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The year 2021 was full of uncertainty and evolution which reshaped the PR and marketing landscape and business agendas alike. The world had to face a continuation of a global pandemic, climate change challenges, supply chains issues, and remote working…
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As we kick off a new year, many marketing managers and comms departments will be measuring the success of their 2021 campaigns – including PR. But as IBA has found through its own primary research, gauging these metrics can be…
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Remember that old PR mantra “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” said rather cockily by PR execs to describe their ‘special’ relationship with journalist? At IBA we have always known this is not the case.
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While they may not yet feel the effect, sustainability pressures for B2B organizations are just around the corner, and here at IBA we’ve been actively positioning our clients as sustainable, brand leaders in their relevant markets...
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Take a detailed walk through the benefits of pursuing verticalized content in this week’s Throwback Friday – and if you’re still hungry for more insights, download our free B2B marketing research report.
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Signal theory and correct patterns of PR activity are never more crucial than during a campaign targeting new geographies or industries. Beware, even organizations that may have a big reputation in one industry will not necessarily become instant big news…
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A year ago the IBA team decided to bust the PR agency myth around "media engagements" vs. actual PR metrics and results. We've sat on too many multi-agency reporting calls only to hear some of the "industry leading" agencies explain…
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This blog was originally drafted in summer 2021, just as the first signs of first lockdown easing were beginning to creep through – how long ago that seems now! Its purpose was to highlight the importance of scalable PR...
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PR pros and marketing managers will be no stranger to the question from comms sceptics – “just what quantifiable value are we driving from our PR program.” For this blog, we’d like to zero in on the often-overlooked benefit of…
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The IBA team has seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to virtual user conferences, product launches and industry webinars - here we share four lessons learned when securing press attendance and coverage from virtual events.