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.

B2B 135

B2B Video Marketing Survey 135

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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Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

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).

B2B 113

B2B Marketing Survey Software 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

The white paper has its own specific audience and purpose that separates it from other PR content. White papers offer insights in a long format and they’re generally written in a more academic style than a press release or byline. See this earlier post for more on uses for the modern press release. The long game.

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Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Unfortunately, the results have not always been positive.

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Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

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Measurement Communications Survey B2B 92

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns. by Frank Strong.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Cision

MAY 10, 2016

With so much new technology at their fingertips, marketers can reach audiences in ways past generations never dreamt of doing. According to Forrester , half of B2B marketers have trouble attributing their work to revenue results. Need a measurement makeover? But can they prove their efforts are working?

Measurement 120

Measurement B2B Data Examples 120

Cision

JUNE 9, 2015

Today, PR professionals and practitioners believe measurement should provide concrete data on how well you can engage with influencers on social media, communicate stories to reporters and more. Align your brand’s PR strategy with long-term business objectives by following this five-step plan for modern PR measurement.

Measurement 120

Measurement Customer Service Data Education 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Seasonality, in regards to content marketing strategy, means aligning your content with what your audience is naturally thinking about.

Content Marketing 95

Content Marketing Trends How To Travel 95

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

The Institute for Public Relations recently released a white paper entitled Organizational Clarity: The Case for Workforce Alignment & Belief. “Strategy” dimension – The extent that an employee understands their organization’s strategy and believes that it will result in a positive endstate in the market.

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Internal International Communications Employee 218

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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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

It frustrates me when people tell me their marketing or PR isn’t working. If you don’t know what you want to happen as a result of your marketing or PR, how can you get upset when it doesn’t happen? So What Do I Need to Measure? Modernize your PR measurement with our free tip sheet. Want more accurate PR measurement?

Measurement 120

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals Good things really do come to those who wait. These marketing “leaders” are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, compared to 25% of the rest of marketing.

B2B 145

B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 145

Stern + Associates

MARCH 10, 2023

When developing your PR and business growth strategy, don’t overlook publications and events tied to industry and vertical markets. Correlate PR success to tangible business outcomes Traditional PR results – whether it’s in the form of a media placement or speaking invitation – can be a critical measure of a PR program’s success.

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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.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy B2C Marketing 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

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.

Measurement 97

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this age of short attention spans, it may seem counter-intuitive to champion long-form content for PR and marketing. Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective.

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Case Study SEO Film Video 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 18, 2019

“Strategy” is an overused word, but in public relations or marketing, it’s a key to success. Think in terms of measurable brand preference, increases in website traffic, lead generation, or even specific deliverables, like speaking opportunities generated for the CEO. They’re measurable. They’re actionable.

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Strategy Measurement Advertising Advertising 220

Cision

MAY 19, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. Not long ago, we had a blog post that described five outside-the-box content marketing ideas. Want even more content marketing tips? Measure everything, too. Native Advertising. Syndication. Facilitation.

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Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 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. 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.

B2B 110

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 110

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

75% of marketers say they don’t spend enough time on B2B content amplification because they don’t have time (77%) – they are too busy making more content they also won’t have time to amplify. If you’ve been in marketing for any length of time, you know this drill: Someone has an idea for an ebook, guide or white paper.

B2B 78

B2B eBook Survey Report 78

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Undertake market research to pinpoint their pain points and craft the communication to tackle these issues head-on.

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B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Much has been talked about regarding the importance of marketing personalization and a 1:1 approach. We have used this philosophy in our own marketing efforts at Cision and PR Newswire, and it has significantly improved the effectiveness of our marketing programs. Let me explain. that have to be coordinated.

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Marketing Financial Analytics Strategy 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

But B2B businesses aren’t changing the way they plan and shape their marketing strategy quickly enough, and are left feeling the effects of staying behind the times. In fact, 47 percent of B2B marketers close less than four percent of marketing-generated leads. Get our recent white paper today! Measure to Learn.

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Nonprofit Marketing B2B Crisis 120

Cision

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Want to know how to drive revenue growth with earned media measurement? Download our white paper. Sales leadership and marketing will have direct business outcomes information such as leads, opportunities and contract information. Too much measurement is better than too little. Integration with the business.

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Measurement System Data Analysis 222

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

October is typically a time of year with special urgency for many in marketing. To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. 16% on marketing analytics. 16% on marketing analytics. “As of revenue to 10.5%

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Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. And I have a massive library of SEO and content marketing material.”.

SEO 129

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 129

Cision

JULY 2, 2015

Data measurement is the only way to ensure your business succeeds now and in the future. But as companies start to integrate more involved social media marketing strategies, the number of digital touch points increases, complicating the once simple customer journey and creating more data to analyze and understand. Want some advice?

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Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Creativity 120

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In fact, only 15 percent of marketers know how to prove the impact of their social media efforts quantitatively. Cision’s new white paper, “ A Hub, Spokes & Technology: Social Media Strategy for Enterprise Businesses ,” emphasizes the need to involve your entire organization in your enterprise social strategy.

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Enterprise Strategy Pinterest Social Media 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? What’s the right channel to use? Focus on the content.

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Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

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Case Study B2B Study Marketing 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

We know the power that social media campaigns can wield – from amplifying earned media that PR generates to marketing products. The splashiest influencer marketing campaigns tend to be in beauty, fashion, and other lifestyle sectors, but don’t count it out for B2B PR. Influencer marketing creates trust.

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B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

Cision

MAY 20, 2015

In the content marketing world, there’s a lot of buzz about having a strong call to action. Without one, your web copy, white paper, or email can fall flat, and customers won’t do what you want them to do. When you think about it, a press release is just another component of your content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Measurement Web Creativity 120