Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With that in mind, we looked back at the year to identify the top stories about brands and see what lessons we could draw from them. . Key takeaways from the top brand stories. The top brand story of 2021, having generated nearly 1.3 CEOs/execs were the primary focus on 40% of the top 10 brand stories. Daily Wire.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Who would’ve thought that the creation of digital influencers could give brands the opportunity to leverage influencer marketing with no physical limitations and minimal risks. Here, we’ll look at what the metaverse is and some brands who are making the most of virtual influencer marketing. What is the metaverse?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the future of PR looking at creative ways to run engaging events, complete projects, and manage crises, PR pros will have to handle key processes differently. That said, looking at where the PR space is headed will provide insight into how a career in PR will look like in 2021. Technology and PR. Nurturing Fruitful Relationships.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 21, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-term impact on not just people’s lifestyles, but also the way brands market to their customers. Looking ahead, how can marketers ensure they succeed, particularly in the face of the ever-changing consumer needs and behaviors? The Rise of Agile in Marketing.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. million users in 2021. With such a promising consumer base, luxury brands cannot afford to ignore the potential of TikTok as a marketing platform.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

Along the way, we’ve collaborated on a variety of projects, met up for all kinds of drinks, and kept with a kind of synergetic sisterhood that only writers and creatives understand. By refusing to be bland and boring, Beth’s experience proves that amazing results come from being creative and having fun.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As the most downloaded app of 2021, TikTok has surpassed over one billion active users on the platform, providing endless centertainment from creators around the world. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. Influencer Marketing on TikTok.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 26, 2021

Having recently reflected on how comms professionals and marketers have had to adapt with Just Marketing in May last year, our thoughts are already in need of a serious update. In 2021, we will now need to prepare for the ‘next normal’. More specifically, what does that mean for comms and marketing professionals?

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This Super Bowl was unlike any other – being played during a global pandemic, forcing everyone to adjust to the new normal and bring to the table new, fresh, creative, and inspiring ideas. It’s interesting to see which brands had the most positive sentiment, and which ones did not. Some things still happen even in 2021.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 16, 2021

Marketers’ overall economic optimism has rebounded beyond mid-pandemic and even pre-pandemic levels,” according to a new survey. The CMO Survey , a biannual poll by Christine Moorman , a senior professor at the Fuqua School of Business, polled 356 marketing leaders in January 2021. So, how did marketing do?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. You’re seeing brands forced to use more user-generated content.” What about Twitch? LinkedIn video? Never fear! What happened here?,”

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wiredPRworks

MAY 8, 2021

Barbara Rozgonyi is a WIRED PR in 4D Business Development Consultant for entrepreneurs, startups and companies who want to attract attention, build their brand, and grow fast. “Online marketing and PR expert, Barbara Rozgonyi, is a wealth of information, brilliant ideas, and resources for small and large companies alike.”

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The launch of LinkedIn Marketing Labs. Facebook overhauls its privacy setting.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Uncertainty found a way to pop up at every turn and is something we’ll likely see more of in 2021 across the board, including in business strategy planning. For those like myself working in fields such as public relations at a brand strategy agency , robust planning is the norm and also essential to our clients’ success.

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JUNE 28, 2023

With their rise in popularity, fashion houses have started to recognize the potential of podcasts as a valuable tool for enhancing their luxury brand image. As fashion houses strive to stay relevant and connect with their target audience, integrating podcasts into their marketing strategies has become essential.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Example of video recognition technology.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 11, 2021

It’s a digital marketing academy to support marketing professions in developing an integrated communications strategy from scratch. I caught up with Lisa in Newcastle to talk about Unwritten, Fabric and plans for 2021. Do you think COVID-19 will have a long-term impact on marketing services?

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wiredPRworks

MAY 8, 2021

Barbara Rozgonyi is a WIRED PR in 4D Business Development Consultant for entrepreneurs, startups and companies who want to attract attention, build their brand, and grow fast. “Online marketing and PR expert, Barbara Rozgonyi, is a wealth of information, brilliant ideas, and resources for small and large companies alike.”

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In response, brands are investing more in video marketing content than ever to meet such strong engagement and potential ROI. As you execute your video marketing strategy this year, keep these trends in mind.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With vaccines preparing to be rolled out, 2021 is already starting to look more hopeful and ‘normality’ may actually start to return. With every crisis comes creativity, new thinking and differing outlooks on life, and so I wanted to share some of our best pieces of content. Comic relief: An ode to humour. Do company values add value?

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 10, 2022

I spoke to the Influencer Marketing Trade Body’s Scott Guthrie about the report. It’s good that Parliament is focusing attention on the burgeoning sector, however its analysis focuses on areas of risk and fails to recognise the opportunities for the influencer market to create value. That is fair and right. What is an influencer?

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

10 PR conferences you can’t miss in 2021. Despite the challenges presented this year, 2021 offers tons of virtual and in-person opportunities for you to develop your skills and meet like-minded PR pros who can help you advance in your career. PRSA ICON 2021. Conference Date : May 16-19, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Creative PR, media and internal communicators are qualified to create campaigns based on acts of kindness; communications that go deeper into the human heart. Such campaigns will lift eyebrows, turn heads and drop jaws.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

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Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

The Earned Media Suite also includes a Media Contact Database, Podcast Monitoring, Online News Tracking and access to Licensed Content, making it the most complete PR and Communications solution on the market. The company continues to grow quickly, having increased new bookings more than 30 percent over the first two quarters of 2021.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I love Brand Twitter. You may be asking – what is Brand Twitter? This means when official brand accounts engage with each other in humorous ways that resonate with key audiences in some some fashion. Whether it is a designated person in marketing, or a team working at an agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will exceed $1 trillion by 2021. That means cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy, creative and tactical to ensure their companies are noticed by target audiences. . The sector’s accelerated growth, however, makes it hard for companies to stand out. Diversify vertically.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

admitted to conducting email marketing without marketing software or a CRM in 2021, according to a new survey report from creative firm hiring guide Visual Objects. Without CRMs such as HubSpot or Salesforce, small businesses must handle email marketing manually.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They polled 123 respondents including people in PR, investor relations, marketing – and also security analysts and investors. This is something I’m seeing in other vertical markets too. These findings echo last year’s JOTW Strategy Communication Survey, published in June of 2021. Other interesting statistics: PR tech desires.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 seems to have flown by and there’s nothing quite like Christmas to bring some joy and warmth to our lives and end the year on a high. A clever campaign that perfectly related to the brand! It’s been incredible to see M&S’s Percy Pig become it’s own brand over the recent years. Well done Waitrose.

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