Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 162

Leadership B2B Study Survey 162

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. Conversational content Voice search queries tend to be more conversational and long-tail, reflecting the way people naturally speak.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. Content marketers in all industries can learn from these examples. They’ll cover: Brand Awareness & Thought Leadership. A model for success.

Leadership 106

Leadership Brand Branding How To 106

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. Internal linking is one of the least appreciated jobs in SEO. You don’t want to use the exact same anchor text on every internal link. Positional is now live!

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, effective internal communication is paramount. Bridging the gap between effective internal communications and cultivating an engaged workforce is not without its challenges, as I’m sure we’ve all experienced in our respective workplaces from time to time.

Internal 97

Internal International Communications Employee 97

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Consider ways to expand editorial placements with personal branding campaigns for c-suite leadership and your subject matter experts !

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2017

What does it take to implement content marketing effectively in a B2B organization? It’s not an easy question to answer broadly because: a) every team has its own dynamics; b) every organization has constraints and limitations, and c) every vertical market has its own unique characteristics. 1) Hands on marketing leadership.

Content Marketing 80

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 80

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In a few hours from now, I’ll be heading to AdWeek DC to moderate a panel on content marketing. Then on Friday, I head to Boston to speak at PRSA’s Association/Nonprofit Section Half-Day Conference on email marketing. Notice a common thread here? Nowhere in the panel descriptions do you see “PR.”

Internal 44

Internal International YouTube Nonprofit 44

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. This data reflects an international sentiment felt around the world. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. It’s true interpersonal and it’s true in leadership and group dynamics.

Government 152

Government Survey Ethics Media 152

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? Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. Organic Search.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 86

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

The survey responses underscore its importance and benefits to driving awareness among target audiences, engagement, SEO and content marketing. Media coverage mattered as much then as it does in a digital world. Simon Erskine Locke is Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM a global communications-focused matching search engine.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. To be shareable, content must be optimized, so fluency in SEO basics is a necessary skill. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Each episode features conversations with international PR leaders who share their experiences navigating complex campaigns across different markets. The show excels at breaking down complex topics like artificial intelligence in PR, social media analytics and content marketing into practical, implementable steps.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

Survey 90

Survey Content Marketing Marketing Measurement 90

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

But many companies jumping on the content marketing band wagon get it spectacularly wrong. Earlier this week Anne Gregory, president of the Global Alliance of international PR associations, tweeted about her abhorrence of the term corporate journalism. They recruit former journalists from CNN and the BBC to produce quality news.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We have heard the drumbeat of the importance of content marketing for years. Long before it was labeled “content marketing,” communications pros were utilizing the tactic in client work. Content Marketing is a valuable tool in the communications arsenal. Demonstrate thought leadership. Build trust.

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 61

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More internal comms. More internal comms.

Communications 149

Communications Crisis International Internal 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2018

And, bringing an earned-media sensibility to the effort increases the credibility for some content that is overly commercial, badly targeted, or stuffed with obvious keywords. Best Practices For PR Content. All good content marketing initiatives begin by getting everyone on the team in agreement with campaign goals.

Strategy 159

Strategy Guidelines Content Marketing Small Business 159

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 174

Agency B2C B2B Survey 174

Polaris

DECEMBER 6, 2014

If you’re stuck on the subway or in your car for 30 to 60 minutes (or more) on a regular basis, why not make good use of your time by staying up to date with the latest news in social media, digital communications, public relations and content marketing? It’s easy to do with all the good marketing podcasts available these days.

Marketing 147

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Film 147

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 66

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. Now, choose 10 of these items you’d like to use for content. Then, I’m going to use that as a launching pad for a speech at Content Marketing World.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Prohibition

MARCH 27, 2020

They provide the perfect opportunity for brands to promote their expertise, discuss key trending industry topics and showcase their personality, unlike any other form of content. This year, we helped Huthwaite International do just that with the successful launch of their first podcast series: Mastering Negotiations.

Leadership 62

Leadership Exercises Trends YouTube 62

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. What are some core videos (product demonstration, thought leadership, e.g.) that most any brand can make? It’s nothing short of the “cinemazation” of PR and marketing. Register now!

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Send it around internally. Internal sharing pulls double duty: When the next catastrophe hits, and the leadership takes out the budget hatchet , again, they don’t want to cut yours because they understand the outsized-value you deliver to the business. That’s what content marketing is all about. Repurpose it.

Media Relations 125

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 125

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Several reports over the last three to five years validate that brands have a hard time creating relevant content, more specifically the “right content, at the right time, in the right channel and to the right customer.”. It’s important, however, to ensure that employee content is aligned to the overall brand narrative.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

The site has 5,000 agencies and consultant profiles in areas including crisis communications, public relations, internal communications, government affairs, investor relations, content marketing, social media, SEO, website development, photography, and video. Listing & Search are Free.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

After working and learning from Ross Hudgens , the founder of content marketing agency, Siege Media , for close to seven years, I am thrilled to have him on the podcast. Ross and Emily Campbell-Snidal , their VP of Content Marketing, recently released a podcast explaining their new “product-led digital PR” approach.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Data Report 83

Cision

MARCH 28, 2016

Traditional marketing functions are no longer set up to win. To do that, Bernie advises approaching content marketing like an ice cream sandwich and layering storytelling, cross-functional contribution and the marketing department. Leadership needs to understand how content leads,” says Carlos Abler.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Storytelling Content Marketing 120

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The financing will fuel investment in engineering, data science and product development and accelerate the expansion of the company’s international footprint. Pereg Ventures, along with all three of the company’s largest existing institutional investors, Wildcat Ventures, Storm Ventures, and Correlation Ventures, participated in the round.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Additional recommended reading: The Buyer’s Journey and Why Content Marketing is a Thing. B2B Customers Want Thought Leadership. Proof of B2B Marketing Value Does Not Start with the Competition. Additional recommended reading: 3 Very Different Ideas for Aligning Sales and Marketing [UML].

B2B 121

B2B Marketing How To Survey 121

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

The earnings release named new customers in this segment “as Marriott International, Nike, McKinsey & Company, Lego and Bayer.”. Another interesting number in the earning presentation is the total addressable market (TAM). Cision has cycled through most of its leadership team under the current equity holders.

Software 150

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 150