ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Influencer relations is a logical extension of media relations , but less transactional and more collaborative. Media contacts as influencers.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). Wait, what is earned media? Unpaid search engine traffic.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. Whether you work for a large or small company, this debate is important for your brand. In addition, Nordstrom is the most popular Pinterest brand with 4.4

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It seems like just about every week another trade show, conference, or convention is canceled due to COVID-19. There’s never been a better time to get very good at social media. Shifting to influencer engagement can create some of the same organic communication and connection that happens at conferences and trade shows.

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Trade Shows Conference System Social Media 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Understanding the unique characteristics of owned, shared, earned and paid media helps marketing and communications professionals consider how to weave these together to best execute an overall strategy A couple years ago, a startup founder and CEO approached me about PR and marketing consulting services. largely centers around advertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Public relations teams and their agencies typically want to advise a CEO directly, and we routinely urge leaders to build a public profile through social media and high-level content. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The pandemic has imposed real challenges on B2B tech companies who rely on conferences and event marketing for branding, lead generation, and customer retention. Sharing favorite sessions on social media is another worthwhile way to engage with fellow attendees and network with VIP speakers.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While it may sound complicated, it’s very simple: They connect brands with audiences. The whole industry is based on trust -- brands trust consumer electronics agencies with their reputation, and journalists put their faith in PR professionals to provide them with relevant content. Such requests often get ridiculed on social media.

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Technology Publicity Pitching Trade Shows 100

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Would you post even 1-2 posts a week about your organization’s recent participation at a trade show? In that moment, you want ALL your employees talking about this via social media. And, you may miss out on a big opportunity to rally your troops for a monster brand moment. Here’s an example.

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Social Media Employee Trade Shows Media 60

MaccaPR

AUGUST 10, 2020

Mission-critical trade shows have ceased. This pandemic has convinced companies they can’t just sell to someone who’s not prepared to buy – instead, B2B marketers are reorienting around customer needs to make their brands relevant. Buyers do not expect brands to shut down now. What’s a B2B marketer to do?

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B2B Interviews Crisis Trade Shows 71

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. This trade show, held annually in New York City, showcases the latest trends, innovations, and upcoming releases in the toy and game industry.

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Internal International Retail Trade Shows 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We can reach our customers via social media. Social media is a great way to extend the reach of your messaging, but it isn’t the be-all and end-all. But it takes time to build a social media following, especially among your customers and prospects, and PR can help do that by driving them to your social channels.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

When you have your answers, and your messaging and objectives have been defined, you can start creating your public relations, advertising and social media strategies. This would be the perfect time to align with your PR and marketing agency partners that have significant experience with trade shows, especially with CES.

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Mobile Technology Automotive Trade Shows 75

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Trade Shows -Having a booth at a trade show is a good way to network in person and let people know about your new product or business. Videos can be distributed across social media as well as on your own business blog or website. Conclusion.

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Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Beyond PR

JULY 5, 2016

When the show floor closes on the last day of a trade show, it’s like a magic act. As tempting as it may be to let the magic fade as you go back to your normal routine, your trade show tasks are actually far from over. Write a Powerful Post-show Press Release. Attract New Audiences with a Social Media Spell.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 18, 2023

An exciting part of being at The Hoffman Agency is that at any level — from junior to senior — you’ll have opportunities to attend trade shows and events, from the niche to the grand scale. Liam Rawson , Account Director & Media Strategist, gives some hints, tips and learnings.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies prioritize print, search engine optimization, and other paid digital media (including trade shows and partnerships) among all paid media options,” according to the report. 4) Do employees trust their brand? 6) More, but not most, senior marketers inclined to mix brand and politics.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

You might even unearth some new opportunities in the process, such as a new trade show, or new opportunities in the digital landscape. This is especially true in this era of news breaking every second, where the wrong move on social media could have a dire impact. It All Starts with a Plan.

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Crisis Communications Trade Shows Crisis Customer Service 127

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Are you trying to find ways to develop your professional portfolio and personal brand while still in school? For instance: Are you offering to manage the organization’s or the group’s social media? Are you helping the organization seek media coverage for their events and local fundraisers?

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Trade Shows Community Social Media Resources 150

Polaris

DECEMBER 9, 2014

even more effective than in-person meetings (63%), social media content (58%) and blogs (54%). When used with an opt-in list and following other best practices, email marketing is powerful—a kind of social media platform on steroids. Email marketing clearly deserves to be near the top of the list. I certainly was.

