Shift Communications

JUNE 24, 2016

In this series, we’ll examine the tools, techniques, and strategies of paid advertising as they apply to public relations work. Advertising Strategies. The four advertising strategies to drive attention, awareness, trust, and behavior are syndication, brand building, direct response, and retargeting. Let’s explore each of these.

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Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2022

However, advertising can just as easily be detrimental for businesses, and blunders are commonplace in the industry. Here we explore some examples of social media advertising gone wrong – and share insight on what brands can learn from these blunders, to make sure they don’t make the same mistakes.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For the modern consumer, a creative advertisement is not enough – it must also champion the values of diversity and be representative. Here we will highlight why diversity is so important in social media advertising, as well as the benefits representation can offer to a brand seeking to grow its reach and engage with a wider audience.

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Digital video cameras are now within the reach of many, and hence an advertising agency is not always needed to make an ad. A very popular example of user-generated content dates back to 2005, when two people in lab coats began dropping Mentos into bottles of Diet Coke and began recording the results. The films […].

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Konnect Agency

MARCH 10, 2023

The importance of asking questions, creating moodboards, and fostering collaboration in the work of a Creative Agency. Why a Creative Agency Uses Visual Tools to Communicate Visuals aren’t just crucial to the final product but invaluable to the process that gets you there. Why Does a Creative Agency Use Moodboards?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There’s a new trend in the creative world — more companies are building their own in-house teams for a range of creative work that used to be assigned to external agencies. For one, agencies (particularly large ones) tend to be slower than in-house teams. This makes sense for a few reasons. A View From the Other Side.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the 2016 Content Marketing Benchmark Report by the Content Marketing Institute, the top three paid advertising methods used by B2B marketers to promote/distribute content are: Search Engine Marketing (66 percent); Print or Other Offline Promotion (57 percent); Traditional Online Banner Ads (55 percent). That is staggering.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2023

As a personalizable technology, AI can help advertisers identify ultra-specific niches in order to get the right ads in front of the largest number of desirable people. Cooler Screens (the world’s largest in-store digital media and merchandising platform for retail) is a great example.

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PR Conversations

JUNE 18, 2014

claimed to be the first US advertising agency (having bought a firm established in 1841 by Volney Palmer ). How to use the Public Relations department of an advertising agency by Marvin Murphy, Vice President, N.W. Ayer & Son, Inc. Ayer & Son, Inc. written in 1948).

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advertising is a fascinating study in social strategy and messaging, and marketers tend to be observant of the initiatives other brands are taking to reach consumers. Several key factors likely played into this strategy to push out mainstream advertising in order to update a brand’s reputation or make a push for consumer involvement.

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Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Keep reading to find out how you can have your cake and eat it too – increase revenue and save time when you work with a social media agency. Creating and Understanding Social Media Conversion Ads With Help from a Social Media Agency. Your social media agency can help you develop conversion ads.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

It was refreshing and exciting and definitely influenced my decision to join the agency. It’s a PR agency with fewer than 25 employees, and more than a third are people of color. It’s a prime example of public relations companies actively working toward a diverse talent pool. External mentorship can also be beneficial.

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Amongst the predicted marketing trends for 2021 , few could have anticipated Apple’s announcement that it will implement privacy changes with its iOS 14 update which will impact every brand advertising via Facebook. What Does The Update Mean For Advertisers? What Does The Update Mean For Advertisers?

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For example, you wouldn’t want to create five audiences with a small budget as then the budget will be split too far, but on the other hand, you wouldn’t want a campaign that has hundreds of audiences either – it can be tricky to get this right, which is working with experts in all things social media marketing can help.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Sadly, after a week of waiting, we learned from Mark that Company B’s executives decided not to hire a PR agency at this time. Having been in the PR agency business for more than three decades, I can guess what happened. Let’s look at my favorite real-world example. The post Can Your Company Afford a PR Agency?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications. Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. A new approach. How does MMM work?

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications. Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. A new approach. How does MMM work?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. More recently, fake news has laid the groundwork for a new-found trust in advertising. 1) In advertising, we trust. PR is less expensive than advertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories. Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

For a real dash of schadenfreude, check out these examples of what not to do. As more brands forego traditional advertising but increase overall PR spend, communications partners need to be integrally involved with brand culture, messaging, sales strategy and the industry landscape. Brand perception audits.

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Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

If you read our last post on Media Mix Modeling (MMM) , you have a basic understanding of what the methodology is, and why agencies and private companies alike are implementing this approach. This is our second post on the topic, and we will share a real life example along with information on what is needed to implement MMM.

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. We’ve decided to accelerate the transformation to drive efficiency and performance for our agency and our clients. AI should make us better people, professionals and brands.

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MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. So what was your favorite campaign?

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Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

If you read our last post on Media Mix Modeling (MMM) , you have a basic understanding of what the methodology is, and why agencies and private companies alike are implementing this approach. This is our second post on the topic, and we will share a real-life example along with information on what is needed to implement MMM.

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Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

If you read our last post on Media Mix Modeling (MMM) , you have a basic understanding of what the methodology is, and why agencies and private companies alike are implementing this approach. This is our second post on the topic, and we will share a real-life example along with information on what is needed to implement MMM.

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The social distancing rules and economic impact of Covid 19 seem to have hastened conversations about automation (from software to robotics), with many organisations including PR agencies and publications looking at where it can improve efficiencies. A hybrid approach for PR agencies and media companies. So what’s the solution?

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ISEBOX

JUNE 29, 2016

The FDA is tasked with regulating pretty much all aspects of drugs and medical devices in the US, including “promotional labeling” – or, advertising, as the rest of the world refers to it. The Agency has already spoken on post-marketing reporting requirements via Guidance issued in January 2014.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Big PR agencies do the same thing.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. The next time you see an advertisement in your stream on any social platform, just pause for a second and take a look at the comments. and use data to execute?

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Polaris

JANUARY 13, 2015

If your business is hiring a PR agency , you’ll want to hire a rock star—not a PR wannabe. When hiring a PR agency look for an inquisitive team who asks about your objectives, the competitive landscape, your marketing plan (including creative executions), and your customers. 3: Ability to work with other agency partners.

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5W PR

AUGUST 31, 2023

Crafting a winning advertising campaign for a beverage brand requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of consumer preferences. Whether it’s exceptional taste, health benefits, sustainable packaging, or a unique ingredient, the USP should be the foundation of the beverage advertising campaign.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, if someone in your organization is quoted in your press release, then include a web link to a high-resolution headshot of that person, along with your organization’s logo. ESG and your agency. Apple and the LEGO Group, for example, are making billions of dollars in business-expansion decisions based on ESG goals.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding PR Stunts: Definitions and Examples A PR stunt is an orchestrated event designed to garner extensive media coverage and public attention. Its primary aim is to create a stir, provoke conversation, and gain attention in a way that traditional advertising often can’t.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. For example, we may recommend that a client sit down with a journalist or producer to familiarize them with their brand or business category. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These initiatives set limits on betting, require “know your customer” (KYC) procedures, mandate tax reporting, and place restrictions on advertising. For instance , in Germany, strict regulations prohibit gambling advertising on any medium between 6 p.m.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

the French conglomerate that had $11 billion in revenue last year, is the first marketing agency to face a lawsuit in the opioid crisis. In a statement, the agency said: “We proudly support organizations fighting the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts and across the country. Publicis Health acted solely as an advertising agency.

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