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. How to prep and pitch a byline. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. Make the pitch short and authoritative.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 149

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Similarly, in the B2B sector, this guest piece by our client Verizon Media is a perfect example of what good sponsored content should look like. . Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it. That’s why it offers a degree of credibility that some native advertising can lack. .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

Working in B2B public relations probably isn’t what idealistic young people dream about, but that doesn’t mean misconceptions about it are true. B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B doesn’t have to be dull!

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

Highlights included: There are more and more queries every day and the service has gain some 17,000 subscribers in just a couple of weeks; Using generative AI to pitch HERO queries is forbidden. “Generative AI is the new ‘don’t pitch off topic.'” a reporter has all the sources they need.

Software 81

Software Pitching Technology B2B 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Just as with targeted advertising, data is the holy grail of ad tech PR. Think outside the B2B box.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Is programmatic TV advertising reaching a tipping point?

Pitching 180

Pitching Technology Trends Consumer 180

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. There were many great speakers who shared gems of information. Want more media coverage for your brand? Register today!

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2020

One staple from the B2B PR toolbox is contributed content. Pitching for contributed content like bylined articles can be tricky. Study key outlets : Note the subject matter and scope for the publication you’re pitching and be cognizant of topics they’ve recently covered to spot the best opportunities and avoid duplicating efforts.

Guidelines 293

Guidelines Advertising Advertising Pitching 293

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. Sharing real actionable expertise on relevant topics is the best advertising in any case.

How To 232

How To Conference B2B Advertising 232

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

People will say they dislike advertisements because of the disruptive nature of them. This is why the event is so interesting for marketers: it’s a moment to study the marketing pitch, storytelling and irrational behavior. Read more: How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?” pic.twitter.com/1SfzZGQBOs.

Advertising 87

Advertising Advertising B2C Retail 87

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. 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.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

The bread and butter of B2B PR ? And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Simple advice for PR pitches from journalists Reporters get a lot of pitches.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. It’s the worst-kept secret in most PR firms. .

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

While those outlets are undeniably desirable for B2B PR, the definition of top-tier media Isn’t the same for all programs. In B2B PR, you come across different audience segments, but the three main audience groups typically are: stakeholders, customers and reporters. The media landscape is cluttered, and it’s always changing.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. Opt-in advertising? What Exactly was Outbrain Pitching? Would you opt-in to ads? Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

People will say they dislike advertisements because of the disruptive nature of them. This is why the event is so interesting for marketers: it’s a moment to study the marketing pitch, storytelling and irrational behavior. Read more: How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?” pic.twitter.com/1SfzZGQBOs.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising B2C Retail 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. It was an interesting job, particularly from a B2B tech PR perspective. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Did you know?

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If you are in the B2B space, use LinkedIn to publish content. Then use social advertising to drive the right audience to this content and build up your following. If Dr. Ekberg’s team were to pitch him as a guest to a health podcaster, his audience of half a million would be a great endorsement for the value of his content.

Leadership 162

Leadership Pitching Social Media YouTube 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. . Maybe a marketing executive bores a reporter to tears with brand-speak or hits him with a product sales pitch instead of telling a good story. By the same token, an internal executive may think PR content should look and feel like advertising or sales materials.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Beyond goal-setting and drafting a plan, the work involved in writing materials suitable for media, researching and studying appropriate journalists, and shaping a pitch is specialized and demanding. Myth #2: PR is free advertising. Advertising, on the other hand, can be completely controlled in terms of content and placement.

Advertising 147

Advertising Advertising Pitching B2B 147

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. My B2B clients are more open to sponsored content. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Placing a piece of industry hardware on the company mantle can be a nice PR win for a B2B company at any stage. For B2B technology companies, publications like The Drum , Digiday, Campaign, Forbes, and Ad Age all put on annual award programs. B2B campaign case studies have the same basic story structure.

Case Study 136

Case Study B2B Conference Industry 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

>>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution? 1) Fatigue over Coronavirus news For the last several weeks, PR and marketing professionals wondered if pitches and content about topics other than the pandemic would come off as tone-deaf. Give our services a try.

Trade Shows 121

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. Still, a prime impediment to PR teams’ showing out-of-the-box creative chops is clients’ aversion to risk– something not so prevalent in the advertising field.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

There’s an old saying in marketing that half of the advertising budget is wasted, we just don’t know which half. As I reviewed other articles I might include for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML], I couldn’t help but think: what would a B2B do with an extra $5 million in the marketing budget ?

B2B 66

B2B Marketing Advertising Advertising 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. PR measures up.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Critical Mention

MAY 31, 2019

If you ask B2B marketers what their number one goal is for their department, many will answer “more leads.” Pitching your product to these top domains that have high organic traffic is a surefire way to achieve backlinks. Advertise on social media. There are many ways you can increase your website traffic.

SEO 102

SEO Film Advertising Advertising 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

It’s rare for a program, particularly a B2B PR plan, to simply target potential customers. The communications goals should align with or complement those of marketing, advertising, and sales – but they don’t have to be the same. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? First off, you don’t have in-house marketing, advertising, PR or social capacity because it’s cheaper … but because it’s better. We can do a better job for less money. Reduce your fixed costs.

Agency 88

Agency B2B Internal International 88

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. While advertising can support such endeavours, the driving force is usually public relations. Because in a democracy, public opinion will ultimately shape public policy.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

It’s one thing to pitch an eBook, but it’s a well-executed marketing initiative to exemplify the very concepts described in the eBook during the process of pitching it. Most of the ads I see on social are broad brush blitz campaigns by consumer gadget companies — not B2B service firms like Shift.

Pitching 60

Pitching eBook Advertising Advertising 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are five pitch ideas for when there is no news that can work particularly well for B2B PR campaigns. . We do this through a meet-and-greet pitch. In this type of pitch, we introduce the new officer and explain what their new role is at the organization, highlighting their accomplishments in past roles.

Pitching 333

Pitching Case Study Leadership Data 333

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

PR’s job is to pitch and secure stories that align with the brand, as told through third-party endorsement. Marketing and advertising teams A/B test ad copy to see which messages resonate the most with their customers. Marketing’s job is then to identify key audiences and directly market to them through the lens of the brand.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This is effectively native advertising, which Cision says is “proven to be more trustworthy.” I agree, but only because native advertising tricks readers into thinking its bona fide coverage. Even in B2B tech, where most of the 41% of PR pros that do report to CMOs have greater alignment with marketing, it’s really difficult.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85