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.

Social Media 171

Social Media Social Marketing Media Case Studies 171

Walker Sands

MARCH 22, 2022

Throughout our evolution from a boutique PR firm to a fully integrated B2B marketing agency, we’ve focused on growing both ourselves and our clients’ businesses. Growth is an important part of life at Walker Sands.

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies PR Work Management Marketing Management 52

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

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.

PR 188

PR Paid Search Agency Zoominfo Marketing & Strategy 188

Walker Sands

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the past ten years, I’ve watched Walker Sands evolve into a fully integrated marketing agency offering best-in-class services for some of the top B2B tech companies in the world. As Vice President of Public Relations, Payal will continue to oversee those industries while helping to shape the next generation of PR leaders.

Demand Generation Agencies 52

Demand Generation Agencies PR Creativity Work Management 52

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.

PR 102

PR Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Ideal Customer Profiles 102

Brandpoint

JUNE 25, 2021

As a content marketing agency, Brandpoint has a staff that is filled with marketers who have either been with the company for years and years or have been in the industry for much of their adult life. Two marketers who have joined the agency this year are part of that second classification. For the better!)

Paid Search Agency 112

Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management 112

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. When I started my own tech agency back in 1999, I realized that I wanted to rely on services, apps, and providers instead of employees.

Marketing AI 208

Marketing AI PR Work Management Marketing Management 208

Champion Communications

JULY 7, 2023

When done correctly, newsjacking gives brands the opportunity to demonstrate how their service or solution can help brands by referencing real world examples. The trouble in the B2B world is that it is an all too often overlooked form of marketing. Which stories will your buyers be following most closely?

PR 62

PR Broadcasting Social Media Act-On 62

Hinge Marketing

MARCH 1, 2023

With the arrival of AI tools like ChatGPT and its competitors, generic content will be increasingly less impressionable—and professional services marketers are going to be challenged more than ever to differentiate their firm’s brand as a service provider and employer. But there are risks too! No problem.

Service 116

Service Thought Leadership Differentiation High Quality Lead 116

Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

But is it worth the hype, and could it steal my job in PR? One clear use case is that it can be used as a customer service chatbot for businesses looking to provide clear information about their products and services. Luckily for me, ChatGPT seems to agree with me: The post PR 2.0: Take the humble tractor, for instance.

Public Relations 62

Public Relations PR Ethics User-Generated Content 62

Contently

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

But an hour before the markets opened, we noticed something strange: Robinhood wouldn’t let us buy any more. If the market trends continued, Robinhood wouldn’t have enough cash to meet these requirements, so it stopped certain trades. It’s not that the marketing and comms team sucks. We could only sell.

PR 198

PR Paid Search Agency Companies Long Tail Marketing 198

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.

PR 62

PR Public Relations Advertising Agencies Thought Leadership 62

Martech

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Some services use white hat link-building tactics that search engines love, and others build low-quality links using unnatural tactics. What is a link-building service? A link-building service is a company or platform that will help you to accelerate the number of backlinks to your website. 1) Reputable link-building company.

Link Building 113

Link Building Work Management Marketing Management Service 113

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?

PR 62

PR Research B2B CMO 62

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.

PR 52

PR Peer-to-peer Acquisitions Press 52

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.

PR 26

PR Media Trade Show Advertorials 26

Walker Sands

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we’ve grown from a PR and digital marketing firm into a fully integrated marketing agency, several of our PR leaders have played an important role in guiding our teams to execute exceptional programs for our clients. Each of these leaders has provided strategic oversight to some of the PR department’s largest clients.

PR 52

PR Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency Public Relations 52

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, we’ve been told that silos between customer service and marketing are just facts of life–something to expect. Yet, REI’s customer service replies look like, feel like, and even using the same language as their other posts. Marketing owns the voice of the company, while service owns that voice’s support.

Enterprise Management 210

Enterprise Management Work Management Social Media Marketing Management 210

nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Some PR professionals have no problem developing relationships or closing sales when they’re in one-on-one conversations. This guide discusses what PR is, what you should know about it, and its importance. How to Define PR. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” ” What You Should Know About PR.

PR 52

PR Paid Content Public Relations Advertising Agencies 52

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.

