ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. BIGfish Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

But it’s also a challenge to all marketers to create and leverage communications opportunities to the best of their ability. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology. Allow the agency creative freedom.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Recently, the company announced that it plans to hire 10,000 employees in the EU to work on this so-called metaverse, and it got me thinking – will the metaverse force us into changing the way we communicate, or will it just be another tech plaything that doesn’t really go anywhere? What it means to communicate in the metaverse.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . 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. Data-driven PR.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. No matter where your company is in its relationship with employees, service providers or clients, The Muse has relevant content. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. The Wrike Blog.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

Today, she’s the vice president of Communications for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). There she leads a team of “storytellers of SHRM getting audiences to think, feel and behave differently across all channels via multimedia content.”. 1) You spent a long time in an agency before going in-house.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

MailChimp is admired for its pithy and wryly humorous communications – all of which helps it stand out from bland competitors. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash. The post PR Tactics To Differentiate Your Brand appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Tell a story.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Great, model employee. Instead of posting photos and stories like we see above, community relations folks should be asking themselves one simple question: What do I want from our social media activity? Employee engagement? Of course, you’d have to set up guidelines and parameters with the employees. Good story.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. But, it takes strategic insight and smart planning to communicate a brand’s history well. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Though this was a one-time initiative, the creativity paid off handsomely for Netflix and Snapchat. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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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. For a deeper look at the Institute’s subscriber base: 39% of subscribers work at companies with 500+ employees.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

C-level executives at companies with at least 5,000 employees used their personal email 51% of the time, with business emails used the remaining 49%.”. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony. A survey of communications professionals found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2016

In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication. The creation and refinement of a brand needs to be a deliberate, organic process that significantly incorporates the ideas of employees and evolves naturally.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts. Each month we’ll hear from c-suite level communicators and marketers as they discuss challenges and opportunities facing companies in an ever-changing business climate.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 18, 2020

Here at The Hoffman Agency, we think of our employees and other PR pros as our superheroes! They put on their cape of communication every day to take their clients to new heights with their extraordinary abilities and powers. They constantly save the day with their quick wit, unique craft and selfless dedication.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

She’s a former colleague and friend and currently heads communications for the Auto Care Association. She talks about key issues she helps her organization communication, transitioning from a corporate role to work with an association and how she deals with the challenges we all face in PR and comms – like proving value.

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PRSay

JUNE 13, 2019

But here’s a simple test for communicators crafting brand narratives: In one sentence, can your organization’s CEO clearly communicate why the business still matters in today’s competitive marketplace? As organizations grow, their stories become more complicated, often diverging from the founder’s original vision.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 11, 2017

But, we haven’t seen too many good examples of companies using that “story” functionality creatively. These are the storytellers of 2017. They can get in front of a camera and convince employees/customers to talk and react to the camera (a key skill many in our industry DON’T have).

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PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Values-based messaging (32%) was more effective than product-focused communications (26%) in driving advocacy. Communicate your purpose to build trust and loyalty. PR 20/20 works with stakeholders across the company (employees, customers, leadership and beyond) to consult and align on the brand core. Video and creative media.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Christian Cerisola, Head, W North @ChristianCeriso Start ups require self starters but offer opportunity for broad experience Radu Firanescu landed his first job after attending a Newcastle University Business School networking event when he was studying for his Masters in Communication and Media Studies.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 17, 2018

By Tony Cuthbertson In any organisation there are thousands of inspiring day-to-day stories waiting to be discovered in the conversations and interactions between their customers and employees. We do it through a combination in-house developed software and good old-fashioned storytelling and journalistic skills.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 21, 2019

Unstoppable Cultures continues the mission Ginger Hardage began during her time as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines where she cultivated the airline’s trademark internal and external culture: “We put people first, we treat customers like family, we nurture our culture, and we try to change ahead of the times.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Jon Amar , Director of PR and Communications, Matter Unlimited. “I see a few things. More show and less tell.

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PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 46

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PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 41

Publicity Storytelling Study Journalism 41

PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 40

Publicity Storytelling Study Journalism 40

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Blogging is storytelling, whether you’re posting content on your company’s website, on services like Quartz and Medium, whether you’re using written words, video, or audio. Flash back to the struggles that employees had under the old system. Let’s back up a bit. Blogging is very much a narrative art.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Do this by truly listening to the market and customer demands to fuel communication, quality customer service and personal relationship with your audiences. Strive to connect with that specific group of people to deliver the best possible products and services, in addition to strong storytelling, connections and experiences.

Marketing 40

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Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Though this was a one-time initiative, the creativity paid off handsomely for Netflix and Snapchat. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 49

Consumer Brand Branding Reputation 49

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

The evolution of brand communication Remember the days when businesses would send out press releases to a black hole, hoping someone would pick it up? Crafting stories that resonate One key aspect of merging PR with digital strategies is the art of storytelling. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

“Voice reflects your culture, amplifies your story & communicates w/ empathy w/ people you want to reach.” “It’s better to avoid putting yourself in front of someone than to waste their time with lame communication.” “Every time you communicate, you’re either adding value or taking up space.”

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. Bobby is poised for a career in corporate communications. Kaylea currently serves as the director of communications for the Chapter. Alyson Hagglund, @alyhagglund.

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