Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Walker Sands

MAY 8, 2024

PR and strategic communications continue to underpin many of our client programs at Walker Sands, supporting clients to drive awareness, de-position competitors, create new categories and drive growth. I’m excited to share that Annie Gudorf is now leading our PR function as Executive Vice President, PR.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #2: I can do my own PR.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve seen the best digital marketing strategies consist of a solid balance between earned, owned, and paid media. Earned media is the opportunity to publish your content on another company’s channels through PR efforts. The original PR goal was to land one placement (e.g.,

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Walker Sands

APRIL 10, 2024

The panel covered topics ranging from how the participating reporters find their stories and how they like to communicate with PR professionals to changes they’ve seen in journalism recently. The event surfaced valuable insights for PR professionals in the B2B space. Let’s dive into some of the key insights. Just keep pitching!

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Brandpoint

APRIL 3, 2024

Staying ahead of the latest PR trends is key to success in the ever-evolving landscape of public communication. Through our in-depth PR Survey , we unveiled the upcoming industry trends and challenges that will shape 2024 by interviewing 200 PR professionals.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. billion in 2022. jordan_fisher. #ad

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintain a positive brand image and connect with your audience effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the latest PR trends for 2023 that will help your business thrive in an era of rapid change and digital dominance.

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Walker Sands

MAY 15, 2024

Fast Company senior editor Christopher Zara is not your average New York City journalist. Most of the reporters and editors at your average Manhattan-based new media company are from middle class or old-money families. ebook available from Little, Brown and Company for $14.99). He was addicted to heroin for a while.

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Champion Communications

JULY 24, 2023

Today, she stands as a symbol of empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Barbie organisation’s PR team. From trailblazing PR campaigns to ground-breaking collaborations, we delve headlong into the extraordinary world of Barbie’s PR revolution. Rebrand. Rejuvenate.

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The Forward Observer

MAY 17, 2024

Marketing Success in the AI Era by Mark Schaefer About the Book In this third and completely revised edition of his classic book, bestselling author and college educator Mark Schaefer explains why many marketers are “sleepwalking” through the social media world because they haven’t kept up with new consumer trends.

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2019

There’s no way around it, companies that have access to data and the means to analyze said data are often among the most successful. In fact, according to research, companies that have embraced a data-driven culture are three times more likely to be substantially ahead of their competitors financially ( source ). Stuck for data ideas?

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 24, 2023

Public Relations (PR) plays a pivotal role in shaping a company’s brand image and promoting its products or services. For building product executives, selecting the right PR agency is crucial for their success. Unfortunately, the PR industry is not devoid of unscrupulous players.

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

Public relations is often at the bottom of the list of priorities for companies that are worried about rising prices and falling profits. However, in reality, PR is essential to facing these headwinds and successfully responding to any crisis that comes your way. How to Leverage PR During a Recession. What Is Public Relations?

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Public relation is vital for a successful business marketing campaign. While marketing involves multiple bits and pieces, public relations ensure your target audience is receptive to your marketing messages by establishing higher brand recognition. And since PR is about relations, ensure your company introduction is attractive.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

All too often, company culture becomes an excuse for not hiring a diverse range of otherwise qualified candidates. In fact, according to HR platform provider Onbordia , over half the nation’s companies use “cultural fit” as a way to exclude rather than include. Never is this misuse more evident than in its marketing results.

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Martech

MAY 9, 2024

AI will soon be able to handle up to 95% of the work currently done by marketing agencies, creative professionals and specialists, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This could have a radical impact on the structure of marketing departments and the daily work lives of marketers and lead to the rise of the marketing generalist.

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Content Marketing Institute

APRIL 28, 2023

The PR Council this week published guidelines on how brands and agencies should act ethically when using AI content tools. Meanwhile, another survey highlights some problematic thinking about AI. Robert Rose explains it all today. Continue reading →

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

No matter what your colleagues or favorite websites tell you, PR isn’t always a must-have —not for every business at every stage. For some very young companies, it can be a waste of money. For others, it can be the move that makes the company happen. Your PR Checklist. If so, great—time to add PR. Still want PR?

