Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. 14) Best day and time to pitch. . >>>

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Polaris

DECEMBER 15, 2014

My binge blogging challenge is complete—this post is the final one in my 30-day challenge. You can read about why I decided to binge blog and some of the lessons I learned along the way HERE and HERE. So far, it has racked up 203 shares, mostly on Google + (go figure): The importance of syndicated content. Business Blogging'

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Nevertheless, here we are.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing?

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media. Owned Media.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. That works out to one post per week, which is like clockwork.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 5: White papers are content marketing.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In 2012, in response to the Altimeter group’s white paper on “converged media” last summer, Jeremiah Owyang took a stab on his blog at defining the new workflow for paid, earned, owned and shared media. Was it a function of PR? Its own function?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. After seven years of blogging, and 570+ posts, this struck me as a natural progression. I kept blogging too. 4) Media Relations: Proven Ways to Get More Out of It.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins. I don’t know. Or it’s not.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. content marketing (64%). 3 PR Trends in Tactics, Measurement and Organization.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Generating media coverage in industry publications, trade journals, and general news outlets allows companies to reach a broader audience and position themselves as thought leaders. Media Relations Securing interviews, press releases, and feature articles in relevant publications helps B2B tech companies gain exposure.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

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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. Public relations statistics from 2020.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

With this explosion of content and demand for measurement, PR responsibilities are growing exponentially. You strategy has so many options because content is now omnichannel and not just about media relations: Earned and Owned Media are now digital channels measured amongst the larger marketing mix across brand- and sales-driven KPIs.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Blogs are purposeful, succinct and educational.

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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? There are a few benefits I’d add to that: a) Media relations.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. Unfortunately, many organizations take a “publish it and they will come” approach to their content. As an example, if my topic was “blog posts,” I’d create a headline for my first piece of content in the main circle.

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Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2012

2012 Bad Pitch Blog content marketing data earned media relations owned paid prsa prsaicon search analytics social media tips trends' So the following presentation looks at the trends impacting our industry and how to capitalize on them. Comments, sharing and the like are most appreciated.

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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. They talk about it constantly, during networking events with media and influencers, on Twitter, and more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

There were so many amazing speakers but since this is the Cision blog, I’ll focus on those not employed at Cision. Besides, if you want to hear from CEO Kevin Akeroyd, CMO Chris Lynch or VP Marketing Communications Nick Bell, you’ll just have to RSVP to our next Cision World Tour event. Cision (@Cision) April 26, 2017.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

This is why content marketing is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. The UML is a weekly roundup of just three articles or blog posts that I’ve vetted, analyzed, added commentary and recommend for further reading. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing. Talk to Us!

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ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. These days, we hardly notice how much we are surrounded by multimedia content. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). Producing great content is always easier said than done. So how can we do that?

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Trade Shows: These e vents where businesses showcase their products or services may offer an opportunity to connect directly with individuals or organizations in need of PR services to promote their brand and manage media relations.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form.

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Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

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Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. How can marketing and PR jointly contribute to business goals? On the flipside, you can also repurpose existing marketing content into PR content to increase exposure for your brand.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Identify a mix of activities—such as the regular reading of industry blogs and the latest PR and business books— with online courses, and industry conferences that provide the opportunity to learn as you expand your network. Maris Callahan is the director of public relations for Donuts Inc.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. However, things are changing and that is no longer the case.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. The Soft and Subtle PR Pitch of Content Marketing.

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Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

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Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Which organizations, blogs, anything communications/PR, do you recommend subscribing?” I’m grateful to whoever mentioned my work; this blog has been publishing for more than 10 years. It also made me realize I can easily list out other public relations resources that I review on at least a monthly basis. What is PR?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. organic social media has diminishing value as the social platforms depress brand messages and links to third-party websites; and. cookies) is in its twilight which puts diminishes marketing reach and targeting. Happy New Year!

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