ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Steps for Building and Extending Your Brand.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Healthcare B2C 149

Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Chances are you know who Kim Kardashian is and you may be thinking her widespread influence could launch your brand to the masses. When you’re looking to align your brand with an influencer, it may be tempting to target a famous celebrity. Most brands don’t have the resources available to even consider aligning with celebrities.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding YouTube 120

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Do the marketing tools and tactics you use actually keep your brand top of mind? It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). Why Are You Writing? A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

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.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. The brand perception audit may provide key insight that informs the overall PR strategy.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Some Customer Success/Sales departments are better than others at convincing clients to allow their brand name to be used in award case studies and in the media.

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Here at Crenshaw, our client base of high-growth tech organizations have found that earned speaking opportunities and industry recognition build credibility and visibility for their brand. Support employer branding. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

I polled PR and brand experts to get 10 amazing tips you can use to improve your press release headlines. Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. Write the headline last.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. Releases work with branded content. But in our business the role of the press release is up for debate. Yet a press release can still offer benefits. Here’s why.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

The elements of a successful panel include the obvious — a worthy subject, compelling participants, and a plan for capturing the terrific content produced for post-event white papers, bylines, videos, and other communications. Read on for the key ways to customize a discussion event for your B2B brand.

B2B 136

B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Prominent brand mentions that don’t contain links can also drive higher search placement because Google sees them as implied links. Big wins in earned media can help elevate a brand into the consideration set of a customer who’s in the market. If you write it, leads will come. But it’s not just about links anymore.

SEO 125

SEO Case Study Conference Retail 125

Solo PR Pro

MAY 16, 2017

Solo and solo plus communication consultants are often involved in client content production from developing the strategy to writing and amplifying the content. Our goal is to ensure that client produced content aligns with their branding and resonates with their target audience.

Infographics 40

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

White papers – a great way to demonstrate thought capital in long form to a particular audience. Bylined articles – which can derive from white papers and other sources, for placement in key verticals, on a number of topics, calendarized to keep a steady flow of solid content. It also gives back.

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Shared Media. Shared media is also known as social media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

She did review it and ended up writing about it too. >>>Also see: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism. In this era of fake news, your willingness to put your name, or your brand’s name, on an idea in a public forum isn’t a scoop, it’s a vehicle of trust. >>>Also

Content Marketing 90

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Cision

APRIL 11, 2015

Use trending topics to get ideas for your blog posts or white papers. Asking influencers and other experts in the space to write for you is a win-win-win—it gives them visibility, brings their followers to your site, and fills one of your content holes. Is there a new app everyone is talking about? Create list posts.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Facebook Analytics 120

Cision

MAY 5, 2015

The same holds true with your B2B brand. Write it down. Get our free white paper to see how! Choose the forms that are relevant to your audience and true to your brand. That may mean you’ll still write the white paper or case study. Not much of a Cinco, I’d venture. Try something new.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Instagram 120

PR Fuel

MAY 19, 2022

No matter what you write, the ending can be tough to draft. In other words, when you write a press release, you are writing a brief, fascinating story for members of the media. Writing a Press Release. It’s a way to earn media attention for your brand and gain better visibility in the market. Call to Action.

How To 95

How To Writing Video Fashion 95

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Writing press releases is hard, or at least writing good ones that stand out is. So why do you write like that? Want to amplify your brand’s news? Learn how influencers can help you reach a wider audience in Cision’s new influencer marketing white paper! It’s Dry as Dirt.

Conference 120

Conference Writing Creativity Web 120

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

For example, look up examples of white papers online and write and share your own on LinkedIn, or try your hand at writing a blog post on Medium. Every day after you wake up and have your coffee, grab a spiral notebook and write down three things you’re grateful for. Be grateful. © Stephen Dupont, 2017.

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Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 160

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

When your brand has news, whether it’s a new product, an award or a special event, you want to tell as many people as possible. But a combination of PR efforts can help increase the likelihood that more people will hear your news and follow your brand. Write a press release. So what’s the best way to spread the word?

Social Media 120

Social Media Pitching Writing Report 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company has raised over $65 million to help brands personalize their marketing and thrive in the pending cookie apocalypse. In July, Cooper and I connected over Zoom to talk content strategy, Facebook boycotts, first-party data, and why brands need to take a stand and back up their words with action.

Brand 118

Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 118

Cision

MAY 25, 2015

As a PR professional, you know how to write, and you know how to tell a succinct, engaging story. Consider starting a vlog (that is, a video log) for your brand. Click here for our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! You’re a storyteller. Want to create standout content?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Storytelling Video 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

For many who work in specialized niches, like B2B technology or high-end interior design, thought leadership is highly desirable, helping to improve a brand’s reputation and even its bottom line. Write the book. Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program.

Leadership 149

Leadership Product Launch B2B Software 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

And that’s only counting start-ups – established businesses, big brands, political movements, personalities, not-for-profits – everyone needs good PR. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business.

Training 159

Training Pitching Writing Video 159

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Most of these come from registering for one-off gated content like white papers and webinars – these assets are expensive to create and promote. In checking the share price in writing this post, the company is trading at around $18 per share or about 30% above its closing price on the day of its public debut.

SEO 139

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 139

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. The executive bylining the piece should be writing about an area where he has clear expertise and a distinct point of view. Make the reader’s job easy.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

PR Fuel

JULY 16, 2017

Don’t forget that you can reuse content you create in multiple ways—write a how-to guide then make a video about it or expand it and turn it into an eBook. And don’t think you have to write a book to publish an eBook, you can also turn a series of related blog posts into an eBook.

eBook 65

eBook Video YouTube SEO 65

Cision

APRIL 25, 2015

Your brand or a client has a great new product that your audience will want to know about, and you want to make sure they do. You can, and should, write a press release and send it to your targeted media group to drum up publicity. Get our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now!

Film 120

Film Content Marketing Analytics Measurement 120

Cision

JULY 13, 2015

He can poke humor at the brand without sacrificing the brand or its reputation. Where might your brand run aground? Write scripted statements that can be used for a variety of incidents. View the white paper now! He’s credible and, perhaps more importantly, perceived as trustworthy. Rely on standard plots.

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Wikipedia 120

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content. Learn how to build a brand journalism program with Cision’s free white paper!

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. The next time you write marketing copy: Use “you” instead of “we”. Write like you talk. Think ebooks, white papers and even blog posts.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Cision

JULY 10, 2015

The brand could have used any voice-over actors, but they chose Pete Stacker and David Bickler. You’re more likely to remember Sharpie the next time you need to write a note. Office Depot worked with Peter Thomas, a documentarian for brands like “National Geographic.” Click here for our free white paper! .

Video 120

Video Storytelling Local Creativity 120

Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

Last week, Cision’s journalism facing brand Help a Reporter Out (HARO) attended New Media Expo in Las Vegas. We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. Writing is appetite. ). This goes for any business or brand, really!

Media 120

Media Storytelling Content Marketing Journalism 120

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

By Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire In early 2018, Facebook announced a news feed update that dramatically changes how brands can engage with their communities and audiences within the Facebook platform. However, there are still ways brands can get their content into the Facebook newsfeed.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

It’s not rocket science, and if you’re willing to put in the time, you likely can learn a lot that will benefit your brand. Click here for our free white paper! But before you write off the possibility of budgeting in help, consider a few options, beyond the DIY and coaching scenarios I just presented.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Internal International 120