PRSay

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Without physical storefronts to engage with consumers, the Colorado-based company has employed a creative integrated marketing plan to make its meaningful connections. It’s a means for consumers to touch and feel the brand. We always have brand ambassadors that will educate the consumer. Visible is an all-digital brand.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Highly-targeted story angles.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May. A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

However, in 2020, citing concerns over access to user data, the Trump administration deemed the Chinese-owned app a national security threat and sought to force a sale of its U.S. Chipotle, Nike, Skittles, Pepsi and Universal Pictures are among the brands using the app to reach consumers. We embrace creativity. After its U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

Clubhouse was launched in 2020 and breaks the mold of traditional social media platforms. In a bid to get in on the social audio experience, Twitter released Twitter Spaces in December 2020. The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. Twitter Spaces.

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Konnect Agency

JULY 23, 2020

Navigating social media, let alone the world in 2020 is no easy task. Below are our top recommendations for maintaining an appropriate brand presence in 2020. Creativity: In a COVID-19 world creative resources are limited with the lack of photo shoots and group gatherings content development is challenging.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, we have all experienced a year like no other. We will begin seeing more jobs and spending from both businesses and consumers. Livestream gone mainstream 2020 proved that virtual events can result in online connection and collaboration that is just as effective as it’s traditionally been in person.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

We’ve been able to observe the impact of the virus on consumer behaviour and media consumption thanks to data from Brandwatch, OFCOM, Reuters Institute and YouGov, among others. In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Have you seen a survey or study on 2020 budgets worth a look?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. We need to bring back the conversation, the private event and up our creativity to navigate the changing media landscape.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

This is likely to be most applicable to agencies in the creative and professional services sector. These include employees, subcontractors (up to 65%), software and consumable items. It published a report on Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics in September 2020. Companies can claim relief across a range of costs.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 17, 2022

The first is mediocre creative. Despite this, an uncertain future (with the impending Metaverse), and more limited data-tracking (due to a 2020 iOS update, requiring users to opt in vs. out of data tracking), this platform still boasts the largest global user base. One thing that hasn’t? Social’s overall importance.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2020

This blog got exclusive access to a brainstorm in one of London’s leading creative shops. Pant savvy consumers want meaningful experiences first and great products second. Context and assumptions Our content strategy needs to engage consumers with a fresh-pant-out-of-the-box feeling. ACCOUNT TEAM: love this creative idea.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . Predictability is dead – 2020 killed it. Spotify reported in mid-2020 that overall podcast consumption had more than doubled. After a year like 2020 – it is hard to even think it might finally be over.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. On Instagram, Reels debuted in 2020 and have been a runaway success, eclipsing Stories in 2022 to become Instagram’s fastest-growing feature worldwide. It’s not surprising: We like to multi-task, and we like quick hits.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2020

Creative and social activities have been particularly challenging. Ofcom released a new report on consumer internet usage last week. The Ofcom Online Nation report shows that in April 2020, during the height of the coronavirus lockdown, UK adults spent a daily average of four hours and two minutes online.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 11, 2021

Where I believe COVID will have a longer term impact will be in consumer behaviours. How and why consumers choose brands, products and services, and how they purchase from them. More consumers than ever before are conscious of saving money, and we’re seeing a large shift in their feelings towards travel.

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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. The pivot to short-form video content has created a shift in the way audiences are engaged on various social platforms.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

There is no better place too study a mix of key issues facing marketing such as creativity , budgets and ROI. Marketing Charts published a piece – Super Bowl 2020 Data – summarizing advertising research about the Super Bowl from Kantar and the National Retail Foundation , among others. So, what does it take to create an effective ad?

