Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nine entrepreneurs talk about the agencies they’ve launched during the pandemic. I caught up with nine agency founders who have started their businesses during the COVID-19 crisis to talk about their proposition, motivation and the lessons that they’d share with others thinking of doing the same. I wish them all good luck.

Agency 161

Agency Meeting Crisis Energy 161

5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Celebrating 15 years of bringing together the who’s who of the advertising and media ecosystem from all over the globe, this year’s Advertising Week boasted 4 bustling floors of activity over 4 days at the AMC Loews Theatre in New York. How have you seen the advertising industry evolve over the past 5 years?

Advertising 89

Advertising Advertising B2B Creativity 89

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. A new approach.

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. It stands to reason that some businesses will cut back on marketing, advertising and PR when a downturn looms. No amount of paid advertising can buy trust.

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2018

We’re in the midst of a time of massive disruption in our profession, and it’s shifting the fundamentals — the structure of agencies and teams, the workings of agency-client partnerships and the ways we employ and deploy talent. This trend took off in 2017, and will continue in 2018. And we’re moving on to deeper integration.

Measurement 124

Measurement Creativity Analytics Groups 124

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

The in-housing trend in PR isn’t entirely surprising. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? I’d like to believe, PR agencies that specialized in crisis communications can identify here.

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? He was previously a part of innovation efforts at a number of different agencies, including FleishmanHillard and Marina Maher Communications. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript. Bryan Pedersen, Chief Information Officer, MSL USA. Follow Bryan on Twitter: @bryanpedersen.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. A new approach.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

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. It’s important to remember that MMM exclusively measures the impact marketing efforts have on meeting certain objectives.

Media 221

Media Measurement Analysis Television 221

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Like it or not, applied AI, virtual twins, distributed infrastructure, and other industry-changing technology trends aren’t going away.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

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. It’s important to remember that MMM exclusively measures the impact marketing efforts have on meeting certain objectives.

Media 195

Media Measurement Analysis Television 195

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. It’s important to remember that MMM exclusively measures the impact marketing efforts have on meeting certain objectives.

Media 195

Media Measurement Analysis Television 195

Onclusive

JULY 25, 2017

An AirPR customer recently mentioned to me that they would be even more successful if they could report a PR metric comparable to “return on advertising spend” ( ROAS ), a key metric their advertising counterparts use when reporting to C-suite executives. ROAS measures gross revenue generated from each dollar spent on advertising.

Advertising 278

Advertising Advertising Measurement Analysis 278

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 17, 2020

In order to be successful, companies and social media agencies must strike a balance between analyzing social data while also finding new ways to engage with customers through the use of these new tools and platforms. Below is a breakdown of the top social media trends based on recent research and happenings in the space.

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 87

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.

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Advertising 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, multicultural marketing has become not just a trend but a necessity for businesses aiming to expand their reach and relevance. This includes diverse models, actors, and real customers in the advertisements. Create special promotions or campaigns for these occasions.

Strategy 78

Strategy Marketing Local Groups 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 5, 2017

We’re seeing new trends in social influence that offer new opportunities for PR and marketing campaigns. The next big trend in social influence is less about who’s being brought on and more about automation of the process to drive scale. The argument for an influencer division is a strong one for many PR agencies.

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Trends Fashion Video YouTube 149

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

With 2022 trending to be a year for franchise development and sales growth , a critical role in the growth will be developing franchise lead generation which is important and can be challenging. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

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Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

With 2022 trending to be a year for franchise development and sales growth , a critical role in the growth will be developing franchise lead generation which is important and can be challenging. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

Agency 52

Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

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?

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Web Privacy 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

and found, as a result of the pandemic, the top three changes businesses have made in hiring are: 54% are conducting remote interview and onboarding 42% have shortened the hiring process; and 42% are advertising fully remote jobs. The survey polled, 2,400 senior managers (U.S.) Those are the 50th and 75 th quartile, respectively.

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Survey Trends Marketing Creativity 100

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2017

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Measuring your Website Traffic–It’s important to take a look at your website traffic before, during, and after PR.

Measurement 90

Measurement How To Television Analysis 90

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”). We’ve seen differing stats on the “effectiveness” of native advertising. And, we’ve seen many different formats for native advertising.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Trends Storytelling 60

NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

How PepsiCo’s Creators League transforms trends into brand activations. How to find content and cultural trends | 4:41-5:03. And, I sit on the strategy team, and I am essentially half numbers and measurement and half culture and trends. Can you tell us how you look for content and cultural trends? Watch webinar.

Trends 78

Trends Brand Branding Reddit 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 18, 2019

Think in terms of measurable brand preference, increases in website traffic, lead generation, or even specific deliverables, like speaking opportunities generated for the CEO. It’s also important that tactics are flexible and can be changed as the competitive environment or market trends dictate. They’re measurable.

Strategy 220

Strategy Measurement Advertising Advertising 220

NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

How has the consumer changed the news cycle and impacted PR measurement? Communications methods & measurement standards. The consumer-driven news cycle & PR measurement. Trends in digital news. And it’s no longer about that measurement piece at the end. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

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Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What’s in stock for us as practitioners, as agencies, as companies seeking to build awareness, reputation, and trust? Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out. Want to find out what’s trending on Instagram so you can adapt your own Instagram strategy?

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Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Join us as we take a look at all of the Meta, X and LinkedIn updates coming to the advertising platforms that you need to be aware of. Meta expands partnership with DoubleVerify for advertiser assurance To help with the authenticity of ad placements, Meta has expanded on its already existing partnership with DoubleVerify.

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Advertising Advertising LinkedIn Video 62

5W PR

JULY 5, 2023

This enables companies to uncover valuable information, such as patterns, trends, and correlations. By analyzing large datasets, companies can uncover patterns, trends, and relationships, leading to informed decision-making, innovation, improved efficiency, and competitive advantages. What is Considered Big Data?

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Big Data Analytics Data Analysis 78

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are 7 trends we can expect to shape this year’s holiday season and how you can prepare your brand strategy : Comfort/Homebody. And, if you will promise consumers quick delivery and convenience, now is the time to ensure that operational and technical measures are in place to support a potential increase in traffic.

Trends 52

Trends Retail Consumer Banking 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones. PR is about influence.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

As you can imagine, these clients prefer to keep the details such campaigns private, but I’ve secured permission from our leadership team to pull back the curtain and delve into the nitty gritty behind one of Hoffman’s own recent B2B Facebook advertising campaigns. Let’s get started! b) Retargeting B2B audiences with Facebook Pixel.

Advertising 36

Advertising Advertising B2B Facebook 36

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

As the saying goes it takes three data points to make a trend, but the problem for marketers with this identification is that it’s often too late. It’s easy to identify a trend in hindsight – the web is littered with post-trend analysis breaking down why or how something happened – but the question remains: how do you get ahead?

Trends 86

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 86

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Together, Christina and Erica explore the hurdles faced by these women, shedding light on the unfortunate trend of some being edged out of corporate roles. This trend deprives companies of opportunities to tap into the wealth of skills and experience present in this demographic.

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Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends. While the survey covers a broad range of concerns in PR – the findings on trends and tactics are of a keen personal interest to me.

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Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 73

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It’s that time of year–yes, trend season is underway, my social media friends! million trend posts between now and Dec. Most of these trend posts, mind you, will be complete and utter garbage. In fact, many of them are literally cut-and-pasted from last year’s trend posts.

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 89