Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A solid investment in PR paves the way for long-term success in today’s competitive market. Building Brand Awareness and Credibility A primary objective B2B tech PR is to increase brand awareness and establish credibility within the target market. This is a strategy that attracts organic website traffic.

B2B 78

B2B Company Publicity Media Training 78

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From natural disasters to economic downturns, these challenges can significantly impact a hotel’s operations and reputation. However, a well-crafted marketing strategy and a strong focus on recognition can be powerful tools to help hotels weather these storms and emerge stronger than before.

Hotels 78

Hotels Crisis Marketing Policies 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Content Marketing World may be at a close, but that doesn’t mean our work is over. Over two short days, Content Marketing World brought the industry’s leading content marketing professionals together to learn, share and have fun with content. Want to create standout content? Harmonize the two.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Conference Creativity 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 165

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 165

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

All content marketers run into problems every now and then. At his recent presentation at Content Marketing World , marketing technology expert Ian Cleary shared how the right tools can help solve your biggest content marketing problems. Not enough people are seeing your content.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Marketing Google 120

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Public relations and content managers form the foundational blocks of modern business strategy, both working to drive brand reputation and providing a catalyst for customer engagement.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Reputation Strategy Industry 105

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

As I continue to digest everything I heard at this year’s Content Marketing World in Cleveland, themes have begun to emerge. The post How to Build Trust – 10 Lessons from Content Marketing World appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. What were the new trends this year?

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing Comparison How To Marketing 128

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

Content marketing is about the audience. The same dynamic applies to content marketing too. >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute? The Content Marketing Shortcut: M&A There is a short cut: buy the audience through an M&A transaction.

Content Marketing 114

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 114

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. All of this information should lead to more data-driven decision making and the optimization of future content.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Content marketing Creating high-quality, informative content that answers common voice search queries can position a company or their leader as an industry expert and increase its chances of being featured in voice search results. Simple, effective content will aid voice search queries and help with discoverability.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

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. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

It used to be that when things got tough, the tough cut marketing and PR budgets. ” But that conventional wisdom was from a time when PR and marketing worked through one-way channels. In a depressed economy, a business that maintains marketing and communications will bounce back more quickly than one that cuts its budgets.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

PRophet adds influencer marketing; Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified; Semrush names Bill Wagner new CEO One of the biggest technology vendors in the communications space was talking about a new interface for PR software years ago but its the startups that seem to be making it a reality.

Software 159

Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

Prowly

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

PR is typically associated with press releases, splashy stunts, big announcements, and reputation management. Content marketing, on the other hand, is often seen as a mundane activity that churns out information in an attempt to utilize links, keywords, and SEO to generate search engine traffic.

Content Marketing 104

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 104

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Is content marketing important?

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 98

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2023

“Your reputation precedes you”—this phrase is just as relevant in business as it is for individuals. For that, you need to deliver impeccable customer service and cater to the evolving demands of your target market. To drive long-term success, you must earn positive recognition from your customers.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Reputation Brand Branding 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability. Relationships?

Leadership 206

Leadership B2B Marketing Study 206

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. Your content has no value unless it “moves,” unless people see it, engage with it, and actively share it. It comes from the transmission of content.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. An even hotter trend is content personalization , or using customer data or behavioral insights to create not just offers and promotions, but branded customized content for distribution through social or email channels.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The past five years or so have seen drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape that impact PR and marketing. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The integration of SEO, content marketing, and PR will prove to be a magic key to accomplishing it. How universities can improve their online reputation with these 3 […] The post The synergy between SEO, content marketing, and PR in higher education appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Education 78

Education SEO Content Marketing Marketing 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

Sometimes it sits within its own communications department, other times it’s a part of digital marketing (smart!), On the spectrum of surface-level PR all the way through marketing with substance, a brand is only as strong as its message is believable. How much did you edit your CEO the last time a reporter emailed you for commentary?

Brand 231

Brand Branding Guidelines Journalism 231

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

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. Marketing is one piece of that – but there is no better way to do it than PR. Shapes robust sales and marketing collateral.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Garrett Public Relations

MARCH 11, 2023

The conversations around the implications of this shiny new object have been endless in the marketing realm over the last few months.

Writing 155

Writing Reputation Marketing Publicity 155

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

How can marketers cope? Op-ed pieces and bylined articles are a staple in politics, but they’re equally effective for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to communicate their ideas and build a reputation for bold thinking. Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful. Call-to-Action.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? ” 4. .

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 But becoming overly reliant on Facebook marketing techniques isn’t simply keeping up with the times — it’s lazy.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As another year draws to a close and brands look ahead to 2024, what marketing and public relations advice can help guide us as we make plans? 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. economy, up from 30.1%

Marketing 214

Marketing Branding Brand Publicity 214

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

What’s more, a brand or personal reputation that is built through executive speeches, user reviews, bylined content, and earned media coverage will enjoy the credibility that comes from implied endorsement from authoritative sources, not just self-promotion. PR is about reputation. We earn that right to influence others.”

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats why its ideal to work with an alcohol marketing agency to navigate these waters effectively. Understanding Local Laws and Regulations One of the most critical aspects of alcohol advertising is understanding the specific laws and regulations that apply to each target market.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Ethics Local 78

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Another 20% said that they get their budget as part of the marketing budgeting process, and 15% review their PR metrics and results with the C-suite every quarter: In this blog post, we’ve covered the top five questions asked during our webinars. How do you use data and measurement to inform and shape your earned media strategy?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221