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

AI is among the fastest-growing marketing trends, with 80 percent of marketers predicting in 2016 that AI would revolutionize marketing by 2020. AI has the capacity to create richer, more personalized digital experiences for consumers, and meet customers’ increasingly high brand expectations.” Creative skills (26%).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. Performance marketing and digital ad spending will continue to become less effective as consumer brands continue to fight for the same broad audiences.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Regardless of why the cause is adopted, consumers love to give back. 5W’s 2020 Consumer Culture Report revealed 67% of Millennials believe it’s important a brand they purchase from has a charitable component, and 71% are willing to pay more money for a product or service, when they know a portion of it will be given to a good cause.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business environment in Tokyo and Japan Beyond business, Tokyo’s cultural influence resonates globally, contributing to a thriving creative industry. However, there has been a decline in this number by about 70% in 2020. Stay attuned to Japan’s evolving digital landscape, adapting strategies accordingly for sustained relevance.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The conventional wisdom used to be that big events can dominate newsrooms and media or consumer interest and thus ruin the best laid plans of PR mice and men. The collision of these two cultural behemoths is going to create six weeks of extreme congestion across TV schedules, news agendas, advertising buys and of course, consumer attention.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Born between 2010 and 2025 to millennial and Gen Z parents, the Alpha Generation’s first members are beginning to emerge as consumers as they enter middle school. He projects that by 2020, less than half (49.8 According to Comscore, a media-analytics company, by 2020 half of all information searches will be conducted by voice.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

In fact, a creative media kit that showcases the brand’s personality, is much more likely to be successful than a simple set of documents. In March 2020, digital newsroom designer pr.co Creative Media Kit Ideas. If consumers and journalists trust the company, they’ll want to follow and work with it in the future.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As I’m sure we can all agree, 2020 has been quite the year and it feels safe to say we’ve seen it all. If so, continue to count on that as a driver and brainstorm creative avenues for your brand to fit into those conversations. Remember, it’s 2020 so there’s a ton of innovative holidays to choose from! Creativity is a Must.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 17, 2021

Video content is nothing new but with the introduction of video only social media platforms such as TikTok and the launch of Instagram’s IGTV and Reels – concise an consumable content is a strong content marketing tactic. Consumers are more likely to remember a video that is shorter and has a clear, concise message.

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Konnect Agency

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Consumers have become accustomed to insincere messaging and certain buzzwords, as brands continue to tailor their messaging due to what is going on in the world around us. Consumers look to the brands they love to find a sense of familiarity they once were accustomed to. Creative stunts & campaigns that keep you top of mind.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 12, 2021

For many financial services companies, that meant not only switching their content strategy, but also adjusting their marketing compliance process to quickly address fast-changing challenges consumers were facing. Their content still aimed to be helpful, but most of it fell into categories like personal finance and general consumer resources.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

You do need the storytelling, relationship building, creative and analytical skills. The PRCA Census for 2020 showed 12% non White professionals in the industry. Code § 230 - Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive material , Cornell Law School, Accessed 14 March 2020. This is a question I am often asked.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Since April 2020, we’ve been busy exploring what the impact of COVID – and the related national lockdowns – really mean for brands, and how this has impacted customer and consumer behaviour. These changes are symptomatic of broader consumer attitudes and relationships with brands. Plateauing budgets. Responsible influence.

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Trends Social Media Consumer Video 62

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Since April 2020, we’ve been busy exploring what the impact of COVID – and the related national lockdowns – really mean for brands, and how this has impacted customer and consumer behaviour. These changes are symptomatic of broader consumer attitudes and relationships with brands. Plateauing budgets. Responsible influence.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Consumer Video 62

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. First, it feeds the need for consumable content. Maybe one or two people who have to think creatively to get the best benefits for the company on a strict budget.

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PRSay

MAY 10, 2018

With the industry expected to grow in marketing spending to $ 10 billion by the year 2020 , it appears the hubbub surrounding it will be more than just a passing phase. Guidelines plus creative freedom. Let influencers be creative. There’s much ado about influencer marketing these days. Take that, Snapchat!

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 27, 2020

We’ve been hearing it over and over again, 2020 was a wild ride with twists and turns along the way that none of us could have ever predicted. This is hopeful news for consumer brands and helps everyone heave a big sigh of relief. Holiday traditions will look different in 2020. The answer is yes! Where to Drive Customers.

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