “leading provider” saying your product is #1 is not a winning marketing or sales strategy. 3) The Downfall of Clickbait, Finally.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Journalism 60

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The growth in content marketing and paid media options add to the confusion. Coverage in their reports is another way to earn validation and reach your target market, especially in the B2B tech arena. It is also true that in PR you’ve got to pay someone, even if this means salaries or an agency fee.

Content Marketing 194

Content Marketing B2B Analytics Agency 194