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These days, ecommerce companies are having to work harder than ever before to build brand awareness, differentiate from competitors, and attract the right people to their online stores. The post How to Get Incredible (and Free) PR for Your Business appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Contently

JANUARY 20, 2023

It’s high time businesses tap into the power of user-generated content (UGC), a form of content marketing where your customers take center stage. It also encouraged companies to be proactive in handling customer complaints. “Word of mouth” marketing is key for creating community and virality.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 9, 2023

We have received a number of calls from concerned B2B Marketers concerned with their own issues and crisis communications protocol and so in this blog post we will explore the important of having a crisis management plan from the perspective of B2B marketers in the UK. Instead, they’ve thrown petrol on it.”

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SmartBug Media

MAY 22, 2020

Public relations (PR) and communications pros constantly preach about crisis communication strategies, hoping clients will be ready to act when the unexpected happens. In the past, many companies haven’t had to execute those plans. What Can PR Pros Learn from the Initial Shock of the Pandemic? Now they have.

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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

There’s been a lot of discussion around the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing and communications and for good reason: AI has the potential to reshape the corporate communications landscape. Bedell broke it down like this: “On one hand, you have companies that are embracing AI. Artificial intelligence is here to stay.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s the convergence of public relations and content marketing. Are you ready for the transformation? We’re not talking about AI. If you tackle it the right way, you can forever enhance your brand’s storytelling.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

When I look at other companies, I don’t see enough diversity at the top. ” Words from Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill PR, a high profile agency in the adtech and martech space. Companies applying must be led by women, BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA founders. Previous programs highlighted ESG and clean or green tech.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

” The truth about the marketing industry is that things are nuanced, and very rarely does a tenet apply 100% across the board for all brands in all industries. What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. Take Spotify, for example.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When the country seems like it’s in an emergency state when it comes to the economy and it’s hard to predict just what will happen next, it’s only natural for decision-makers at companies to want to freeze budgets and put a pause on what they’re spending money on to protect their bottom line. This conclusion is more than just anecdotal.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2019

The relationship between journalists and marketers can be contentious —something of a media industry West Side Story. Editors are quick to treat a PR pitch like a pest, sweeping it into the trash after no more than a glance at the subject line. Namely, you have to believe what you’re pitching matters right now. Be sensitive.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 21, 2022

When Walker Sands acquired March Communications in 2021 , we were excited to scale our award-winning B2B marketing solutions in Boston, a city that consistently ranks as a top venture capital and technology hub. Affectiva Acquired: A PR Journey to M&A. Our PR work for Affectiva received the Bronze Bell in the “High-Tech” category.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 23, 2020

If you work in communications or at a PR agency helping companies run their media campaigns, your job looks a whole lot different than it did a few weeks ago. As PR professionals, you have the job to help these business owners and marketers make sure their livelihoods still thrive.

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BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 15, 2019

You’re going along with daily operations as usual, and then someone makes a mistake, or there’s an unfortunate misunderstanding or miscommunication and all of the sudden you’re plunged into a PR crisis, no lifeboat in sight. . The longer you’re in business, the more it becomes apparent that no one is impervious to a PR nightmare.

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BDB

APRIL 30, 2024

For any B2B food and nutrition brand, PR offers huge opportunities – when done right; and if you are looking to leverage the vast potential that trade media PR offers, here’s our top recommendations to help your company make its mark in this unique media landscape. To properly leverage trade shows for PR, it pays to be prepared.

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Biznology

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

If you’re lucky and the tech breaks your way, maybe you’ll be able to just become the face of the company while a team of sentient bots does all your day-to-day client service work. The post How to embrace all the AIs and robots as a PR and marketing professional appeared first on Biznology. The dream !

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

The nature of social media and marketing has transformed the public relations industry. Similar to marketers and social media managers, public relations professionals must wear several hats while balancing collaboration. What is public relations marketing? Public relations marketing is a tool used to facilitate those tasks.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 24, 2015

C-level executives often don’t fully understand that public relations personnel need the ongoing involvement and support of upper management in order to meet PR goals. Many senior executives have a simplistic and mistaken view of PR. PR doesn’t work that way. What Does PR Do? highlight to tweet).

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