Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The 2018 PR Mega-Trends. PR must adapt to realize that no one audience exists any longer; brands and clients instead address dozens or hundreds of micro-audiences in their communications. Reputation Is Brand. Soon advertising may be the only way to reach some select audiences. AI-Powered Personalization of Advertising.

Trends 161

Trends Publicity SEO Advertising 161

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. Brands who require specialized experience or skills on top of well-rounded PR knowledge may struggle to find the ideal candidate. The post What Challenges Do Comms Professionals Face Going into 2018?

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

In 2018, discussions about the future for PR and communications pros will likely include the topic of robots. Digital storytelling, social listening and native advertising will all dramatically increase in significance as well, even as blogs maintain an important role in disseminating information. Wright, Ph.D.,

Publicity 167

Publicity Social Media Television Measurement 167

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

People will say they dislike advertisements because of the disruptive nature of them. The publication cites a study by Unruly : “Last year Unruly determined that brand recall of Super Bowl 51 ads was actually 15% lower than the US average. It’s possible that brand recall went up as ads regained their humorous nature.

Advertising 85

Advertising Advertising B2C Retail 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The internet was new at the time, and the media and marketing industries expected websites to be a utopia for advertising. “The rest of advertising had been ruined and dammit, we weren’t going to let that happen this time.” However, brands have an opportunity to rethink all the available space on their sites.

Advertising 110

Advertising Advertising Real Estate Travel 110

Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The term “brand purpose” was designated by the Association of National Advertisers as the Marketing Word of the Year in 2018. With so much focus on the idea of purpose and engaging in core principles that help make the world a better place, many businesses are working on finding their own purpose and using that […].

Advertising 150

Advertising Advertising Brand Branding 150

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

People will say they dislike advertisements because of the disruptive nature of them. The publication cites a study by Unruly : “Last year Unruly determined that brand recall of Super Bowl 51 ads was actually 15% lower than the US average. It’s possible that brand recall went up as ads regained their humorous nature.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising B2C Retail 60

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2017

If there’s one theme that plagued digital advertising throughout 2017, it was controversy. Fraud , questionable metrics , and brand safety to name a few. 1) Advertisers looking to invest in PR. Don’t miss these related posts: 20 Insightful PR and Marketing Predictions for 2018. Photo credit: Pixabay ( CC0 1.0 ).

B2B 84

B2B Media Survey Advertising 84

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2022

If our goal is to create a collaborative environment whereby brands, agencies, publishers, and data partners can ultimately reach consumers with positive ad experiences, why have we made it so complicated? . It’s valuable currency for advertisers when it comes to targeting. Is Connected TV (CTV) ATV? Is ATV CTV?

Privacy 182

Privacy Advertising Advertising Google 182

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. On one hand, competition is fierce (56%), people are increasingly intolerant of advertising (46%) and “information overload” is a genuine problem (44%).

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2018

Vice President of Technology, Nikki Parker, and Director of Consumer Technology, Amanda Kelley, were on the ground – walking the equivalent of a full marathon in two days, meeting with hundreds of companies to unearth the top trends for 2018. Trends to Watch in 2018. AI/Machine Learning. When tech met education.

Fashion 60

Fashion Technology Trends Education 60

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2019

Back in August 2018, we had three incredible industry guests, who shared how they uniquely measure PR and marketing. SuiteBreak.com (@SuiteBreak) August 16, 2018. A3: The Amazon Effect has taken over the travel industry, making reviews one of the most powerful forms of advertising #measurepr. Guest Post by Danielle Heiny.

Tourism 45

Tourism Travel Mobile Nonprofit 45

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The collision of these two cultural behemoths is going to create six weeks of extreme congestion across TV schedules, news agendas, advertising buys and of course, consumer attention. This enabled us to craft a data-informed point of view on how brands can approach the upcoming tournament.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Data Viral 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

This is by no means a complete list of advertising journalists; they’re among those that are very active, often posting interesting and engaging updates about industry news. Lauren joined Business Insider as a Senior advertising reporter in 2018, coming off a four-year stint at Adweek. Lara O’Reilly | @larakiara.

Twitter 177

Twitter Advertising Advertising Report 177

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Drew Neisser: What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. Interestingly, brands that take a stand, even a controversial one, are generally way ahead of those that sit on the sidelines. Too many brands still operate in output-only mode and then wonder why no one has noticed.

