Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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PRSay

JUNE 24, 2024

According to a survey the media database company conducted, having enough resources and receiving responses from journalists are top concerns of public relations professionals. Strategic planning is another PR priority, the survey shows. The survey finds that email is still the best way to pitch reporters.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 (see these posts covering the executive summary , top challenges , organizational trust in media and views on media bias ). So says a 2022 survey conducted by PRWeek for ICR. How will that be measured?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

That’s my take on a survey by Typeset and Mantis Research. The survey found: just 33% of business marketing writers make calls to customers; just 35% conduct surveys; and. The survey puts some data behind a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. This conundrum is a leadership challenge for the head of marketing.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Successful B2B software companies think hard about marketing measure Measurement has long been an Achilles heel for marketing. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” The survey polled, 2,400 senior managers (U.S.) Try our services.

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PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

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Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. Be on the lookout for for The Ultimate Guide to Earned Media Measurement & Strategy whitepaper in the coming weeks.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2024

Only 20 percent of the 600 leaders surveyed said they plan to cut back on DEI in 2024. Forty percent view understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion as among the most important leadership attributes for those in their position. Most strikingly, 44 percent say they plan to increase existing DEI initiatives or create new ones.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The Edelman 2023 Future of Corporate Communications survey found that half of respondents see themselves as strategic advisers to or partners to their company’s leadership … © Stuart Bruce - Future of Corporate Communications study finds CCOs investing more in technology was first published on Stuart Bruce's Stuart Bruce the PR Futurist (..)

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. The second annual survey was conducted by yours truly in collaboration with Ned Lundquist.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The good news is the study says businesses can shorten the sales cycle by as much as 27% by delivering a better overall experience: “Our research shows a strong correlation between a better buying experience – measured by strong performance on the top decision drivers for B2B buyers – and commercial impact.” Don’t skimp here.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Organizations can position themselves as reliable guardians of sensitive information by effectively communicating safety measures. Thought Leadership PR enables organizations to position themselves as industry leaders. Thought leadership can also influence industry standards and regulations.

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PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2024

Quotes, say one in four reporters surveyed in a study by Greentarget. Make them: Short While PR quotes measure in the triple digits, journalists use much shorter quotes. ET for a writing refresher with Ann Wylie. What’s the least important element in a release — less important even than the dateline or the boilerplate?

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Stern + Associates

JULY 31, 2024

However, measuring its effectiveness can be challenging. An increase in these metrics suggests your firm’s thought leadership is resonating with potential clients. Surveying new clients can also reveal how partner visibility influenced their decision-making. Is Partner Visibility Driving Client Leads?

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Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Thought leadership is well regarded as an essential function for business success and brand building, and many organizations see the value in putting their experts forward as thought leaders to be a voice of the brand and its expertise. Influence Business Growth and Sales Thought leadership directly impacts purchasing decisions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It seems promising not only for B2C campaigns, but for the content and thought leadership promotion more typical of B2B PR. Thought leadership and brand positioning For PR and communications specialists, Threads offers a unique platform to establish thought leadership and enhance brand positioning.

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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. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong.

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PRSay

JULY 12, 2024

According to “ The Future of the PR Industry: Research Report ” that my company Brandpoint released, 96% of PR professionals surveyed have seen marketing and PR integrate further in 2024. From our survey, here are three trends that we expect will transform PR over the next three years. Branded content will bring meaningful results.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. And 63% of survey respondents cited budget as their top challenge – even as business and employers expected them to do more with a rapidly increasing list of things to do.

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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. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Finally, diligently monitor and measure the effectiveness and impact of your communication efforts. Lack of Leadership Communication Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for internal communications. One particularly useful survey is benchmarking.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

We are in an age with exogenous challenges, such as social and political complexity, forceful and rapid shifts in the dynamics of business and economics, technological and media disruption, and financial constraints. Ray Kotcher , APR, Fellow PRSA, is Professor of the Practice of Public Relations, Boston University College of Communication.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Let’s dive into the key ways CEO reputation directly impacts corporate brands, and what measurements you should have in your locker to take full advantage of and protect your CEO’s personal brand. Measuring a CEO’s personal brand requires a multifaceted approach that combines quantitative and qualitative data.

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Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Using an objective-setting and measurement framework such as the one described above helps communicators to: Create standards and consistent ways to measure success over time.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

By the looks of the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey results, that’s never been truer than today. Below are the top PR challenges in 2021, according to the survey: 40% said too many priorities. 23% said measurement / ROI. Miller was one of six outside contributors that helped analyze the survey results.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2016

That’s where a survey can come in. Surveying the general population, even for B2B brands, helps provide a better understanding of what end users want, and plenty of data to share with reporters. What can a survey do for your brand? Here’s an example of how SHIFT used survey data to drive media coverage and marketing exposure.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 2023 Gallagher report reveals the increasing value of internal communications in areas such as culture, strategy, and measurement and persistent challenges for the function to achieve greater management influence. Another day, another survey about the contribution of the communication function to management. (I

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2014

Thought leadership is critical to brand differentiation and business growth – and core to effective communications strategies, particularly in today’s complex, crowded and commoditized world. Yet the sales community generally views thought leadership as a fancy name for marketing, outside their job to court new customers and close deals.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. That example is less quantifiable, but brand recognition also can be measured through polling and surveys.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Communication is a function of leadership. Staffbase offers toolset for planning, measuring internal comms Staffbase, a German company that develops internal communications rolled out a new product it calls “ Mission Control.” On the other hand, I hope this isn’t coming at the expense of the traditional role.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Exploring the management dynamic between CEO, Chair and corporate affairs leaders Corporate affairs leaders work more closely with CEOs and chairs, playing a greater strategic role in business decision-making and leadership. The Deloitte study shows a high level of CEO understanding of (82%) and appreciation (95%) for corporate affairs.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

That’s one surprising conclusion I drew from a survey of 850 bloggers by ConvertKit. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey. Medium, which announced layoffs recently, polled at less than 1% in the CovertKit survey. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss.

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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. If you ramble, you will lose your audience’s attention.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

That’s according to the newest edition of The CMO Survey , a semiannual study spawned out of Duke University’s business school. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. New Survey Identifies the Hottest Trends in Corp Comm and PR.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Yet cybersecurity is emerging as a key point of differentiation according to a new survey by Treasure Data. Security isn’t a consideration that comes naturally to a profession that centers around promotion, but the survey shows security awareness is permeating the organization. Martech: goals, pain points, barriers and benefits.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 5, 2014

The demand for measuring effectiveness in marketing is on the rise too, according to an eMarketer report titled, Execs to Marketers: Show Me the Metrics. The report combined data from two surveys issued by three different organizations. . PR Measurement Isn’t Quite the Same. 5 PR Metrics Categories for Organizing Measurement.

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