PR 97

PR Public Relations Work Management Media 97

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

There are established, effective eCommerce marketing tactics you can use to increase base revenue and upsell opportunities in a very short period of time. What are B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics? Leverage Advocate Marketing Advocate marketing is one of the best ways to grow your audience and attract new buyers.

eCommerce 297

eCommerce Social Media Tactics B2B Marketing 297

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

Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Determining the right PR strategy to achieve your client’s goals is complex. In today’s complex marketing landscape, though, earned media can be harder and harder to achieve. How can PR pros deliver when a client wants print clips and online placements ASAP? Writing pros for PR pros. Flexibility.

PR 59

PR Work Management Marketing Management Service 59

Stevens & Tate

MAY 24, 2021

Inbound marketing focuses heavily on increasing brand awareness and building brand trust. As such, people sometimes confuse inbound marketing strategies with public relations (PR) strategies. The following is a breakdown of the differences between inbound marketing and PR and how they can work together.

Public Relations 63

Public Relations Inbound Marketing PR Marketing & Strategy 63

Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. or "What services does a PR agency provide?".

PR 98

PR Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Ad Agencies 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. The more you’re able to promote messages that build trust by making a personal connection, the faster seniors and their families will become comfortable with your brand’s senior living services. Be Sensitive.

PR 76

PR Communities Inbound Marketing Buyer Personas 76

Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 12, 2018

If you want to be taken seriously as a content marketer, stop acting like a member of the PR team. If you want to show that content marketing is a distinct contributor to business results, stop using only PR metrics. Your #contentmarketing dies a little each time you only use PR-centered metrics, says @AnnGynn.

PR 102

PR Content Marketing Personalization Marketing Analytics Tools 102

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

So it’s never been a better time to explore social media management services. When we say social media management services, we’re referring to the social media agency world—organizations that live and breathe social media. What do social media management services include?

Work Management 89

Work Management Marketing Management Paid Social Agency Advertising Agencies 89

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

SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In large organizations, public relations (PR) and marketing often operate as separate functions. When coordinated correctly, integration of PR and marketing can lead a company to improve the bottom line, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Two main marketing methods are inbound and outbound.

Public Relations 98

Public Relations Planning PR Press 98

SmartBug Media

MAY 13, 2019

Well, a lot of it has to do with how much the show’s production quality mirrors a great PR program. There are some great PR lessons to be learned from the hottest show on television. Much like the ravens, seasoned PR specialists know the quickest ways to get your message out. Perception is Power.

PR 83

PR Television marketing Trade Show Eye-Tracking 83

Champion Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

Champion Communications, the B2B PR consultancy that helps technology companies grow, has been chosen by digital transformation and cloud service enabler, Logicalis UK, to provide strategic communications in the UK. Fran Battson, Marketing Coordinator, Logicalis UK, says : “Now is a really exciting time for Logicalis UK.

PR 62

PR Paid Search Agency Work Management Digital Transformation 62

BDB

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s a principle which states that customers need to be exposed to 7 pieces of marketing collateral before they’re ready to convert. And this is perhaps even more true for B2B marketing, where sales processes are typically slower and more considered than the fast-paced world of B2C sales. Have you heard of the ‘rule of 7’?

Paid Content 26

Paid Content PR Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 26

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With 74% of global marketers investing in social media marketing, the channel allows you to connect with your audience, increase brand awareness, handle customer service, and even increase conversions. Preparing for PR issues or data breaches. However, social media also presents many risks.

Social Media 361

Social Media Media Guidelines PR 361

Webbiquity

JUNE 1, 2021

Nearly every business has a digital marketing strategy, whether documented or not. High-performance digital marketing campaigns are a mix of proven strategies that yield results and a deep understanding of the market landscape. Seven Essential Digital Marketing Tips for Your Business in 2021. What sets them apart?

Tips 363

Tips Privacy Advertising Agencies Marketing & Strategy 363

BDB

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, mastering the art of PR is paramount to craft a distinct presence and authoritative profile. However, is B2B PR just as good as its ability to demonstrate its impact? Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of PR efforts has long been a challenge for the industry.

PR 26

PR Campaigns B2B Thought Leadership Advertising Agencies 26