PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

That instant ‘warm recall’ of a product/service or a company that puts a smile on someone’s face, and creates loyal, returning or new customers is surely the holy grail of reputation. Guessing what sort of reputation you, your product/service or business might have based on a few recent interactions is very dangerous.

Reputation 75

Reputation Employee Leadership Product Launch 75

The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A local consumer review survey by Brightlocal shows that 98% of consumers occasionally read reviews for local businesses. This means that one of the first things potential customers will do is look up your business online. Negative reviews can hurt your brand’s reputation and turn away potential customers.

Policies 95

Policies Construction Reputation Privacy 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A 2018 IWG survey indicated that 70% of workers work remotely at least one day per week. Internal comms drives good customer service. As most business people know, it costs five times as much to capture a new customer than it takes to keep an existing one. 8 reasons to invest in internal PR. Rise of the remote workforce.

Internal 136

Internal International Communications Employee 136

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

That instant ‘warm recall’ of a product/service or a company that puts a smile on someone’s face, and creates loyal, returning or new customers is surely the holy grail of reputation. Guessing what sort of reputation you, your product/service or business might have based on a few recent interactions is very dangerous.

Reputation 48

Reputation Employee Leadership Product Launch 48

Communications Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

Fairly damning, and pretty much the exact opposite of what PR folks paid to build positive reputations for brands want to see. How could a brand like Spirit have SUCH a negative brand reputation and still be in business? And yet they seem to have a HORRIBLE brand reputation. Conclusion: Do not fly Spirit.

Airlines 60

Airlines Reputation Brand Branding 60

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Visual content, logos, and reputation are still valuable, but getting the attention of today’s consumer has gotten more difficult because of all the advertising chatter and clutter. While tailoring the brand’s voice to its audience, ensure that it’s still consistent with the image and reputation being sought. Why should it Matter?

Tools 88

Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A Porter-Novelli survey of 150 business leaders this July revealed that 85% feel it’s no longer acceptable for corporations to simply make money but must also make a positive impact on society. Nearly all (99%) felt that purpose-driven companies would also gain a reputational benefit. Is your Brand ready to be Purpose Driven?

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. For customer service, Facebook messenger is becoming the go-to for dealing with queries, with customers increasingly turning to Facebook to find out about brands and address queries on messenger.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. For customer service, Facebook messenger is becoming the go-to for dealing with queries, with customers increasingly turning to Facebook to find out about brands and address queries on messenger.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. The goal of PR is to present an organization or individual in the best possible light, and to build and maintain a positive reputation.”. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

business is now supporting Instagram Messaging, which will provide a “unified inbox” for customer service teams with “high-volume” messaging. click image for higher resolution) 3) PR tech mentions Reputation mentioning company RepTrak has tapped Onclusive for media monitoring. Separately, Cision said it’s Falcon.io

Instagram 138

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The explosion of digital and social media has made every factor of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR. They must offer ideas and inspiration, not just great products and services. PR is about “influence.”

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 According to a 2015 Chief Communications Officer survey by Korn Ferry , CCOs in the U.S.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. Increased use of artificial intelligence in travel: AI is already being used in various aspects of travel, from chatbots for customer service to personalized recommendations for accommodations and activities.

Travel 40

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

Polaris

JUNE 24, 2016

Respondents to a recent survey of IT professionals reported an average of 40 cyber attacks per year. One-third of survey respondents claimed their company lost intellectual property due to a cyber attack and 36% of them believe the attack reduced their competitive advantage. Cyber attacks are de rigueur these days. Plan ahead.

Communications 119

Communications How To Crisis Survey 119

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

According to a paper published by the Semantic Technology Institute , social listening may encompass one or all of the following functions: Reputation management. Influencer detection and customer relationship management. Probably the least exciting aspect of social listening is customer service. Competitor analysis.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. And if you’re not listening or acting on these conversations then not only are potential opportunities being missed but brand reputation is at risk.

Social Media 60

Social Media Strategy Media Survey 60

Critical Mention

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to a 2017 local customer review survey, 85% of customers trust online reviews as much as their friends’ recommendations. Also, 70% of buying experiences are based on how customers feel they’re treated. Writing it to appeal to your target audience also improves your reputation in the long run.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Writing Financial Local 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Cision and PRWeek published the results of a third annual global survey of PR professionals. Among the findings, about one-third (34%) of the 527 respondents say their media budget goes toward earned media, which up from 26% from the same survey last year. Surveys of reporters show they all favor Twitter by a very wide margin.

