Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2020

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. It humanizes a brand, creates an emotional connection, and boosts recall in a way that a list of statistics, no matter how compelling just can’t rival. 1) What is storytelling? 2) Why storytelling works: The Angel’s Cocktail.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this week’s post about the three content rends for 2019, I highlighted the need for more visuals and video, but I didn’t mention animation. ” Video stories have been working well and providing a good return on investment for B2B businesses because stories evoke emotions and increase engagement.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

With an overflow of information vying for the spotlight, brands must adapt their strategies to stand out amidst the noise. Especially when faced with the task of engaging individuals who may not inherently express interest in a particular product, the question arises: how can brands forge lasting relationships with these audiences?

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. Connecting Data and Storytelling. Who saw it?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Business storytelling has become a buzzword in PR and marketing, because, when done well, it works. But what some communicators don’t realize is that a storytelling approach can work throughout the marketing journey, from prospecting for customers to closing the deal. It’s not about you. It’s bound to be a turnoff.

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

Shortly after that announcement, Instagram announced that it quadrupled the length of posted video clips , meaning they now will be able to last a full minute. Since a lot has already been written about how Facebook’s change from a chronological timeline to an algorithmic one impacted brands, we wanted to focus on the impact of longer videos.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Video is a powerful PR and marketing tool, used by so many in the industry to build stronger, more impactful relationships with businesses and customers. A brand using video marketing effectively will enjoy an increase in sales, conversions, and brand image. video marketing important, good video pr, best pr video.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

Faster phones, the abundance of phones and ubiquitous WiFi make videos that much more appealing. It’s a transition to a new way of life, and brands hoping to succeed through content creation need to adapt. Here are some of Matthew’s thoughts about the importance of video now and moving forward. Does video have any weaknesses?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2017

Contemporary public relations has appropriated the classic cultural art form of rich storytelling, because no one can resist a good story. Or, at the very least, are funny like this video from career blog Snagajob. Most “marketing geniuses” are strong storytellers. Not everyone is a natural storyteller.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are all storytellers. When she’s not pushing her clients to make change happen through effective storytelling, Lisa also hosts the podcast Breaking Trail , an exploration of outdoor adventure as a metaphor for life. Using storytelling and data together. Opting for a simpler approach to storytelling.

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ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

They understand the importance of using great storytelling to perfectly and seamlessly match up with their mission of bringing individuals and organizations together to advance the common good. LIVE UNITED Storytelling Library aka: LUbrary. Blog Brand Stories We Love Brand Story' Dynamic Duo. The 3 Story Components.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Video content is a fantastic way to engage audiences, informing and capturing your brand’s message to your target audience in ways which still imagery simply cannot. Videos are also a great storytelling device. For example, the type of video that suits an Instagram audience may not work for a LinkedIn audience.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 30, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. On a charitable day, I would characterize most company videos as dreadful. Why would a company video be.more. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. You walk away.

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Removing the Tension from the Budweiser Puppy Love Video (Literally). By taking liberties with the Budweiser Puppy Love video in my storytelling workshops, I can show the video with tension: And what happens to the same video when I remove the bad stuff? The classic story arc only takes shape if bad stuff happens.

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Presspage

JULY 11, 2017

When creating a piece of content such as a blog post or a video, you are creating content to entertain your audience. If nothing noteworthy happens in a blog or video, it is not worth to continue following the story. The concepts Aristotle mentions are chronological. A conflict of some sort is needed. Take TOMS Shoes for example.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Are you using video as a part of your marketing strategy? Video, my friend, is no longer optional. If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Video is no longer optional. Please say yes.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s something that might surprise you: branded content is now a part of 80 percent of consumers’ lives. Earlier this year, we surveyed 1,072 Americans about what they want from branded content. Brands need to up their meme game (and spend more time on simple, visual content in general). Right now, not really!

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5W PR

JULY 25, 2023

Engaging food influencers has become a powerful strategy for snack brands looking to enhance their public relations efforts and reach a wider audience. By sending snack products to food influencers, snack brands can generate buzz and excitement around their offerings. Alternatively, they can establish brand ambassadorships.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

More directly, the rising popularity of podcasts and other mobile-centric media channels indicate new storytelling opportunities and platforms for PR. Short, pithy, and digestible articles and videos, as well as images that pop on a smaller device are now table stakes. Social commerce Social commerce is mobile’s latest opportunity.

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Prohibition

JUNE 17, 2021

If you’re working in the PR and social media industry, you will be well aware of how video content has grown in popularity and relevance in the past few years. This means there are so many avenues for brands to utilise video content to engage their target audience. Establish a clear target audience and message for your video.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Consider this: Where both video and text are available at the same source , 72 percent of people prefer video to learn about a product or service. Anyone on my team will tell you how much I love video. Eighty-one percent of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a valuable marketing tool for brands. They help brands connect with their target audience in an authentic and engaging way. Skincare brands, in particular, benefit from influencer collaborations. This helps them build brand awareness, credibility, and loyalty among consumers.

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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.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These days, consumers are more selective with where they spend and brands looking to reach customers face a very specific challenge. Share the brand story , values, and mission. Let the brand’s purpose shine through. Authenticity builds trust and shows the brand can be human, just like its customers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

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. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A Q&A on McDonald’s Employer Brand Building with Megan Gaffney, VP, Consumer Team. It’s hyper-regional and a huge part of our work is employer brand, so promoting McDonald’s as a great place to work and highlighting the people that make the brand all that it is. Give us the 10,000-foot view of the campaign.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. Brands that are shying away from emotion as a motivator, or merely only as a data-set to inform a marketing persona are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. . Duracell is “Trusted Everywhere”.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s no secret that video is champion content when it comes to social media. With social video generating 1200% more shares than text and image combined, this social media trend continues to dominate platforms and is helping companies improve brand awareness, conversion rates and sales figures.

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Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. With such a promising consumer base, luxury brands cannot afford to ignore the potential of TikTok as a marketing platform.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With infinite digital space coupled with dwindling consumer attention spans, a PR agency’s greatest task is to cut through the content clutter and help brands attract, capture, and retain consumers by way of the media’s reporting. A PR Agency’s Brand Video Fundamentals. What does this mean for brands and public relations?

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

” YouTube series, which shows that any brand, no matter how sexy the product, can use video to drive sales. The series, which debuted over a decade ago, was one of the first majorly successful examples of video content marketing. How video content can help drive leads. How does video impact this relationship?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Top PR Insights from 2023 that PR Professionals Need for 2024 Five Essentials for PR Campaigns Tied to Holidays Holidays offer great opportunities for PR teams and the brands they represent, but it’s also easy to slip and see your message get lost in the chatter. More than ever, PR professionals are telling the stories ourselves.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The rise of video content has made it an exciting time to have a presence in the production industry. As consumers are becoming more aware, they recognise when they are being retargeted, they understand when viral videos are being produced, they know about influencer marketing. Viewers Becoming Participants.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2014

For consumer companies, Facebook offers one of the easiest platforms for brand storytelling. Take that photo of a customer smiling over the company’s product/service or that video of employees raising money for a worthy cause, publish on Facebook and voila! You instantly bring out the humanity of the brand.

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Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2024

Instagram’s hashtag search changes One of the leading platforms for visual storytelling has revamped its hashtag search functionality. For brands, optimising profile keywords as well as post content becomes crucial to enhance visibility.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In the past decade, perhaps the biggest shift in Internet technology has been the rise of video content. From commercially produced material to the explosion of self-directed content via smartphones, video is everywhere.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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