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. I don’t remember the exact results, but I remember it was underwhelming – less than 100 views, let alone anything else measurable. A few months later the video was all but forgotten.

B2B 136

B2B Video Marketing Survey 136

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.

Infographics 67

Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 67

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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong. The survey was conducted in February 2018 and 155 respondents completed the questionnaire.

Survey 70

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 70

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

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

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 Government 159

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

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

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 111

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 111

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Freshen up your skills with metrics: CyberAlert created a wonderful resource called The 2014 Measurement Handbook for PR, Marketing and Social Media. It has three parts, but if time is short, start with Part Three: Marketing Measurement: Implementing Metrics That Matter. Good stuff, Cyberalert!

eBook 100

eBook Digital PR Handbook Content Marketing 100

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

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

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 108

Writing Case Study Study Brand 108

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2014

Develop a supporting video or other multimedia tool, such as a chart or infographic, that helps further explain the ideas and/or provides extra, valued-added information. Can Thought Leadership Be Measured? In fact, measuring thought leadership is a little like those “George Washington Slept Here” signs that dot the eastern states.

Leadership 82

Leadership Reputation Measurement Video 82

Cision

AUGUST 6, 2015

Results from a 2014 survey by Honeywell International that appeared in the Washington Times indicated that roughly one in five travelers switch from their preferred airline carrier to one that offers better Wi-Fi. Read the full-length white paper or check out the infographic below! . – TripAdvisor.com, May 29, 2015.

Travel 120

Travel Technology Airlines Wireless 120

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

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

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

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

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 76

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 76

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

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

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Quite rightly the PRCA says: “Now more than ever, in-house teams surveyed see themselves as the owners of digital/social media strategy and execution, with agencies providing supporting roles.” The surveys were carried out online. There aren’t any really radical or different findings revealed in the report.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Also, Agility has invited Ned Lundquist and me to present findings from our annual JOTW Communications Survey at their Earned Media Mastery Summit several years in a row. These allow PR to “showcase earned media coverage in customizable, branded digital PR measurement reports.”. I encourage you to check it out. Minor Mentions.

Software 92

Software Banking Technology Corporate 92

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

The 2014 PRESSfeed survey showed 87% of journalsts and editors said they want visuals with company news, yet only 26% of all press releases posted on the wire services have visuals. 59% od companies surveyed late last year say hiring of content marketing is imminent. You can download the full infographic of the 15 skills here.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Or a knowledge measurement – a test of information retention? For example, every week on Friday, I like to publish a “Friday Share” post that reviews a relevant industry infographic, SlideShare presentation or YouTube video that I’ve identified during daily reading. Those are two words that have no business on a PR agency’s invoice.

Industry 60

Industry Pitching Survey Twitter 60