Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report, The Crisis in Creative Effectiveness, a follow-up to the IPA’s 2016 publication, Selling Creativity Short, warns of the dangers to creative effectiveness posed by short-termism in marketing, and covers hundreds of case studies that highlight a misunderstanding of how brands grow and prosper.

Creativity 70

Creativity Advertising Advertising Crisis 70

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. 1.038 billion in January 2016, to be exact. B2B marketers, in particular, are missing a huge opportunity with social advertising to promote content. And then…no one sees it.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

PRSay

APRIL 27, 2016

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. Product publicists have loaned merchandise to editors for photo shoots in exchange for brand name mentions in editorial features, for example. When does product publicity become native advertising?

Advertising 90

Advertising Advertising Ethics Guidelines 90

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content. Soon 2015 will fade into history, so it’s time to forecast which content marketing strategies are most likely to follow through in 2016 and which of them will die a fast death. Social Media.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

What I want to do in this post is make a five-point argument that email is one of the most important communications channels in 2016. You may see 10 to 20 percent of things that your friends post on Facebook, and 1-3 percent of organic brand content on Facebook. People prefer email to social communication (for brands).

Communications 120

Communications Mobile Facebook Study 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Our top posts from the second quarter of 2016 focused on PR and marketing technology skills, Facebook branded content, and measuring influencer performance. 6 Ways Facebook Branded Content Changes the Influencer Game. In April of 2016, Facebook decided to change the game and reporting methods for the typical influencer.

Technology 83

Technology Facebook Measurement Policies 83

Mark My Words

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It’s November 2016 and we’re watching the latest John Lewis Christmas ad. But it would be fair to concede that the 2016 contribution to the cannon was comfortingly familiar. In 2016 the joke is on us: it was all dream, a sleepy composite of half-remembered fragments from adverts past. It isn’t a new Star Wars or Bond.

Retail 60

Retail Television Advertising Advertising 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 23, 2018

Can public relations help consumers fall in love with a brand? With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and many looking for tips on love in their personal lives, we thought it a good time to look at how to do the same for the brands. Make consumers love your brand. Make consumers love your brand.

Consumer 168

Consumer Brand Branding How To 168

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2015

2015 found brands reevaluating their agency relationships in an unprecedented way , turning over partners looking for a better mix of nimble, efficient and integrated. 2016 in the Chinese Zodiac is the year of the Monkey, whose attributes include being “smart, quick witted, frank, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.”

Marketing 60

Marketing Mobile Pinterest Analysis 60

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

So when a tragedy happens, is it okay for brands to respond? With more people discussing current events on social media, brands often take to their Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other social accounts to participate in the conversation when big news breaks. I also saw some brands use the death of Prince as a way to garner publicity.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Social Media Sports 120

The Stalwart Blog

JANUARY 8, 2016

If this history and a handful of recently emerging trends are any indication, 2016 will be the host of yet another boom of social innovation. . Be on the lookout for these 5 social media trends in 2016: . 2015 was a big year for video, 2016 will be even bigger. Coming To You Live. But You Can Never Leave….

Social Media 60

Social Media Trends Apparel Media 60

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

The bulk of this loss comes from stock market volatility stemming from financial disinformation campaigns, but the widespread proliferation of misinformation has also forced companies and organizations to increase spending on reputation management, brand safety, employee health and wellness, and crisis communication efforts.

Financial 190

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Cision

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

If you ’ re wondering why you or your brand should use Snapchat, follow the impressions. Eric Hultgren, Marketing Director at MLive, said, “ Brands that don’t get on Snapchat risk being left behind in the conversation economy as Chris Messina coined it. She now works with brands who pay $10,000 or more per Snapchat Story.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Case Study Advertising 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A new kind of “brand safety” flap has emerged in the last few years: one in which a brand is held responsible for ad placements on misinformation and extremely biased content. Most consumers (inaccurately) believe that brands proactively select all the publishers upon which they advertise.

Communications 187

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 10, 2023

The fridge video shows several cans of Karbach, a Houston-based craft brewer that has since 2016 been owned by — you guessed it — Anheuser Busch, Bud Light’s parent company. In this case, it seems anger is being channeled into hurting Bud Light sales and/or forcing the brand to end the Mulvaney partnership.

