Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Upon snapping photos of them, participants were given the option to add a branded filter to their Snapchat photos. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2015

2015 found brands reevaluating their agency relationships in an unprecedented way , turning over partners looking for a better mix of nimble, efficient and integrated. 2016 in the Chinese Zodiac is the year of the Monkey, whose attributes include being “smart, quick witted, frank, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.”

Marketing 60

Marketing Mobile Pinterest Analysis 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Creativity helps express company values in a distinct brand voice. Creative PR helps B2B brands be accessible.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Communicating brand value to executives and investors isn’t about splashy websites or luxurious launch events. Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. Your brand’s Netflix is out there.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. It’s quite surprising to see that PR professionals have not fully embraced visual storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

The challenge Back in 2009, in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, brands needed more effective ways to share their stories. The challenge and opportunity was to create a PR toolkit that helped brands communicate effectively with media, bloggers, and stakeholders. Driving around the country to sell it to brands.

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Software Banking Resources Government 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries. Podcasts are mainstream. Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Beyond PR

AUGUST 11, 2016

Once a digital haven for younger Millennials and Gen Z, image messaging app Snapchat has spent 2016 broadening its appeal. But, this is good news for those in the PR, marketing and branding world who are looking for new ways to reach their audience. Do a quick series of questions with an influencer or brand advocate.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Journalism 40

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling.

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Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 16, 2016

Last week some of the members of the Solo PR PRO community joined us in Tampa Bay, Florida for our main event of 2016. It was amazing to share with one another and our fellow attendees at the 2016 Florida Public Relations Association Conference in Tampa Bay, Florida! Become the Storytelling Hero: Literally!

Conference 40

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

Before my time at adidas they were actually my client, as I worked for the brand’s PR agency for almost three years. Currently, I’m the Public Relations Director for adidas America, working across all brand categories in both Sport and Style. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Television , with its visual storytelling capabilities and wide viewership, remains a powerful tool for conveying messages to a mass audience. The captivating nature of television programming attracts viewers, allowing PR pros to deliver impactful narratives and brand stories that resonate.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries. Podcasts are mainstream. Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

A common theme from the marketing and branding sessions at this year’s SXSW 2017 conference was very clear: Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Disrupt the native advertising/sponsored content arena by shifting the focus away from your brand and more towards what benefits your audience. or “What was that even about?”. via GIPHY.

Communications 209

Communications Policies Storytelling Groups 209

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I wrote a post back in 2016 about the 10 skills the PR pro of the future will need to have. It takes time to build a brand, a voice, etc. You can do this by connecting with your audience through the use of a compelling, empathetic, humorous or information storytelling that allows people to bond with your brand.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

Yet, health and wellness brands refuse to let them go. The following examples focus on health and wellness brands, but the takeaways apply to any industry. Positioning: Lärabar as a Lifestyle Brand. Lärabar, a snack bar company, has successfully positioned itself as a lifestyle brand. Guest Post by Hanna Knowles.

Creativity 73

Creativity Communications Brand Branding 73

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

PR 20/20 launched Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute in November 2016 with the mission to make AI more approachable and actionable for modern marketers. Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community.

Case Study 42

Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Cision

APRIL 1, 2016

Visual storytelling and organic content are predicted to be the two fastest growing ways to reach an audience in 2016. It ’ s going to be a big 2016 for Instagram. You slowly introduce new timelines, add branded content and hope people won ’ t migrate away. Brands will always migrate to what you think is cool.

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Instagram Wikipedia Privacy Policies 120

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. Augmented Reality (AR).

Technology 78

Technology Storytelling Consumer Brand 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

The 2016 election and the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal accelerated what has been a gradual erosion of Big Tech’s reputation. Internally, data can inform our PR strategy and make our branded content better and more engaging. And, of course, the data we create through our own branded research for clients creates news.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Branding and Thought Leadership. Nice bump from Best Tweeter 2016). Shareably storytelling/sharing. The day featured panels on just about every aspect of the field.

