5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Nothing gets us buzzing like uncovering a new trend in the space, discovering a new brand on Instagram, or collaborating with beauty brand founders and CEOs on strategies to continually connect and engage with their audiences in a rapidly changing beauty marketplace. As they say, the biggest risk is not taking any risk at all.

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5W PR

MARCH 28, 2018

Held in Anaheim, CA, this year’s Natural Products Expo West drew over 80,000 attendees and more than 3,000 innovative brands. Expo West is known for showcasing innovative brands and trends across the natural, organic and health product arenas, and our consumer team was on the ground to discover them firsthand. Trends to Watch in 2018.

Retail 60

Retail Trade Shows Consumer Trends 60

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Then, Sarah moved into a new role last year working in a media relations and influencer capacity, and we had the chance to work even more (we worked a trade show in Orlando together in the fall). On that trip, Sarah showed initiative, yet remained calm under pressure.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 9, 2017

A few weeks ago, notable consultant, Jen McClure and JEM Consulting announced findings from its 2017 State of Employee Advocacy Survey. Would you post even 1-2 posts a week about your organization’s recent participation at a trade show? But, put yourself in the employee’s shoes for a moment. Here’s an example.

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Social Media Employee Trade Shows Media 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

The full report is a quick and easy read: The State of Journalism 2020 by Muck Rack b) Survey of 3,253 journalists by Cision Cision also has an annual survey of journalists, which they use to produce a report called the State of the Media (here are my notes from editions in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 ). 542 from the U.K. and 348 from Canada.

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The Hoffman Agency

MAY 23, 2018

That was what THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2017 rode on, and presented itself to the world as the gateway to the thriving ASEAN region, in which the F&B industry is nowhere near slowing down. While it’s all good for business, how do you conduct PR for a trade show beyond the straightforward press release?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Then there’s the fact that most entrepreneurs aren’t Mark Cuban and the environment of 2017 is very different from the in which he came of age. I’ve seen many startups rush into PR the moment they close a round of fundraising or participate in a major trade show or accelerator. Prepare before you pitch.

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Trade Shows Agency Media Relations Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The report noted in observation: “Fifty-eight percent of respondents cited engagement as a big challenge, compared to 35 percent in our 2017 survey. Don’t miss these related posts: How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. The study was sponsored by Informa Engage and conducted by Chief Marketer in July 2017.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. By supplementing advertising with a PR campaign, a brand can earn visibility that attracts leads. B2B decision-makers rely on research. And that research comes from PR content.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 7, 2017

We’re in the thick of a new year, and like many professionals, marketers are searching for the next top trends to drive results in 2017. Are you still contemplating how you’ll incorporate visual content marketing into your 2017 strategy? Plus, 92% of consumers trust peer recommendations over standard brand content.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Unlike the traditional marketplace, modern corporations cannot survive on brand and historical relevancy alone. This generation traditionally chooses brands built on heritage and history. However, they are embracing technology and are accessible to brands, like Pentair, who think digital.

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Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If you attend industry trade shows or conferences, don’t keep what you learn under wraps. August: Tell Your Brand’s Story. Your brand’s story should be woven into all the content you create. Read content not related to your brand or business and incorporate rhetorical skills you pick up into your marketing.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In 2017, let's all agree to maximize the ROI of our writing efforts by focusing equal efforts on distribution. Earned Social Media Posts - Here's an idea: Set up a series of social media content that can be posted to your company or brand social channels. It's ready for primetime! Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

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