Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 23, 2015

Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. They are hired by the company and have a paid role to grow the brand.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Forrester Research said back in 2013 “Today’s buyers might be anywhere from two-thirds to 90% of the way through their journey before they reach out to the vendor.”. The study by Edelman and LinkedIn found “more than half (51%) of C-suite executives say they spend more time-consuming thought leadership than before the pandemic began.”.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The top metrics for marketing communications leaders: 46% lead generation; 45% web traffic; 45% social media engagement; 35% conversion rate; 33% sales; 30% brand share of voice; 24% followers/social media; 18% ad impressions/ reach; and 11% SEO rankings.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). Before I get to the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013, let’s agree that the smile and dial approach doesn’t work anymore. That’s the real-time media relations game.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

To put it in perspective, nearly two-thirds of consumers plan to brave the crowds (and in many cases, cold) on Black Friday this year, with nearly half aiming to head out between 6 p.m. billion in 2013 and another $2.6 Showcase what sets your brand apart when it comes to deals, giveaways and the overall shopping experience (e.g.,

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Yvonne Lorie, the founder of ReFresh PR and a recipient of the 2013 HPRA Premio PR Achievement Award, has been elected president of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) national board for 2017. What are brands doing differently today? How has the PR industry changed over the years? What has stayed the same?

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Condé Nast is a global media company that produces some of the world’s leading print, digital, video and social brands. Overall, each month the company’s video content generates more than 1 billion views, and globally reaches 83 million consumers in print, 402 million in digital and 474 million across social platforms. and the U.S.,

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

With thousands of brands competing against each other to win over customers, event-based campaigns are becoming an essential part of public relations today. Consumers are spending more and more each year on Halloween, with an increase from $8.4 billion to $9.1 billion between 2016 and 2017. MGM films staged a telekinetic surprise.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 5, 2021

It reminded me of a very different campaign from 2013 that featured actor Bradley Cooper seductively spooning vanilla indulgence from the same premium ice cream company’s pints. Still, the cause-related conversations stimulate significant audience engagement and overall support for the brand.

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Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

A brand doesn’t have to undertake all of those. Has a brand ever surprised you in such a kooky way that you just had to tell someone. Has a brand ever surprised you in such a kooky way that you just had to tell someone. You were the target of trigger marketing, which can come in the form of ads, branded content and live events.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

From General Mills and Campbell’s Soup to Swiffer and Target, America’s biggest brands are embracing the challenge of supporting social justice, diversity and cultural change. We've gathered a few examples mentioned - and more - for you to use as inspiration for your next brand marketing campaign. Gracie" - General Mills' Cheerios.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 10, 2019

In 2013, Andreas Johansson launched a new vodka for a celebrity who knows a thing or two about controversy. ” Shortly after the team launched the vodka brand , with Johansson as founder and CEO, public opinion on Rodman began to shift. . The brand controls over two-thirds of the market. View this post on Instagram. "There

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites. Given the significance of blogs in the online media landscape, brand marketers simply can’t afford to ignore them.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A few highlights: Maintaining Brand and Autonomy: The PR 20/20 brand remains, and all full-time staff were retained. But AI is not just in your consumer life. Building more personalized campaigns, in ethical and responsible ways, that deliver greater value to consumers. Leveraging data to make more accurate predictions.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In a recent AdAge profile , Laundry Service CEO Jason Stein describes the huge opportunity that influencers offer to marketers, communications professionals and brands: There is a major convergence between influencers, brands and publishers, and the ones who are really successful are all three of these things.” Interaction.”

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Barokas

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

These annual occasions give companies the opportunity to reinforce key brand attributes, show their personality, create viral buzz—and hopefully have a little fun along the way. There are countless ways brands can integrate holidays and themes into their communications programs. Have Fun with Furry Friends. Introduce Your Own Holiday.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2018

Plenty of brands have been in trouble, then fought their way back to prominence with a combination of ingenuity and clever, well-planned messaging. When faced with customer apathy, look for ways to generate excitement and restore faith in your brand. By 2013, more passengers were flying Delta than any other airline.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Consider the following stats: 91% of Americans own a cell phone; 61% own a smartphone; mobile ad spending doubled in 2013 and 2014; and, consumers spend 60% of their internet time on a mobile device. In van den Beld’s defense, he’s referring to the opening up of the LinkedIn publishing platform and its effect on brands.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2016

According to a 2013 study by ThinkGoogle , the average consumer consults 12 sources before making a purchasing decision. Feature senior leaders from your target industry in your content marketing to build awareness of your brand and association to respected influencers. The Networking Model. Exponential reach.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2013

but did you enhance brand. John Friedman (@JohnFriedman) May 28, 2013. On the different kinds of assets a company has: A3: Tangible assets less than half company value, rest= goodwill, intellectual capital, customer loyalty, consumer support, etc. measurePR — John Friedman (@JohnFriedman) May 28, 2013.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2018

How Instagram is shaping 2018 social media trends for brands. On Snapchat, brands are challenged with growing a following from scratch with little to no way of being discovered by new users. Instagram story features include the ability to search, converse and engage with potential new followers and consumers.

