Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s a woman who started in PR/comms, worked her way up to a senior-level role in that world in just 5 years; then, she pivots to digital marketing where again, she works up to senior roles at Securian and RBC Wealth Management. Also spent time at Bolin Marketing in Minneapolis. What makes LeeAnn’s journey so interesting?

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

– Richard Toohey, writing in Public Relations Quarterly , Fall 1972. In a 2012 study of medical research press releases, 25 percent were determined to be embellished. Leanne Tritton (2012) of IMG recommends “brutal honesty” when it comes to press releases. In 2016, communication has many more moving parts.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 15, 2015

Drew McLellan has worked in advertising for 25+ years and started his own agency, McLellan Marketing Group, in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R. Random Acts of Marketing, was published in 2003 and Drew and Australian marketer Gavin Heaton created the Age of Conversation series of crowdsourced books in 2007. By Seedepth.

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Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” They write: “Facebook’s IPO is a flop.” Writing recently in Public Relations Tactics, John J. Monitoring. React fast.

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ISEBOX

APRIL 13, 2016

I want to be the thought leader at my company in better PR and Marketing. So in the spirit of helping everyone succeed, here’s what I learned in my quest to become better at PR and Marketing. When you write your content, find an angle that reaches into the target demographics’ human experience. Talk/Write like a real live human.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

Google receives 4 million search queries per minute , about twice the number it received in 2012. Smartphone adoption surpassed 1 billion in 2012 and was projected to reach 1.75 For PR and marketing communications, online video programming is a great way to get your message out and build your audience. Register now!

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing. Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. Invest in your future! That tagline has never been more relevant than it is today.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. 2012, May 17). Write a white paper or research report on a topic related to your industry. Write a guest blog post for a popular industry publication or website. Ritz-Carlton.

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Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

If you don’t, your company could be burned, as mine was when Google’s Penguin update came along in 2012. In April 2012, Google introduced its Penguin algorithm update as part of its on-going effort to combat web spam and improve search results for users. I enjoy writing. Content Marketing'

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Best practices for marketing often, if not always, suggest some degree of segmentation for customers or the public. Finding different ways to identify behaviors and differentiate messaging to best suit these personas is crucial for most PR and marketing functions. Architects. Architects” are the most pro-social group of journalists.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events. 2012 Update. The writing is brilliant. For more ideas and resources, visit Barbara’s top 50 marketing and PR blog, wiredPRworks. 2011 Update. In 2001, the theme was “No Place Like Home.”.

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MaccaPR

JULY 2, 2014

As PR and marketing professionals – and consumers – we often forget about the sheer power and influence that Wikipedia has on our daily lives. This will set yourself apart, as a full 25 percent of communicators surveyed in a 2012 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) study were not familiar with their own Wikipedia pages.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 16, 2014

However, as content marketing gains popularity,SEO becomes more and more important. Content marketing isn’t a new idea for PR. Now content is the hottest new marketing idea. Sharpen up your writing skills and creativity. Digital PR is now a vital part of the marketing mix. What does that mean for PR pros?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In 2017 CX will evolve further, as B2B tech players adopt consumer market strategies to offer a more personalized experience for customers that is rooted in a deep understanding of individual needs. We’ve seen how powerful real-time marketing is for consumer brands that are active on social channels.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 27, 2021

In my corporate career I spent a few years in sales before moving into marketing, and learned valuable lessons that have helped me in every facet of my career. Are there other facets of their marketing program you may be able to help with? This post was originally published on September 18, 2012 and has been updated for 2021.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Last week, my friend Amanda Oleson sent me a note about a post I had written that featured her that popped up in her “Facebook Memories” from 2012. The hot new social networking app destined to dethrone Facebook in 2012. Because, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the NEGATIVE effects of social media marketing.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. Funding is a form of validation and acquisitions signal a strategy – those things impact the market. Be smart about it.

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Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be. Journal Of Marketing Research (JMR) , 49 (2), 192-205. Marketing Research , 24 (4), 10-15. Schulze, C.,

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events. 2012 Update. The writing is brilliant. For more ideas and resources, visit Barbara’s top 50 marketing and PR blog, wiredPRworks. 2011 Update. In 2001, the theme was “No Place Like Home.”.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? So, in a business landscape where an app or life-hack for even the smallest of tasks exists, where does one turn for the newest and smartest marketing and public relation resources? 4) SnapChat.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I’ve always been somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to Coca-Cola’s brand journalism initiative: Coke Journey, which launched back in 2012. ” This sounds a lot like: 1) A marketer who’s taking themselves way too seriously, or 2) A vendor who really thinks highly of themselves. So, why are they writing about it?

