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.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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.

Internal 218

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.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

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

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

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.

Measurement 222

Measurement System Data Analysis 222

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 180

B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 180

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.

Strategy 220

Strategy Measurement Advertising Advertising 220

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

Measurement Software Nonprofit Analytics 120

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 139

B2B Video Marketing Survey 139

5W PR

MARCH 20, 2025

The most successful defense contractors understand that effective defense tech PR goes beyond traditional marketing – it requires building lasting relationships with government stakeholders while maintaining unwavering commitment to security and regulatory compliance. Highlight past performance and customer satisfaction.

Government 60

Government Technology Case Study Leadership 60

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 B2C Strategy Marketing 120

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 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

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.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

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

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.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

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.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

As new markets keep reaching out and needing PR representation, her team is ready to jump in. Even if your entry to the market isn’t the newest or doesn’t have the most bells and whistles, a compelling back story helps quite a bit. What are the most important PR and marketing tools for this kind of product? Simply: do they work?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. Measure performance daily. A good content calendar is like a roadmap that helps a brand tell its story.

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

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 Web 60

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?

Data-Driven PR 120

Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Creativity 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.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Marketing B2B Crisis 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

About half of comms pros say they track web traffic, impression and placements for PR measurement, but such metrics point out the direction of success rather than conclusive . Commetric came out this week with its “ PR Measurement Twitter Influencer Index.” PR measurement. PR measurement.”. 2% said none of the above.

Measurement 87

Measurement Survey Web Software 87

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

MarTech forever changed the way that marketers work, what they report as success and how they do their jobs. PR professionals and communicators, however, have not, as a whole, significantly changed how they measure their success. The typical response is that PR ROI and Earned Media are more difficult to measure.

Analytics 170

Analytics Measurement Data Technology 170

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?

Measurement 97

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 97

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.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Pinterest Social Media 120

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

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.

Marketing 120

Marketing Financial Analytics Strategy 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

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 165

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 165

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.

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

He’ll review how to distill and disseminate the key points of your research including journal articles, abstracts, case studies, white papers, presentations, reports, or book chapters to external audiences. He’ll also share tips on how to maximize results, align outreach with organizational goals, and measure success.

Communications 150

Communications How To Case Study Community 150

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 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

Get our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! Measure your results. Measurement can often be the toughest part of any content marketing campaign. While there may be many different channels, try choosing just the top two and stick with those when crafting your message.

Film 120

Film Content Marketing Analytics Twitter 120

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2014

Yet the sales community generally views thought leadership as a fancy name for marketing, outside their job to court new customers and close deals. Creating compelling and convincing content – from articles and interviews, blogs and videos, presentations and events, white papers and newsletters – is the first step.

Leadership 103

Leadership Reputation Measurement Video 103

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In a recent AdAge profile , Laundry Service CEO Jason Stein describes the huge opportunity that influencers offer to marketers, communications professionals and brands: There is a major convergence between influencers, brands and publishers, and the ones who are really successful are all three of these things.”

Marketing 120

Marketing Groups Journalism Social Media 120