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Reactive PR Opportunities in Brand Mentions

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Most often, reactive PR is associated with “newsjacking,” where a brand may seize on a trending news story through social posts or expert commentary in the media. PR wins from brand commandeering. When Stewart retired as host, Arby’s even tweeted him a job application and made a hilarious farewell viral video.

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3 Brands That Aced Real-Time Opportunities

Cision

With so many voices speaking to your audience, what can your brand do to stand out from the crowd? Here are three brands that identified a real-time event, successfully leveraged it at the right time with the right approach and reaped the benefits of leading a conversation: KitKat. KITKAT (@KITKAT) September 24, 2014.

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Top PR Strategies for SaaS Companies

5W PR

When companies in the SaaS industry use a sound PR strategy , they benefit from brand awareness, media coverage, and attracting the right consumers. Plenty of companies in the SaaS industry haven’t realized that they don’t always have to create brand new or original content to grab the attention of the media.

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The Power Of Creativity In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

To urge people to give their eyes periodic breaks from screens, it filmed a series of snappy, fun viral videos called 20 Second Daydreams. Creativity helps express company values in a distinct brand voice. Creative PR facilitates the identification and amplification of a company’s differentiating brand voice.

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Lego

Mark My Words

Toymaker will not renew current multimillion pound deal, that sees Shell-branded Lego sets sold at petrol stations, following a viral video against Arctic drilling by the green group. Mark Comments lego shell partnership greenpeace theguardian ends toymaker 2014' Lego ends Shell partnership following Greenpeace campaign.

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Hashtag Brandjack Campaigns – Lessons From #AskChevron

Melissa Agnes

And worse, what if it gets picked up and begins to go viral with negativity about your organization? Dave Hamilton (@newenergydave) May 30, 2014. Stephanie Horton (@ducorwriter) May 30, 2014. Ryan Feinberg (@ryanfeinberg407) May 30, 2014. Many people are discussing what this may mean for Twitter.

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5 Ways PR Helps Drive Sales

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Brands must earn the trust of customers, and that’s where good PR can play a role. A PR program that focuses on thought leadership and executive visibility is often a very effective way to align an individual – and a brand – with a specific type of expertise. Brand influence is born in a community. Get over it.

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