Onclusive

APRIL 3, 2019

Shifting from traditional marketing and communications to the concept and model of Performance Storytelling isn’t easy. Shay uses the B2C packaged goods industry as an example of how marketing has evolved: “In B2C marketing, I think there was a phase where consumer packaged goods companies were selling to retailers.

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Storytelling B2C Retail Measurement 284

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 25, 2019

Storytelling is one of the founding concepts of marketing. Rather than just throwing products or prices at consumers, telling an impactful story is one of the best possible ways to truly make an impact. Not every brand is good at this practice, but it’s an integral skill and an element of any successful marketing campaign. […].

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Storytelling Marketing Consumer Blogging 218

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. The implication, of course, is that consumers are less likely to absorb the marketing messages we’re deploying.

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Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Welcome back to this four-part blog series where we’ve been discussing how you can build brand reputation in an era of greenwashing scrutiny and backlash. Be detailed   Unsubstantiated storytelling leads to greenwashing accusations. If you do it right. Where can you make the most impact?

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Reputation Automotive Brand Branding 195

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, cosmetics brands have unprecedented opportunities to expand their reach beyond their domestic markets. Crafting global PR strategies tailored to cosmetics brands is essential to succeed in the competitive global beauty industry. Influencers can provide authenticity and credibility.

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Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 12, 2019

Consumer market research is an essential tool to build and differentiate brands and drive innovation. But things are rapidly changing in the industry with the research vendor business model being disrupted by SaaS competitors, encroachment by different industries, emerging methodologies, lower pricing and easier access to consumers.

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Storytelling Consumer Tools Industry 126

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s something that might surprise you: branded content is now a part of 80 percent of consumers’ lives. Earlier this year, we surveyed 1,072 Americans about what they want from branded content. Brands need to up their meme game (and spend more time on simple, visual content in general).

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Brand Branding Banking Survey 132

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2021

The PR toolkit has evolved well beyond traditional press releases and media interviews to include the storytelling power of content marketing. The post How content marketing will humanize brand connections in 2021 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. In this case, […].

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Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 170

The Hoyt Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Consumers are presented a daily barrage of misleading advertising. They seek authentic and meaningful connections with brands and are no longer swayed solely by glitzy advertising or grandiose promises. Aside from consumer values changing, a new generation (Gen Z) has entered the marketing landscape.

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Storytelling Publicity Consumer Advertising 59

5W PR

JUNE 30, 2023

In the competitive world of children’s snacks, brands are constantly seeking innovative strategies to capture the attention and preference of young consumers. Licensing, the process of obtaining permission to use popular characters or properties on products, has emerged as a powerful tool for kids’ snack brands.

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Brand Branding Consumer Television 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The integration of consumer insights not only drives innovation but also strengthens brand loyalty, fosters customer engagement, and establishes a competitive edge. Tailored solutions Direct consumer input provides a clear roadmap for tailoring products to meet specific customer needs.

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Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

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Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Emotion and reason are the two key forces that wrestle in every executive, politician and consumer’s mind as they make decisions every day. Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. A second example of powerhouse emotional branding and messaging is Duracell.

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Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A Q&A on McDonald’s Employer Brand Building with Megan Gaffney, VP, Consumer Team. It’s hyper-regional and a huge part of our work is employer brand, so promoting McDonald’s as a great place to work and highlighting the people that make the brand all that it is. Give us the 10,000-foot view of the campaign.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Consumer Storytelling 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a valuable marketing tool for brands. They help brands connect with their target audience in an authentic and engaging way. Skincare brands, in particular, benefit from influencer collaborations. This helps them build brand awareness, credibility, and loyalty among consumers.

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Brand Branding How To Analytics 78

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

With an overflow of information vying for the spotlight, brands must adapt their strategies to stand out amidst the noise. First-party data has taken precedence, offering invaluable insights into the preferences and behaviors of consumers. The culture that brands exude is more important than ever.

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Storytelling Data YouTube Strategy 78

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumer spending is taking flight, and travelers are eager to rediscover the world after a period of grounded dreams. But in this exciting, competitive landscape, the question for brands becomes how they can grab their attention, ignite their imagination, and become their travel buddy of choice.

