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

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

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. A few years back I was at a workshop at a conference for legal technology.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! One of the sources of this information is media monitoring and social listening technology. AI-powered technology that exists today is capable of quickly sifting through massive volumes of data and offering you the exact insights you’re looking for.

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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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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

JULY 12, 2024

As digital technology continues to evolve and the media morphs, the PR profession is also quickly transforming. 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. AI will bring benefits and risks.

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Cision

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Read on to learn more about how PR can bring measurement into the digital era. At Origami Logic , we recently conducted a survey of marketers with Brand Innovators and the results showed that companies innovative in the area of marketing performance measurement are striving to get a cross-channel perspective of campaign performance.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. adults say they want to work for a company that places a priority on ESG practices, according to a recent survey from multi-national manufacturing and service companies network SK Group.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. More PR agencies today are designating a measurement guru on its team to own analytics. Advance legwork can improve the odds of achieving measurable impact. Identify the “core measures.”

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 30, 2018

Two-thirds of the CMOs polled in the 2017 Marketing Performance Management Benchmark study said the pressure to measure value, impact, and contribution is growing. Enterprise marketers plan to ramp up their spending on analytics technology a stunning 83% over the next three years, according to the latest CMO Survey out of Duke University.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Technology is embedded in every part of our lives and communications and PR shouldn’t be excluded. I’m not sure what yet, but I’m considering a few options: Ending all coverage of PR technology; Limiting summaries and putting more emphasis on briefings and reviews; or Limited coverage to select announcements on a case-by-case basis.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Organizations can position themselves as reliable guardians of sensitive information by effectively communicating safety measures. Customer Acquisition and Retention Effective communication about security measures can attract customers who prioritize data protection. However, several tangible benefits can be tracked and measured.

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Communications Measurement Reputation Employee 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Technological Issues One of the foremost barriers to effective internal communications is the technological gap within organizations. Inadequate technology can impede internal comms through several avenues. Providing comprehensive user training and support ensures maximum adoption and proficiency with the chosen technology.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Respondents of the 2022 JOTW Communications Survey identified “cutting through the noise,” as the top strategic comms challenge. Multichannel Presence: “Too many priorities” was the second-highest strategic comms challenge in the 2022 JOTW Communications Survey. And also why you need to harness the power of AI better.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Respondents of the 2022 JOTW Communications Survey identified “cutting through the noise,” as the top strategic comms challenge. Multichannel Presence: “Too many priorities” was the second-highest strategic comms challenge in the 2022 JOTW Communications Survey. And also why you need to harness the power of AI better.

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Prowly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We found that an increasing number of clients and stakeholders are starting to prioritize evaluating our work on measurable results , usually built on data-driven strategies. Our respondents said that the use of sales metrics in PR measurement has increased from 13% in 2023 to 19% in 2024. What’s the solution?

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Virtually everything in marketing, advertising, and PR is measurable. The statement, more accurately worded, is that not everything is worth measuring. However, the ROI of doing a $25,000 survey for what was effectively a minor mention is almost certainly negative, and deeply so. If so, then build measurement into your plan!

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. First things first: determining the best channels and formats for your audiences.

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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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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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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The latest CIPR State of the Profession survey reveals a contradiction between how practitioners believe practice is perceived, how much they are paid, and how hard they work. The difference may also be explained by the cohort surveyed in 2022 compared to 2024. The survey identifies an inequality in training provision.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this article, we reveal the process that communication-savvy executives use to set SMART communications goals aligned with the company’s business objectives, and how they measure success of communications initiatives with metrics that matter. Measuring real business impact of earned and owned media.

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Communications Measurement Corporate Reputation 195

Cision

AUGUST 6, 2015

Want to learn how travel technology impacts your brand? Read Cision Global Insight’s free “Integrating Travel Technology Into the Customer Experience” white paper today! Want to see all of Cision’s key findings on travelers’ technology preferences? In-Flight Entertainment (IFE). Travel Fee Fatigue.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2016

At SHIFT we are constantly digging into media and talking to reporters to understand general themes for all types of industries from technology to consumer products. That’s where a survey can come in. What can a survey do for your brand? Here’s a snapshot of the survey goals and outcomes. The story was grim for workers.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I recently read an account by an executive summarizing his experience buying a marketing technology (martech) tool. Yet cybersecurity is emerging as a key point of differentiation according to a new survey by Treasure Data. The findings remind me of a trend I’ve seen in other technology sectors. 38% said cost. 38% said budget.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We’ll look at how to measure sentiment using examples from brands with successful programs. Customer sentiment measures how people feel about you — specifically your brand, products, or marketing campaigns. Why Marketers Should Measure Sentiment It’s not enough for people to know about a brand anymore.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

A 2016 survey from Narrative Science found that 58 percent of enterprise business executives are already using predictive analytics within their organization. PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. The MarTech and AdTech revolutions have forever changed the way marketers work and measure their success.

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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Lacking a time machine that would let us jump into the future, my company surveyed hundreds of PR practitioners about where the profession is heading in the next three years. Here are three takeaways from the survey. Where do the survey respondents think these increasing budgets will be spent in 2023?

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. This is an encouraging sign from this report, which is a slice of the annual global survey co-produced by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs.

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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.

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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. In the technology vertical, budget growth is expected to grow even more – to 12.4%

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Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Here’s a look at the top challenges facing PR according to the survey – and some ideas for what you can do about it.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Tangible Value of Reputation Management Your company’s reputation is not merely a reflection of your public image, but a tangible asset with measurable impact on the most essential aspects of your operations. Boards of such organizations are increasingly interested in their reputation value and want to understand how to measure it.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in Financial Technology The ability to build and tell financial tech brand stories is more than just a skill — it’s a secret weapon. Measuring Impact: How Effective Storytelling Drives Business Results The essence, really, is not just to appeal to an audience, but to actually drive bottom-line business outcomes.

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