Contently - Strategy

APRIL 11, 2024

If you work in B2B tech marketing, you probably have a little crush on your products. Of course, it’s not a job requirement to believe in the technology you market. Overflowing with buzzwords, B2B tech marketing content is far too often focused on the technical features and capabilities of the products.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Enterprise Survey 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know. When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Why should I enter for awards?

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B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. Your audience should always be at the center of all of your marketing strategies and tactics.

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B2B Company Marketing SEO 177

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

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B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

Prohibition

MARCH 11, 2024

Heading into another month of more social media updates that advertisers need to be aware of to achieve the best results. This is an interesting introduction as advertisers now have a way to promote their business on select content which can expose brands to a whole new audience quite easily.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media B2C 62

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Meta gives advertisers access to influencer’s activity Meta’s Ad Library is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to look at what other brands and competitors are doing from a paid social perspective. Its new introduction, sees advertisers able to see influencer branded content.

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Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

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B2B Brand Branding B2C 139

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2021

And it’s not instructive for setting priorities in marketing. To that end, and assuming there’s a business strategy and marketing strategy in place, those priorities should be as follows: Owned – website, blog, newsletter. Paid – any form of sponsorship or advertising. Shared – social channels. Image credit: Pixabay.

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Course 148

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

Prohibition

JUNE 23, 2023

Social media advertising is an ever growing and evolving part of social media. Month on month, there are new changes and updates to each platform when it comes to advertising. The first is a new discount code tool which will allow advertisers to have a specific discount code linked to an ad/account.

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Advertising Advertising Social Media Media 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Prohibition

APRIL 3, 2024

Advertising comes in many different shapes and sizes and the traditional methods have their benefits, but so does paid social media advertisements. Here we are going to take a look at the differences between the two and pick out the benefits that social media marketing has over those traditional methods.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Marketing 62

Prohibition

MAY 17, 2023

With Elon Musk taking over Twitter, there have been some updates that all social advertisers need to be aware of to ensure ad campaigns are up and running – and that results are maximised. How does Twitter Blue impact advertising? For most people, that means they need to sign-up to Twitter Blue or to be a Twitter Verified Organisation.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Twitter B2C 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. Although content engagement is social media’s baseline for success, one of the top mistakes marketers make is posting content solely for the sake of comments and likes. Overlooking Facebook .

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Social Media B2B Media Video 323

Prohibition

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From new verification options within Meta, new additions to Ads Manager for the festive period and new X/Twitter updates to its new job roles, we are here to keep you up to date on the ever-changing social media advertising world.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dorothy Crenshaw expects to see new tools that go farther – into predictive intelligence, search, and training for PR and marketing teams. To engage younger audiences on these platforms, she expects B2B marketers will be taking lessons from their B2C peers. And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety.

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Trends Industry Government Data 333

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

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Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’re willing to hedge our bets and say that your B2B marketing strategy didn’t exactly take off as you’d hoped last year…. How has COVID-19 changed B2B marketing? Once maligned for being misguided, non-strategic and lacking structure, reactive marketing has become a necessity for the majority of businesses.

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B2B Strategy Marketing How To 62

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For many companies, social media marketing initially seems to belong exclusively to the business-to-consumer marketplace. However, research into B2B advertising suggests that companies can actually benefit more from social media advertising than they think – particularly if they choose the right platform.

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LinkedIn B2B Social Media Marketing 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

Although they’re sometimes confused, public relations and marketing are very distinct. Marketing builds brands by communicating directly to the customer, while PR drives reputation through third-party endorsement, among other techniques. Paid media and direct marketing are powerful ways of communicating brand benefits.

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Brand Branding Marketing Advertising 195

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If your feed is like most people’s you’ll notice a ton of: Branded graphics – Some brands’ entire feeds are made of up these graphics. Yet, brands continue to use it regularly in their social content. Yet, brands continue to use it regularly in their social content. This is just one study.

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Brand Branding Instagram Video 215

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Celebrating 15 years of bringing together the who’s who of the advertising and media ecosystem from all over the globe, this year’s Advertising Week boasted 4 bustling floors of activity over 4 days at the AMC Loews Theatre in New York. How have you seen the advertising industry evolve over the past 5 years?

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Advertising Advertising B2B Creativity 89

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2023

Unsurprisginly, brands and social media personalities have flocked to the app in their masses in an attempt to maintain their status, on yet another social media app. Netflix has remained true to its brand personality and has taken the opportunity to showcase some of the most recognisable memes from the shows and movies it streams.

Brand 116

Brand Branding Social Media B2C 116

Shift Communications

JUNE 24, 2016

In this series, we’ll examine the tools, techniques, and strategies of paid advertising as they apply to public relations work. Advertising Strategies. The four advertising strategies to drive attention, awareness, trust, and behavior are syndication, brand building, direct response, and retargeting. Absolutely!

Advertising 109

Advertising Advertising Strategy Publicity 109

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. Then the expansive coverage in consumer news sites put their brand in front of thousands of people?—?including

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 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

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Senior marketers report spending 9.8% of the marketing budget on social media — here and now. The latest edition includes responses from 349 marketers where more than 90% hold vice president titles or above. The latest edition includes responses from 349 marketers where more than 90% hold vice president titles or above.

Advertising 77

Advertising Advertising Social Media Marketing 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2023

As a B2B tech PR firm , the promise of AI makes sense. How AI is transforming ad tech and marketing At Crenshaw Communications, we have a history of successfully supporting a range of ad tech brands – from high-growth startups to larger public companies. That’s a win-win for both the customer and the marketer.

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Publicity Retail Tools B2B 410

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand. It may be time to review and optimize your profile to ensure that it’s presenting you and your brand in the best way. Go beyond a resume .

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LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Survey Social Media Brand Branding 127

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Drew Neisser is the founder and CEO of Renegade , the NYC-based strategic boutique for B2B renegades. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? And LinkedIn is a powerhouse for B2B lead generation and recruiting.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

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. B2B marketers, in particular, are missing a huge opportunity with social advertising to promote content. Facebook makes money by selling advertising.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 29, 2018

New research from commercial data and analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet shows growing spend on programmatic ad buying and a continued dependence on data in the programmatic space—and also highlights key differences in the maturity of agencies versus brands when buying ads programmatically.

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B2B Agency Brand Branding 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

While the brand and the stint in sales have certainly shaped her views, there was another influence whenever she ventured to HQ in Burbank California. “I The women on the brand side at Disney opened up the world to me with their smarts, fearlessness, and wicked talented.”. That experience also sparked an interest in marketing.

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B2B Social Media Company Marketing 82