Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In essence, Tokyo and Japan provide a unique blend of financial strength, technological leadership, cultural richness, consumer appeal, efficient infrastructure, and government support—making both Tokyo and Japan premier destinations for businesses navigating the dynamic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Conferences Finally Made Their Big Comeback In 2020 and 2021, during the pandemic, there was a lot of talk about the demise of in-person conferences. Political backlash has made it less prominent; but investors and consumers are still pressing companies on it anyway.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. 89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Budgets fell modestly this year from 11.2%

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PRSay

MARCH 14, 2023

According to the “National Customer Rage Survey” of 1,000 Americans, businesses risk losing an estimated $887 billion in future revenue, thanks to their mediocre handling of customer complaints (up from $494 billion in 2020). The percentage of customers seeking revenge for product or service problems has tripled since 2020.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Like previous corporate booms it’s characterised by a rush of talent with varying levels of credentials, seeking to capitalise on the demand for professional services. Corporate websites are awash with net zero targets, but you’ll rarely find data or a plan, itself an indication that business doesn’t wholly understand the issue.

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PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

By 2020, Gen Z will account for 40 percent of all consumers according to an Accenture report , and some experts estimate their current spending power to be as much as $140 billion. It is also critical to understand that Gen Z’s preferred media consumption channels are unlike any previous consumer segment.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. I then became Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the university in January 13th, 2020. Then you all know what happened in March 2020.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

It’s expected to reach $20 billion by the year 2020. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. B2B executives in professional or technology services have long distinguished themselves by linking their corporate brand to a compelling idea or point of view. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study found that 55% of SaaS companies put renewal ownership under the customer success teams.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the pandemic, “More than ever, brands are being judged by how they treat their own,” said Richard Tauberman, executive vice president of corporate communications for MWW in Washington, D.C. Edelman’s research shows that 60 percent of consumers are concerned about losing their jobs to the pandemic, he said.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> times Klear’s revenue in 2020. >>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution? Give our services a try.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

Startling fact: 90% of consumers say user-generated content influences their buying decisions more than promotional emails or search engine results, according to a TurnTo Network study. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees? First off, brief your executive leadership on social,” says Arik.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

According to The Holmes Report, only 27% of agency leaders responding to the survey think the term “public relations” will clearly and adequately describe the work they do by the year 2020. Thought leadership is more important than ever. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

She specializes in media relations, content solutions and social media management for her clients, and she was fortunate to see her business grow in 2020, despite losing some clients to pandemic-related budget cuts. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro. They don't have to go into an office every day.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. Each of these provides a potential source of consumer insight and a more holistic way of using media to reset strategy.”. Median salaries across corporate, agency and non-profit positions break down as follows: Corporate: $132,000 Agency $88,000 Non-profit: $78,300.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recapping recent activity Meltwater quietly went IPO in late 2020, raising $400 million. In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence , a French company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million. In 2021 it went on a $100 million buying spree: In June, it made a $24.5

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Their businesses are often all-consuming, back-breaking and require full family support. In 2018, with the support of my publisher and corporate leadership, I enrolled in a 12-week professional truck driving course at Waukesha County Technical College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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PRSay

JANUARY 16, 2020

The rise of AI technology, fake news as a weapon, a divisive political climate and a growing panoply of third-party perils are just a few of the factors contributing to the evolving reputational threats that companies will have to reckon with in 2020. In today’s world, being prepared with a comprehensive crisis plan is no longer enough.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. But content also includes your press releases, corporate communications and annual report.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”. They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

What is Consumer Sentiment? What is the current perception of your brand among consumers? Make sure to observe the most up-to-date consumer sentiment towards your brand. You can do this by using tools that track keywords related to your brand and monitor consumer behaviour and sentiment on the web. Are they well trained?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. The prevalence of AI will increase but best, consumers and journalists will come to expect it, along the lines of having eco-friendly packaging. Return of increased PR budgets.”

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

That’s why we included a dedicated and open-ended question about storytelling in the 2020 survey. Bridging the gap of human connection that goes beyond economic and corporate status.” Capturing the authentic connection – in a compelling, relatable way – behind the consumer pain point and the solution of the brand, for example.”

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

It has “more than 250 corporate and government clients across Singapore and New Zealand,” according to the announcement. Notified Coverage Books eliminate the need for time-consuming, manual steps to compile lists of coverage and to design your coverage reports by hand” the company said in a product sheet (opens in PDF).

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Prohibition

MARCH 30, 2021

When positivity and leadership was lacking during the first national lockdown of 2020, Sir Tom was there to lift spirits and raise a whopping £33 million for the NHS. Will this ruin any trust between the retail giant and consumers? Sir Tom was not only a beacon of hope to us here in the UK, but to people globally.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For the brands that have done it, it has paid off in spades because the Hispanic consumer is the most loyal in the world.” She shared that at Macy’s, they do a lot of advertising on radio and Spanish language TV, because they know that’s where their Hispanic consumers are. Embrace the language and embrace the culture,” she advised.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Following the 2020 pandemic, 2021 continued to surprise us in both good and bad ways. ESG issues will be dominating corporate communications in 2022 and beyond.”. Like 2020 and 2021, 2022 will be a year of great uncertainty. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. Note: PRGN originally posted this blog on its website. What a year!

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PRSay

MAY 30, 2018

With media agencies such as Manga forecasting that half of all global advertising dollars will be spent online by 2020, communications professionals must learn how to adapt and incorporate a digitally centered approach to their overall strategic planning.

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NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

Paul: Consumers have tried to educate themselves in this new world. Consumer awareness and interest has really come up in healthcare. Becky: Yeah, consumer awareness and their education of healthcare has certainly shot up. The implication is that the industry needs to be where consumers were going during COVID.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“The cultural divide due to ‘fake news’ and distrust of media will deepen in 2019 forcing marketers and PR to push harder on content distribution with their own consumer channels as the most direct line of communication with the company or client. Consumers trust others of similar ilk. 3) Emotional connection with customers. “I

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That data is from the 2020 PRCA Census. It won’t happen, in fact the issue quickly becomes dismissed in CIPR communities because of deeply entrenched views and the PRCA’s assertive industry leadership. They act as a common, corporate language. Thousands of these documents are published every day on newswires and websites.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . Predictability is dead – 2020 killed it. Spotify reported in mid-2020 that overall podcast consumption had more than doubled. After a year like 2020 – it is hard to even think it might finally be over.

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