Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2022

93% of buyers “video builds trust in a brand” but success with video in B2B marketing requires a clear purpose, a plan to promote and measure results. A study by PathFactory found marketing videos on average cost $8,448 and earned 2:22 minutes of viewing time. Recent B2B marketing video statistics.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Shane is a digital marketing consultant that specializes in influencer marketing, product launches, sales funnels, targeted traffic and website conversions. From digital marketers to top brands, everyone is making the most of influencer marketing. But, why is there such hype about influencer marketing?

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Inbound PR

JULY 24, 2020

One of the reasons why I wrote the Inbound PR book was to help PR professionals open their eyes to the need for modern measurement and tangible proof of PR results. Inbound Marketing is terrific at showing the monetary value of marketing efforts so there's a lot that PR could learn. Measurement has always been a problem in PR.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

In this video, Baer talks about how influencer marketing is a powerful strategy that can easily go wrong. Jay Baer Asks — What Are The 3 Biggest Problems With Influencer Marketing? Jay Baer: What are the three biggest problems with influencer marketing? And I can tell you that influencer marketing is harder than it appears.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It is possible to consistently deliver high-quality, audience-centric content, build a loyal following, increase organic traffic, and ultimately achieve marketing goals. Outlining the types of content to be created, such as blog posts, videos, infographics, and social media content, and establishing a consistent publishing schedule is vital.

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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?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2016

Measurement has always been critical to PR professionals, but has grown more complex with the overabundance of data available to us. Xerago produced this infographic that can be used a quick and easy checklist to help you set up analytics for client campaigns. From Visually.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” Earned media had traditionally been the responsibility of public relations, while paid and owned media had been part of the marketing mandate. Was it a function of PR? Its own function?

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Though it should be obvious your PR practices play a vital role in promoting your organization and its products and services, you probably have a significantly harder time determining the actual value than your colleagues at the marketing and sales departments do. Still, there are several ways to quantitatively measure the ROI of PR.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

With decades of experience in journalism, PR and content marketing, Jon is now in charge of content for Inc. He has had a front-row seat in the evolution of Growth PR and content marketing and shared his thoughts with our team below: AirPR: How did you get started in content marketing and PR? s clients and advertisers.

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling helps to differentiate the company from the competition in a crowded market. Make it Visual: The Power of Infographics In this age of information overload, visual data representation is the key to bringing a message across. Infographics are an effective tool in an IRO's arsenal.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer. Get in touch today to find out how we could help you.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

That’s where your content marketing efforts come into to play. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. Cision® asked hundreds of senior marketers and 81 percent agreed earned media is more effective than paid media. Infographics.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 17, 2024

Novelty in marketing refers to anything new, original, or unusual that makes a story stand out and grab your audience’s attention. 5 brainy benefits of novelty in marketing By understanding and leveraging the power of novelty, you can elevate your brand’s storytelling , making narratives more memorable and impactful.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Because marketing is an ever-changing beast, it’s imperative that you stay sharp on your options so you can remain competitive in your industry. This marketing software company understands the value of providing useful resources, and has invested heavily in its marketing library of resources. How to Measure Guest Posting ROI.

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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.

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5W PR

AUGUST 1, 2024

PR encourages healthcare providers to communicate openly about their policies, safety measures, and even past mistakes. Proactive measures include sharing success stories, patient testimonials, and new developments in treatments or technologies. Transparency in PR extends beyond reactive communication.

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5W PR

JULY 18, 2024

Crisis communication and management Despite the best preventive measures, cyber attacks can still occur. The communication can also focus on the measures the company is taking to prevent similar incidents in the future. Securing awards serves as a powerful validation of the company’s expertise.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To find out, we conducted nine interviews with innovative CMOs to understand what role they see content playing in the marketing strategy. CMOs see content marketing solutions as part of every aspect of audience engagement. Or, more importantly, our bosses? Just because I have put out one piece of content, that is not a conversation.”

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. Consumption. But it can and continues to rise.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. For one thing, you need to re-measure its effectiveness frequently, if you don’t already automate the process of measurement. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W.

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Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Here’s why fintech marketers should put case studies at the core of their content strategy and tips to streamline the process. It’s more than a marketing asset—it’s a storytelling tool that can make a major impact on potential investors, customers, and your bottom line. Did your fintech solution enhance efficiency by 30 percent?

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 28, 2015

One simple task that significantly improves the success of your content marketing is the ability to identify what pieces of content are driving results and which are not. If your online marketing isn’t designed to drive traffic, you have a problem. It takes you from an average marketer to a GREAT one. How can you do this?

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Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Evolution of Content Marketing. What are you measuring?

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5W PR

MAY 24, 2024

It cultivates credibility and proves a deep comprehension of the market, its challenges, and prospective solutions. PR can alleviate these concerns by underscoring stringent security measures, adherence to industry regulations, and commitment to data privacy. Transparency Trust is paramount for investors.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

It can help ensure that your content marketing goals are effective and consistent across various parts of the organization and that no one is going rogue and spending time creating something that won’t help you reach your goals. Can you group these audiences into specific personas to better direct your marketing efforts?

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Stuart Bruce

MARCH 3, 2015

The Qualifications for Communicators Trends Survey 2015 reveals that PR measurement is the top skills gap and digital communications/social media is the top skill that respondents want to address in the next 12 months. After measurement the next two biggest skills gaps identified are budget management and crisis management.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

Years ago, I spoke to a CMO that said, “I don’t invest in anything I can’t directly measure.” Limited is the operative word, because while measurements are important, you can’t directly measure everything, like the impact of creativity, and yet we know these things have value. 2) Crutches, agile and marketing.

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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? Infographics. White papers.

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PR 20/20

JULY 5, 2023

As marketers, we can agree that compelling, conversion-focused content is a cornerstone for your digital presence. Examples include calculators, assessments, interactive videos, animated infographics, clickable flowcharts, quizzes, and more. We know that today's buyers prefer to self-educate almost entirely through the buyer's journey.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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PR 20/20

MAY 16, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, associations and organizations face the constant challenge of maximizing their marketing and sales efforts while operating within limited resources. In this post, we'll explore six effective strategies associations can implement to optimize their marketing and sales efforts.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Once you hit the “Publish” button, you need to get your content where it needs to go, share it with your audience, and ultimately measure your results. The right workflows for content help measure performance accurately and inform key stakeholders of its progress. Customer marketing if the asset is a case study.

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