Policies 170

Policies Community Video Brand 170

Cision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

With nearly 91 percent of people saying advertisements are more intrusive today than they were two years ago, earned media or word-of-mouth approach provides an excellent opportunity to improve conversion rates and generate sales. People are not interested in hearing how great your brand is. Decide on The Resources You Will Use.

Strategy 244

Strategy How To Media Measurement 244

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. . ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Creativity helps express company values in a distinct brand voice. Creative PR helps B2B brands be accessible.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million. Back in November 2016 the shares were $18. Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. Q: If it does go away how will that affect brands that use it for customer service?

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 4, 2016

That’s because the publications and brands that used to be followed by geeks and technical experts are now mainstream. Here, then is my list of five top tech stories of 2016 – defined as those that had the greatest PR impact. Apple’s entry made wearables a category to be reckoned with for 2016 and beyond.

Transportation 227

Transportation Technology Google Software 227

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Influencer Marketing Agency Breakdown of Video Content Evolution.

Video 98

Video Agency Strategy Marketing 98

PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

We are just about five months away until the world unites and comes together in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Generally speaking, brands have taken a much more diverse approach as to how and when they announce their Rio 2016 programs as compared to recent Games.

Sports 60

Sports Pitching Print Local 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones. PR is about reputation.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

The latest Global Intangible Finance Tracker (GIFT) report reveals many directors, analysts, investors and other stakeholders don’t adequately understand how brand, reputation and other intangibles impact the value of their business. After all, you wouldn’t want to be in a plane where the pilot was ignoring half the instruments.”.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

A 2016 study found that compared to other industries, healthcare workers used the most expletives. ” The suggestion, which was at least somewhat serious, received brief consideration from the group before dismissing it as too edgy and risky for branding. In short: Profanity-laced promotion is not sustainable.

Marketing 100

Marketing Healthcare Study Advertising 100

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Our trio of guests included: Ashley Brown , Head of Global Communications at Spredfast; Austin Gaule , Media Analysis Director at Universal Information Services; and Angie Jeffrey , Vice President Brand Management at ABX Advertising Benchmark Index. Wouldn't you like to be in her kitchen?

Measurement 40

Measurement Community Banking Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

1) Improving CX is the best way to distinguish your brand. The top way marketers say they can distinguish their brands this year is by improving the customer experience (CX). That’s according to the State of Branding Report 2020 by Bynder. 63% said external advertising media and digital agencies. Hey, Google!

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2016

shonali a4: word counts, number of posts/tweets by the brand, and wait for it, comparison to ave. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn #measurePR Recap (October 2016): Measuring Content. When we got on the topic of the most useless way of measuring content we’ve ever seen, there was lots to say: A4 “Likes” on Facebook.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Banking Print 40

PR in High Definition

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Politics aside, the 2016 US election was fascinating to watch as it unravelled like a fast-paced Netflix series. What does this mean for your brand comms? Social media and search will become the most important tools for understanding what your target audience thinks of your brand at any given moment.

Social Media 48

Social Media Media Twitter Survey 48

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

MARCH 4, 2016

But 2016 is different. The Bush campaign used conventional advertising. The same could be said in the way that Trump and other candidates are using PR tactics instead of advertising to win over voters. And brands should take notice. And brands should take notice. But this election is proof.

Radio 120

Radio Advertising Advertising Energy 120

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 23, 2016

Brands have long (well, as least for the last 7-8 years) relied on Twitter as a customer service tool and a brand management tool. When looking over competing brands’ Twitter accounts I noticed a trend: Very few of them were responding to any tweets. And, if that’s the case, why would brands want to interact there?

Twitter 60

Twitter Brand Branding Tools 60

5W PR

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

But one of the problems for businesses – and their PR people, Instagram continues to limit access to paid advertising on their site. Your IG theme should be easily tied to your brand and what makes your business stand out from the rest. And the pictures on your IG account should tie easily to that theme. Instagram Users.

Instagram 158

Instagram Publicity How To Social Media 158

Cision

JANUARY 19, 2016

At his “6 Steps to Developing a Content-First Marketing Strategy” Cision webinar, Joe will explore the ways in which brands must provide value with their content to meet their followers’ and subscribers’ needs. Without it, we better have a large surplus of advertising budget lying around. A: Back to the basics.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Meeting 120