Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Being intentional with your social media strategy will give your brand its best chance at success.

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Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

But there’s one aspect of your business that I’d encourage you to pay more attention to — brand situational awareness. Why Leaders & Execs Need to Know How Their Brand is Perceived. But understand: having a vision of your brand’s status that is misaligned with reality can cause you and your team to make poor business decisions.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

Prohibition

MARCH 21, 2024

Though data collection is important, it can also be a time-consuming task- this is where AI shines! Automating the process of data collection and processing from a range of social platforms, AI can leverage a range of data sources for a deeper understanding of consumer preferences, emerging trends, and competitor activity.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Analysis Media 62

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.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

5W PR

APRIL 18, 2022

While some form of word-of-mouth marketing has always been around, in the last couple of decades, thanks to the rise of various tools, technologies, and platforms, it’s become a lot more sophisticated. With those efforts, companies build trust with their audiences and make consumers a lot more confident about their purchasing decisions.

Strategy 88

Strategy Marketing Reputation Survey 88

Cision

MAY 30, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Are you listening—REALLY listening—to your customers, even (perhaps especially) those that are upset? This means that the overwhelming majority of dissatisfied consumers stay silent and just stop giving you their money.

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Software Customer Service Google Small Business 328

Landis PR

APRIL 1, 2024

While AI-powered robots and customer service tools are intriguing, many are wondering how AI will impact the day-in-day-out marketing world as we know it. Well, I have to say my jaw dropped when I saw the quality of content generative AI image tools can already produce.

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Conference Technology Training Customer Service 59

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Can a good story create value for a brand? The reputation the network services and solutions provider Earthlink gained for customer service is a prime example. JC: I started my career in consumer-packaged goods. JC: Storytelling is, in my mind, the essence of brand development.

Storytelling 85

Storytelling Brand Branding Customer Service 85

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 21, 2021

The 35-page guide is packed with practical tools, advice and case studies designed to help PR professionals ensure their content is available and accessible to people of all abilities. And every day they struggle to access content and communications from brands and organisations of all kinds. They are excluded by default or by design.

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Guidelines Communications Tools Case Study 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Think of it as using social media to find and cultivate potential customers interested in your offer.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 23, 2015

Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. It can be an industry, a career field, a product or service or just an idea.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Community Wikipedia 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 7, 2020

A few months back, Agility PR Solutions announced it updated its media monitoring tool. MediaMiser was based in Canada and provided media monitoring tools. Cision kept the press release distribution service, while Innodata, then operating as MediaMiser, got the Agility media database and the media monitoring solution.

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Tools Comparison Media System 83

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 2, 2021

And, given the changes in: consumer behaviors, platforms and content, social media marketers would be wise to take this chance to truly evaluate their strategies and approaches. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many brands have put a lot more time, energy and resources into generating sales (B2C) or leads (B2B). WAY too far.

Strategy 106

Strategy B2C B2B Resources 106

Shift Communications

APRIL 8, 2015

Today’s consumer has more power than ever before. Tools like social media have enabled everyone to have a louder voice in regards to customer service and brand experiences. You can find this information through various tools. Another aspect of audience engagement is customer service.

Healthcare 60

Healthcare Consumer Customer Service Social Media 60

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

We value honest feedback as it plays a vital role in our continuous growth and impacts the choices consumers make when purchasing. When I am in crisis monitoring mode, this is always my first and primary tool for gathering information and making recommendations.” – Aubrey Q.,

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. One aspect of Twitter that’s not well-known and often not considered by brands is that journalists and news organizations are the largest and most active verified group of Twitter users. This was way below Wall Street’s expectations. Source: Forbes.com).

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. The opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. Begin by accepting responsibility where appropriate.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media has become a favorite medium for customer service complaints, but is there a way to transform such complaints into good PR for your company? Customer service and public relations are growing closer, and engaging complainers on social media — the right way — is an opportunity to turn critics into fans.

Social Media 159

Social Media Media Airlines Customer Service 159

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

Internet usage, planning tools, paid and social mashups, human computer interface, and social business are highlights of Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Report. Data for the US shows that consumers spend an average of 5.6 The ability to target and measure ad performance makes digital ads attractive to brands. 9 Talk to me.

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Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

The tactics and tools that we use to manage social listening are the result of how we understand that social media serves our intended purposes. We come to social with different understandings that are sometimes influenced by shiny objects rather than by an assessment of what we need and what our tools can accomplish.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations. It’s ultimately designed to enable businesses to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout their buyer's journey.

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Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. PR and content will become more automated and scaleable.

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B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses. With the ability to engage with companies and brands, purchase products and services and consume all or nearly all media online constantly, your communications strategies need to allow for both “big tent” ideas and targeted approaches. How can brands keep up?

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Communications Data Local Survey 253

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies. PR today is about SEO.

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SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. A subset of corporate communications work, developing, documenting, and disseminating overarching corporate messaging is key to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). As such, podcasts are an old tool with a new twist. In a new twist on an old tool, it added comment analytics and have expanded on its native ad product. Talk to Us!

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

5W PR

OCTOBER 29, 2019

New insights are now available into the behaviors of consumers, allowing businesses to have a better sense of what is needed when it comes to attracting new customers. Consider the importance of brand loyalty. This use of technology pairs well with instinct, as consumers want to interact with a human, not a machine.

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Data Customer Service Consumer Technology 60

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic?

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Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Brand humanization. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. ” The rise of customer segmentation. Customer service and Chatbots (15%). Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Social media activism: brands don’t listen In 2012 Steve Earl and I wrote a book called Brand Anarchy. Any gap between a product or service and the public’s expectation will become a conversation on social media. Brand shaming has become commonplace. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

That’s the danger of not listening on social media to what’s being said about your brand. Social media is such an important tool for connecting with potential customers, and consumers are using it as a soapbox, for better or worse. Let’s say someone tweets that they love your brand. When the Buzz is Positive.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Customer Service Tools 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. Some will be service pieces that offer tips or tools. For a deeper dive into the PR tools for thought leadership , see our earlier post.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. Gather feedback from your sales and customer service teams. Create a group of “client insiders” to provide you with feedback on new products or services. Offer consumable content …. Guest Post by Monika Jansen.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Add to that the decreased likelihood of such things as misinformation, mistimed promotions, broken links, and off-brand Tweets or posts. Doing so increases the possibility of identifying possible issues well in advance and decreases the potential of the above problems, seriously damaging the brand’s reputation and community standing.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Case Study Construction 88

Prohibition

MARCH 5, 2020

With social media now a well established tool for businesses, and a huge part of day-to-day life for most people, it is more important than ever to ensure your business or brand maintains a presence, keeps up to date with all current trends and utilises them to your advantage. Employee Brand Engagement. Targeted Ads.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media How To 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62