Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

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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. Media relations are especially important in expanding the circle of visibility and emotional connection. You’re not competing on cost or efficiency but on emotional connection.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

A year ago, our B2B Tech PR clients were finalizing their 2020 conference speaking strategies, looking forward to sponsoring or winning speaking gigs at tech stalwarts like Cannes Lion, DreamForce, and Hubspot INBOUND. The scramble to salvage vital pieces of the B2B marketing mix has produced a positive by-product. That was then.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The digital acceleration brought on by the global pandemic has in many ways made the media landscape more accessible to PR teams. . Many B2B tech companies with digital offerings, for example, market products and services worldwide, and they don’t always want to bring on multiple PR firms. These are some of the ways for U.S.-based

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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. Here’s why. Its benefits are obvious.

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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 ).

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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. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins. Maybe he didn’t like the commentary.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Photo: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® CES continues to be an important venue for many automotive and vehicle technology suppliers and decision makers, according to data recently released by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which produces CES. And on social media, there were 534,000 CES mentions with a reach of 28.5

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

But Can It Work for B2B? B2B companies might be hesitant about TikTok because it’s so consumer-oriented, but they shouldn’t count it out. So, for B2B companies, how can TikTok help? . Staying relevant, influential and top-of-mind is important for all brands, whether B2B or B2C. TikTok is the first app of its kind.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Similarly, in the B2B sector, this guest piece by our client Verizon Media is a perfect example of what good sponsored content should look like. . Reviews have transformed the way consumers make purchase decisions. The biggest drawback of sponsored content is that it has the least impact on consumer purchasing behavior.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2021

The blend of social media reach and trust in specific personalities can really amplify a campaign. Don’t count out influencers for B2B PR. The splashiest influencer marketing campaigns tend to be in beauty, fashion, and other lifestyle sectors, but don’t count it out for B2B PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. They know media relations is labor-intensive and not as scaleable as SEM or paid social. It’s time-consuming, and time is the basis for our compensation in most cases.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The top metrics for marketing communications leaders: 46% lead generation; 45% web traffic; 45% social media engagement; 35% conversion rate; 33% sales; 30% brand share of voice; 24% followers/social media; 18% ad impressions/ reach; and 11% SEO rankings. See our services.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Newsjacking can also tie a brand to timely topics that lend themselves to stories in top-tier media outlets that can otherwise be hard to crack with things like company news. From newsjacking to creating your own news with research data, this blog entry explores different ways PR can generate media coverage when your company has no news.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Advanced vehicle technology captivated much of the attention at the recent CES 2024 (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas as the event enjoyed a major resurgence with more than 135,000 attendees, more than 4,300 exhibitors and more than 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

However, now that influencers have become commonplace and the FCC is cracking down on disclosures , consumers aren’t as easily captivated by celebrity promotions for hair regimens and face creams. This includes newsletters, closed Facebook groups and social media pages, among other places.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 22, 2020

There’s no real sign of how quickly such industry events might return and with them the opportunity for B2B marketers to utilize them for lead generation. B2B marketing lead generation during the Coronavirus pandemic. B2B marketing lead generation during the Coronavirus pandemic. Why virtual events are not the solution.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

It is a business hub of innovation and economic vitality, with several thriving sectors such as technology, consumers products, luxury goods, K-contents, travelling, and many more. of South Korean internet users are active on KaKaoTalk, which is one of the top social media platforms by the number of active users.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

B2B brands can often rely on their own website analytics to gauge the power of earned media, while others use third-party vendors to conduct baseline customer research, or calculate share-of-voice movement within a category. This can particularly apply to media relations, where you typically get one shot at a story idea.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other? Help a Child.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are five pitch ideas for when there is no news that can work particularly well for B2B PR campaigns. . Luckily, there are so many ways to consume news that it’s pretty hard to miss it. Despite this, there are ways for PR teams to get their clients in the news by basically creating it themselves. Meet and greet!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

Your B2B PR strategy is working and the press is interested in knowing more about your expertise. Here are a few tips on preparing for a media interview so you can absolutely nail it. Remember your media training . If you haven’t already undergone formal media prep, ask your PR team to set up a session when possible.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ). How much money do PR professionals earn?

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Source: Public Relations Review 3 Turk, J. That’s marketing !

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. As a percentage of revenue , B2B product organizations invest 6.3% Statistics about content marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories. Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

The bread and butter of B2B PR ? And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Industry events.

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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. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

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The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

Gold for Most Effective B2B PR campaign for Bright HR and Silver for Most Effective Consumer PR campaign for Silentnight Tell us a bit more about one of the campaigns, what was the objective? We’ll let the AMEC judges tell you that: “We loved the creativity both in the execution, media mix and news hijacking. Congratulations!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. A Chief Marketer report found the content most effective at moving prospects through the B2B sales funnel are articles and blogs [49%]. ( B2B Lead Generation ). B2B Content Marketing ).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too. That’s unlikely; however, automation can and will help us sift through data, target client customers and, to a degree, optimize media relations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In reality the privacy regulations are well-intended and will protect consumers. How are you getting consent from consumers? The best way to address privacy in the press is to talk about how the company has invested in privacy, and how privacy has been folded into the product roadmap. Have you hired a Chief Privacy Officer?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. It is a great way to connect with new journalists for media coverage! Check out these 10 newsletters every PR pro should read.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The 2023 PAN Brand Experience Report compared how AI is being used by marketers to how customers actually prefer to encounter AI in the marketing they consume. Really, it’s more about preparing for the future of content marketing, which will call for a harmonious partnership between human creativity and AI efficiency.

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