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Newsjacking: How Brands Can Use Current Events To Make News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. Given the ever-evolving digital landscape, keeping up with current events is not just important, but imperative for businesses that want to stay relevant and engage their most important audiences.

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Navigating Media At High-Profile Events

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Industry events. Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. First, align the expertise of brand executives in attendance with the news beats and interests of your media targets.

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Advertising vs Publicity

PR for Anyone

It’s the age-old question… what is more impactful to a business – advertising or publicity? 1 – publicity is free – advertising you pay for. #2 2 – publicity is someone else telling the world how great you are – advertising is you telling the world how great you are. #3 Transcript.

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How Paid Advertising Can Expand Your Brand’s Reach

5W PR

In the fiercely competitive landscape ͏of digital marketi͏ng, businesses are increasingly turning to paid advertising as a ͏strategic tool to amplify their reach, engage target audiences, and dri͏ve business growth. What is paid advertising? Advertisers bid for ad space, and the highes͏t bidder gains visibility.

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Elevating Outdoor Brands Through PR Strategies

5W PR

As consumers gravitate more towards adventure, escape, and a bond with nature, outdoor brands face the challenge of distinguishing themselves in a bustling marketplace. Fostering brand recognition In a world teeming with marketing tactics, brand recognition stands paramount.

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5 Ways PR Beats Paid Advertising

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. If you’re a scrappy startup or an early stage tech company, you may not have the capital for massive advertising budgets. Plus, advertising is usually a one-way communication.

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How To Pull Together A PR Event – Fast

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In PR , we often create client events to generate brand visibility. But, in January, we were asked to pull together a media event – in this case, a reception and panel discussion – for one client in less than two weeks. Here are five best practices for planning an event on a tight turnaround. Be ready to spend more.

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