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Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

5W PR

JULY 25, 2023

Engaging food influencers has become a powerful strategy for snack brands looking to enhance their public relations efforts and reach a wider audience. By sending snack products to food influencers, snack brands can generate buzz and excitement around their offerings. Alternatively, they can establish brand ambassadorships.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Creativity Storytelling 78

Cision

JUNE 14, 2017

When it comes to marketing and branding, there’s a vast array of techniques to employ. Telling stories to sell brands is not a new idea, but the advent of social media has given businesses new ways to get those stories to potential customers. If you tell your brand’s story well, it can have a significant impact.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Consumer 142

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Employer branding is your reputation and image as a place to work. Both directly shape how the public, as well as investors and customers, view the brand. Traditionally the employer story was a slightly adapted version of the company brand story. Proof of Brand Values. Here is why and how to best navigate the year ahead.

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Brand Branding Employee Case Study 135

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Can a good story create value for a brand? JC: I started my career in consumer-packaged goods. While I look for my next gig, I’m doing some consulting for a range of different companies helping to set their brand strategy and developing plans for them to attack their respective markets.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Customer Service 84

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand.

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Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Prohibition

OCTOBER 13, 2022

However, there is another component that is just as important in the public relations industry – the art of storytelling. PR storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool for marketers to communicate information, humanise a brand and build trust. Establish your brand voice through PR. Quality is key when it comes to PR.

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Storytelling B2C B2B Consumer 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding.

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Brand Branding How To Storytelling 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. More directly, the rising popularity of podcasts and other mobile-centric media channels indicate new storytelling opportunities and platforms for PR. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. As the fastest-growing consumer group, Gen Z is projected to contribute to 130% of the growth in luxury personal items by 2025.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Fashion 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Holidays can bring a powerful opportunity for PR teams to elevate the brands they represent and engage with key audiences. By recognizing potential pitfalls and using a strategic approach, any PR team can elevate their campaigns, amplify brand visibility, and generate tangible earned media results throughout the calendar year.

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Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2020

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. It humanizes a brand, creates an emotional connection, and boosts recall in a way that a list of statistics, no matter how compelling just can’t rival. 1) What is storytelling? 2) Why storytelling works: The Angel’s Cocktail.

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Storytelling Examples B2B Chemicals 117

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

Marketers love storytelling. I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Prior to joining AMA, Russ Klein quarterbacked teams for many of the world’s foremost brand names.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Marketing 52

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed.

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Storytelling Data Communications Technology 0

Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

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Brand Branding Ethics Storytelling 62

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Gone are the days of pushing your brand’s message to your audience through traditional advertising. Today, consumers want complex, multi-level stories that will make them feel an emotional connection. The answer is brand journalism. So what will your brand get out of brand journalism? Build Awareness.

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Journalism Brand Branding Storytelling 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether your focus is fitness, food, or fashion, TikTok offers the potential for brands to grow their reach, attract new customers and connect with a highly engaged audience. Here we’ve summarised our top tips for brands when it comes to using TikTok to compliment a PR strategy. The importance of storytelling in PR.

Strategy 71

Strategy Brand Branding B2C 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2017

Contemporary public relations has appropriated the classic cultural art form of rich storytelling, because no one can resist a good story. PR professionals know that in the “attention economy” where consumer engagement is elusive, the most effective way to connect with an audience may be to tell your story.

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Storytelling Data Insurance Insurance 149

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 28, 2018

The art of storytelling is rooted in the origins of every society. As far back as history can reach, humans have used storytelling to teach the next generation, to connect with others, to protect their culture and much, much more. Is your brand a non-profit looking for funds? Provide opportunity for a happy ending.

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Storytelling Case Study Writing Creativity 105

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2024

These days, consumers aren’t going to be paying attention to the latest promotional effort from an oral hygiene brand unless it’s able to grab their attention with innovative and creative ways. They’ll have to focus on creating campaigns that really stick with consumers and make an impression.

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Creativity How To Storytelling Consumer 78

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. Uncover what already exists by revisiting your brand’s mission and goals.

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Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120