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PRSay

APRIL 22, 2016

As consumers, we spend little time thinking about the people behind our favorite brands. Are you seen in their eyes as a corporate conglomerate or faceless brand, or do they see a dedicated team that is passionate about pleasing their customers? Tip #3: Create voluntary brand champions within your company.

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Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

More consumers are accessing all kinds of websites via mobile devices than from desktop computers. What’s surprising is how slow news organizations are adapting to the rise of the mobile consumer. They hit the site, consume the content they were looking for, and move on to the next shiny thing that catches their attention.

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Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

When crafting campaigns, brands often have reaching various language groups on their radar. Communications professionals are aware of the importance of targeting, for example, the considerable number of Hispanics who prefer to consume media in Spanish. percent in 2013 and exceeding the numbers for both whites and Hispanics.

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2016

A boutique agency that shares your passions and has established relationships in your industry can provide a great boost to your brand, but part of authenticity is also having hands on deck in the cultural centers that cater to your target audience. Authenticity is key to successful PR.

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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.” One of the great examples of crisis/not crisis was the 2013 hacking of Burger King’s Twitter account by a McDonald’s fan.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

But, a number of stats and reports lately (not to mention consumer behavior trends in general) have got me thinking: We may be well past the tipping point. Ad numbers like this don’t tell the whole story, but it is an indicator of how brands are using their time and budgets. Just give this shocking post a read.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A few highlights: Maintaining Brand and Autonomy: The PR 20/20 brand remains, and all full-time staff were retained. But AI is not just in your consumer life. Building more personalized campaigns, in ethical and responsible ways, that deliver greater value to consumers. Leveraging data to make more accurate predictions.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2017

Both media and public relations are constantly evolving, and as mentioned in our 2013 post, their dynamic nature in the past has resulted in a blurred line between concepts. Not only do they help increase brand awareness for a company on social media, but they provide your client with invaluable access to the public.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The Dove “Real Beauty” Sketches film, which became the #1 most viewed online ad of all time in 2013, had 65 million views and tens of millions of shares, likes and comments. Brand engagement. Consumer, business or trade media relationships. Old Spice’s "Man Your Man Could Smell Like" video had 49.5 million views on YouTube.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 7, 2014

This mentality involves a complete change in the way we consume information and created a demand for real-time, up-to-the-second news unlike we’ve ever seen before. Thus, brands have been forced to place a premium on keeping pace with this demand, and many have risen to the challenge and garnered impressive results.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Brands have the opportunity to do better marketing at scale, and in doing so, make the world a better place. Technology and data have supercharged consumer expectations for a personalized, connected experience. And 67% have switched vendors for a more consumer-like experience. Source: Neilsen , 2013). Take a stand.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

A 2013 study found that 43% of local listings are wrong with errors in business name, phone number or address. Inaccurate listings can lead to poor brand experiences or even the loss of customers. Additional information improves your chances of appearing when consumers search the directory. The Downfall of Inaccurate Listings.

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Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

More consumers are accessing all kinds of websites via mobile devices than from desktop computers. What’s surprising is how slow news organizations are adapting to the rise of the mobile consumer. They hit the site, consume the content they were looking for, and move on to the next shiny thing that catches their attention.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

This is a guest post by Jeremy Bamidele , a brand strategist, publicist and adjunct professor at Rancho Santiago Community College District. The decline of television as a news source pales in comparison with the decline of print, which has been drastically declining since 2013.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 16, 2018

Cision Communications Cloud ® ’s “Matterhorn” release arms communicators with the tools they need to deepen their understanding of what influencers say about their brand on social channels and how that shapes the behavior and sentiment of their target audience. .

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 6, 2016

“For consumers, the most apparent changes are less text on the home-page and more pictures and a more visual experience.” ” Is that quote from 2013? .” Now, I’m no “web expert”, but isn’t that called “responsive design”? ” Breaking news, folks.

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