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., Let’s define each one.

Inbound Marketing 104

Inbound Marketing PR Paid Search Agency Public Relations 104

ClearVoice

JANUARY 30, 2020

The case study is one of the most important promotional pieces to have on hand for new business pitching – and having them is one thing that separates agencies and high-paid creative services consultants from freelancers. Case studies are a better way to present. What is a case study? What are you proud of?

Case Studies 76

Case Studies Case Study Studies Advertising Agencies 76

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.

PR 65

PR Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 65

The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

Social Media 164

Social Media Social Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing & Strategy 164

ClearVoice

JANUARY 30, 2020

The case study is one of the most important promotional pieces to have on hand for new business pitching – and having them is one thing that separates agencies and high-paid creative services consultants from freelancers. Case studies are a better way to present. What is a case study? What are you proud of?

Case Studies 59

Case Studies Case Study Studies Advertising Agencies 59

Biznology

AUGUST 8, 2016

90% of marketers say social media is important to their businesses. The numbers indicate almost all businesses now rely on social media for marketing, but less than half can measure if it’s working. Here are 12 inspiring social media monitoring case studies. It has improved their marketing. Social Media Examiner ).

Case Study 80

Case Study Case Studies Social Media Paid Content 80

The Forward Observer

MARCH 29, 2024

Featuring original research, case studies, and interviews with industry professionals, the book also shows how to generate content to attract attention and gain trust, work with B2B influencers, and create a social selling culture. Her books are widely used by PR, marketing, and sales professionals, and universities.

Social Marketing 164

Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 164

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.

PR 238

PR B2B Thought Leadership Advertising Agencies Campaigns 238

Moz

JUNE 29, 2020

Campaign”, in the context of link building or digital PR, implies a few things: It has a start and an end point It is a one-off activity It is about a specific “thing”, whether that be a topic, product, or piece of content. It will always sit around the edges of marketing activity and not benefit the bottom line as much as it could.

Link Building 79

Link Building Case Studies Case Study Campaigns 79

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.

PR 62

PR Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership Buzz 62

Sword and the Script | B2B

AUGUST 15, 2023

B2B buyers say they want quality content that demonstrates you understand their industry, and their company and helps them to build a business case to buy your tech product One of the reasons content marketing is so important to B2B companies is the fact that the last person a buyer speaks to is a salesperson.

Marketing Management 83

Marketing Management Vendors Studies Top of Funnel 83

Moz

MAY 17, 2020

Later, you will be presented with a case study, where we used SEO sprints for a chain of opticians. In many cases, your screen can also be covered with a Google Shopping ad. These are the typical estimations coming from CTR benchmark studies. However, if you do it right, this is not the case anymore. Twenty-five?

Case Studies 73

Case Studies Case Study Studies SEO 73

Moz

JUNE 29, 2020

Campaign”, in the context of link building or digital PR, implies a few things: It has a start and an end point It is a one-off activity It is about a specific “thing”, whether that be a topic, product, or piece of content. It will always sit around the edges of marketing activity and not benefit the bottom line as much as it could.

Link Building 67

Link Building Case Studies Case Study Campaigns 67

Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales. Demonstrates market knowledge People want to know the solution provider they are working with understands their market. Forrester analyst Lori Wizdo wrote those words eleven years ago.

B2B Thought Leadership 68

B2B Thought Leadership B2B Sales Studies Thought Leadership 68

Champion Communications

JULY 6, 2023

In the world of social media, B2B marketers are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage their audience and drive meaningful conversations. Enter Threads, a platform that promises to offer a refreshing alternative to Twitter, allowing marketers to take their messaging to the next level.

PR 62

PR Twitter B2B Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 62

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

Yet a new study by Bain and Google brings something new to the conversation. 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.

Marketing Automation Services 83

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs Marketing Budget Peer-to-peer 83

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A 2020 Demand Gen Benchmark Study found that 51% of marketers are using data to inform their campaigns. On the surface, this may seem to be positive news until you think about the 49% of marketers that aren’t doing it. Optimizing search programs, email campaigns and other forms of outbound marketing is certainly a best practice.

Buyer's Journey 333

Buyer's Journey PR Content Analysis 333

Sword and the Script | B2B

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. The CMO Survey: 9.2% Gartner: 9.1%

Marketing Budget 97

Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Advertising Benchmark Budget Programs 97

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Like the unhappy families of Anna Karenina , no two B2B marketing teams are exactly alike. Every company has its own history, values, strategies, and quirks that impact how marketing happens on a day-to-day basis. And the hallmark of a good marketing department is simply that it works. This is just a big-picture overview.

Paid Search Agency 177

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 177

Sword and the Script | B2B

MAY 11, 2021

Marketing and PR require considerable time to educate executives that aren’t digitally savvy; if we can keep our frustrations in check the payoff promises big returns. One of the biggest frustrations in the marketing and PR profession today is the lack of understanding from the leadership. Read free during Open Access.

