Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. Yet, health and wellness brands refuse to let them go. These communication approaches popup from healthcare companies, to athletic wear, to fitness apps. When the masses are using the same communication strategies, it’s time to stop and pause. Feel young again.

Creativity 73

Creativity Communications Brand Branding 73

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. I know you’ll not only enjoy this interview, you’ll change the way you communicate forever.

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Public relations requires a variety of skills: strategy, communication, analytics and creativity. Those who excel in the strategic and analytical side may not have the same natural aptitude when it comes to creativity, and even the best strategy cannot save a bad idea. Creativity rarely strikes when conditions remain static.

Creativity 98

Creativity Publicity How To Policies 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

Crenshaw Communications Reports Record Growth for 2021. New York, NY, January 24, 2022 — Crenshaw Communications , a leading New York-based public relations agency specializing in PR for B2B, ad tech, and SaaS technology brands, today announced record increases for 2021 and personnel moves to support continued growth.

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Report Communications B2B Enterprise 156

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Our professional brands are not dissimilar from the brands of companies or products. Like brand managers, time, thought and energy must be carefully invested in establishing a professional brand that reflects the career path we have chosen to walk. Call it a professional brand strategy if you will.

Strategy 86

Strategy Brand Branding Leadership 86

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Furthermore, according to the study, “45% of business leaders said the main reason they have diversity initiatives is to improve business performance, improve talent acquisition (43%), and increase innovation and creativity (38%).” The most successful companies are strategic with the way they communicate.

Communications 105

Communications Ethics Corporate Conference 105

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2022

brands have been gearing up full throttle on PR and marketing communications campaigns. As an agency that heavily infuses fun creative in our earned, social and digital media campaigns, we wanted to understand consumers’ appetite for lighthearted approaches in brand marketing, given this challenging news climate.

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Consumer Brand Branding Marketing 164

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2020

The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. They’re under pressure to differentiate their brand communications to reach high-priority audiences in more thoughtful and effective ways. With an audience now younger than ever, B2B communications is almost fully digital. Finding the right platforms.

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B2B Social Media Brand Branding 276

Konnect Agency

MARCH 10, 2023

The importance of asking questions, creating moodboards, and fostering collaboration in the work of a Creative Agency. Allyn Professor of Medical Optics When we think of communication, we don’t always consider the importance of speaking visually. What brands or characters might bring to mind this color?

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Creativity Agency Survey Examples 52

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But behind the scenes, it represents a shift in the industry, and one that your creative team can learn from. This holiday season, here are some gear ideas that can help take your creative team’s content from amateur to professional quality — without burning through your entire budget — thanks to some shopping-season deals: iPhones.

Creativity 145

Creativity Film Video Retail 145

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. It may seem counterintuitive, but the ingenuity of deftly navigating the most difficult of binds goes to show PR is often as much about problem solving as it is communication. Can’t cry over spilled milk, or Rikk Wilde’s sweat beads that surely moistened that Chevy-branded trophy.

Crisis Communications 116

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116

5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2024

One trend gaining traction as of late is permissive parenting, characterized by high levels of acceptance, open communication, and fostering child-led exploration. Brands can show support for this parenting trend through various strategies. By showcasing inclusivity, brands can resonate with the values of many permissive parents.

Trends 78

Trends Brand Branding Policies 78

Cision

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. When you focus solely on optimizing for clicks or conversions, you miss the opportunity for the audience to emotionally connect with a clever or creative piece of content. Brand identity also gets lost when you focus too much on data.

Creativity 149

Creativity Marketing Media Analytics 149

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 3, 2020

As a result, brands are struggling to communicate during […]. The post 3 essential insights for creative PR campaigns during the COVID crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Creativity 133

Creativity Crisis Brand Branding 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic. Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications. Brands in the analysis include Dunkin’, Rothy’s, H&M, Anthropologie, Uber, Williams Sonoma, and Crate and Barrel, among others. About Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions. What if, instead of battling the competition, communicators work with them? Advising brands to consider teaming up with their competition is bold, but can pay off for all when done right.

Brand 131

Brand Branding Film Insurance 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2020

In any normal year, this week would see the start of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Creative, marketing and PR industry events have either been postponed or moved online for at least 12 months. There's no need for industry awards for at least 12 months. I've written up the winners across all categories.

