Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Which brands do women have emotional connections with in 2019? in the latest Brand Intimacy 2019 Study, the largest study of brands based on emotion, from marketing intimacy agency MBLM. Brand Intimacy is defined as the emotional science that measures the bonds we form with the brands […].

Brand 109

Brand Branding Study Measurement 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They may be about the brand that punches above its weight, one that makes a comeback against the odds, or even the crisis that didn’t happen. Here are my nominations for the PR Winners of 2019. It ends with a twist on the brand tagline, “The Best A Man Can Get.” Those are harder to assess. Gillette Gets Woke.

Crisis Management 156

Crisis Management Insurance Insurance Crisis 156

5W PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

According to 5W’s 2020 Consumer Culture Report , some consumers are influenced when a brand aligns with a cause they’re passionate about (83%), and others would like to see a CEO of a company speak out on issues they care about (76%). In recent years, there has been a push for more representation and inclusion within the media and marketing.

Brand 157

Brand Branding Chemicals Consumer 157

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

But what does it mean for a brand to be authentic in 2019? Brands today are under scrutiny from their consumers more than ever before. That clarity is helpful when eyeing new markets and opportunities to expand. How do you maintain the integrity of your brand while respecting the cultures you’re selling to?

Brand 74

Brand Branding Pinterest Conference 74

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Canadian brands know this. If you want to appeal to Canadians, connecting your brand to the game has always been a safe bet. . For context, Tim Hortons’ brand DNA is hockey so their departure made headline news. Tools like NewsWhip’s real-time and predictive alerts can keep you informed when a story about your brand breaks.

Brand 148

Brand Branding Sports Crisis 148

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2020

2019 was quite a tough year for a bevy of brands. For them, the New Year’s resolution is clear and immediate: fix brand dings and dents. The post Top 20 bruised, battered and embattled brands in 2019 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. New […].

Brand 78

Brand Branding Facebook Crisis 78

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Catalyzed by the spike in e-commerce during COVID, the retail industry retained its 2019 spot and ranked fourth out of the 15 industries studied in theBrand Intimacy 2020 Study, the largest study of brands based on emotions from intimacy marketing firm MBLM (pronounced Emblem).

Retail 142

Retail Brand Branding Study 142

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 31, 2019

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a look at which brands excelled in their social strategy this year. We looked for standouts in these categories: Best Brand Utilizing Data. Best Brand on Instagram. Best Brand on Twitter. Best Socially-conscious Brand. Best Legacy Brand. Most Inclusive Brand.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Film Instagram 78

Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 11, 2021

Not yet using Pinterest to market? Pinterest was the fastest site to reach 10 million unique monthly visitors and, as of the third quarter of 2019, had 442 million active monthly users (MAU) globally. alone has 98 million MAU with particularly strong interests in relevant brands, influencers, […].

Pinterest 195

Pinterest Marketing Brand Branding 195

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this week’s post about the three content rends for 2019, I highlighted the need for more visuals and video, but I didn’t mention animation. Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories that you tell.” ~ Seth Godin. . Use these pillars in animated video stories for greater impact in 2019.

Video 145

Video Trends Marketing B2B 145

5W PR

JANUARY 8, 2019

Influencers became brand owners , cosmetic giants took notes from indie brands’ playbooks and acquisitions skyrocketed. The space got crowded and loud, but heading into 2019, consumer interest in new product discovery is at an all-time high, paving new roads for strong, smart campaigns to succeed. The result?

Brand 74

Brand Branding Instagram Fashion 74

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2018

By 2019, Millennials will officially overtake Baby Boomers as the largest population demographic in the U.S. As things stand now, there are more than 72 million Millennials living, working, earning and spending their money on the internet—making them one of the most lucrative groups to go after for any marketer or brand.

Brand 117

Brand Branding Marketing Groups 117

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Just three years after the launch of Facebook Live, live video is set to become a dominant communications tool for public relations and marketing professionals in 2019, according to the results of a new Social Media Video Survey from video-focused PR and media relations firm D S Simon Media.

Video 127

Video Trends Brand Branding 127

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Despite the availability of mounds of customer data, eye-opening new research from Oracle finds that, even on the cusp of the 21st century’s third decade, brands today continue to struggle with creating a unified view of customers.

Data 78

Data Brand Branding Study 78

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How are companies evolving influencer marketing strategies in 2019? The practice is certainly maturing, but many experts suggest that brands will need to significantly improve the authenticity and evaluation of their investments, according to new research from social listening firm Talkwalker.

Brand 74

Brand Branding Marketing Report 74

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 13, 2019

For the second year in a row, the media & entertainment industry was the top-ranking sector in the recent Brand Intimacy 2019 Study, the largest study of brands based on emotions, from marketing intimacy firm MBLM. The remaining brands […].