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Prohibition

JUNE 3, 2018

We started the year with a bang for our client, luxury Swiss watch brand retailer, Watches of Switzerland. Tasked with owning the conversation, being one of the first to bring news from the show and positioning the brand as an industry leader throughout trade shows SIHH and Baselworld, the team were excited to board the plane to Switzerland!

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Trade Shows Retail Interviews Video 48

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 2, 2022

A thought leadership strategy can help to establish and identify a unique expert leader for your brand to create content that can separate it from other brands within the industry. This PR strategy involves creating powerful ideas, thoughts, and opinions to help build credibility for the brand.

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Leadership Strategy Interviews Trade Shows 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Speeches – at industry conferences, trade shows and other events which can be repurposed as articles, blog posts and white papers. Books – self or traditionally published, a book is the most credible way to package a leader’s thinking and is still the clincher for some media decision-makers.

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Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

Think about what your brand wants to achieve. For example, brand awareness might be a top priority for a new company, whereas a more established e-commerce company will be looking to grow sales. Arya exemplifies why it’s important to outline your objectives before diving into creating or disseminating content.

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Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Cision

AUGUST 25, 2016

conferences, trade shows and company-hosted events rated among the most effective marketing tactics for lead generation and brand-building. Events — especially large ones — can put your brand center stage, which is not where you want to end up if something goes wrong. “No On Tuesday, August 30 at 1 p.m.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Trade Shows 120

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As marketers, we were forced to re-evaluate everything we knew about building a brand. As in-person events and sampling opportunities became a thing of the past, we relied heavily on digital marketing and social media to reach our target consumers. It is the members-only social media drop-in audio app.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Trade shows can be an endless sea of opportunity, engagement, and information. With waves of messaging bombarding attendees at every turn, though, how do you ensure your brand’s voice rises to the top? Owned Media Oasis. Social Media Straits. Be present where your audience is.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Nothing gets us buzzing like uncovering a new trend in the space, discovering a new brand on Instagram, or collaborating with beauty brand founders and CEOs on strategies to continually connect and engage with their audiences in a rapidly changing beauty marketplace. As they say, the biggest risk is not taking any risk at all.

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Trends Trade Shows Community Instagram 94

PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Think of it this way: If you nail down a cost-effective prize, it will be much less than how much you would spend to boost a post on social media. Aim to build a genuine connection to encourage that key influencer to become a subscriber and brand ambassador. Connect with key influencers. Reengage with top visitors.

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Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. With these tips, you can gain the media attention your brand deserves.

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Writing How To Media Guidelines 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

5-8, 2022, with Media Days Jan. So what do you need to do NOW to make sure the world’s largest business-to-business trade show is a PR success for your company? Look back at CES 2020: With CES 2021 being an all-virtual show, you’ll have to look back to recall how things went at CES 2020 when it was last an in-person event.

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Technology Automotive Trade Shows Hotels 86

Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Are you thinking about social media? Want to be in holiday issues of popular magazines?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

Read on for the key ways to customize a discussion event for your B2B brand. If you’re hosting a panel that is separate from a large event like a trade show that affords a captive audience, and are not focusing on turnout, it probably won’t be well attended. Keep a soft touch and avoid over-branding.

B2B 136

B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

Prohibition

JANUARY 3, 2017

Although it’s been around a while now it’s still a fresh and exciting way to communicate for brands and influencers alike, and while this is unanimously true for all live streaming platforms, twitter live has the vital retweet component, meaning the right content will spread, and spread fast. What about your gran?

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Twitter Social Media Trade Shows Video 48

PR Fuel

MARCH 14, 2021

Do you need to boost your SEO as well as your brand’s authority at the same time? They are forms of media that are meant to convey information to journalists and potential customers, such as: Upcoming events Product launches Company restructuring New website Receiving awards Acknowledging employees Trade show exhibitions And more.

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SEO Engineering Web Trade Shows 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

PR can help you build continuity in your overall brand awareness, positioning and relationship building with all the right people. Media coverage in the right media outlets is viewed to be up to 10 times more credible that advertising or sales promotion messages. Social media is not the silver bullet.

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Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

Karen Freberg

APRIL 30, 2018

As I am ending my seventh year at the University of Louisville, it also marks my fifth year (sixth year overall) teaching social media. Not only was I teaching my undergraduate social media class ( #Freberg18 ), but I also launched a brand new graduate level class this semester ( #FrebergSM ).

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