ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. We’ve found success in mini-conferences we call thought leadership panels.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Read the complete article: The State of Marketing Leadership 2018 ; Full report: How to Drive a Successful Marketing Strategy in 2018 (reg.

Creativity 80

Creativity Technology Marketing Web 80

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

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Creativity strikes back. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. Now, five years later, they’re ascending to powerful leadership positions. The brand purpose craze.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Ethical Voices

JUNE 6, 2022

I asked them to share insights from a recent journal article they authored titled The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Influence: Perspectives from Female Public Relations Professionals. . Would you please tell us more about this latest ethics study? Ethical leadership is critical. We found several key things.

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Ethics Leadership Training Study 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. PR pros and comms teams should consider developments in relevant international regions as a way to expand thought leadership for company executives. Look globally for reactive news. Content, content, content.

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Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

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 in a leadership position, this is your job to handle and get whatever pre- or post-approval you need.

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B2B Twitter Brand Branding 105

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Thought leadership is usually associated with top-of-the-funnel as far as marketing outcomes are concerned, but there’s evidence to suggest it meets the needs of existing customers. Studies have shown that somewhere around one-fifth of companies identify related metrics such as customer retention as a content marketing objective.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That means cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy, creative and tactical to ensure their companies are noticed by target audiences. . In an industry as crowded as cybersecurity, we are often competing against hundreds, if not thousands, of other brands and executives for thought leadership space. Diversify vertically.

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Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

Film 127

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 127

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 31, 2023

What else can they add to their strategic toolbox to help learning and creativity thrive in their culture? Just-released research by leadership and innovation experts Jeff Dyer and Nathan Furr reveals that intellectual honesty may be the missing ingredient teams need for new ideas to prosper.

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Interviews Employee Strategy Leadership 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. And it shouldn’t always be about your brand.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Things to think about How can you leverage organic content (with permission, of course) and empower your everyday fans to continue to share your brand message creatively?

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A few weeks ago, Ad 2 hosted a great event (led by former Tommie, Chloe Lewis)–a Women’s Leadership Panel. Other leadership roles: LeeAnn was involved with MN PRSA earlier in her career as the co-chair of the student relations committee. LeeAnn is an excellent case study in the art of the pivot. Where is she now?

Marketing 60

Marketing Leadership Creativity Internal 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Content shapes a personal brand. This has helped Legere define his personal brand as goofy, smart, and accessible.

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Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. I treat every story as a valuable source of information for readers—and a valuable gateway to a brand.” In traditional journalism, diligent fact-checking is a given.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They use pressure-testing strategies to ensure they tie back to objectives and think creatively about using data and insights to tell a better story and drive specific action and sentiment in their audiences.”. More PR pros at agencies focus on thought leadership (53%) vs. brands (39%). Stimulating creativity. “37%

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To heighten creativity. No one knows where the next great idea comes from, but experts in the study of innovation recommend starting with a mechanism that “enables a team to come up with a number of quality concepts to consider.” Extreme Leadership. trendhunter. Or the latest in minimalist time-tracking devices ?

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

As the women of Game of Thrones continue to inspire us week after week, they can also give us guidance on everything from career moves to that creative spark we didn’t know our marketing campaign was missing. Think about what your brand wants to achieve. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Contributed articles : Today, any good PR plan will include a strategy for thought leadership and contributed articles. You must stay competitive, relevant and timely.

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Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

New York advertising agency McCann boasts on its website about the awesome creativity of its guerilla campaign that saw it sneak in the middle of the night to drop off without permission the statue of a girl to face up the famous Wall Street charging bull. It won the Cannes Lion in three categories, including one for PR.

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Case Study Crisis Communications Corporate Leadership 99

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. . ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

wiredPRworks

AUGUST 2, 2016

Thanks to Russ Klein, AMA CEO , for his take on the survey’s positive outlook, leadership opportunities– and even a few thoughts on what marketers can learn from Pokémon [hint: it’s not about finding rare monsters]. 55% Able to preserve brand consistency as marketing goes digital. What one key finding in the study surprised you most?

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Leadership Survey Enterprise Conference 40

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

And one of the main roots of business development is relationship building, which is formed through familiarity, reputation, credibility and thought leadership. It can be highly effective to find new and creative ways for cultivating relationships – particularly over the long-term – with the key decision-makers in our target markets.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2018

A study by event success software provider Bizzabo indicates that 62% of senior marketers plan on investing more in live events in 2019. Be bold in coming up with creative extensions to make the joint effort as big and successful as you can. Build a program that does something real, and then build publicity around it.

Video 160

Video Banking Data Software 160

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Thought Leadership:70+ interview and speaking requests, earned media placements, and quotes attributed to Marketing AI Institute and its thought leaders.

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Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow. If it’s relatively new, your brand may not have found its own identity yet, so this discussion will set the course for the future. increase brand awareness. establish thought leadership. Most successful content programs have a clearly defined scope.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 19, 2017

Yet on the other, businesses want more CMO creativity , personalization, and customer engagement, which are things that are hard to scale successfully. Fortunately, there’s been a series of studies that have examined the essential characteristics of effective CMOs. 1) CMO job responsibilities and leadership attributes.

Leadership 62

Leadership Study Analytics Survey 62

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. Named after Barbara’s mother and grandmother, CoryWest Media inspires innovation as it fuels growth.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Ghostwriting is so useful that I believe it should be a part of every brand’s content strategy next year. Ideally, an expert or an executive could spend a chunk of the week studying the industry and commenting on the latest news. It’s a novel way to connect with the C-suite and get them interested in content marketing.

Strategy 109

Strategy Content Marketing Interviews Creativity 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Without overtly bashing a rival, weave in points of difference and product attributes of your brand. Often a brand has an interesting story that just isn’t quite ready for “prime time.” Study key learnings and incorporate them into future work. How one uses the information often determines its success.

Local 159

Local Pitching Interviews B2B 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 25, 2018

The script runs the gamut of creative and powerful wordplay, including scholarly quotes from the poet Marguerite de Navarre and lots of German and French bons mots. As we have noted , the best way to improve writing is to read a variety of texts, from creative to journalistic. In this case, we add, and watch certain films.

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Film Local Leadership Radio 136

Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2015

You want to create visibility and thought leadership someone can ’ t duplicate. Study how the current media landscape is changing. Strengthen your PR foundation and get your brand back on track. Images: Daniel Oines , Alan Stark ( Creative Commons ). And what you want to be is indispensable. Stay current. Resist that.

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Corporate Leadership Creativity Study 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

63% of global respondents said press releases were the preferred vehicle of news conveyance and 44% of “journalists also trust press releases the most, with 44% saying that it’s their most trustworthy source of brand-related information.”. Looking for an agency partner that can both bring creative ideas. and execute them? Talk to Us !

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It also make sense if you think about how many brands are now much more actively using LinkedIn as a marketing and Employer Brand tool. Today, I’d say it’s usually in the top 3 in channel priority for many brands–and, it’s often #1 on the B2B side. That simply wasn’t the case 18+ months ago.

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LinkedIn B2B Exercises Advertising 97