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing. Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. Invest in your future! That tagline has never been more relevant than it is today.

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Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

My other areas of focus are marketing and diversity-related issues, mainly around the development of the minority dealer base. I started writing in eighth grade for my middle school newspaper in 1999 and was hooked from there. I cover the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles beat for Automotive News.

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Polaris

AUGUST 28, 2014

A rewrite of my May 2012 post entitled “8 critical steps to building your business with speaking engagements.”. I only need to write 3 tips, instead of 8, to make my point.). But speaking—and all the steps involved from writing your speech to finding the right venue—is time consuming. So here goes. 1: Define your niche.

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The Resolution Blog

AUGUST 11, 2015

Getting a journalist to then write and publish something positive and "on message" remains as tough as it ever was. Of course, you can't write the headline for the journalist, but your story pitch should hopefully make use of the target keyword in headline and body copy as compelling as possible. The hard part starts now.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I covered Hurricane Sandy in Connecticut in 2012. In my role today, the most fun stories I get to write come from test-driving trucks. I get too many emails from PR people that have nothing to do with our market. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written. Our newspaper ended up winning an award for our reporting.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The report is packed with insights on internet adoption, devices and platforms; the internet ad market; content formats; and observations on disruptive business models and markets. 4 Auto advertising The use of programmatic ad buying has grown from 10% of digital display advertising revenue in 2012 to 62% in 2018.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

A decade after that conversation, during an address at Cambridge University in 2012, Stephen Hawking said, “look up at the stars not down at your feet. I wish I’d known that in 2002 but it was still a useful learning in 2012. Ever since then I have made a conscious effort to look up and look around for inspiration. Be curious.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. I was just enjoying the opportunity to write and speak about my experiences. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019? When I was asked to speak outside of the U.S.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The best laid plans go awry sometimes; I had fully intended to write this up before I headed off on vacation for a week—then, I got home and was confronted with pre-hurricane prep work. Here’s the write up from the #MeasurePR chat held on October 16: We had a small, but as always a lively group on the 16th. Recap of #measurePR on Oct.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

. “Talking about ourselves—whether in a personal conversation or through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter—triggers the same sensation of pleasure in the brain as food or money” – Robert Lee Holz, “Science Reveals Why We Brag So Much,” Wall Street Journal, 2012. What do you think of me ?”

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Cision

MAY 12, 2017

Launched in April 2012, Google’s Penguin update was aimed at sites which spammed search results. Writing compelling content will always come to your rescue and so will the re=“nofollow” attribute for the links, especially in articles, blogs, guest posts, and press releases. This will prevent bad links from passing PageRank.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2016

These new Instagram features are primarily the latter, and this is why it is important for marketing and communication professionals to take note. Of course, Instagram has an interesting challenge because it is exclusively visual content with various degrees of context (writing and hashtags). New Timeline Algorithm. New Business Tools.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Facebook insists it has the answer: write better content. A Harvard marketing professor named Thales Texeira has done some recent studies of content virality and sharing. Sufficed to say that as dry as I write, I probably won’t be going viral anytime soon. It’s complicated. Why we share. That sounds worse than it is.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 7, 2016

Why: “Own your value and insist on being paid for it,” writes Margie Warrell in this post (still a great read). Six marketing lessons for International Women’s Day. Case Study: Blogger Outreach for Oxfam America’s 2012 IWD Campaign. International Women’s Day: 6 Creative Marketing Ideas To Celebrate.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 7, 2016

Why: “Own your value and insist on being paid for it,” writes Margie Warrell in this post (still a great read). Six marketing lessons for International Women’s Day. Case Study: Blogger Outreach for Oxfam America’s 2012 IWD Campaign. International Women’s Day: 6 Creative Marketing Ideas To Celebrate.

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Internal International Case Study Banking 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. Marketing ranked sixth, which I’d have guessed would have ranked higher. A Simple Measure of Marketing Many Businesses Miss.

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