Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

About 34% of respondents identified themselves as employed by B2B product companies, while another 31% said B2B services, so overall about 60% of respondents are senior leaders in B2B marketing organizations. For B2B product companies that number came in at 7.1% and for B2B services it was 10.1%.

Survey 105

Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 105

Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Paid media marketing can be tracked through marketing technology platforms like Marketo, and attributed to quantifiable metrics like shopping cart conversions (B2C) and lead generation (B2B). It’s highly trackable. — can be daunting to research for just one contact. If it’s simply awareness, impressions are easy to measure.

Small Business 245

Small Business Media SMB Pitching 245

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer. Source: B2B Sales Cycles ). Source: US B2B Tradeshows ).

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. This includes some improvements to relationship tracking and pitch analytics to evaluate successful pitches. And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>>

Reddit 183

Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Whereas it was once important for a book to be printed and distributed by a traditional publisher, today self-publishing is a perfectly acceptable route. Don’t forget, video boosts SEO as well. Long-form helps close the deal.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. PR measures up.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The biggest challenge in B2B lead generation underscores the biggest challenge in B2B lead generation: it might lead some to overlook the fact lead generation campaigns don’t work in isolation for long. That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. 4) The channels that product B2B leads.

B2B 67

B2B Report Marketing Survey 67

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Also consider something more elaborate like creating a slick online piece with the help of a site like Coverage Book or producing a printed brochure with more than one piece of coverage. But do use it in a pitch to a morning talk show. Repurpose the content. That edgy byline by the company CTO?

Interviews 136

Interviews Pitching Infographics Print 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. Dislikes: Pokemon Go.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Print Storytelling 120

Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. Keep the tone consistent across your social media, ad copy, website, print media content, and wherever else you're present. Most customers hate being sold to and they would much rather hear a story than another sales pitch.

Brand 104

Brand Branding How To Measurement 104

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. Keep in mind these are offered from the perspective of the typical B2B announcement or story pitch. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. The pace of news is faster. The shelf-life of articles is shorter.

Interviews 62

Interviews B2B Media Report 62

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. We analyzed the entire B2B content marketing landscape, talked to experts, and broke down case studies from companies like Google, Microsoft, HubSpot, and more. If you prefer to view a PDF version of the report that’s easier to print, we’ve got you covered here.].

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

>>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution? New features the company highlighted is personalization – the ability to add the first name of a contact to an email pitch – and more flexibility to update your media list. That’s an undesirable description for a company charting a course a new category.

Technology 129

Technology Publicity Software Print 129

Contently - Strategy

MAY 7, 2020

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to pitch ideas to a number of wiser, business-minded folks. Perhaps you work for a B2B tech company and content can improve sales enablement for your business. When someone wants to pitch a movie, they try to drum up excitement with a concise comparison. Start by solving a problem.

Content Marketing 141

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Internal 141

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The social media scheduling platform Buffer “started pitching our best-performing blog posts to other blogs in case they’d be interested in republishing.” 4) Pitch your content for a roundup. Find blogs that wrap up the best content over the last day, week, month, or year, and pitch your content to them for inclusion next time around.

Content Marketing 112

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Blogging 112

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

6) Pitch the story to an industry newsletter. These newsletters are looking for relevant content to share and it’s an opportunity to pitch yours for a little extra visibility. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Media 121

Media B2B Groups Conference 121

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Let’s look at some key points: A: The fall is a good time for my blog – and unlike other B2B marketing sites, I don’t see a Thanksgiving slowdown, just a Christmas one. to match these themes in the months when my search volume is highest, so that I’m in print when people are already finding my website.

Analytics 132

Analytics Data-Driven PR Data Software 132

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3. How much money do PR professionals earn?

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This blog is just a clever cover story for a boutique and savvy marketing and PR consultancy serving B2B tech. This may not seem obvious if you are accustomed to monitoring online or print coverage. One of the long-standing criticisms of PR technology is how these tools enable mass emails with irrelevant pitches.

Software 124

Software Technology Advertising Advertising 124

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. So, I drafted them up and Legaltech News saw it fit to print: 6 Pragmatic Content Marketing Tips for Bona Fide Success in Legal Tech The key point? If you do read it, please do let me know what you think.

