Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. Creativity strikes back. The epitome of this person is my friend Margaret Magnarelli.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” This is the first time I’ve seen a PR software company introduce generative AI focused on creative content, like images. You can instruct the AI to make your customized pitches pithy or “elaborative” as you might need.

Software 128

Software Pitching Ethics Privacy 128

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Working at a tech PR agency, you quickly learn how fast the markets move, what the trends in your sector look like and what it takes for a company to create a lasting brand image and voice. Some of my favorite projects have been developing pitches or reworking bylines because I love how there are so many different ways to tell a story.

Creativity 69

Creativity Storytelling Agency Journalism 69

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As we celebrate the spooky season, it’s essential for marketers and PR professionals to avoid falling into the haunting traps that can sabotage their efforts. Mark yourself as “safe” this spooky season and make sure you don’t succumb to these haunting marketing mishaps.

Marketing 52

Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one. Measure Performance.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2020

Agency teams are working on their pitches for the Skidz account. This blog got exclusive access to a brainstorm in one of London’s leading creative shops. You’ll remember that I shared a brief for a start-up focused on the pants market last month. I’m following a team as it prepares its pitch response.

Pitching 79

Pitching Agency Creativity Guidelines 79

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Brand promise and purpose The purpose of Skidz is to empower men to lead healthy lifestyles and realise their full potential. Our goal is to disrupt the market for male underwear and become a global brand within three years. About the market There are 20 million men in the UK. Life doesn’t have to be pants.

Pitching 102

Pitching Instagram Agency YouTube 102

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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.

Brand 136

Brand Branding How To Storytelling 136

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, bombarding your new love interest with a sales pitch on how amazing of a partner you are on the first date will likely not warrant a second one. That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. What is inbound marketing? Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media.

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Tis the season for public relations ‘ best and brightest to wield creative wit and savvy strategy in the name of meaningful holiday media placements. And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Look back at learnings.

Pitching 136

Pitching Print Survey Local 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. A great example was a French company we worked with that was launching their competitive pricing tool in the US market. Do you have any news for us to pitch?

Agency 353

Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

Some 94% of 2,547 reporters responding to an annual survey by Muck Rack say email is still their preferred way to receive pitches, but anyone that works in PR knows that a journalist’s inbox is a very competitive space. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. Get creative.

B2B 103

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 103

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Journalists rely on pitches, press releases, and media advisories to determine the newsworthiness of a story so by presenting information in a compelling manner, PR professionals increase the likelihood of their stories being picked up and shared by media outlets, amplifying the reach and impact of their efforts.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

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. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical. Content, content, content.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I think our obsession with brevity in a pitch often translates to that same obsession with brevity in a response, but those two are very different things. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Here’s how it typically works…. Magazine, and more.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. Looking for a content marketing agency partner that can both. bring creative ideas and execute on them ?

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

One of the risks in marketing is the tendency we all have to get caught in a habit. As the conversations around the marketing table often begin with, “At my last company we…”. This means we must, as marketers, maintain a student’s mindset , continuously challenge assumptions , and actively seek out new ideas.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Creativity Apparel Marketing 62

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Content marketing is on my mind quite a bit this week, for a variety of reasons, so we’ll use that as our topic. A second client tasked me with building a list of recommended next steps to move their content marketing forward, AND I’ve been working on my own 2015 content marketing strategy for Rock The Status Quo.

Writing 203

Writing Blogging Pitching Content Marketing 203

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Training 140

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing Millions of baseball fans were recently watching televised games when they were unexpectedly hit by a pitch! A veteran marketer and an up-and-coming rookie argue the call.

Consumer 80

Consumer Marketing Television Viral 80

wiredPRworks

APRIL 29, 2020

One of the fun things about being a creative is, well, you get to be creative! – that mapped out the best possible creative solutions? When you automate creativity, you discover the best options. Small changes in creative lead to big changes in performance. Marpipe is a multivariate creative testing platform.

Creativity 52

Creativity How To Engineering Advertising 52

wiredPRworks

APRIL 29, 2020

One of the fun things about being a creative is, well, you get to be creative! – that mapped out the best possible creative solutions? When you automate creativity, you discover the best options. Small changes in creative lead to big changes in performance. Marpipe is a multivariate creative testing platform.

Creativity 52

Creativity How To Engineering Advertising 52

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Though public relations and marketing have many differences, they both are heavily reliant on expressing effective brand communication. Builds a Strong Brand Presence. Elevate your Pitch Game.

Marketing 89

Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

Marketing 174

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 174

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Talking Points Podcast Created by Arik Hanson , a solo marketing and communications consultant, and Kevin Hunt, leader of corporate communications content at General Mills, The Talking Points Podcast is a one-stop shop for relevant news and advice regarding public relations, corporate communications, social media and marketing.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. If I threw all my effort and attention solely in her marketing problem, I could move the needle move a bit, but it would all be for naught.

B2B 106

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. While new AI resources for PR and marketing professionals are constantly being developed, we’ve compiled a list of those that have caught our attention for their usefulness, creativity, ingenuity, or expertise.

Tools 52

Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

From Being Told He Was “Too Gay to Pitch” to Leading an Award Winning PR Agency: Steve Strickland’s Story We got the chance to talk to Steve Stickland, co-founder with Gary Wheldon of new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker , about starting an agency, standing out, and creating campaigns that have the “wow” factor.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Energy Creativity 120