Creativity 78

Creativity Industry Crisis Management Sports 78

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Chief communicators are investing heavily in creativity to deliver better customer experiences that drive business growth. The post The evolution of CX—communicators must now embrace a more infused Creative Experience appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Creativity 65

Creativity Communications Agency Brand 65

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

But it’s also a challenge to all marketers to create and leverage communications opportunities to the best of their ability. Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Presspage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This article aims to provide my perspective on the considerations of using generative AI in corporate communications. If generative AI is used as a primary tool for creating the content output of corporate communication, these aspects are not guarded by the model. This is not the case.

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Corporate Communications Training Data 88

Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

I’m not a tech expert or an authority on artificial intelligence, but several years ago I suggested a simple model for personal branding that might also serve as a useful guide for individual AI use. The ones that seem best suited for positive personal branding are: Grammarly – to improve one’s writing mechanics.

Brand 99

Brand Branding Ethics Tools 99

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

More than 50 years later, his words ring true as a map to become a better communicator in 2022. Teams must also devote time to communicating the need to increase fees and lower delivery speeds. Springsteen’s 1987 Brilliant Disguise offers some stark realities for brands and nonprofits. Last year offered very few glory days.

Communications 164

Communications Trends Nonprofit Radio 164

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The past 18 months have necessitated some serious pivoting, agility and other forms of on-the-fly innovation from brands and businesses as consumer engagement, business models and the world in general were turned on their heads. But it may now be paying off for the most creative leaders and communicators.

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Brand Branding Creativity Consumer 153

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023. TikTok is probably the best-known platform for brand videos. It’s a good bet that your brand’s next customers are among those two billion. They are not in “buying mode.”

Brand 134

Brand Branding Instagram Video 134

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 3, 2020

And with some creative thinking, it doesn’t have to be a headache that gets in the way of your job. Brands have to deal with oversight groups like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Invite legal into the creative process. Respect their time by over-communicating.

Creativity 122

Creativity Marketing Insurance Insurance 122

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The power of ideas and proper communication is one that cannot and will not be underestimated. Which strategic positioning direction should clients pursue, what kind of media material should be featured and how important it is to create relevant and eye-catching messaging content are integral to each and every digital communications effort.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I did it for the challenge, but I knew that applying my traditional creative director background to the world of earned media came with uncertainties. I had always considered PR people to be incredibly smart, aggressive and socially savvy, yet I still wondered if it was really a launchpad for great creative.

Creativity 141

Creativity Construction Agency Social Media 141

Buchanan PR

MARCH 8, 2023

Marketing and PR professionals have begun to question whether they should be utilizing the platform in their brand strategies , and because of the authentic and spontaneous nature of BeReal, the answer is increasingly complex. Use BeReal with caution The nature of BeReal can be contradictory to certain brand social practices and strategies.

Communications 75

Communications Social Media Strategy Instagram 75

NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The communications and public relations industry is constantly evolving, especially in the digital age. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. Paid #Paid is a creative marketing platform that streamlines collaboration between brands and content creators.

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Tools Communications Pinterest Analytics 78

Shift Communications

JULY 12, 2022

“Why” is also fundamental to the way we engage and interact with brands. Today, people prioritize brands with a strong “Why”— aka purpose driven businesses. Today, people prioritize brands with a strong “Why”— aka purpose driven businesses. Now more than ever, brands need to embrace and activate on the “Why.”.

Communications 78

Communications Consumer Creativity Brand 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

Things got hotter when the group Clean Creatives and more than 450 scientists signed a letter calling for PR and creative agencies to drop fossil-fuel companies that seek to “obfuscate or downplay our data and the risk of the climate emergency.” The post A PR Storm Brews For Edelman appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Policies 309

Policies Creativity Reputation Groups 309

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

PoliteMail was a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. Fortunately, your corporate communications team can kindle that love. So, how do you incorporate internal communications into your brand marketing strategy? They are drawn to brands they can connect with.”

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Internal International Communications Strategy 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Bought by BtyeDance in 2017, ‘TikTok is the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos’ and with their mission to ‘inspire creativity and bring joy’ the app is the seventh most popular social platform in the world. Making it the perfect platform for brands seeking the attention of Millennials and Gen Z alike. khaby.lame.

Brand 118

Brand Branding Video Social Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Adtech brands must find creative ways to cut through the noise and highlight the value their particular technology brings to customers and the industry. Strategic PR delivers many benefits for adtech brands. It gives adtech brands a distinct edge in an overly commoditized marketplace.

Publicity 203

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