The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

5W PR

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This is where public relations steps in, not as an amplifier that’s just screaming into the void, but as a skilled storyteller, carefully weaving narratives that capture hearts and minds. In the digital age, the tools of PR in digital marketing have gone high-tech.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Crisis Communications Crisis SEO 60

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Lauri Pehar Borsh

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Storytelling not only shares information, it makes that information relatable to the audience, humanizing complex ideas and offering fresh perspectives. Christopher Hammond, senior vice president of corporate communications for Wells Fargo, shares some tips here on how to enhance your brand’s message through storytelling. #1.

Storytelling 83

Storytelling Brand Branding Corporate 83

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

It seems that instead of being bombarded with ads, the public prefers good storytelling accompanied y great visuals – and most PR teams are very skilled at providing this kind of content. There are many other examples of companies using PR to lead the charge and this gives PR teams and agencies that coveted seat at the table.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Digital PR Storytelling Advertising 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

It seems that instead of being bombarded with ads, the public prefers good storytelling accompanied y great visuals – and most PR teams are very skilled at providing this kind of content. There are many other examples of companies using PR to lead the charge and this gives PR teams and agencies that coveted seat at the table.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Digital PR Storytelling Advertising 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

It seems that instead of being bombarded with ads, the public prefers good storytelling accompanied y great visuals – and most PR teams are very skilled at providing this kind of content. There are many other examples of companies using PR to lead the charge and this gives PR teams and agencies that coveted seat at the table.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Storytelling Digital PR Advertising 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Storytelling: Telling a story that resonates with your target market is essential if you want to cut through the noise online. So, it is no wonder that 89 percent of marketing professionals report using videos as a marketing tool. Video trends for 2023. To do this effectively, you must understand your audience.

Video 162

Video Film Social Media Facebook 162

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 29, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The rise of digital communications and forms of digital marketing see to that. This never-ending thirst for content is recasting the PR profession. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The best content wins.

Industry 101

Industry Publicity Storytelling LinkedIn 101

Prohibition

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The movie features entities that have an unsettling smile, causing harm to those who see it, so the marketing team behind the movie hired actors to stare into the camera at the games while donning their creepiest smiles. What is content marketing and how can it help your business? The importance of storytelling in PR .

Social Media 118

Social Media Fashion Media Travel 118

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

The old Chinese proverb says, “The tongue can paint what the eyes can’t see,” speaks volumes for what some experts are proclaiming as the next big tool for marketers – brand voice. Competition, especially on digital platforms, is more competitive than ever. 32% added it was the brand’s storytelling. Why should it Matter?

Tools 88

Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you work in digital PR? The difference between digital PR and “traditional” PR is fuzzy, yet worth examining, because it has transformed our profession in so many ways. In some ways PR hasn’t changed that much. Digital PR practitioners have had to step up and learn new skills.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Analytics 168

5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2020

When it comes to understanding the potential of virtual reality, brands and their marketing teams seem to have barely brushed the surface. Storytelling is everything in the contemporary branding world, and many businesses are beginning to look to evolving technologies to stay ahead of the game. Ever heard of Pokemon GO?

Technology 78

Technology Storytelling Consumer Brand 78

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Digital PR is a broad landscape, especially when it comes to campaigns. If you are still getting to grips with digital PR campaigns, it can be hard to know which type is best to bring your campaign to life and help you to reach your target audience. Reactive digital PR. Proactive digital PR.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 11, 2015

The Content, Process and Delivery of Successful Social Storytelling – Dan Farkas, Instructor of Strategic Communications, E.W. 7 New Digital Trends Re-Shaping PR – Arik Hanson, Principal, ACH Communications. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. See a presentation you’re interested in?

Conference 40

Conference Small Business Storytelling Journalism 40

Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Or, if your CEO headlines an industry conference, ask for the recording and embed it in an email marketing campaign. If you land a brand mention in a news article, share it from the outlet to your brand’s social media with a sentence or two of bonus context. The opportunities for amplification are endless.

Conference 59

Conference Consumer Social Media Google 59

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 18, 2015

The Content, Process and Delivery of Successful Social Storytelling – Dan Farkas, Instructor of Strategic Communications, E.W. Solo PR PRO member, Arik Hanson, in action. 7 New Digital Trends Re-Shaping PR – Arik Hanson, Principal, ACH Communications. Three Really Is The Magic Number.

Conference 40

Conference Community Small Business Storytelling 40

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. The need for writing skills is a bit obvious, yet neglected by most people in all areas of marketing. Enter multitasking! You only get this by writing.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This has ushered in a new era where traditional PR strategies coexist and interact with innovative digital techniques. Navigating this evolving landscape of digital PR requires a keen understanding of the opportunities and challenges that the digital age presents.

Viral 78

Viral Digital PR Storytelling Reputation 78

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“Digital communication is too technical for PR professionals.” “PR PR professionals must talk using corporate platitudes.” “PR PR professionals must send out shitty press releases.” Working with influencers is marketing, not PR.” “PR PR will be okay once we figure out how to calculate ROI.” “The

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

With these specific B2B audience subgroups in mind, we chose three different landing pages with varied content: Tech PR , The Story is Always There and Storytelling Training. Using tracking code on hoffman.com, we tracked visitors to both Tech PR and The Story is Always There , showing visitors to one-page ads for the other.

Advertising 36

Advertising Advertising B2B Facebook 36

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Ragan’s PR Daily. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world of marketing by storm as it has emerged as a powerful, rapidly evolving tool for automating content creation and other marketing-related tasks. In fact, the global market for AI in marketing is likely to reach $107.5

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Quite simply the best marketing book I’ve ever read (and I’ve read a few). Their lasting power lies in the fresh, imaginative, daring, surprising storytelling of their creators. If you’re an entrepreneur, own a business, or are interested in digital marketing, this book’s a must. #4: Cialdini PH.D.

Writing 84

Writing Google Meeting Airlines 84

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Duane Bates, Senior Director of Digital Communications Strategy and New Media, Habitat for Humanity International. Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Implication for PR practitioners: We need to learn new skills that previously were not part of our training. Daniel Lemin, President, One Good Brand.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100