Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

But there’s plenty of quality work in the B2B realm as well. B2B voices, on the other hand, are generally plainer and more understated. In the B2B space, most calls to action try to get audience and community members to visit a website to read a blog post, download a collateral item or sign up for something.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2016

But good, crisp writing is only part of what makes a blog well-read and shareable. There are some do’s and don’ts that can make the difference between a blog that “talks to itself” and one that is a must-read. Take a look at the tips below and see if you can’t take your blog to the next level.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2023

AI has been promoted as a tool to automate repetitive tasks, freeing us to engage in the strategy and creative work involved in a typical PR engagement. I’ve played around with ChatGPT; in fact, I asked it to write this blog post to see how useful it is for first-draft content. But the latest iteration promises much more.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 It’s important for readers to keep in mind my world view is heavily filtered from the perspective of B2B marketing and PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, our PR team published dozens of blog posts, sharing PR insights and unpacking trends from a variety of perspectives. Here’s a countdown of the five Crenshaw blog posts that have attracted the most attention throughout 2023. They’re based on the experience and direct observation from people at all staff levels.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge. Sometimes this is also self-inflicted: B2B sales with an account management model adds a layer of complexity. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Through this collaboration I learned of Stone Temple’s very creative use of video. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. I had to learn more, and asked Mark if he’d entertain some questions for the blog. How do you make the topic fun and interesting?

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Two Facebook posts in the last week got me thinking: Should I really keep blogging? First, Geoff Livingston talked about how if he had to do it all over again, and start his social presence from the ground up, he would NOT blog. And, it got me thinking: Should I keep blogging in 2015? I started my blog almost six years ago now.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references tend to take a back seat to the mad pace that is often B2B marketing. In addition, the account management model many B2B shops follow means marketing has to lobby an enterprise account manager (AM) who would really prefer not to spend a favor asking for something that doesn’t advance a specific deal.

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Prohibition

APRIL 3, 2024

Cheaper creative options Traditional advertisements come at quite a high expense, which can limit certain companies due to the advertising budget not being so high. Another factor here is the creative options tend to be much more expensive than your standard social media advert as the bar for quality is much higher, especially for TV.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. Follow up, but know when it’s time to stop.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. It looked at the 870 responses from B2B organizations in North America out of the 2,190 worldwide that took the survey. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Other readers liked these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. There isn’t a magic formula to writing corporate blog posts, and none of these tips are likely to make or break your content marketing program. Can your PR firm bring big creative ideas and execute on them? Talk to Us !

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Brands may need to pivot towards creating original soundtracks or leveraging the available music library creatively. This is a great update for B2B marketers who can now benefit from a more direct link to in-app engagement and lead generation options. An article ‘boost’ if you will.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

Developing and implementing public relations programs for organizations in the B2B tech space is a unique challenge, whether it’s in the HR, finance, retail, cybersecurity, enterprise storage or marketing/ad tech industry. To hit the ground running, here are some key best practices to keep in mind while first breaking into B2B tech PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Be curious.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

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Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

That led her down a series of paths including content marketing, ecommerce and today, in B2B marketing. 1) Why start a business focused on B2B paid social? I saw an opening in the marketplace to translate the capabilities of social media for B2B purposes, and I believe there is still a lot of opportunities there.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. Refresh with formal creative sessions. Include client quotes or thoughts.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

The conclusion is derived from a survey the two companies fielded to 1,300 business-to-business (B2B) professionals on LinkedIn with titles ranging from manager to CEO. Where and How B2B Marketing Generates Leads it Likes [Study]. What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B? Give our services a try.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

In my experience doing this, and I’ve done it for a long time in many different B2B environments, here’s where things usually fall apart. Research shows B2B organizations spend an average of $150 for every email address they capture. The Aesthetics of Text: Writing Readable Blog Posts. 1) You don’t have a subscription mechanism.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2011

I’m in B2B, not B2C. They read blogs, they surf the web, and they send and receive emails. But there’s another way, which can work for many B2B’s and it’s what I call the “B2B end-around.” You see, many B2Bs have customers on the other side. Find creative ways to reach both groups of people. Horsefeathers!

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5W PR

APRIL 28, 2022

Understanding how the markets — whether it’s B2B or B2C — work is a daunting feat. For those of you who don’t know, Clutch is an independent B2B review and rating platform designed to help clients connect with the right service providers, agencies, and consultancies for their needs. 5WPR’s track record is spotless.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From streamlining design processes and making faster copy changes, to generating compelling written work such as blogs and press releases, and even Instagram captions. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can use AI to supercharge your content strategy. AI is proving to be an invaluable tool for businesses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Proactive angles must be timely and creative to resonate with media, but they should also align with key company messaging in order to support business goals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Proactive angles must be timely and creative to resonate with media, but they should also align with key company messaging in order to support business goals.

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How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While it may have felt like the longest month in existence, it didn’t stop the creative minds of marketers around the world. Combining the use of its classic slogan and the current conversation around AI, KitKat Canada came up with a creative video campaign encouraging us to give AI tools a bit of breathing room. You did it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. Because news moves quickly, the pressure is on to develop a creative, well-packaged message that provides an original, relevant angle. Are you fast enough?

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This tool will provide more creative options, making suggestions for your copy, generating backgrounds and introducing image expansion tools. Image expansion tool – this will use Meta’s Advantage+ creatives that help size your creative for the best performance.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

For example, 54% percent of 1,800 respondents said, “creating engaging content” was the top content marketing challenge in the 2015 B2B Content Marketing survey by the Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs. In essence, B2B marketers solved their biggest problem yesterday.

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Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. PR and marketing can also use the insights discussed to develop other content such as pitches, bylines, blog posts, and more. There are different ways to be creative with this.

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Leadership Trends B2B Agency 332

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

As the then director of communications for a B2B software business, my little budget was under constant pressure – and I had a hard time reconciling that cost with the value. Hiring a Solo PR Firm for B2B. The next agency we hired was a solo PR firm specializing in B2B – a one-person shop. Questionable Advice; Big Invoices.

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B2B Corporate Agency Creativity 60

Beyond PR

JUNE 9, 2016

I recently reached out to Bradley to better understand how he so successfully injects creativity into an otherwise very conservative market. Bradley warns that some B2B marketing tends to be so creatively safe it teeters on the edge of boring and risks not engaging its audience. We’re talking to the same person.

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5W PR

MAY 24, 2023

Our commitment to bringing the best PR services to the market has recently helped us lock in our spot on Clutch’s latest list of top B2B companies on their platform. They have a dedicated team that’s incredibly organized, reliable, creative, resourceful, and available.

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Industry Enterprise Fashion Financial 88

Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2020

In-person events make up over 20 percent of B2B marketing budgets on average, and upwards of 50 percent inside many organizations. Creative Talent. Do you have the right creative talent at your disposal to create content that’ll truly stand out? And if the answer is no, how will you scale quickly?

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Content Marketing Marketing Creativity Technology 142