Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

That’s according to new YouGov survey ( PDF results ) as reported by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs : Are Ads Adjacent to Offensive Content Viewed as Endorsing That Content? As a voracious reader, I’m often astonished at how brands allow publishers to thrust a video ad for their product in the middle of news article covering a tragic event.

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. PR agencies Additional findings from the survey I found interesting are: Generative AI. Is that good?

Report 104

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 104

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding. How is public relations measured? It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 102

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 102

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Again, we have the issue of lack of appropriate measurement tools.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Writing killer landing page copy. For example, let’s say you’re writing social media posts or landing pages for the email marketing platform, ConvertKit : You can use review mining to write high-converting, hard-hitting relatable messaging or when you don’t have the budget or resources to conduct one-on-one interviews.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 They always use analytics to measure performance. But a small percentage write long-form content. hours to write.”.

Blogging 105

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 105

PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

PR campaigns can boost your reputation, raise brand awareness and boost customer loyalty. Use them to create a media narrative for your brand and control information spread. Consider these seven tips for your brand to have a long-lasting influence on customers: Decide What You’d Like to Accomplish. Research Your Audience.

Creativity 111

Creativity Data Measurement Product Launch 111

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. More than half (52%) of those surveyed, rated the About Us page higher than blogs, testimonials and collateral marketing information.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

According to the survey: social media management (77%) content marketing (77%) influencer marketing (67%); and link building for SEO (56%) Other statistics stood out for me in the report: Measurement. “PR Talkwalker tapped the research firm YouGov to field a global survey of 3,700 marketing communications (marcom) professionals.

Media Relations 99

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 99

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The voice of the customer enables you to understand on a truly granular level how your target audience perceives your brand , your competition, and even themselves and their world. The goal, ultimately, is to effectively measure and use customer engagement by gathering as much feedback from as wide a variety of sources as possible.

Strategy 97

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 97

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” This is because, as the JOTW communications survey has shown previously, PR has a lukewarm view of sponsored content. JOTW Communications Survey.

Publicity 84

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 84

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Is your brand communication sparking conversations…or falling on deaf ears? Peter Shafer, partner at Brunswick Group, says to stand out brands need to engage their audiences in a dialogue and ensure it is not one-sided. With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? Great question.

Measurement 120

Measurement Analytics Big Data Public Affairs 120

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For instance, let’s pretend we were trying to find writers willing to write about a nationwide charity race, like St. A writer who writes about “running” may only review running shoes. And, when they do, it’s a signal that you did a great job writing your subject line. Jude’s Walk/Run. They’re like, ‘I love your headlines.

Pitching 126

Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2019

There is a long-running joke in public relations (PR) circles, that it takes more time and effort to get press release through the approval process than it does to write one in the first place. I was reminded of this over the course of analyzing data from the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. My CEO seems more receptive to my counsel.

Publicity 90

Publicity Survey Local Writing 90

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When considering how to make a brand stronger, business leaders often look to operational influences. Yet, public relations (PR) and communications efforts have significant potential to bolster a brand. Community members develop stronger connections to the brand, which can result in more sales and recommendations.

Community 92

Community How To Marketing Data 92

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Our agency offers services and writing support around all of these, so you’ll see links to examples of our work included throughout the checklist. It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

5W PR

JUNE 12, 2020

The goal must be specific and measurable, and there must also be a timetable tied to incremental goals along the way. Other times, it means organizing and conducting surveys, focus groups and/or community meetings. This means excellence in writing as well as speaking before a variety of groups.

Ethics 128

Ethics Government Data Groups 128

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Look for our session titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” The company says the product is a brand-new design and uses both automation and manual curation to build out and maintain accurate contacts.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Print Software 150

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. In fact, a new survey from Uproar PR found 72% of people prefer micro-level social media influencers. You may hear some complain micro influencers are not as savvy about the needs of the brand.

Measurement 95

Measurement eBook Tools Social Media 95

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

In November 2015, Marketwired, a news distribution and social communications company, created a survey, “Are You A #ContentMachine?” In the interview, Lisa shares her insights on content marketing and discusses some of the interesting findings from the Marketwired survey results. Were you surprised by any of the survey findings? .

Survey 90

Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2024

ET for a writing refresher with Ann Wylie. Quotes, say one in four reporters surveyed in a study by Greentarget. Make them: Short While PR quotes measure in the triple digits, journalists use much shorter quotes. Write quotes that sound human, not like a computer spit them out. 22 at 1 p.m. Copyright © 2024 Ann Wylie.

Writing 182

Writing Automotive System Leadership 182

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. But I did watch, listen and read.

Product Launch 94

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 94

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. In reading through it, I had several points worth making here.

Study 142

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 142

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

While the Internet has commoditized news announcements, what appears in publications still impacts a company’s brand and reputation. That’s why I was intrigued when I heard that Muck Rack (in cooperation MDC Partners) surveyed a cross section of journalists — newspapers, magazines, trade publications, etc. — is beyond me.

Pitching 146

Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 21, 2020

According to Gartner’s 2020 survey , CMOs, who once sought brand awareness above all else, now seek positive brand perception and trust. They’re right to do so: In 2020, one in two consumers globally say that lockdown has made them more likely to buy from brands they trust. Paul Quigley.

Crisis 158

Crisis Reddit Reputation Tools 158

Contently - Strategy

JULY 9, 2024

It’s a validation—not just of your ability to write but also how well you identify topics that capture attention. From customer surveys to content performance metrics, data can help you understand what customers care about and how they want to engage with you. That’s where data comes in.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Data Marketing SEO 52

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

1) Earned and branded media drive awareness and trust in B2B. Yet all the money means digital-first businesses have to contend with more noise as legacy brands bring their deep pockets to digital. That’s according to a report – 2019 Digital Brand: Awareness, Engagement & Action Index (reg.

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Closed captions are ideal for use in accessibility measures. Here are some best practices for writing your social media content in plain language: Choose active voice rather than passive. Write unique alt text for each image. Perform surveys, polls, interviews, and other activities to gather opinions.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Video SEO 93

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails. What does it do?

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations. There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry.

Technology 66

Technology Trends Survey Report 66

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

Your SMEs and other experts may be hesitant to participate in marketing because they’re not writers or marketers, so make it easy on them: offer to interview them and write up the draft. Decide on the right blend of content for your brand. Measure your content downloads and views to see what types work best.

Product Launch 142

Product Launch Measurement Marketing Meeting 142

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, the domain authority (DA) metric invented by Semrush rival Moz, has become the defacto standard for measuring the quality of third-party sites. In checking the share price in writing this post, the company is trading at around $18 per share or about 30% above its closing price on the day of its public debut.

SEO 134

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 134

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. Even surveys don’t really cut it.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

I missed my self-imposed deadline in June as I was simply overwhelmed by events: client work – always my first priority – but also bisdev, podcast production, blog posts, and trying to get this year’s annual JOTW comms survey ready for publication. The company explained in an email exchange that MSL is already offering the attribution to U.S.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88