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I wonder how these schools “covered” this game from a news, storytelling and social media perspective. I grabbed coffee with Kate a couple weeks ago to talk about the game and how they approached it from a storytelling and social media perspective. It’s now really a destination for storytelling.

Case Study 113

Case Study Journalism Study Instagram 113

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Sure, the Golden State Warriors just landed one of the top free agents in NBA history and will now enter the 2016/2017 season as prohibitive favorites to take back the championship crown from Lebron. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Storytelling 79

Storytelling Media Conference Communications 79

Presspage

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The primary focus of their Marketing and Public Relations efforts is branding and awareness of the holiday destination. Harms explains: “For example, in June we have set up a storytelling campaign, encouraging people who have visited Curacao to share their story. After the demo, I was convinced. I am more than happy with that.”

Tourism 122

Tourism SEO Storytelling Social Media 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The sixth annual # givingTuesday on November 28 will probably smash 2016’s record-breaking haul of $168 million in charitable donations and thousands of hours donated to those in need. So, too, should the businesses and brands that support social-impact programs. Make it authentic. Drive engagement year-round. Keep it simple.

Corporate 168

Corporate How To Employee Nonprofit 168

Beyond PR

APRIL 6, 2017

Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. Brands that shy away from emotion as a motivator are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. . Brands that do it well leverage our memories, fears and dreams to position themselves in the market.

Brand 49

Brand Branding YouTube Survey 49

5W PR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

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. Augmented Reality (AR).

Technology 88

Technology Storytelling Consumer Brand 88

PRSay

JANUARY 28, 2020

The answer is a consistent and impactful message, and one that advances a celebrity or movement’s brand. But being strategic with messaging isn’t just for celebrities, it’s an important part of any PR campaign or organizational branding. At MediaSource , we’re no strangers to cross-channel branding.

Case Study 174

Case Study Healthcare Film Brand 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Fake content has been around as long as the internet, but as a culture, we didn’t take it so seriously until after the 2016 election. It’s incumbent upon PR professionals to be scrupulous about the facts of any story we promote, and to hold both clients and journalists accountable when it comes to storytelling and fact-checking.

Publicity 120

Publicity Storytelling Journalism Viral 120

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

As we head into 2016, it is important to take a moment to reflect and evaluate. In preparing to wave goodbye to 2015, agencies are eager to begin working with new clients while cultivating winning collaborations with existing ones for a more fruitful 2016. . New Approach in 2016. This is a guest post by Courtney Lukitsch.

How To 120

How To Agency Creativity Pitching 120

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The storytelling solution. Neanderthals were actually much stronger than humans and had bigger brains, but the reason we became the dominant human species is because we had an incredible storytelling superpower. For inspiration, just watch this video of Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky announcing the launch of Trips in 2016.

Marketing 64

Marketing Storytelling Travel Corporate 64

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

It forces you to stay on the cutting edge of modern marketing strategy and be an expert storyteller. Read the free State of the Media 2016 Report today! What are some of the biggest PR challenges technology brands face? How can brands keep up? What do you like most about working in PR? What do you dislike most?

Technology 120

Technology Industry Storytelling Strategy 120

Beyond PR

APRIL 29, 2016

With this in mind, KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, used their proprietary data to create the 2016 Summer Travel Hacker Guide that lays out the where, when, and how of your summer plans. Today’s tourists, on the other hand, can also turn to search engines and mobile devices to provide insight on the go.

Data 40

Data Storytelling Travel Engineering 40

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Catching consumers’ attention is easier said than done — especially in the digital age, where consumers are constantly dodging branded messages.

Consumer 49

Consumer Brand Branding Reputation 49

PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2019

That’s my job: To protect peoples’ distinct voices, but also to get them to work together,” he said in a 2016 interview. “I While your content team should always be focused on writing and storytelling, you need to tell your story in a variety of ways using tactics like video, audio, photography, editing and design.

Television 111

Television Writing Storytelling Video 111

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Can you believe it’s almost 2016? Storytelling through the Eyes of a Child. You are never too old to apply the lessons learned from stories to your business strategy,” writes Karelyn Lambert as she shares “lessons learned from storytelling to children that can easily be used by your brand.”

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