Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption. It works too.

B2B 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. New PR serves three pivotal roles to build your corporate brand and support your sales and marketing organizations: PR is digital storytelling through content and social amplification. Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics. 1) Data visualization.

Infographics 79

Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 79

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing: according to a study by McKinsey, 68% want prices published online without negotiation (and other useful B2B marketing statistics). Regular readers know I frequently dive into surveys and studies about B2B marketing, sales and PR. B2B prospects want published pricing.

B2B 91

B2B Report Survey Marketing 91

5W PR

APRIL 18, 2024

Navigating the B2B tech media landscape is a bit like taking on a digital jungle, full of both opportunities and treacherous pitfalls. Today’s B2B tech buyers hold the power of information at their fingertips. Digital and social media The B2B tech media landscape is now ruled by the digital domain.

B2B 78

B2B Media LinkedIn Infographics 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. Social media statistics from 2020. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What role does social media play in your media relations strategy?

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. B2B companies in the tech space are particularly adept at creating videos to demonstrate, explain, and announce their offerings.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

Statistics that stood out: With the exception of B2B product companies (7%), marketing budget growth slowed to 5% where it’s been ruining at 6% or better since August of 2016. Social media spending dropped for the first time since August 2017 from 13.8% Even so, senior marketers forecast social media spending to rise to 19.7%

Study 137

Study Survey Infographics B2B 137

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other? Help a Child.”

Media Relations 51

Media Relations Social Media Media Real Estate 51

Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

Social media adverts come in all shapes and sizes, and understanding which type of creative works best for your campaign is important for you to achieve the best results possible. Here you are able to select social media posts/stories that you have shared and run them as an ad.

Creativity 62

Creativity Social Media Advertising Advertising 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Now in its sixth year, the report is derived from a survey of 1,521 North American B2B marketers. My perspective on last year’s B2B survey can be found here: Study: Effective Content Marketing Has One Element.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. The Buzzsumo study that I referenced earlier shows that the infographic is the most shared piece of content — outperforming the next most shared content type by thousands of shares on average.

Strategy 120

Strategy Infographics Content Marketing Study 120

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

To better reach your audience and further your goals these days, you should experiment with a wide range media, platforms, topics and other storytelling devices. The most successful B2B and B2C communicators of today have adopted these new ideas with open arms, quickly adopting new tactics. 2015 B2C Content Marketing Trends.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Strategy Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Email remains a top channel for producing leads in B2B marketing , according to a survey data from a report by Chief Marketer titled Top B2B Lead Gen Trends. This particular survey was a solid read, merits a standalone post and so here are five findings that stood out to me: 1) The top producing channels for B2B leads.

B2B 69

B2B Study Marketing Survey 69

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

For example, if you’re a B2B technology company, you hopefully have a fairly good idea of where your desired buyers spend time in the media. For example, previous PPC ad data that shows certain taglines in ads to be more effective would be very useful for a creative team building an infographic on the same topic. Owned Media.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Webinars have long been a staple of B2B marketing. Below are 12 ideas on precisely how to drive better results from your B2B marketing webinars. Share your post liberally on social media. Any social media community manager worth their paycheck should already have a list of Twitter hashtags to use.

B2B 60

B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2019

Registration forms are a measurable source of potential sales prospect; 44% of B2B marketing organizations say they gate content and of those “close to two-thirds (62%)…cited earning qualified leads as their reason for doing so.”. This is useful for email marketing and also retargeting and custom audience campaigns for paid social media.

B2B 137

B2B Mobile Content Marketing SEO 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Maximize media placements with a few simple steps. Socialize all coverage. . The minute a profile appears on your CEO, or a brand spokesperson kills it on a live broadcast interview, it’s time for the social media team to get involved. We like to thank the journalist in a personal note as well as on social media.

Interviews 136

Interviews Pitching Infographics Print 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2019

A single earned media placement will have greater SEO value and certainly more credibility than a thousand newswire releases. The beauty of B2B PR programs in particular is that the branded or bylined business content generated can often be adapted to other channels. Repurpose everything.

Infographics 149

Infographics Retail Resources Employee 149

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 16, 2013

Social media platforms will come and go; but I truly believe that if any recent platform has had a dramatic impact on how we communicate, it’s Twitter. 15 People Every B2B Marketer Should Follow On Twitter. Infographic: How Twitter affects the stock market. Why: Yes, yes, lists are subjective.

