Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Now in its sixth year, the report is derived from a survey of 1,521 North American B2B marketers. My perspective on last year’s B2B survey can be found here: Study: Effective Content Marketing Has One Element. The survey found considerable organizational confusion as to what effective content marketing looks like.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 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 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. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

Survey 172

Survey Marketing B2B Study 172

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.

Measurement 60

Measurement Communications Crisis Management Training 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The first thing most ambitious marketers do when beginning their marketing adventure is to plan the tactics and choose the forms of the content they want to publish (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.). Diversify content by using a variety of forms like infographics, videos, graphics and images. How to decide what to measure?

Content Marketing 240

Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

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

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. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption. It works too.

B2B 110

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 110

PR 20/20

JULY 5, 2023

Examples include calculators, assessments, interactive videos, animated infographics, clickable flowcharts, quizzes, and more. In that case, you may consider an interactive infographic that offers plenty of resources to establish yourself as the thought leader in their area of interest. But does it work?

How To 71

How To Infographics Data Web 71

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. In contrast, traditional PR has broader metrics to measure public perception and sentiment. How is Digital PR Measured?

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

5W PR

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Of six sectors measured in a recent survey, the insurance industry had the most opens per opener at 4.2. Retail & Commerce, Industrial Manufacturing & Services, and Hospitals, Healthcare & Biotech tied for seventh among the eight industries surveyed at 3%. WHAT TO DO WITH IT. So, too will its message.

Data 68

Data Telecommunications Infographics Retail 68

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

Similarly, we also are responsible for helping the CMO carry it out – to execute that strategy, iterate, measure and improve. Accenture surveyed about 935 CMOs and 564 CEOs around the world and found 17% of respondents said, “they have been extremely successful at delivering highly relevant customer experiences.” with One Easy Fix?

Study 112

Study Survey Infographics B2B 112

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

There are quite a few players offering social listening, influencer management, campaign measurement, and other analytics designed to measure success and uncover opportunities using advanced AI. But founders look to evolve to unearth ways to generate measurable impact with content. Talkwalker for realtime Newsjacking.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Instagram 147

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understanding the risks, adopting best practices, and investing in robust cybersecurity measures are crucial for safeguarding our digital realm and ensuring a secure and prosperous future. This escalation underscores the urgent need for proactive cybersecurity measures and robust backup and recovery strategies.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

This can include: Case studies Surveys Internal data Industry reports Research from third parties Historical information Academic studies Some brands also include quotes from their executives or leaders to emphasize points and expertise in their white papers. Gather up everything you’ll need to lay out the problem and proposed solutions.

Writing 109

Writing Case Study Study Branding 109

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report lists the four most important media trends, according to a survey of more than 300 journalists. Multimedia content, such as infographics or Slideshare presentations, will help you stand out from other brands pitching the same old standardized template. This explains why almost half (48.9

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2019

Objectives must be specific and measurable. For example, if you conduct a proprietary survey you can maximize the results via an infographic, parsing out specific data points exclusively for media and creating a series on your blog or social channels. Measure and Improve. All good plans start with clear goals in mind.

Analysis 95

Analysis Infographics Internal International 95

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. Quick hits around PR technology Cision published its annual 2 020 State of the Media Report , an annual survey that polled 3,200 journalists from 15 countries this year.

Pitching 84

Pitching Survey System Technology 84

Stephen Waddington

JULY 11, 2017

The ECM 2017 survey is based on responses from 3,387 communication professionals in 50 countries. The ECM 2017 survey was organised by the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) and the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), with support from PRIME Research. #1 7 Measurement.

Communications 115

Communications Publicity Survey Newspapers 115

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 15, 2024

From there, outline your specific goals, making sure they’re measurable and achievable. If you’re starting from scratch with your customer research, Google Analytics and your own audience surveys can become your best buds. Then, when you create content, you’ll have an idea in your head of who it’s for.

Content Marketing 65

Content Marketing Strategy How To Marketing 65

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. Infographics. I love infographics. I love infographics. Infographics absolutely do the trick.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Read more: 6 Benchmarks from a Survey of CMOs through the Lenses of B2B Marketing. of revenue to 10.5%

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. An example of a survey led digital PR campaign is one we did for a leading food and drink brand , Black Sheep, who champion quality cask ale.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62

Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Use surveys and A/B testing to get an even clearer picture of the type of communication your audience prefers. Measure, analyze, send and repeat. While text-heavy content is not very inviting, multimedia like interactive quizzes, infographics and live videos will be more likely to attract attention.

Mobile 159

Mobile Public Affairs Infographics Social Media 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video communications can work well in time-urgent situations, but a controlled message is just that, and it will be questioned if it doesn’t measure up. In the 2018 B2B Buyers Survey Report , 77 percent of buyers named “deployment time/ease of use” as the top variable in making a final decision on solution providers.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 17, 2016

The push for better measurement in marketing and PR has been something of a groundswell over the last decade. The focus on measurement in marketing has become so intense that some argue it’s choking creativity. Web analytics have played a pivotal role in the advancement of measurement. 1) Four Flaws in Facebook Measurements.

Analytics 60

Analytics Data Report Measurement 60

Contently - Strategy

JULY 17, 2024

Use infographics to present data visually. Ask the Content Strategist: FAQs about novelty in marketing How can content creators measure the impact of novelty in their storytelling? Discuss current trends by comparing them to historical events or predicting their future impact. Experiment with different content formats.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Marketing Creativity Tools 52

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Adjusting Outreach Frequency to Match Industry Relevancy : This approach can really work for any brand, but it’s smart to tailor the frequency of PR reports or surveys to the industry. Resources Mentioned SurveyMonkey : A platform for creating surveys and collecting first-party data. But it’s all data-driven now.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Data Report 83

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. 62% said to measure the success of messaging.

Creativity 63

Creativity Marketing Analytics Measurement 63

Cision

MAY 29, 2017

In fact, a survey carried out by Forrester Consulting found social media to be the most preferred source of discovery for news and information among online adults between the ages of 18 and 55. The survey also revealed that a young millennial follows an average of 121 publishers on the social media. you can benefit a lot.

How To 129

How To Content Marketing Engineering Advertising 129

Contently - Strategy

JULY 12, 2024

Here are some examples of how to update old content on your site: Update information & stats Often, we reference studies and surveys on our webpages and blog posts. Experiment with new formats, like video, infographics, or illustrations to increase engagement. Ensure images load quickly.

How To 52

How To Engineering Guidelines Google 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

A survey by Collective Bias , of 14,000 adult consumers found, “30 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase a product endorsed by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity. Nearly 60 percent of survey respondents have taken a blog review or social media post viewed on a smartphone or tablet into consideration while shopping in-store.”.

Infographics 61

Infographics Survey Consumer Study 61

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

That’s according to Oliver McAteer , writing for Campaign Live about a survey by buy-side vendor Sizmek. The company surveyed 500 marketers in Europe and the US and found many admit to struggling to marry “digital advertising and powerful creative work.”. 3) Survey tells a cautionary tale as CMOs take more creative work in-house.

Creativity 75

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 75

Sword and the Script

MAY 20, 2017

A new survey of 2,400 B2B marketers suggests content marketing is the top priority this year – and by a wide margin. Also see: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Context in Marketing Campaigns, Mediums and Measurements [UML] . Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Real Estate B2B 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62