Data 87

Data Enterprise Survey Instagram 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Some of this reputation is deserved; it’s true that B2C PR is often more glamorous and accessible than B2B. Sometimes the data lives with the client in question, but often it can be produced through low-cost surveys about hot topics and trends that are particularly timely.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

A crisis communication plan can help you; during crisis mode and after a crisis, assist you in maintaining your excellent reputation with customers, competitors, and industry leaders. Rather than directly contacting customer support representatives, customers frequently vent their frustrations on social media.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Zappos is more well-known for their great customer service, going out of their way to make their kings feel like part of the team. These stories weren’t pushed out by the companies themselves (though Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh includes it in his speeches on customer service); they spread organically throughout the web via word of mouth.

Survey 45

Survey Company Customer Service Small Business 45

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Every interaction, purchase, and share contributes to growing your brand’s reputation. You’re creating a buzz around your brand while you’re out there engaging with customers, showcasing products, and facilitating transactions. Personalized Interaction — Engage with customers personally on their accounts and yours.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

Create surveys. Gather feedback from your sales and customer service teams. Create a group of “client insiders” to provide you with feedback on new products or services. Seek out a reputable, high-quality SEO agency to help you get your search ducks in a row. Don’t create custom hashtags.

Content Marketing 49

Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2016

You could be connected to exactly who you are trying to reach through your employees, whether they are customers, partners or potential employees. You could connect your customer service team with customers, your sales team with prospects and bring your entire workforce closer to who they are serving via employee advocacy.

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Social Media Product Launch 40

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

When it comes to the growth of digital PR, 62% of those surveyed reported that their budgets for digital and social media have risen in the last 12 months, while the same number expect budgets to increase in the next year. More than eight out of ten of those surveyed agree with me on this. Service Offerings. Digital PR Budgets.

Digital PR 45

Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 19, 2017

Good customer service and good public relations have never been more aligned. One of the quickest ways to understand an organization’s reputation is to look at its response to a consumer complaint. Take a look at the recent YouGov survey of Most Improved Brands. Involve PR in customer service messaging.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Publicity Insurance Insurance 120

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

While there are many online challenges faced by business today, content marketing, digital marketing, SEO and social media are all trying to achieve a single purpose – increase brand reputation and improve awareness about the company. Social media has always been recognized as a strong customer service facilitator.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Online communities deepen connections and build relationships with customers and prospects that impact product development, customer service, and marketing strategies.”. ~ Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace, LLC. Owned media is the top area of emphasis, according to the survey. When asked, “Why?”

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Cision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Whether they complain or rave about their recent experience with your brand, customer service experience, what they say impacts your reputation. This information can then be used in correlation with customer satisfaction surveys or brand tracking data to determine how well your brand is doing to meet its customers’ needs.

Measurement 120

Measurement Customer Service Meeting Data 120

PR Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

Customer services. Community service. “The employee is the most important factor in that two-way communications”, and “It is only through good employer-employee communications that corporations can maintain proper contact with their customers”, Hahn asserts. Advertising, including direct mail.

Retail 40

Retail Radio Advertising Advertising 40

PR Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

Customer services. Community service. “The employee is the most important factor in that two-way communications”, and “It is only through good employer-employee communications that corporations can maintain proper contact with their customers”, Hahn asserts. Advertising, including direct mail.

Retail 40

Retail Radio Advertising Advertising 40

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You can get data from survey platforms like OnePoll , YouGov , Survey Monkey , and Pollfish if you don’t have user data. Depending on how you visualize your data studies and survey results, you may choose to use an infographic, which is the next tactic on this list.) Even the greatest of visuals can’t save a bad story.

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility. The results comparing the two surveys are depicted in a graphic, which is published nearby ( click here for higher resolution ). Social media is publishing.

Survey 60

Survey Corporate Social Media Media 60

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Remembering not to lie or even stretch the truth, even a little, can help maintain your reputation and career in the industry. Interestingly, the best new public relations idea came from our part-time customer service representative. Collaborate With Your Customers. We’re working on putting it into action now.

Web 40

Web Pitching Local Report 40