Stephen Waddington

APRIL 21, 2021

The PRCA has published guidelines to help communicators improve the accessibility of their communication. Download the guidelines: PDF version Accessible Word version Accessibility is a societal issue According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people has some form of disability. They are excluded by default or by design.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 19, 2023

Statistics reveal that branding consistency can raise a small business’s revenue by 20%. In fact, 85% of organizations have their brand guidelines readily available. If you want to grow your business, you need to build a brand. Building a brand is much s.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals. They changed their logos in solidarity with the new guidelines, and the effect was…awkward. It’s not about the logo.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 5, 2019

With influencer marketing skyrocketing as a leading (and effective) branding strategy, fakes and posers are starting to pop up across the social terrain, forcing comms pros—who were just starting to establish ground rules for the practice—to scramble in search of ways to combat […].

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5W PR

MAY 10, 2023

Customer loyalty is essential for baby brands in a competitive market. Offering Exceptional Customer Service Exceptional customer service is crucial for building customer loyalty for baby brands. Offering Exceptional Customer Service Exceptional customer service is crucial for building customer loyalty for baby brands.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Refreshing your corporate image is sometimes necessary to inject fresh energy into your brand, as well as get people to see it with renewed interest. How you plan to communicate the brand refresh.  1.    Conduct Extensive Brand Research. First, consider: who do you want to be as a brand? Who you’re trying to reach.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

, and rarely it falls under a brand strategy function — the last of which is most surprising since PR plays such an important role in brand perception and positioning. In an ode to the brand, this week we’re sharing a few articles that help to liberate “the brand” from “the box” and even encourage breaking some rules.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Unfortunately, in my experience, most professionals don’t think about their professional brand , how well it represents them, and how strong it is within the search engine result pages, until it’s too late. How well do those findings represent you and the brand that you represent? Monitoring your personal brand. Google you.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 12, 2017

The common public relations wisdom about brands and politics is that they don’t mix. The bigger the brand, the more risk-averse the marketing team tends to be, with good reason. But nowadays there’s pressure for brands to take a stand. So, when should a brand take a stand? The answer depends on the brand.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Alignment with our brand. For example, suppose you had a Twitter list of your top 100 customers, both personal and brand accounts (you should). Brand Alignment. If an incident is impactful to your brand, consider interrupting normal operations. Impact to your audience. are safe and accounted for. Probably not.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ground Work for Building a Brand with Impact From defining mission statements to resonant messaging and strategic design, we delve into how each facet forms a cohesive whole. Understanding your audience, honing your voice, and maintaining consistency transform your brand into an authentic and unforgettable presence.

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5W PR

JANUARY 11, 2021

Why spend time on a unique brand tagline? Some brands are so well developed that a brand can be conjured in mind instantly if you say a certain phrase or line. A brand tagline or slogan can be one of the most important parts of branding. An unsuccessful slogan can land a brand on the bottom of the clearance rack.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. If you are worried about it, develop some guidelines – simple and do’s and do not’s to follow. Humanize it.

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B2B Twitter Brand Branding 102

Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 2, 2023

Influencer marketing has become an incredibly powerful tool for brands to reach their target audience. Influencer marketing involves collaborating with influential individuals to create authentic and engaging content that showcases a brand’s offerings. Celebrity endorsements also help in creating brand awareness.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

While “branding” a product is all about promoting a term, symbol or a product name, public relations (PR) experts view their job as also pitching something with marketing and advertising efforts. There is a view that proper branding mixed with good PR can result in both higher sales and customer loyalty for a product or service.

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

With the rise in popularity of social media channels with a variety of platforms and uses — TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and more — YouTube is still just as great a platform to utilize for your brand. Here, we’ll break down why you shouldn’t sleep on the video giant and how to maximize it for brand visibility. Why YouTube?

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PRSay

MAY 10, 2018

As the old-school press release takes its last gasping breath, these “real” people are being handed the torch as the new spokespeople for brands. Seems the going rate is around $400 to $500 for a brand campaign whose deliverables are a blog post and accompanying social shares. Guidelines plus creative freedom.

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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. Uncover what already exists by revisiting your brand’s mission and goals. Brands will likely have a more casual tone with employees, whereas prospects may get a more educational tone.

