Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. Whether you work for a large or small company, this debate is important for your brand. In addition, Nordstrom is the most popular Pinterest brand with 4.4

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The pandemic has imposed real challenges on B2B tech companies who rely on conferences and event marketing for branding, lead generation, and customer retention. Sharing favorite sessions on social media is another worthwhile way to engage with fellow attendees and network with VIP speakers.

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Conference Trade Shows Technology Video 310

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.

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B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Understanding the unique characteristics of owned, shared, earned and paid media helps marketing and communications professionals consider how to weave these together to best execute an overall strategy A couple years ago, a startup founder and CEO approached me about PR and marketing consulting services. largely centers around advertising.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The biggest challenge in B2B lead generation underscores the biggest challenge in B2B lead generation: it might lead some to overlook the fact lead generation campaigns don’t work in isolation for long. That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. 4) The channels that product B2B leads.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We can reach our customers via social media. Social media is a great way to extend the reach of your messaging, but it isn’t the be-all and end-all. But it takes time to build a social media following, especially among your customers and prospects, and PR can help do that by driving them to your social channels.

Automotive 66

Automotive Technology SEO Engineering 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

When you have your answers, and your messaging and objectives have been defined, you can start creating your public relations, advertising and social media strategies. This would be the perfect time to align with your PR and marketing agency partners that have significant experience with trade shows, especially with CES.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

even more effective than in-person meetings (63%), social media content (58%) and blogs (54%). When used with an opt-in list and following other best practices, email marketing is powerful—a kind of social media platform on steroids. Content marketing isn’t just for business-to-business (B2B) marketers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. Speeches – at industry conferences, trade shows and other events which can be repurposed as articles, blog posts and white papers. Social media – to show some leader personality and to leverage all of the other output.

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Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

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. Unquestionably, B2B blogging, as a topic, re-emerged as hot. A Data-Driven Answer for B2B]. 4) B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. Things were different.

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Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

5-8, 2022, with Media Days Jan. So what do you need to do NOW to make sure the world’s largest business-to-business trade show is a PR success for your company? Look back at CES 2020: With CES 2021 being an all-virtual show, you’ll have to look back to recall how things went at CES 2020 when it was last an in-person event.

Technology 87

Technology Automotive Trade Shows Hotels 87

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

The face of a nearly brand new iPhone 6s looked like a spider web. A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. Which Departments Most Influence B2B Purchase Decisions? Report: Ignore Customers on Social at Your Own Peril. The slides are embedded nearby.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Beyond PR

MAY 8, 2018

When you’re making lighter decisions, like where to go for brunch or what brand of hiking shoes to buy, you might step out of your inner circle to ask for recommendations. People are skeptical of promises from brands, but not friends. Celebrities, journalists, bloggers and social media stars are the most obvious choices.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

The social platform for video-sharing was touted as the next big thing, until it wasn’t. Purveyors of social media are a fickle crowd, more loyal to influencers than platforms. Stories like that of the “world’s most expensive taco” crop up daily, and media never tire of them. Remember Vine?

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Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. Especially in the B2B tech sector, PR programs are essential to gaining competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. PR can shine beat in B2B tech. B2B decision-makers rely on research.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Love them or hate them, conferences and trade shows are important venues for any business to generate public relations , marketing, and sales returns. If you’ve ever attended a major tech trade show, you know they can be a blur of handshakes, branded swag, business cards, and mediocre meals. Choose wisely.

Conference 95

Conference Trade Shows How To B2B 95

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

4) Share the content on social media (organic). In these cases, social media is usually an additional duty for one lonely marketer that is already overworked. So, you work really hard to get this media mention and then don’t tell anyone about it. 5) Pay to promote it on social media (paid).

Media 98

Media B2B Groups Conference 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

He’s one of those social media connections I’ve never met in person but have known for about a decade. He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing. He’s been an independent consultant since 2006 and helps B2B companies with online marketing. Webinars became a big thing.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Marketers are more optimistic about the economy, expect marketing budgets to increase and will spend more on digital, social media and marketing analytics. Survey respondents said more and more of that budget will focus on digital, social media and mobile tactics in the future. Social Media Marketing Gets a Boost.

Mobile 60

Mobile Study Marketing Survey 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

And this show – which still lays claim to the title of the largest and most important business-to-business trade show on Earth – appears ready to resume this role after its COVID-induced hiatus. 839,000+ mentions of CES2020 across social media platforms. 839,000+ mentions of CES2020 across social media platforms.

Automotive 129

Automotive Mobile Technology Hotels 129

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

From a communications standpoint, this means that brands must continue to be thoughtful and authentic in their words and, most importantly, actions.”. There is no doubt that public relations – which carries roots from the journalism side of the industry, now touches marketing, e-commerce, social media, digital outreach and more.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Send a dedicated email with encouragement for your employees to share it with relevant contacts, and on their social media channels. Earned Social Media Posts - Here's an idea: Set up a series of social media content that can be posted to your company or brand social channels.

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Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Unlike the traditional marketplace, modern corporations cannot survive on brand and historical relevancy alone. This generation traditionally chooses brands built on heritage and history. However, they are embracing technology and are accessible to brands, like Pentair, who think digital.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 2, 2018

Show you how a brand could actually go from conception to reality with marketing AI. Our business is largely B2B, selling widgets for machinery used in the oil and gas industry. But, we still invest a lot in trade shows. Promote content of all types using social posts and paid promotion.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2016

There was a time when public relations teams sought the services of one perfect spokesperson to act as the media “face” of a B2B or B2C company. When he worked a trade show and glad-handed customers and salespeople, he was superb. When he speaks about the brand, it’s from the heart.

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Trade Shows Interviews B2C Training 120

MaccaPR

AUGUST 5, 2015

Or is it an acceptable social media best practice to publish blog posts that are credited to an anonymous company voice? When Tina would wander across trade show floors, prospects would spy her name tag, grab her arm and treat her like a celebrity: “Oh, my God - are you Tina? Let’s call her ‘Tina.’ We love your blog!”.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Are you active on social media (at least the top one or two platforms where your audience spends time)? A study found that B2B buyers spend 83% of their time during their buying journey not engaging with vendors. Brand-to-brand collaboration. Likely see more brand-to-brand and brand-to-influencer collaborations.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169