Industry 60

Industry Brand Branding Media 60

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 28, 2019

It’s nearly unanimous among small businesses—invest more in digital media with an emphasis on social media to boost brand awareness and generate customer leads. Ninety-five percent of small businesses are committed to spending more on digital marketing in 2019. Nearly […].

Small Business 126

Small Business Marketing Survey Social Media 126

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 2, 2019

I’ve never really liked the term “personal brand.” But nevertheless, there it is: personal brand. No matter what I think of the term itself, the CONCEPT of a personal brand is a very important one. In fact, I might argue one’s “personal brand” has never been more important.

Brand 98

Brand Branding LinkedIn Facebook 98

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Micro-influencer marketing platform SocialPubli.com released the 2019 Influencer Marketing Report: A Marketer’s Perspective, offering a comprehensive look at today’s influencer marketing landscape and its impact on consumer-facing brand communication and marketing, as viewed by brands and agencies across a variety of industry sectors.

Marketing 93

Marketing Survey Consumer Agency 93

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 16, 2019

While national brands continue to invest heavily in national advertising to build brand awareness and favorability, they’re increasingly taking their marketing programs to the local level to drive engagement. According to new research from BIA Advisory Services, national brands are expected to spend $62.7

Local 65

Local Consumer Brand Branding 65

5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While no one can say with certainty what lies ahead for marketers in 2021, a glimpse at historical data may help answer some questions. The study was conducted over the course of more than a year and a half by SocialInsider between January 2019 and October 2020. However, they did note a small increase of 1.44% in 2020 over 2019.

Social Media 88

Social Media Healthcare Brand Branding 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

62 million Americans listen to podcasts each week, and the first ten months of 2019 saw a record 192,000 new podcasts launched. 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.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 14, 2019

Just as consumers are demanding, more brands are publicly supporting social cause platforms—but most of their efforts are not resonating with Gen Z, reveals new research from youth-focused brand engagement firm DoSomething Strategic, the social impact consulting arm of DoSomething.org. appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Brand 90

Brand Branding Marketing Study 90

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2019

Building authentic rapport with a tech journalist helps a brand stand out amid a barrage of emails, DMs and phone calls. It removes the friction and uncertainty reporters encounter when dealing with an unknown brand or publicist. So how can tech brands build lasting bonds with media today? Here’s what works for me.

Media 253

Media Pitching Report Media Relations 253

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

YouTube was hit with a major brand safety crisis this week after a blogger revealed that a community of predators have been using the platform to view content in inappropriate ways that exploit children. A year ago, YouTube was constantly plagued by brand safety issues. The cycle is predictable, and brands are prepared.

YouTube 130

YouTube Brand Branding Comparison 130

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

It is in this context that digital marketing gains salience. This piece focuses on one such aspect of Digital Marketing — Influencer Marketing. According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the ROI for every dollar spent on IM in 2020 is $5.78. billion in 2019 to USD 22.3 Content is the lifeblood of Influencer Marketing.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

Brands that do not include us and are not engaging with the LGBTQ community are starting to [be scrutinized] for why they are not being diverse and inclusive,” said panelist Rich Ferraro, chief communications officer for GLAAD, a non-governmental media-monitoring organization that fights the defamation of LGBTQ people.

Community 188

Community Brand Branding Advertising 188

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Last month I interviewed top PR and social media experts about the challenges facing online marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Drew Neisser: What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. Also, the devil is in the details.

How To 159

How To Facebook Social Media Advertising 159

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They took some time to catch up to other lines of business, but marketing departments are now making data and analytics a huge part of what they do. And 2019 figures to be more of the same. With that in mind, here are our predictions for the biggest marketing data and analytics trends for the coming year. Micro-segmentation.

Analytics 105

Analytics Data Trends Marketing 105

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

To borrow from a quote , the professional’s feet should be planted in their role, but their eyes should survey the marketing landscape. As I’m wont to do on the occasional Saturday, I’ve picked out three, reviewed them carefully and present some of the findings in this roundup series that I call the Unscripted Marketing Links.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Valentine’s Day marks an occasion to show love and devotion to that certain someone in your life, as well as a day for mobile marketers to think about ways to tap into one of the biggest shopping holidays. In 2019, Valentine’s Day shoppers set new spending records, adding $20.7 billion to the economy.

Mobile 74

Mobile Brand Branding Marketing 74

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute. Copyblogger.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2019

My thinking is based on three mini-trends and observations over the last six months: Brand increasingly aren’t even interested in true engagement. One trend I noticed popping up over and over: brands and organizations just aren’t that interested in “engaging” with their key audiences on social channels.

Brand 68

Brand Branding Customer Service Trends 68

Critical Mention

MARCH 16, 2020

Her follower count and reputation as a winner make her an incredible influencer and promoter of the brands she displays in her posts. Such high viewership numbers are a proxy for her popularity, which is what makes Grande a perfect influencer for brand exposure. Antoni Porowski (@antoni) September 6, 2019. GatoradePartner.

Brand 87

Brand Branding Instagram YouTube 87