ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. Influencer PR for B2B is about nurturing genuine relationships with personalities who can influence the customer journey, from lead generation to purchase and beyond. Marquee customers.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort.

B2B 103

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 103

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 134

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 134

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 14, 2018

Long ago, the PR gods handed down a set of rules around media relations and competitive engagement for the business of public relations. After all, each client is distinct, and every B2B PR program is unique. B2B PR rules that don’t always apply. Stick to facts and features for B2B programs.

B2B 147

B2B B2C Enterprise Pitching 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Crenshaw Communications, a Mod Op company was recently recognized by the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Ragan PR Daily Awards for the agency’s work with sales tech provider Chili Piper.The campaign went beyond day-to-day product PR to recognize Chili Piper’s extraordinary work for Ukrainian refugees.

Software 156

Software Company B2B Agency 156

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

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Beyond PR

JUNE 26, 2018

It would be a mistake to lump B2B media relations in with general PR practices; simply because it is so unique and layered. B2C PR deals with the everyday consumer whose priorities are probably quite different from the corporate folk that B2B companies are trying to communicate with.

B2B 45

B2B Media Relations B2C Media 45

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. I have seen firsthand in my own analysis – across many B2B tech press releases – that readership has fallen precipitously.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. A blog with B2B sales attribution. drove ~50% media coverage (and a boatload of backlinks).

B2B 106

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The UML is an occasion roundup of three related ideas that have been vetted, wrapped in insight, and presented here for your perusal. >>> Give our services a try.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

In the PR world, when we kick-start a new engagement we may ask a client, “Where do you want to see your brand? When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. . The media landscape is cluttered, and it’s always changing.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. But there are some important value-adds that PR partners can bring to a relationship that help elevate a company or brand. Here are just a few: High-level media training. Brand perception audits. Thought leadership events.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Agency Media Training Training 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Of course, the right strategy is key to success, but for amplifying or growing the results of a strong PR program, the best option is usually a blend of paid and organic social media. Builds brand awareness. Here’s why.

Social Media 344

Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Whether a brand’s focus is fitness, fashion, food, or anything else, TikTok can connect it to a highly desirable and sometimes elusive audience. . New and creative social channels should be key elements for consideration in any PR plan , especially for brands aiming to reach a younger audience. Branded hashtags drive discovery.

B2B 310

B2B Video Creativity Social Media 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. Adtech brands have publications like Adweek and AdAge, for example, but there is no equivalent Salesweek or SalesAge. and LinkedIn.

B2B 156

B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The addition of Crenshaw Communications accelerates our mission to empower brands by elevating the use of talented people who understand technology and its impact on the businesses we serve. The agency delivers creative and strategic solutions for leading brands like Nestlé, John Deere, ExxonMobil, Baha Mar, and more.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2C Creativity 156

Stern + Associates

MAY 22, 2024

At least as much as consumer-focused or B2B businesses, nonprofit organizations often face tough and ever-evolving demands and competition. That requires a proactive marketing and communications strategy to promote your brand and visibility. You’re not competing on cost or efficiency but on emotional connection.

Nonprofit 82

Nonprofit Strategy Communications Conference 82

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Those users are a mix of mid-sized agencies and large brands, including a global CPG brand, an account that was landed through relationships Stagwell has built. Having worked in B2B technology for so long has hardened me to the rainbows and unicorns vendors are prone to promise.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Social media grows specialized Dorothy predicts X (formerly Twitter) will continue to wane as a point of PR focus, as LinkedIn and TikTok rise. 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.

Trends 333

Trends Industry Government Data 333

Prohibition

MARCH 17, 2023

Developing and growing your brand is important for any business in any industry. Public relations can play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing this development. Here are some of the key ways you can help build a strong brand through public relations.

Publicity 62

Publicity Brand Branding How To 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, according to a survey of 450 respondents. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ). B2B sales cycles are taking longer. Source: B2B Sales Cycles ). Source: US B2B Tradeshows ).

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

In B2B PR , we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. So how can PR teams secure podcast opportunities for their brands? For example, if you’re promoting a B2B sales enablement tool, you’ll want to focus on sales podcasts and not marketing shows.

Pitching 350

Pitching Interviews B2B Leadership 350

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

Influencers who resonate with a specific segment help brands stay relevant by cutting through the digital noise. The blend of social media reach and trust in specific personalities can really amplify a campaign. Don’t count out influencers for B2B PR. Read on to find out how to craft the best collaboration.

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Also, see these related posts: 12 Things You Should do to Amplify a Media Mention Once You’ve Earned It. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Media Relations 77

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 77

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Measurement templates.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2022

What PR Is: Media relations. PR has been seen as media relations by many. We work strategically to craft the perfect story and tell it through a range of media – from national to trade to local markets. The two should also collaborate on brand messaging well in advance of the start of a PR program.

Publicity 334

Publicity Advertising Advertising Leadership 334

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

So, if you want to earn their attention, or if you are investing money in PR – specifically for media relations – then your company should be active on Twitter too. That fact that 9 in 10 reporters are on Twitter means if media relations is part of your mandate, you need to be on it too.

Twitter 135

Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. Building better media relations means making reporters’ lives easier.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

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.

Brand 195

Brand Branding Marketing Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

Media relations can be a lot like that Ariana Grande song, “Thank U, Next.” You’re only as good as your last story. . Newsjacking involves injecting your brand into a breaking news story that isn’t generated by your organization. Branded content pays long-term dividends. — Media can have short memories.

How To 334

How To Media Healthcare Survey 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Does it have the same impact as earned media? . It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling.

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? And not every business is a household name. Look globally for reactive news.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Prohibition

JUNE 25, 2020

With that in mind, here’s our go to guide to help up your media relations game and pitch to journalists successfully. . The problem is, there isn’t a one size fits all rule when it comes to effective media pitching. How can I optimise my media relations activity? How should I be pitching to journalists?

Media Relations 62

Media Relations Pitching Media B2C 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. ——————————————————————– 2) Top B2B PR Challenges and How to Solve Them.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B. req.) – by Regalix found.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60