Content Marketing 99

Content Marketing Marketing Print Software 99

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Whether you’re in B2B or B2C, you can answer the same set of core questions to learn more. Once freelance contributors get to know your brand, they’ll be able to pitch directly and save you more time. The desire to push our content out in print campaigns compelled us to create a quarterly print edition of the pub.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Print Analysis Web 111

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

What could the producers and editors of The Wall Street Journal , “The Dr. Oz Show,” BuzzFeed, Parents magazine and NBC’s “Today Show” teach you about successfully pitching a story to the most sought-after media outlets in America? PERSONALIZE your pitch – to the person and publication you’re pitching. Get to the point.

Pitching 82

Pitching Print Journalism Local 82

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? If it’s about earned media, then it might be about how pitching your position on a specific trend is unique and powerful and can draw additional attention. instead of another tactic? to turn into a result?

Communications 98

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. This has led to less time for attending press events, trade shows, and covering stories, making B2B PR harder than ever. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am ….

Meeting 91

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

My first article on the project also holds a special place in my memory as it was the first big article I wrote after I started in B2B journalism in which I had come up with the idea and it wound up being the cover story for a print issue. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 74

Meeting Media Engineering Journalism 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

Launching an attention-getting idea for 3-D printing client, WhiteClouds came to us this way. In the lead-up to last year’s Super Bowl, our team learned that an injured football player would possibly wear a 3-D printed brace produced by WhiteClouds. Gambling on that possibility, we punted and hoped for the best.

Airlines 120

Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Whether it’s technology, consumer, B2B or any number of other industries, data plays an increasingly powerful role in shaping how businesses and consumers interact with the world. Best days to pitch. Telling stories with stats. And that was in just the first few weeks!

Storytelling 74

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 74

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2011

At six weeks, they claimed to have sent out some pitches and some introductions. Then… upon asking to see the pitch and introduction, the PR pro said, “no problem,&# and promised to send an email along for review, along with a list of whom it would go to. So after that, we insisted on seeing the first pitch.

How To 85

How To Pitching Local Interviews 85

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing. Early on, I worked at a printing technology company where we had a big poster on the wall that said, “Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one.” Pre-Internet, that was because print ad space was so costly.

Marketing 67

Marketing B2B Print Technology 67

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 18, 2016

His responses were usually pretty insightful, concise, and often became a source of a trend pitch we’d send to media covering the story – the components proactive media relations. Sometimes that also wound up in print, but it was frothy that earned the interview. The Advantages of Working with a Boutique PR Firm in B2B.

Financial 60

Financial Pitching Banking Interviews 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

His words were printed in a piece for The Daily Beast entitled Bad Writing Costs Businesses Billions : “Think about it. Research for PR Pros on B2B Messaging, Pitches and Clickbait [UML]. How to Get the B2B Marketing Persona Right [UML]. 2) Words matter in marketing strategies. Give our services a try. Talk to Us!

Writing 67

Writing B2B Analytics Print 67

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It was a good pitch. After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. The same is true in print. Yet I knew it was a good story – a story with legs.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

This fee will cover an expanded profile in print which will run even sooner – within 30 days of purchase, in addition to an online listing,” according to the publisher’s message [emphasis added]. I was pitching a story that involved a product that competed with a product his corporate stakeholders commercialized. Conflicting interests.

Journalism 69

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 69

Barokas

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our agency has helped numerous enterprise technology and B2B clients build campaigns around holiday shopping. Have your materials at the ready – the pitch, description, images, samples and giveaway items – so when the PR team identifies these last-minute opportunities, you can jump on them without delay.

Survey 60

Survey Enterprise Radio Print 60

Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Whether it’s technology, consumer, B2B or any number of other industries, data plays an increasingly powerful role in shaping how businesses and consumers interact with the world. Best days to pitch. Telling stories with stats. And that was in just the first few weeks!

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

over the next year; 40% of budget goes to paid media; 16% of budget goes to print media; 8% of budget goes to paid social media; 6% of budget goes to paid search; 4% of budget goes to display; and. 3 Recommendations for B2B Marketing Budgets. Here’s the budget data gleaned from the report: Marketing budgets have grown 6.3%

Marketing 72

Marketing Survey Study B2B 72