Twitter 86

Twitter Infographics Resources Social Media 86

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In either case, I’ve paused to delve into three social media studies or surveys that crossed my screen in recent months and distilled them to the most important findings. These three studies seem to, in part, answer these three questions: How is our brand doing in social media relative to comparable brands?

Social Media 60

Social Media Study Media Survey 60

Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

Living on the B2B side of the house, I’ve been thrilled by the enthusiasm we’re seeing for deeper understanding on how these elements play into our PR programs and the RFP’s we’re receiving. I n other words, when it comes to marketing, what are more “traditional” B2B companies doing these days?

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Construction Analytics 60

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Do you know that at least 70 percent of B2B marketers will create more content in 2017 compared to 2016? This study was further corroborated by a study from Buzzsumo , analyzing over 100 million articles, that found that content needs to be at least 1,000 words to get more traffic from search engines and social media.

Content Marketing 93

Content Marketing Strategy Infographics Marketing 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2017

In running high-profile consumer and B2B public relations campaigns over the years, we’ve learned some important tricks for making surveys work harder. As any good PR person knows, a well-designed survey can help increase earned media exposure and sharing of branded content. Put an even longer tail on survey results.

Survey 120

Survey How To Construction Infographics 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

1) B2B Messaging: Add More Insight and Less Product. An article titled, Messaging Mess: Research Reveals Looming Disconnect Between B2B Messaging Beliefs and Actions , finds that much of the content B2B companies produce focus too heavily on promoting features and benefits of the product.

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Journalism 60

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As a content marketer for a B2B tech company, I know how burnout feels and how hard it is to generate new ideas. There’s round-the-clock pressure to create new content—whether the goal of that content is to recruit for an event on social media or promote a new product on the blog.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

Sword and the Script

MAY 30, 2017

See these related posts: PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. Where and How B2B Marketing Generates Leads it Likes [Study]. Repurpose Does Not Mean Regurgitate in Content Marketing. ‘We

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Marketing Enterprise Infographics 100

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Infographics. I love infographics. I’m not alone, over 40 percent of marketers say infographics are their most engaging piece of content. Infographics are easy to read, easier to digest and boost engagement by up to 3x. To promote an infographic, you first have to create an infographic. Whitepapers.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

True ROI can only be effectively measured by letting a campaign play out for as long as a company’s sales cycle, which in B2B can be months or even years. One-person companies no longer rely solely on their own Facebook page, but on a clever mix of press work and content that they place on their social media channels and websites.

Marketing 127

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 127

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In fact, according to LinkedIn : 40% of B2B marketers surveyed say LinkedIn is the most effective channel for driving high-quality leads. They can help B2B companies looking to establish credibility, smaller companies and startups who want to make their mark as an authority in their field, or large companies looking to build their brand.

LinkedIn 91

LinkedIn Analytics Banking Writing 91

5W PR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By strategically managing media relations, PR can control the narrative surrounding a brand. This includes cultivating relationships with journalists, providing them with relevant information, and securing favorable media coverage. Building Trust and Credibility Trust is a cornerstone of any successful brand.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Crisis Management Leadership 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2017

” It’s particularly important to stick to industry topics and issues when writing for a B2B audience. Quora took a stab at estimating how many blogs there are in the world – infographic How Many Blogs are on the Internet puts the figure at 152 million blogs for year 2013. Write “vertically.”

Blogging 136

Blogging Writing Engineering Analytics 136

Prohibition

APRIL 13, 2023

Use Video Clips For Social Media It is no secret that social media is a powerful tool for maximising brand awareness and engagement. But not all social media platforms support long-form video content. Social media posts (and supportive video content) can be used in a variety of ways.

Video 62

Video Infographics Social Media Instagram 62

Prohibition

MAY 14, 2024

Yet another month filled with interesting social media ad updates that every marketer should be aware of. With all social media platforms pushing AI into each’s offering, X is now following suit with conversational descriptions being turned into ad audiences.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media B2C 62

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. Only 37 percent of B2B marketers and 38 percent of B2C marketers have a content marketing strategy.). We know how that works; it’s one of the core functions of PR. Owned Links. Earned Links. 888 243 3470.

Google 113

Google Guidelines Web B2C 113