Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency.

Analysis 173

Analysis Tools SMB Software 173

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s thankless work but I’ve had some amazing conversations and it’s led me to several conclusions about the state of the market. >>> Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Think about a hypothetical software company that designed a product for the SMB space.

B2B 163

B2B Government SMB Real Estate 163

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content.

B2B 118

B2B Social Media Company SMB 118

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’ve seen a ton of brands emerge as powerhouse cultural icons by tapping into and even setting these direct to consumer marketing trends. Brands putting customers in the center of consumer marketing. For DTC marketers, many are prioritizing website design enhancements to help blind and visually impaired consumers shop seamlessly.

Consumer 78

Consumer Trends SMB Marketing 78

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They wanted to create an educational program on inbound marketing for HubSpot customers. At the time, we knew it wasn’t the best course on SEO or content marketing or email marketing,” the company wrote in a recent e-book. Way back in 2011, some employees at HubSpot had an idea. All you have to do is fill out a form.

Course 116

Course SMB B2B Analytics 116

Shift Communications

MAY 10, 2022

By Lisa Zanchi, Director, Digital Marketing. Brands today are built on social, but social media marketing has never been more cut-throat. We cover Facebook, Instagram , Twitter, LinkedIn , and now Pinterest, YouTube and TikTok marketing strategy. TikTok marketing strategy. They also need paid amplification.

Pinterest 78

Pinterest YouTube Social Media Trends 78

Communications Conversations

JULY 10, 2018

It’s just a list developed by me and my opinions on people based on my 20+ years experience in this market. After all, I’ve been working in the social media marketing field for almost as long as that discipline has been around (almost 10 years now; 20+ years in the marketing/comms industry).

Social Media 24

Social Media Media SMB Tourism 24

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2017

She’s currently in a social role over at Boston Scientific, but I think the comms/marketing world has much more in store for this young woman. Let’s hear more from this PR Rock Star: You’re a senior communications specialist-social media for Boston Scientific. One organization doing a lot with this is the Mayo Clinic.

Healthcare 114

Healthcare SMB Social Media Meeting 114

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But, it was interesting to hear their answers to those questions first-hand at the SMB event along with the sold-out audience. That’s more of a marketing goal anyway. In preparation for this event, I drafted a series of questions for the panelists and collaborated with them on other questions. 5: You CAN do this yourself.

Corporate 104

Corporate SMB Banking Employee 104

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and monitoring user behavior on your website are effective ways to gain valuable insights into your target audience’s preferences. Regarding this topic, a senior content marketer has shared her perspective. Let’s listen to her insights.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. Data like that is powerful evidence for B2B marketers who can optimize their sites to take advantage of a keyword inefficiency. Assess your marketing maturity? Identify untapped markets? Great content has the power to do that.

B2B 143

B2B Trends Video Course 143

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 2, 2021

As we make 2021 marketing plans, how can we place bets on the best way to organize those plans when there are still so many questions to be answered? This time of year, many marketers make predictions on what businesses should focus on as we […]. The new year has arrived. But what will it hold?

Marketing 85

Marketing Publicity Small Business SMB 85

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Great content marketing has the power to do that. Lately, innovative marketing teams have been thinking beyond the standard blog post. We analyzed the entire B2B content marketing landscape, talked to experts, and broke down case studies from companies like Google, Microsoft, HubSpot, and more. Assess your marketing maturity?

B2B 74

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 74

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 22, 2022

Making plans for marketing initiatives is always a work in progress. What should you focus on in the coming months? Uncertainty ruled last year, but now, we have a better idea of how things may look as we continue to get our footing in this new environment created by the pandemic. So, what trends should […].

Trends 160

Trends Marketing Publicity Small Business 160

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 10, 2017

Communication pros have used it for years in client work. Whether you are time-starved, or just timid about the tactic, in this post, we share 5 ways you can add lights, camera, action to your marketing. Email marketing. Email marketing remains a good way to nurture relationships with clients and prospective clients.

Video 40

Video Strategy SMB Marketing 40

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

And now, I’m on the board of directors for the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (the oldest interactive marketing association in the country!). If you worked in the ad space, but also wanted to learn more about social, should be you be a member of AdFed and also attend SMB events regularly? And then I stopped.

SMB 60

SMB Groups Trends Social Media 60

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

They were both at least mildly intriguing (to be clear, neither of those events was SMB 100, which is pictured below). ” Influencer marketing has definitely evolved into more of a pay-for-play program in the last couple years. However, I did receive two somewhat interesting and relevant “pitches” in the last month.

SMB 60

SMB Pitching Local Social Media 60

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The freelance businessperson faces many challenges. As a long-time self-employed consultant – or freelancer, as it’s sometimes called – I know what it’s like to struggle with the questions that come up when one is trying to run one’s own business. So, I started #FreelanceChat in Sept.

Publicity 209

Publicity Small Business SMB Twitter 209

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 30, 2020

For years, small businesses have asked the question – do we really need a digital presence? The answer is – yes. Research shows that much of our audience was already online before the pandemic. Studies conducted before March 2020 reported that 70 to 80% of people research a small business online BEFORE visiting the business […].

Small Business 148

Small Business Study Report Publicity 148

Garrett Public Relations

MAY 27, 2024

The media landscape is changing. It’s been happening gradually over the years – and now there’s no denying it. A staggering number of journalists are being laid off. Entire publications are shuttering. This image offers a snapshot of some larger media layoffs over the past 18 months.

How To 96

How To Media Trade Shows Publicity 96

Garrett Public Relations

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

We may be in denial, but the holidays are indeed upon us. With Thanksgiving just over a week away and Christmas coming soon on its heels, we need to be looking at the calendar to make our PR plans. While timing is always important in public relations, trying to get media coverage at this time […].

Publicity 101

Publicity Small Business Media SMB 101