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Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120

5W PR

MARCH 11, 2024

In the bustling world of digital marketing, brands are constantly battling to connect and resonate with their target consumers. Enter influencers, with their engaged communities and credibility, they serve as a bridge between brands and their desired audience. Partnerships need to be genuine and resonate with the brand ethos.

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Marketing Guidelines Fashion Data 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 11, 2019

Your copy will need to be razor-sharp, with polished phrasing and potent messaging, but you’ll also need to make your visual branding a priority. Want to make your brand memorable? Take inspiration from your favorite brands. Create a set of brand guidelines. Put out visuals that reflect its nature.

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Presspage

MAY 19, 2017

Consistent branding Protocols and standards enhance consistent branding. Consequently, from a sender's perspective, a natural first step is to set up and incorporate PR guidelines to be used by all global branches within the organization. A lot of this has to do with your organization's visual branding.

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PR News

OCTOBER 11, 2017

As it was during the 2016 election, public discourse continues to be bitter, divisive and full of rage, and it’s putting brands and individuals in difficult situations. The crux of the issue for brands: We have free speech in this… Continued.

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Cision

DECEMBER 2, 2015

So how can you persuade influencers to get on board and help spread the word about your brand? Once you’ve done your research and determined the right influencer for your brand, it’s time to recruit them. Here are three guidelines for asking influencers to team up with your brand: Want more tips on how to connect with influencers?

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Presspage

MARCH 5, 2020

At its very core, brand newsrooms are a communications channel where organizations can talk to a wide variety of stakeholders, from journalists and editors to investors, regulators, and even candidates considering joining the organization. Keeping the user experience smooth will help to keep them engaged with your content.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you’re curious about brand voice, the first thing you should do is think about Tom Hanks. The trouble with defining a company’s voice is that rigid guidelines can stifle you. Like the personality of a human, your brand has to retain some elasticity to appeal to different people in different places. Remember that.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

According to the AMEC (International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication) Integrated Evaluation Framework guidelines, planning ahead begins by asking two “big picture” questions: What is the human problem you’re trying to solve? Ask yourself: how can you align PR objectives for your brand with these business goals?

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Measurement Guidelines Data Education 368

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Brand Visibility in 2024 “The only thing I’d really be thinking about is, can I get my brand name next to more mentions of the words and phrases I want to be associated with all around the web.” For example, if you are the CRM software space, is your brand mentioned in articles about new CRM features or comparisons of CRM systems?

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 29, 2019

But in a crowded landscape, the way that you use data to tell your brand story is becoming more and more important. Now is the time to identify how you’ll gather that data to be able to confidently, and factually, tell your brand story. Or is it just the brand – Walgreens? It’s a Data Driven World. Data isn’t new. Check the app.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In our recent blog post, we look at what user generated content was and the benefits of it, which you can find here: Revolutionise your Online Presence with User-Generated Content In this blog, we’ll be diving a bit deeper into UGC, shining a spotlight on how you can maximise it for your brand.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

Contact information for the key people involved: these are all of the people who may be needed during a crisis, such as the CEO and the executive team, company spokespeople, marketing and social media managers, subject matter experts, legal team, as well as friendly media contacts, influencers and brand ambassadors.

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5W PR

APRIL 18, 2019

The marketing manager is thrilled: all of the top-tier influencers who she reached out to have signed on to promote her brand of fitness equipment! Now all she needs to do is wait for all of the glorious content promoting her brand to start rolling in. The Importance of Brand Messaging. Setting Expectations for Brand Messaging.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2020

PR professionals are constantly on the hunt for ways to get their clients and brands media coverage. A piece of content like a guest post, bylined article, or op/ed is a useful way to keep a brand executive relevant and generate exposure for his organization. One staple from the B2B PR toolbox is contributed content.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Messaging & Positioning Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Magic Write tool impressively transforms any piece of written content and adjusts the brand voice according to what you want. Don’t neglect brand guidelines. Make sure to set clear parameters for the AI model to ensure the generated content reflects your brand’s values, tone of voice and style. Don’t overlook context.

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Axia PR

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This episode explains how brands can respect consumers and the law by following responsible data privacy guidelines. Guest: Our episode guest is Sharon Toerek, intellectual property and marketing law attorney and owner of Toerek Law, a national law firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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