How anthonyBarnum Predicts PR Outcomes
Strategic campaign prediction Marketing executives expect PR to deliver tangible outcomes. A well-executed campaign feeds top-of-funnel outcomes by driving organic traffic, defines differentiation to persona audiences, and positions higher valuations through category ownership. Yet, many marketers have had mixed results, with little clarity on when or how outcomes will take shape. PR has always been mysterious in its results. Unlike advertising, editorial coverage cannot be bought from reputable media outlets. The decision to include or feature a company in a media story ultimately lies with the editors and reporters, making [...]
Category Expansion: Mastering the Second Half of 2023 for Maximum Impact
We are approaching the half-way mark of a turbulent year. Many marketing executives, after sitting on the sidelines for the first half of the year, are drawing up strategy plans to aggressively close out the year. While SVB’s collapse shook B2B technology companies across the [...]
Platform Driven by AI? Carve Out Your Tech Category – NOW!
Much of the earned media coverage in technology is increasingly focused on AI-oriented platforms. The narratives range from speculation about AI’s impact in the future and its potential negative impacts toward humanity to its more practical capabilities to bring greater levels of efficiency to key [...]
PR in 2023: Analyzing Media Targets
In my previous blog, I focused on the three primary types of thought leadership that should be the primary drivers of PR outreach in 2023 for tech companies: 1) Technical Thought Leadership 2) Data Thought Leadership 3) Visionary Thought Leadership A great thought leadership approach [...]
The Power of Integration: Harnessing SEO and PR for Optimal Results
Search engine optimization is linked to public relations efforts, but it’s not always obvious just how the two strategies go hand in hand. It’s critical that marketers view this relationship as a holistic and transformative practice – it takes time, precision and a granular understanding [...]
PR in 2023: Make An Impact With Thought Leadership
In January, I analyzed three macro shifts that are impacting technology PR coming into the new year: Business, technology, and vertical trade media are rising in importance. Objective analysis and data should rule your PR strategy. Mixing PR with social and owned content is imperative. [...]
What Is Earned Media? (And Why You Should Prioritize It)
The value of earned media for B2B technology companies continues to increase, and splinter into more varied forms of content. Earned media stands in contrast to all other forms of marketing for its inherent credibility, search engine reach, and prestige. It’s the only way to [...]