# New Research: Content Marketing Underpins Integrated PR and Communications Strategies of Top 200 Asset Managers Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2017-11-18 Category: NEWS Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/news Meta Title: New Study: 88% of Top Asset Managers Use Content Marketing Meta Description: Discover how 88% of the world’s largest asset managers are utilising content marketing and social media for integrated PR and communications. URL: https://financedigest.com/new-research-content-marketing-underpins-integrated-pr-and-communications-strategies-of-top-200-asset-managershtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd181117-12-1736843235928-compressed.jpg) _BackBay Communications’ study finds 88% of the world’s 200 largest asset managers utilize content marketing as part of an integrated PR and communications program_ BackBay Communications, a leading financial-services public relations and integrated marketing firm, today announced the publication of a new study quantifying and analyzing the use of content marketing programs and social media among the world’s 200 largest asset management firms. The study reveals that nearly nine out of every 10 (88%) have implemented content strategies, leveraging multiple mediums and distribution channels. The research also signals the growing recognition among the world’s largest investment firms that thought leadership is an essential and core component of an [integrated marketing](https://www.financedigest.com/the-next-upcoming-years-to-see-the-oral-solid-dosage-contract-manufacturing-market-integrating-constructive-innovation.html "The Next Upcoming Years To See The Oral Solid Dosage Contract Manufacturing Market Integrating Constructive Innovation") program. In addition to the near ubiquitous adoption of content marketing, the study revealed that video (93%) and regular [insights or market](https://www.financedigest.com/low-calorie-toast-market-insights-deep-analysis-of-key-vendor-in-the-industry-2022-2031.html "Low-calorie Toast Market Insights, Deep Analysis of Key Vendor in the Industry 2022-2031") commentaries (90%) are the two most common mediums employed, and that over half (51%) are publishing new content on at least a weekly basis. As it relates to distributing content, asset managers are embracing [social media, with 95% active on at least one social media platform](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-use-social-media-platforms-to-successfully-scale-your-business.html "How to use social media platforms to successfully scale your business") and nearly three-quarters (74%) active on four or more social media channels. “The results of this study show a considerable shift in the attitudes of asset [managers globally as it relates to marketing](https://www.financedigest.com/a-report-on-global-clinical-trial-management-system-market-by-pmr.html "A Report On Global Clinical Trial Management System Market By PMR") and how they engage with key constituencies,” said Bill Haynes, BackBay Communications President and CEO. “The nearly universal embrace of content and social [media not only demonstrates the evolving digital landscape](https://www.financedigest.com/smart-becomes-the-first-ssp-to-collaborate-with-white-bullet-to-safeguard-quality-in-the-digital-media-landscape.html "Smart becomes the first SSP to collaborate with White Bullet to safeguard quality in the digital media landscape") and new willingness of asset managers to connect with audiences online, but also speaks to the role of thought leadership to connect with clients in an authentic way and develop trusted relationships and, ultimately, a strong brand.” Among the highlights from the study: - 57% of [asset managers are utilizing five or more mediums/types on content in their integrated public relations strategy](https://www.financedigest.com/why-equipment-assets-should-be-the-source-of-your-customer-strategy.html "Why Equipment Assets Should Be The Source of Your Customer Strategy") - The cadence of content production is similar across both U.S. and [global markets](https://www.financedigest.com/anti-microbial-nanocoatings-market-global-industry-analysis-size-share-growth-trends-and-forecast-2025.html "Anti-Microbial Nanocoatings Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2025"), with 62% of U.S. asset managers posting [weekly versus](https://www.financedigest.com/russian-rouble-nears-4-week-high-versus-dollar.html "Russian rouble nears 4-week high versus dollar") 51% outside of the U.S. - Firm size matters – The top half of asset managers (in terms of AUM) not only produce nearly double the amount of content, but they produce more [types and distribute on more platforms than the bottom half of asset managers](https://www.financedigest.com/energy-management-system-market-2021-by-global-key-players-types-applications-countries-industry-size-and-forecast-to-2025.html "Energy Management System Market 2021 by Global Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Industry Size and Forecast to 2025"). The whitepaper, released today, also shares best practices for [creating](https://www.financedigest.com/entrepreneur-investor-dale-w-wood-shares-how-he-is-using-his-funds-to-create-change.html "Entrepreneur & Investor Dale W Wood Shares How He Is Using His Funds to Create Change") and sharing content, as well as how to incorporate thought leadership into an integrated marketing strategy. “The goal of this study was to both quantify the extent to which asset [managers are using content marketing](https://www.financedigest.com/tinnitus-management-market-to-top-us-3-2-bn-driven-by-growing-burden-of-hearing-disorders-fmi.html "Tinnitus Management Market to Top US$ 3.2 Bn Driven by Growing Burden of Hearing Disorders: FMI") and highlight the best practices of those who are most effective,” said Ken MacFadyen, Head of Content Development at BackBay Communications. “What became clear is that content, today, sits at the center of an integrated communications strategy. The very best use it to inform and teach, rather than promote. In these cases, thought leadership can serve as the basis for a meaningful dialogue with clients that both [builds trust and underscores the firm’s](https://www.financedigest.com/stellantis-to-build-u-s-firm-archers-air-taxi-up-stake.html "Stellantis to build U.S. firm Archer’s air taxi, up stake") value proposition.” Please click [here](http://backbaycommunications.com/wp-content/uploads/Content_Marketing_in_Asset_Management_2017.pdf) for access to the full results and white paper, “ [Feeding the Beast: Content marketing nearly ubiquitous among world’s largest asset managers](http://backbaycommunications.com/wp-content/uploads/Content_Marketing_in_Asset_Management_2017.pdf)”. --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---