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. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

Landis PR

MAY 28, 2024

In Denmark, your strategy should be quality vs. quantity, while establishing thought leadership that works in both traditional and social media is key to create awareness. While the circulation of newspapers has declined in recent years, print media still plays an important role in the Danish media landscape.

Energy 59

Energy Technology Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals 59

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

But the reporter didn’t respond, despite my experience, intuition and persistence. The post gained traction in social media, which was the intended effect, but then something else happened: it earned links and mentions from several news outlets. Media Changes mean PR needs Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. The report noted in observation: “Fifty-eight percent of respondents cited engagement as a big challenge, compared to 35 percent in our 2017 survey. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. 44% say content marketing.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2016

Ask any PR or marketing pro with digital chops how a dynamic web has changed marketing communications and the answers are liable to boil down to ease, speed, volume and accessibility. In his latest book, Content, Inc., In his latest book, Content, Inc.,

Social Media 64

Social Media Marketing Media Content Marketing 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

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B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

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. This highlights the importance of tailoring your content to specific target audiences to maximize its effectiveness. Let’s listen to her insights.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Cision

MAY 4, 2015

We’re excited to realize the next step in our ongoing mission to innovate the content marketing, social and PR spaces with the release of two new products: the Cision PR Edition and Cision Social Edition. Cision Social Edition provides solutions for: Social Engagement. Social Media Integration.

Social Media 120

Social Media Analytics Enterprise Content Marketing 120

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

This allows your pitch to stand out from the mass blasts that reporters receive all the time. The issue today is that the “media” itself is much larger and more fractured than it was in the past. Social Media is an invaluable Resource for Pitching. For instance, it’s always been important to set a good first impression.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Journalists more likely to cover an exclusive Three-quarters of journalists say they are more likely to cover a story if they are offered an exclusive, according to a survey of 1,000 reporters by Muck Rack. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches.

Survey 97

Survey Industry Leadership Study 97

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

On top of that, an integrated campaign ensures messaging remains consistent across multiple platforms like social media, print media, advertising and internal communications. For PR professionals, integrating marketing and PR requires some additional skills that marketing professionals use every day.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. What is media coverage? A company should share its marketing and industry trends with their public relations agency.

Print 112

Print Trends Agency Brand 112

PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

Editor's note: This post was originally published by Content Marketing Institute and has been edited for comprehensiveness. After months of planning, research, writing, and design, your new B2B research report is set to launch. But there’s more you can do to help your content marketing plan surpass your expectations for success.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing eBook Publicity Marketing 40

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Since then it is a new game, as more people are discovering and consuming news through social media.

Viral 120

Viral Data Web Trends 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

PR monitoring and oversight of social and customer relations channels is more important than ever, as B2B companies have learned to incorporate real-time marketing into their programming, according to Econsultancy. B2B content will become more customized. PR and content will become more automated and scaleable.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. It can develop into a separate function, often reporting to the CEO, as the business grows.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Barokas

MAY 22, 2019

With so many brands vying for our attention through various channels – from social media, TV, radio, print, smartphones and the endless barrage of emails flooding our inboxes on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis, it’s easy for your message to get lost among all the noise. It’s a noisy world out there.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Radio Print Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi. Joe Pulizzi, the godfather of content marketing, wrote this book in 2014. It’s an instant classic that helps us achieve improved results while marketing less by doing “epic content marketing.” 2 Kathi Kruse.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing. Contact us to learn more or to request a live demonstration.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

She is nationally known as one of the foremost speakers in the country on all things social media. In the PR business for over 25 years, Bill Stoller helps his clients get their voices heard on social media. Today, she shares her knowledge on the influencer marketing landscape on Twitter. Bill Stoller. Steveology.

Twitter 77

Twitter Radio Social Media Print 77

Cision

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

If you are leveraging different channels for your various marketing campaigns, it’s important to rope in each one as part of the earned media analysis. Everything from your content marketing to social media to PR (including print, online, and television or radio mentions) needs to be part of the equation.

Measurement 166

Measurement Strategy Media Analytics 166

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Social media marketing is not slowing down.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

via logging in with a social platform and then see which of those customers is a potential micro-influencer (who already likes the brand enough to try it out or buy).”. 6) Finding a content marketing niche. Louis Gordon | Upstart Marketing. 13) Data says it’s fit to print. 20) A new focus on marketing efficiency.

Marketing 106

Marketing Content Marketing Crisis Management Data 106

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Search engine optimization for content will become even more integral to media relations and PR and will emphasize metadata and schemas as much as the text and images. Want to make standout content? Click here for our free content marketing white paper! . Emerged/Emerging Trends: Larger and more diverse audiences.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Marketing and PR professionals invest time and money on increasing brand awareness across a variety of media channels including television, radio, social media, online news and licensed print. As such, a platform that has the ability to monitor all of these channels should be an integral part of any media plan.

How To 60

How To Media Analytics Television 60

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

A popular email newsletter is the holy grail for content marketers. When you send content straight to your reader’s inbox, you bypass Google’s search algorithm and the changing whims of social media platforms. Curate your content into segments for specific audiences.

Financial 79

Financial Banking Content Marketing Writing 79

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nine in 10 (90%) said reported that communications work has changed at least slightly – and of those, 50% said it has changed significantly (37%) or very significantly (13%). Real effort into digital and social. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”. Dynamic content and regulations.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

PR people outnumber reporters six to one. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. Smaller newsrooms are covering a far wider reach of topics.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

They have previously offered re-targeting based on earned media audiences, which is rather novel. The problem for the company is that doesn’t appeal to the ~40% of comms professionals that report to a CEO or CCO. It’s sponsored content, which is a form of advertising, which is unquestionably paid media. Are you kidding?

Software 124

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 124

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Marketing and PR professionals invest time and money on increasing brand awareness across a variety of media channels including television, radio, social media, online news and licensed print. As such, a platform that has the ability to monitor all of these channels should be an integral part of any media plan.

Media 60

Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The latest content marketing trend our PR agency is seeing is the move toward less content creation and more content promotion. In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

It might seem passé amid the shiny object syndrome that is digital media, but you’re missing a foundational element of a PR program if you don’t have an easy-to-find and neatly organized list of links where you’ve earned media. 4) Share the content on social media (organic). 3) Surgically weave it into blog posts.

Media 100

Media B2B Groups Conference 100

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

For instance, does direct mail work, or has digital marketing rendered it obsolete? As social media and search advertising have become integrated into our everyday lives, many believe that direct mail is an outdated way to reach consumers as smartphones allow millennials to access information, products and services instantly.

Advertising 84

Advertising Advertising Privacy Analytics 84