Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

It’s All About Now, Now, Now. Who would have thought getting fired from a major real-time information company would lead to a hugely successful career in marketing? David’s marketing insights helped transform one of his books into a staple of the marketing canon. In This Episode. Quotes From This Episode.

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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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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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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.

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Champion Communications

APRIL 20, 2023

“ROI isn’t always about revenue. For comms and PR, ROI can be measured by things like brand awareness and brand sentiment, but also employee retention, employee engagement, ability to hire talent, and relationships with partners. You can read more from our B2B PR for Growth report here. Check out the full epsiode below.

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Champion Communications

APRIL 20, 2023

“ROI isn’t always about revenue. For comms and PR, ROI can be measured by things like brand awareness and brand sentiment, but also employee retention, employee engagement, ability to hire talent, and relationships with partners. You can read more from our B2B PR for Growth report here. Check out the full episode here.

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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 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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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. Social media?

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Sword and the Script | B2B

MAY 14, 2024

A poll of 292 marketing leaders finds CMOs attribute success to marketing talent – and they are making the case that growth requires them to hire more What would you do with an unexpected extra $1 million in the marketing budget ? The CMO Survey polled 292 marketing leaders and asked this question.

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2019

On the ZoomInfo blog we often discuss the use of data in sales, marketing, and recruiting. On a basic level, data-driven public relations is the process of using data to develop newsworthy insights that support your organization’s PR goals. Continue reading to learn how you can kick-start your data-driven PR strategy.

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Champion Communications

JULY 19, 2023

Struggling to demonstrate the ROI of your PR program to the CEO ? Here ’s our advice. Discussing PR with the CEO can be awkward, really awkward. Ultimately this should demonstrate how PR activity contributes to the growth of a business’s bottom line. Trust us – we’ve got the data to back it up.

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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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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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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. ” When asked about the timeline for this, Altman said, “Five years, give or take, maybe slightly longer.” Again, all free, instant and nearly perfect. No problem.”

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Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Did you know that PR contributes to, or is responsible for 74% of new business opportunities? That’s what 150 senior marketing decision-makers told Champion when we conducted our  B2B PR for Growth  research.

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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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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“B2B brands need to view investing in PR as investing in future pipeline. They need to think of PR as making it easier to hit next year’s growth number.” We also discuss what’s stopping marketers from making full use of PR and how you can get started on your PR journey.

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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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Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2023

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? It’s all about building meaningful relationships with the right people. She calls out how media professionals are busy people and why it’s up to marketers to make their job easier. Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube.

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Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know PR contributes to or is responsible for 74% of new business opportunities? That’s what 150 senior marketing decision-makers told Champion when we conducted our B2B PR for Growth research. In today’s competitive business landscape, harnessing the potential of PR to support your sales efforts is a necessity.

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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 helped to change how people think about the phrase “like a girl” and raised awareness about young female empowerment.

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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. Let’s take a look at how to determine when a PR investment is a smart decision and when it’s premature. Let’s take a look at how to determine when a PR investment is a smart decision and when it’s premature.

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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. And all because of a few careless words at an awards dinner.

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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. There’s no magic formula that PR and communications pros can use to respond to the crisis we’re living through. PR Lessons from COVID-19’s Early Consequences.

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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. We spoke to Bedell about her big takeaways on the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in communications roles.

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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.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

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

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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.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

” Words from Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill PR, a high profile agency in the adtech and martech space. Read next: How inclusion can lead to diversity in marketing and communications. Think of it as a pro bono PR onramp program for diverse and purpose-driven founders of tech businesses,” Guarnaccia said.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Why public relations teams should keep their feet on the gas pedal In the world of PR agencies, many professionals in the industry have to act as both a public relations practitioner and a liaison between their brand contacts and the decision-makers at those companies. But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do.

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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. We’ll also talk about the Sprout tools we use to help our team stay in sync.

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Champion Communications

JULY 7, 2023

The trouble in the B2B world is that it is an all too often overlooked form of marketing. Here are Champion’s top tips for creating a successful newsjacking program that resonates with your buyers: Stay up to date: This one probably goes without saying but let us talk about it anyway.

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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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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

84% of B2B CEOs say they find talking to their CMO about PR ‘awkward’ Getting CEO buy-in is so important in the world of B2B PR. Often, the CEO is not only the primary spokesperson but also the final decision-maker when it comes to signing off on PR budgets. So, what’s creating this tension?

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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

But is it worth the hype, and could it steal my job in PR? Universities are already insisting lecturers review how their courses are assessed due to concerns about students using ChatGPT to produce coursework. Professionally, ChatGPT is being viewed as a tool to assist writing everyday communications. 

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