The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Download the full PDF version of the infographic here . A new year always brings unknowns, but this year preparing your digital PR and marketing strategy is more important than ever. This isnot theitme for PR and marketing folk to pull back. These six Digital PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2023.

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Digital PR Marketing Infographics Video 264

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. million users TikTok : 74.14

Marketing 101

Marketing Crisis Local Internal 101

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

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Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 0

Cision

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Marketers appreciate hearing from other marketer’s success. We learn from other marketers, even when their examples are from a different industry. When my friends at Cision suggested we publish a second Social Business Journal , we considered several topics. Download the Journal to see how Dell achieves this! .

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Social Media Branding Brand Airlines 120

Cision

AUGUST 15, 2017

” Social media is becoming a dictating force in all aspects of marketing and PR. It’s no longer just getting covered in a media outlet — it’s how far can that story be carried with social media. Traditional media is pushing their fans to engage on social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? For content marketers, Hubspot or a competitor is a must-have. This one bears repeating because it’s a PR person’s best friend.

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Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2019

Ever since Regis McKenna published The Regis Touch , high-tech marketing executives have known that their earned media (PR, for those of us antiquated enough to use that term) has far more credibility and impact than advertising, especially in B2B markets where purchase decisions are reviewed by multiple parties before a transaction is approved.

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Communications Marketing B2C Advertising 199

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our final blog series of the year, we take a closer look at 2021 G2 Crowd ratings and spotlight the key criteria for choosing the unified earned, owned and social media monitoring, media relations and PR analytics platform that best suits your needs as a modern communicator. Why technology ROI matters. The answer is yes!

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How To Media Software Analytics 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’re in the middle of the first quarter, which for many PR and marketing teams can mean close budget scrutiny. But unlike marketing, where we can count whitepaper downloads, webinar attendees and inquiries from marketing content, proving the ROI of PR can be a little more obscure. Does it reinforce the brand story?

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Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

The go-to social media platforms for B2B PR are probably LinkedIn and Twitter. But a too-narrow social focus for B2B leaves out at least one very powerful social channel – Instagram. . Instagram has more than one billion users , making it one of the most popular social media platforms.

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Instagram B2B B2C Case Study 333

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

David Wills, senior vice president of Media Profile We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Communications, media and PR market in Toronto Most large and mid-sized Canadian PR and communications firms are headquartered in Toronto.

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Print Marketing Instagram Newspapers 100

Cision

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

While connecting with influencers in your industry is a great way to reach a lot of people quickly, don’t leave out a more obvious — and often more attainable — source to help with your marketing: Brand evangelists. Next, search for your brand on social media channels to see who’s buzzing about you. Where to Find ‘Em.

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Branding Brand How To Social Media 292

Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Another study by Statista found that as many as 43 percent of Canadians relied on traditional media to research Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in November 2015. While social media is increasingly gaining prominence, it shouldn’t be treated as isolated from the “offline” world; this is is because out of the 7.4

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Media Study 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Owen Cullen, Managing Director at Cullen Communications We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. The Irish media landscape is dominated by the state broadcaster, RTE, whose reach extends to TV, radio, online, mobile and social media.

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Radio Sports Marketing Local 83

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2020

As we shared in our last blog post, Business Wire and Onclusive recently collaborated to report results from the first-ever impact analysis of nearly 17,000 news releases on generating syndicated pick-up, editorial coverage and social media engagement. Friday are best for maximizing social media engagement. .

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Social Media Study Mobile Report 322

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stéphane Billiet, vice president of We change We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 90

Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. At the time, I had heard about Tableau but wasn’t able to download the software to my MacBook Air. News distribution has advanced to include better targeting, social media intelligence, and deeper analytics.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Cision

MAY 17, 2017

When it comes to content marketing, the best strategies go beyond just churning out a lot of blog content. They’re definitely a proven component of a smart marketing strategy, but are they right for your brand? Ideally, all your marketing efforts would support one another. How Would We Market the e-book? What’s Our Goal?

Content Marketing 205

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Infographics 205

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Software 191

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . 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. Social media professionals agree.

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Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Survey Social Media Branding Brand 150

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

Onclusive invented PR Attribution in 2011 to determine how many times people, after having read an article about your brand, eventually visit your website and which actions they take – for example, view a specific page, download content, sign up for a demo, or purchase a product or service. Article sentiment toward the brand.

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Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A renewed focus on customer relationships and B2B video content are among the most commonly cited aspects of marketing that those in the trenches say are yielding success B2B marketing has seen better economic times. The challenge of the current environment is stirring debate about what works in B2B marketing and what does not.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Video 180

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

In the survey, journalists state the following are the most sought-after types of content in an online newsroom: press releases, breaking news items, media relations contact information, fact sheets, high-res images, press kits and executive biographies. I’d also suggest adding social media feeds to it.

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How To Survey Resources Social Media 242

Cision

MAY 18, 2017

There is no better story to illustrate the power of social listening to generate business. The fact that this incident happened many years ago—and social media usage has grown exponentially since then—hint at the fact that social conversations that can generate leads are everywhere. Social Conversations Aren’t So Random.

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How To Instagram Social Media LinkedIn 198

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

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How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When developing a public relations or marketing strategy, many companies decide to start by jumping on the social media train. It’s a free, relatively easy and user friendly way to get their feet wet in the world of promotional marketing, and it is accessible to companies of any size. Plan ahead and follow through.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Media Training 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A viral campaign can be a powerful tool to achieve this, but it requires careful planning, execution, and collaboration with an app marketing agency. Understanding the Power of Virality A viral campaign is a marketing initiative that spreads rapidly and organically through word-of-mouth.

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Viral How To Advertising Advertising 78

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

We recommend working with your marketing team to understand which tools they are using and can share with you. Now that you’ve received the “green light” from your executive team on the new PR measurement system, it’s time to think about your implementation plan.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

We recommend working with your marketing team to understand which tools they are using and can share with you. Now that you’ve received the “green light” from your executive team on the new PR measurement system, it’s time to think about your implementation plan.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Customer Service 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Newsjacking is a powerful tactic for marketing and public relations. SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. Their findings attracted widespread media coverage from CNBC , Forbes , Yahoo , and others, generating 7.8

Branding 323

Branding Brand eBook Advertising 323

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There is one very obvious reason why social media and influencer marketing do not make up the majority of a brand’s communications or advertising budget. We’re having a hard time selling the higher-ups on social media. Social media has massive power. I’ll get to that. But first, let’s bust some myths.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Measurement Advertising 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

How can you be a credible resource for your audience, stakeholders and the media by consistently sharing objective information and advice? Even establishing just 1-2 key spokespeople who are each a clear expert on a specific topic, have garnered visibility in your industry and enjoy being active on social media can go a long way.

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Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

5W PR

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

These goals should align with broader PR and marketing strategies while maintaining authenticity in storytelling. The series attracted millions of downloads and significant media attention. Start by defining specific goalswhether building brand awareness, establishing industry authority, or driving lead generation.

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Branding Brand Storytelling Exercises 78