Studies 63

Studies B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership Paid Search Agency 63

Champion Communications

JUNE 29, 2023

“Sales just will not give marketing the time of day. Develop a service-level agreement (SLA): HubSpot’s research revealed just 26% of businesses have an SLA place between sales and marketing. Foster mutual understanding: Encourage marketers to gain a deep understanding of the sales process and challenges faced by the sales team.

PR 62

PR Deliverability Barriers Sales Cycle 62

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

When it comes to public relations (PR) specifically, companies would be wise to reevaluate their strategies through the lens of this approach. After all, content marketing results in three times as many leads as other types of marketing (but costs 62 percent less). Here are some tips to do this. Realign Around Value.

PR 139

PR Marketing & Strategy Practices Business 139

Brandpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Starting in the early ’90s, Brant seems to have done it all: from PR for an entertainment retail company to corporate communications for Thomson Reuters to financial services PR at Thrivent Financial to news editing at University of St. The world of PR is always changing … except when it isn’t. Thomas in St.

PR 97

PR Public Relations Media Work Management 97

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. They don’t appreciate the power of earned media.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Paid Search Agency Companies Media 130

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heck, not all marketing people are content people. So whether you’re here because you’re a content person looking to enhance your business case for more content dollars or because a content person wants you to understand their perspective on why content is (still) queen, you’ve come to the right place. Here we go!

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

markempa

APRIL 24, 2009

If you have a great B2B story to tell, think about sharing it with other B2B marketers at MarketingSherpa’s 6th Annual B2B Demand Generation Summit 2009. These summits feature case studies based on real-life marketers’ actual lessons learned about what is working at this moment in advanced business marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies Case Study Case Studies Demand Generation 120

SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

Radio and podcast PR are essential to cut through the noise and provide a direct line to engaged audiences. Whether it’s a brief incident that illustrates your point or a more in-depth case study, ensure your stories are relevant to your message and enhance its understanding.

PR 52

PR Public Relations Broadcasting Case Study 52

Walker Sands

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For the next installment of our media insights blog series , I caught up with Lindsey Wilkinson from CIO Dive to discuss how PR professionals can capture tech reporters’ attention. In our interview, Lindsey shares her expertise to help PR professionals get in the mind of a technology reporter. How do you prefer being pitched?

PR 98

PR Media Case Studies Vendors 98

SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Every successful PR campaign hinges on trust, but if you want to connect with the senior care community, trust is paramount. Read on to learn how to craft a trust-centered senior care PR campaign. Read on to learn how to craft a trust-centered senior care PR campaign. 4 Ways to Spark Senior Care Community Trust Through PR.

PR 76

PR Communities Inbound Marketing Buyer Personas 76

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work. Tweet threads.

PR 68

PR Twitter Brand Identity Branding 68

Contently

APRIL 11, 2019

As an official job title, content marketer is relatively new. A decade ago, you would’ve just been a marketer. In the last 5 years, strong support for positions like content manager, content director, and content marketing specialist is growing. And what skills matter most to employers hiring for content marketing?

Studies 168

Studies Work Management Planning Content Marketing 168

ClearVoice

JULY 29, 2022

” Fortunately, companies that are prepared with solid public relations and content marketing strategies can leverage various channels to alleviate the issue and help restore public trust. What is public relations vs. content marketing? First, let’s cover the difference between public relations and content marketing.

PR 52

PR Public Relations Content Thought Leadership 52

Allocadia

APRIL 1, 2019

– Amanda Lomas, Director of Marketing Analytics, Change Healthcare. When Amanda Lomas took on a new position as Director of Marketing Analytics at Change Healthcare, she found a marketing team that was frustrated with its budgeting process. The Challenge. First, everyone creates their budgets and forecasts in Allocadia.

Case Study 59

Case Study Case Studies Budget Programs Marketing Budget Creation 59

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 11, 2020

You can’t control the constraints imposed by the Coronavirus, but you can make a case to keep your marketing budget It’s a challenging time to be a marketer. It’s amazing how fast our world can change, but there is a growing body of knowledge for how to market in troubling times. What sort of studies?

Paid Content 62

Paid Content Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Budget Programs 62

Webbiquity

MARCH 31, 2022

B2B marketers are expected to wear many hats. They need to manage their marketing budgets prudently and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. For B2B marketers, staying on top of the latest digital marketing strategies is not just a job requirement, but a matter of corporate survival. Guest post by Sumeet Anand.

Marketing Budget 291

Marketing Budget Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management 291

Outgrow

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Welcome to the Marketer Of The Month blog! . We recently interviewed Mickie Kennedy for our monthly podcast – ‘ Marketer of the Month ’! PR credibility vs social media credibility. EPISODE 092: Integrating PR Into Your Marketing Strategy for a Successful 2023. An upcoming marketing trend is __.

PR 52

PR Marketing & Strategy Paid Search Agency Marketing Strategy 52

Sword and the Script | B2B

JULY 25, 2023

Brand building is increasingly important as B2B prospects come to a decision before ever talking to sales, yet a new report finds 69% of CFOs view brand marketing as a cost center Most searches are zero-click searches. Mindshare has always been crucial to marketing, but the sum total of these variables means it’s more important than ever.

B2B Marketing 66

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Brand Identity Branding 66