Whether the discussion centers around lead quality, buyer personas or content, there seems to be a never-ending battle between sales and marketing departments — including those at SaaS companies — to stay aligned. Read More
It seems to be a common thought that certain situations warrant “turning off” public relations efforts, but I’m here to tell you: there’s never a time when you should pause your PR strategy. Should your PR strategy change or pivot? Sure. But, it should never just stop.
Marketing teams give lots of reasons when talking about taking a break from PR. Here are three of the most common — and how you can actually use these situations to benefit a PR strategy.
Have you ever stopped to think about how Salesforce became the media magnet it is today? Let’s face it: software isn’t necessarily the sexiest thing out there, and SaaS brands have to work to get noticed in today’s booming tech landscape. As the driving force behind the company, Marc Benioff stepped out on the ledge with bold statements to get his SaaS brand noticed from the get-go. Read More
Developing strategies for our clients is at the root of our value as a B2B SaaS PR agency. We’re consistently digging into our clients’ businesses, our target media and the SaaS industry at large to uncover trends, best practices and creative ideas that help inform our PR campaigns.
While press releases are not the core of our strategy (contrary to common misconceptions), a sound announcement cadence is an integral part of a healthy overall PR program. At a minimum, we suggest our clients release one piece of news via press release each quarter. News can consist of product releases, executive additions, fundraising, customer wins, original data or the like. This press release frequency shows steady company innovation and growth. Read More
We’re in the age of reviews, where negative feedback can break a brand and a positive review can bring a flood of new business. The same is true for awards. Receiving an award is as valuable as earning a positive review, so it should be part of every company’s marketing strategy, regardless of industry. Read More
Laying the marketing foundation for a SaaS brand is no easy task. It takes hard work, strategy and a methodical touch to create a business that not only provides a good solution to customers but is a respected source of knowledge in the marketplace. While this takes time — read: years — strategies like social media and media relations are key to taking your brand from an idea to an industry name.
With tech becoming such a prominent part of our society, and companies increasingly storing consumer data in the cloud, the conversation around data privacy and cybersecurity continues to grow. While data privacy focuses on who is authorized to access data, and cybersecurity focuses on securing data from those unauthorized to have it, it’s imperative that SaaS organizations are actively considering both in today’s digital-first world. Read More
