Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

5W PR

APRIL 2, 2025

Financial technology companies face unique marketing challenges that traditional advertising alone cannot solve. Recent data shows that 92% of consumers trust influencer recommendations over traditional advertising, while fintech-focused influencer campaigns generate 11x more ROI than conventional digital marketing.

Marketing 78

Marketing Financial Case Study Education 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

As with any creative process, brilliant ideas don’t come out of nowhere; in fact, they are usually hard earned. More often than not there’s a process that came before the inspiration, and PR teams can use these steps to trigger those great, creative ideas. It strikes like a muse, or lightning from the sky, right?

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Creativity Exercises Survey Writing 174

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the Creator Economy continues to grow and diversify, new research from creative marketing platform Thinkific Labs finds that after a year of massive shifts across the technology sector and the wider economy, online learning is growing and offers financial stability for the consistently increasing body of creators.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. The Onclusive marketing team is responsible for growing the company brand, positioning our products to the right customers, generating demand, and enabling our sales team to drive revenue. . Creative and design abilities.

Marketing 46

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. This includes writing and editing informational one-sheeters about new products or launches, case studies, event descriptions and signage, multimedia-rich press releases , and more. Internal Communications.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creating a fintech case study can feel like a never-ending trip to the DMV. While a fintech case study isn’t as straightforward to create as other types of content , these powerhouse stories offer unparalleled value for brands. But that’s exactly why a well-crafted fintech case study can be so powerful.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2024

The intersection between private equity (PE) firms and creative agencies presents a study in contrasts. The burgeoning trend of PE investments in this sector sheds light on the strategic allure these creative entities hold for investors keen on unlocking value through digital transformation and data-driven strategies.

Creativity 114

Creativity Content Marketing Marketing Study 114

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. The study suggests announcements about financial transactions like funding or acquisitions didn’t convert.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals Good things really do come to those who wait. These marketing “leaders” are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, compared to 25% of the rest of marketing.

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B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 180

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) to the Creativity in PR study “believe creativity will be either ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important to business recovery post-Covid.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 2, 2019

You’ve read influencer marketing case studies. But believe me when I tell you, you’ve never seen an influencer marketing case study like the one I’m about to share with you (unless, of course, you’re a loyal listener of the Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN, in which case you’ll know everything by now).

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Social media influencers have become central figures in modern marketing strategies , but brands are moving away from short-term, transactional relationships in favor of sustained partnerships. The authenticity of this long-term relationship has helped Nike maintain its position as a market leader in athletic wear.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, bylined articles, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders. Participate in/lead brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Here’s what you have: -3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Before I was at BuzzStream, I worked with The Grit Group , a fantastic digital marketing agency run by Alex Johnson. I recently saw Alex publish a fantastic LinkedIn post about why every SEO should study branding. (It’s Building and marketing those sites to generate leads. It’s a great read —check it out here.)

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 16, 2024

B2B marketing has never been about tugging at the heartstrings with emotive storytelling. For decades, these comms pros have relied on facts and data to get the job done.

B2B 114

B2B Study Storytelling Strategy 114

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

Whether you are a CMO or not, if your work is related to marketing, then the challenges and opportunities facing the CMO are also yours. We all have a responsibility to support the CMO with the inputs from our piece of the puzzle to develop a sound marketing strategy. Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess.

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Study Survey Infographics B2B 138

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 11, 2020

At Ogilvy, I was a member of the four-person case study writing committee. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results. Quantifiable objectives headlined every case study we wrote. Get permission first. Don’t do this!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If differentiation is crucial to marketing communications, then saying the same thing is the opposite of what we need. The code too can be highly probable which is why the creative and design are what differentiates software products he said, rather than word choice. High probability means everyone is saying the same things.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. Bonus: I take the best of what Ive read about marketing and comms and add it to a monthly newsletter. I used to listen to a lot more marketing and PR podcasts, and while I still have some in the queue, Ive cut back in favor of other topics.

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Google Course Survey YouTube 157

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

High-quality individual pieces of content marketing don’t just happen in a vacuum – you need goals, a content calendar, competitor, audience and SEO research, and more! Read on for the essential elements of how to create a successful content marketing strategy. Where should you focus your marketing efforts? Who are they?

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Content Marketing Strategy How To Marketing 65

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. We selected two winners. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Winner #2 will be announced next week.

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Video Journalism Education Resources 352

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Look globally for reactive news.

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Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers say too much work, too few resources and too much interference forces them to choose between quality and completion. Most B2B marketers aren’t thrilled with their own content. According to a survey by Radix Communications , “68% of B2B marketers are not proud of their own content.”. Check out our services.

B2B 175

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 175

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends Web 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. PR is an investment of not just a portion of the marketing budget but a proportionate time commitment as well.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Check out this monster case study from AccessDirect. Because blocking many kinds of advertisements through browser-based tools is a common practice nowadays, it’s essential to feed content to your users in a way that comes across more naturally — through influencer marketing. It has also recruited them to host events. .

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Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I didn’t know Darren Kingman before chatting with him , but I loved the work he produced at Root Digital , his UK-based digital PR, SEO, and content marketing agency. If you’re struggling to create interesting, creative content, this is an episode to pay close attention to. Darren: Yeah. That’s a place to go.

Creativity 117

Creativity Digital PR Data Pitching 117

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.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . In years past we’ve combined the PR and marketing statistics into a single post. The price summarizing marketing statistics for 2021 was published earlier in the week.

Publicity 175

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 175

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Creative and energetic personality! . Diverse range of clients.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether. Prefer to mix things up?

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 13, 2020

Delusions of Brandeur is a hilarious, beautifully produced book that takes aim at marketing nonsense. There’s rarely any reference to research to support arguments, and there are almost never any case studies. There’s rarely any reference to research to support arguments, and there are almost never any case studies.

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Industry Marketing Case Study Creativity 123

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A new research study from creative transformation firm WPP and SeeHer, a global movement to accurately portray women in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment, reveals critical gaps and opportunities focused on women and people who identify as women across reproductive care, weight diversity and mental health.

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