Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Here are my 10 favourite PR strategies for B2B. As a B2B organisation, having a successful PR strategy is essential for reaching your target audience and achieving growth. Luckily, plenty of PR strategies cater to B2B, allowing them to compete in niche markets. The media and potential customers often overlook B2B organisations.

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

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? Myth #4: PR is just advertising.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2020

Executive visibility is a key component of any sound B2B PR program. Among our clients, it may be digital tech conferences like Advertising Week, trade group panels like those staged by ANA or IAB, or their own hosted discussions. Public speaking is also a great way to build a personal brand.

How To 232

How To Conference B2B Advertising 232

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. In general, a thought leadership piece is not an advertisement.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

Marketing builds brands by communicating directly to the customer, while PR drives reputation through third-party endorsement, among other techniques. The results of earned media coverage in top-tier media may lack the scale or reach of paid advertising, but they’re like fuel for the marketing engine. Reputation.

Brand 195

Brand Branding Marketing Advertising 195

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A car dealership published an advertisement promoting several open sales positions. After the advertisement was published, sales demand increased even more. While the advertisement wasn’t aimed at selling, it included a message that conveyed social proof: “look at all those people buying cars – seems like everyone is doing it.”

Leadership 154

Leadership B2B Study LinkedIn 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

The bread and butter of B2B PR ? Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. First, align the expertise of brand executives in attendance with the news beats and interests of your media targets.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A strategic public relations campaign can build significant corporate and product brand value, especially over time. A new product launch. A milestone event.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. Nearly all (99%) felt that purpose-driven companies would also gain a reputational benefit. Despite this big shift in philosophy, such change takes time.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

That competitive intelligence is really critical, because it enables the PR and media strategies we use to help differentiate our clients through press outreach, branded content, and positioning. They all work together to build an organization’s reputation. . Conferences and awards are a part of a strategic PR program.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Agency Writing 368

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the B2B space, on the other hand, finding the right voices — and assessing their true value — is getting increasingly complicated. In a new study called Earned Media Influential in Performance Marketing , for example, DemandGen Report partnered with Cision to survey close to 170 B2B marketers across North America.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Pitching Social Media 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. That said, understanding the different opportunities when it comes to a personal LinkedIn and Twitter presences and a brand presence on these platforms is important.

Social Media 69

Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. What does this mean for digital advertising? Here are five of the most common. How can marketers cope?

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Drew Neisser is the founder and CEO of Renegade , the NYC-based strategic boutique for B2B renegades. 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.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Maxim Behar

MARCH 6, 2022

So, I started off with a so-called advertising agency at the very beginning and then turned step by step. And this is the advertising, public relations, and digital. Of course, advertising, says we will be the leaders because we have media budgets, we communicate with media on a financial basis. How do you do a B2B PR?

B2B 52

B2B Communications Media Newspapers 52

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Nearly three-quarters (73%) say they are using gAI, according, to a survey of 1,000 B2B and B2C marketing professionals in March by Botco.AI. PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. How is it being used?

Survey 152

Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

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. My B2B clients are more open to sponsored content.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Paid media and advertising statistics. A Chief Marketer report found the content most effective at moving prospects through the B2B sales funnel are articles and blogs [49%]. ( B2B Lead Generation ). 78% of B2B marketers say better quality content has driven success. ( B2B Content Marketing ). Brands in Politics ).

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 126

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2019

Machine learning, leaky funnels, value exchange, hypertargeting, and customer advocacy are all opportunities for B2B marketing in a new report by Metia. We’ve published a report this week by my colleague Pete Morgan that explores new approaches to B2B marketing while also recognizing the importance of fundamentals.

B2B 60

B2B Report Case Study Infographics 60

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. New PR serves three pivotal roles to build your corporate brand and support your sales and marketing organizations: PR is digital storytelling through content and social amplification. Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. . For example, we may recommend that a client sit down with a journalist or producer to familiarize them with their brand or business category.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of the main differences: Objective Public Relations: The primary objective of PR is to build and maintain productive relationships for a company or brand. PR strategies are designed to manage the public’s perception and ensure positive association and reputation.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2018

If your B2B service isn’t in the consideration set often enough, you may need to increase the kind of organic visibility that gets your business into the first few pages of a google search. The truth is, a great PR team can’t work miracles for a brand that truly doesn’t have a story to tell or news to share.

Education 178

Education B2B Employee Crisis 178

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. At first glance it seems great, the brand is seemingly benefiting with some organic lift stemming from its paid efforts. Give our services a try. Talk to Us !

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Internal and external links Incorporating both internal links (links to other pages or blogs within your own website) and external links (links to reputable sights and sources where relevant) into your blog posts means search engines can understand the structure of your site, improving navigation. As long as that suits your brand image!

Blogging 62

Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Emerging tech companies are often challenger brands. Good PR agencies/teams don’t just talk about your brand from 9 to 5.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

In my experience doing this, and I’ve done it for a long time in many different B2B environments, here’s where things usually fall apart. Research shows B2B organizations spend an average of $150 for every email address they capture. See these related posts: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The best public relations campaigns use a combination of strategies and tactics to help build brands and support business success. Myth #2: PR is free advertising. It does generate brand awareness and credibility in exchange for little or no editorial control over the coverage content. But it’s inaccurate.

Advertising 147

Advertising Advertising Pitching B2B 147

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. Corporate Reputation: Buying from Brands We Know, Like and Trust [UML] . 2) B2B prioritizing budgets for earned media.

B2B 87

B2B Media Survey Advertising 87

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Boggs was also a broadcast buyer for the national advertising agency Hal Riney & Partners. In addition to developing and editing content for RepUs, she works with the team to provide strategic planning and ad hoc support for clients seeking to enhance , protect and defend their valuable reputations. Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

It can be particularly challenging for B2B startups offering SaaS or other tech services to generate visibility when the category isn’t new. Increasingly, reporters in the tech, advertising and marketing space are less inclined to do traditional product launch coverage unless the company is a top gun. Tap into the larger story.

Technology 157

Technology Product Launch B2B Software 157