Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

What smart marketers learned using MarTech and Marketing automation was that their online videos, ads, and email marketing campaigns perform better when integrated with a strong, holistic PR and content marketing strategy. Now is the time to invest in PR Attribution and PR Measurement solutions.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 119

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 119

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S. That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” 57% are neutral about trust in NGOs.

Government 136

Government Survey Ethics Media 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. Measuring ROI is hard.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 116

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 116

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs recently released their latest joint study on the use of content in the marketing mix: B2C Content Marketing, 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

B2C 194

B2C Content Marketing Study Trends 194

Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2016

Marketers are reporting better results stemming from content marketing. That’s according to a recent survey published by Ascend2 titled 2016 State of Content Marketing Survey Summary Report. The survey demographics suggest the respondents were fairly senior with 57% holding director titles or above.

Survey 60

Survey Content Marketing Marketing B2B 60

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

Marketers who are successful in connecting with their target audiences would also attest to that, but is it happening? Content Marketing Institute recently weighed in on the matter by sharing results of its research of folks who work at B2B and B2C companies. Content Marketing. Why the contrast?

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing B2C Exercises 97

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If content marketing was a self-evaluated college class, marketers would give themselves a “C.” That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. The annual report is a joint effort between MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2024

million people have downloaded content created by marketers and tracked from registration to deal closure through the Netline platform. That’s worth mentioning because the data in this study isn’t survey data, it’s behavioral. This is especially true on surveys, so I generally have more confidence in data studies.

Study 122

Study B2B eBook Marketing 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Many of the posts published here are heavily weighted with surveys and reports. It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. B2B Content Marketing ).

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Publicity 122

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 7, 2014

It was the 5 th annual B2B Content Marketing Survey which conjured up that memory – from perhaps a more frightening part of my mind. Marketers who put their content marketing strategy to pen and ink, were twice as likely to consider their organization effective – 60% to 32%. Rhythm and ROI.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing Study Marketing Survey 126

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

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 129

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 129

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. The second annual survey was conducted by yours truly in collaboration with Ned Lundquist.

Survey 96

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 96

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

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 126

Leadership B2B Study Survey 126

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 172

Survey Marketing B2B Study 172

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? Align with marketing strategies and dashboards. Join Onclusive for the Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix webinar on June 29th.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

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. How does content marketing fit into that plan?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Resources 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Additional Findings from the JOTW Survey.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In a statement, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said, “This expansion will bring our content to more users around the world, so they can see what we already know: there is simply no substitute for X.” Muck Rack pitches a “hit score” in latest release Muck Rack published a roundup-style release with features aimed at PR measurement.

Software 132

Software Wikipedia B2B Pitching 132

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Our data collection and analysis doesn’t end there—we also survey the industry’s most experienced communicators and business executives during our live webinars. How do you use data and measurement to inform and shape your earned media strategy? How do you currently get executive buy-in for investment in PR and communications?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Overall, the study found roughly one-fifth (22%) of 1,102 B2B marketers based in North America that answered the annual survey described their content marketing as “extremely successful” or “very successful.” Page 4 shows us why these B2B content marketers are successful. 88% measure content marketing ROI.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Survey 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. 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. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

Survey 80

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 80

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.

B2B 145

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 145

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

A 2016 survey from Narrative Science found that 58 percent of enterprise business executives are already using predictive analytics within their organization. PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. The MarTech and AdTech revolutions have forever changed the way marketers work and measure their success.

Strategy 294

Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The paper is based on a combination of a survey of approximately 500 marketers and interviews from a number of people, like Mr. Sacfidi, from large consumer brands. The top challenges and goals identified in the survey – producing quality content consumers find engaging – are consistent with other content marketing studies.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

But the rise of digital health content has complicated the way people think about healthcare. And according to a recent Weber Shandwick survey of 1,700 adults , 52 percent are concerned today’s health-related information is either false or misleading. So it’s never been easier to search and find health content online.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 112

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Everyone is doing content marketing these days. In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. You can also think about these in stages of content marketing maturity, though I’d caution, you never done with any given stage.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

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 68

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Leadership 68

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The middle portion of the funnel is equally as important as its outer compadres in defining a brand’s longevity and the success of a content marketing strategy. Marketers who devalue this stage or fail to invest in its maturation may be missing out on opportunities to further enhance relationships with potential customers.

B2B 93

B2B How To Case Study System 93

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. That’s one surprising conclusion I drew from a survey of 850 bloggers by ConvertKit. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

B2B 113

B2B Marketing Survey Software 113

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

1) Context marketing campaigns. The context in which marketing messages are presented influences audience perception. 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? 2) Context in mediums.

Measurement 65

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 65