How To 159

How To Facebook Social Media Advertising 159

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 13, 2018

A new study from marketplace ad firm Quartile suggests that Amazon’s focus on sponsored placements is transforming the ecommerce platform into a “pay to play” arena where brands must advertise to stand out in a competitive market. Quartile conducted its 5-day study over the 2018 Thanksgiving weekend, analyzing 1.04

Brand 81

Brand Branding Study Advertising 81

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

1) Statistics on the Super Bowl audience and advertising. Marketing Charts published a piece – Super Bowl 2020 Data – summarizing advertising research about the Super Bowl from Kantar and the National Retail Foundation , among others. minutes of total airtime, which is roughly 2 minutes less than in 2018. According to Ms.

Sports 111

Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 111

Communications Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

The post outlined the success the New York Times brand studio (T Brand Studio) is having with their custom advertising content (referred to as “paid posts”). First, read through these “paid posts” the T Brand Studio is putting together. But, this level of native advertising is different.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Trends Storytelling 60

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2023

Assess these nine factors to decide if your brand or organization should lean in or out of Threads. Your brand will need an existing Instagram account to sign up, as Threads is closely tied to its sibling app. Brands can transfer their profile, accounts followed and content preferences at the click of a button.

Pharmaceuticals 141

Pharmaceuticals Twitter Instagram Social Media 141

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. Brand social activity into site content in real-time. Great free tool:Who else is bored with making brand logo wall images? Online advertising has changed. Could there be a future standard for article strength?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

PRSay

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From Chloe Kim’s spectacular, gold medal performance in half-pipe snowboarding to Nathan Chen’s unprecedented five quads in figure skating, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang has offered exciting escapist entertainment and world-class competition for all. It’s been a really enjoyable, breezy experience. I think it’s a balance.

Sports 72

Sports Communications Viral Fashion 72

Sword and the Script

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 survey was based on responses of 1,053 communications professionals and here’s how the numbers stack up. The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism. ” I’ve never run an advertising holdings company before, but this seems to me, a sure-fire way to sow discontent among the ranks.

Survey 113

Survey Agency Report Corporate 113

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

Digital media and advertising teams are always looking for new, more effective content, whether they are focused on brand building at the start of the customer journey or late-stage demand generation conversions. Salesforce’s 2018 “ State of Marketing ” report showed that high-performing marketing organizations are 1.5

Marketing 195

Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

From Chloe Kim’s spectacular, gold medal performance in half-pipe snowboarding to Nathan Chen’s unprecedented five quads in figure skating, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang has offered exciting escapist entertainment and world-class competition for all. It’s been a really enjoyable, breezy experience. I think it’s a balance.

Sports 74

Sports Communications Viral Fashion 74

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. Brands who require specialized experience or skills on top of well-rounded PR knowledge may struggle to find the ideal candidate. But along with those plans are some obstacles to overcome.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. . ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Handpicked Related Content.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

” But in the run-up to this year’s AdWeek in New York, it seems CMO and brand patience has started to wane. The trend creates a ripe opportunity for communicators who manage earned media programs to secure better investments in 2018. The result was an all-boats-rise in the advertising market. It’s time for action.”

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

We used to calculate the value of earned media placements according to advertising value equivalency (AVE), based on the cost of a print media ad and the publication in which it appeared. A case in point is the brand S’well. It’s unlikely that any amount of paid advertising would have built the same value for the brand.

Measurement 84

Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 84

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2019

We’ve covered the pharmaceutical industry in depth before , but which brands are getting high engagement on Facebook and how has media covered them in 2019? If you’d like to monitor your brand coverage over time, check out NewsWhip Analytics. Their posts, all photos, took the rest of the nine spots. Katherine Ellis.

Pharmaceuticals 111

Pharmaceuticals Facebook Company Analytics 111

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Usually a Super Bowl ad is thought of as being the golden ticket to getting attention to your brand. We have a useful test case here in Budweiser, a legacy brand that has been a perennial Super Bowl advertiser since 1983, when parent company Anheuser-Busch spent all of its allotted time introducing Bud Light. .

Publicity 60

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

However, brands looking to enter the market with PR and digital content campaigns must have a command of the complexities inherent among APAC countries. . Before launching a campaign, brands and marketers should understand the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and approach each market differently. As in the U.S.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. This type of approach is reminiscent of marketing days gone by, but it isn’t representative of what works best in 2018.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

I now pay attention to this survey if for no other reason than there just aren’t that many surveys of bloggers like this around anymore in 2018 (which, actually, is hard to believe). In fact, the average blog post length in 2018 is now 1,151 words. In 2018, that number has spiked to 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Corporate 100

Corporate Survey Trends Blogging 100