5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2019

In the weeks leading up to the recent edition of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show , the program and the brand came under fire from critics and social activists that feel the brand is out of touch with the younger consumer market. Kudos to Rihanna for being ready to strike while the iron was hot.

Brand 68

Brand Branding Publicity Fashion 68

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The PRCA Digital PR and Communications Report 2016 reveals a sharp rise in digital PR budgets, but continuing concern over the lack of investment in training. It’s the fourth annual Digital PR and Communications report the PRCA has produced. More education and training needed to acquire digital PR skills.

Training 119

Training Digital PR Media Training Education 119

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

In the ‘old days’ advertising and marketing a SuperBowl commercial was prized because it had the most eyeballs and the most engaged audience. Deborah Wahl, the CMO, used Leo Burnett to create a wonderful new look at the brand. Joy and loving life is now the selling point and the brand is winning. How genius is that?

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Social Media Media YouTube 100

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 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If social media were a brand, it’s one that I think most would agree has been tarnished. Should brands hedge their bets? What about for personal interaction and brand building? interestingly, this Digiday articles says Facebook advertisers are staying the course ). The reputation hits come from many directions.

Social Media 174

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 174

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Digital transformation in PR Jan-Willem Schalkwijk, CEO of Presspage, explains why digital transformation is such a relevant topic in the industry right now, and why it is at the heart of the new campaign: ‘These days, a high-impact communication storm can develop overnight. Our message is clear: Control your narrative.

Software 78

Software Internal International Digital PR 78

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Due to tight marketing spends, even advertisers are shortening their commercials while maintaining or increasing the number of times they are aired, to ensure maximum spread for their ad spends. With this shift in the media landscape to digital platforms, digital PR needs to catch up to the trend.

Digital PR 79

Digital PR Newspapers Advertising Advertising 79

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

From a social media perspective, you can’t write posts that drive engagement without solid writing skills, you struggle with effective social advertising and conversation stutters. Write on your own time to build your personal brand. Even just one post per month builds your personal brand. It takes experience.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks. People take to Twitter to be part of the news cycle, and to engage with brands, celebrities, and influencers. They are now at around $16.

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations vs Marketing Public relations (PR) and marketing are essential components of an organisation’s strategy to promote and sell its products or services, but they focus on different areas and have distinct goals. Public Relations is typically taught under Communications.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience. . ” That sounds remarkably like Digital PR.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience. . ” That sounds remarkably like Digital PR.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

Goals for publishing brand content. There is no doubt that we’re seeing a change in how the public responds to brand content. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience. . ” That sounds remarkably like Digital PR.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 21, 2020

And gaining attention, affinity, and trust is the goal of PR. A lot has been said and written about how technology has changed the practice of PR. For a while, we were making a distinction between traditional PR and digital PR. But, if you are doing PR right, there is no difference.

Leadership 162

Leadership Pitching Social Media YouTube 162

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2020

Additionally, in the past few years, thanks to social media, it has become easier than ever for PR pros to keep track of what the public is thinking or talking about when it comes to particular brands. It’s also important to keep track of what that audience is saying when a brand isn’t directly promoting a product or a service.

Publicity 97

Publicity Survey Measurement Groups 97

The Proactive Report

JULY 10, 2014

Digital PR Tip: Remarketing. Is remarketing a valid PR tactic? Native advertising (branded content) has blurred the line between between advertising and PR. Using social advertising to amplify your content is a skill every PR practitioners should master.

Facebook 171

Facebook Advertising Advertising Digital PR 171

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

PR should be the first thing you do and it should be done every day. In Ries and Trout’s book Positioning, the battle for your mind they said, “PR starts the fire, marketing and advertising fan the flames.” The top of the funnel is filled by PR. PR fills up the top of your sales funnel.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

The old Chinese proverb says, “The tongue can paint what the eyes can’t see,” speaks volumes for what some experts are proclaiming as the next big tool for marketers – brand voice. Like the proverb, voice helps a brand stand out in a crowded field by giving it a distinct and unforgettable personality. Why should it Matter? 45% said so.

Tools 88

Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

However, research into B2B advertising suggests that companies can actually benefit more from social media advertising than they think – particularly if they choose the right platform. Importantly, B2B clients rarely rely on advertisements and traditional marketing schemes to make their decisions.

LinkedIn 76

LinkedIn B2B Social Media Marketing 76

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The captivating nature of television programming attracts viewers, allowing PR pros to deliver impactful narratives and brand stories that resonate. Television’s widespread appeal ensures that even in today’s on-the-go digital era, it remains a crucial channel to capture the attention of a broad demographic.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

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. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Doctor Spin

MARCH 23, 2023

Here goes: Table of Contents Transparency Will Go a Long Way The Different Types of influencer Marketing Why These Distinctions Matter Transparency Will Go a Long Way In today’s world of social media , influencer marketing is a powerful tool for brands to get their message across to a broader audience.

Marketing 52

Marketing Tools Blogging Advertising 52

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Influencer marketing has been around for the best part of a decade now and initially, it wasn’t clear how big of an impact it was going to have on both brands and consumers. With all this in place, it makes influencer marketing a much more reputable and reliable method of advertising than it was initially given credit for.

Marketing 62

Marketing Advertising Advertising B2C 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

A little more than a year ago, I recommended four Chrome extensions for digital PR professionals and episode #75 of the Growth Marketing Toolbox podcast by Nicholas Scalice tipped me off to a few more. 2) Is your brand investing in the right content? 3) Native advertising risking non-compliance. Brands like Warner Bros.

Tools 68

Tools Marketing Advertising Advertising 68

Public Relations Sydney

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Here is our comparison between PR and marketing: Activities / tactics: Marketing generally covers promotional, direct marketing and advertising which seeks to return direct sales; whereas PR is focused on reputation management through generating positive media coverage and stakeholder communication.

Marketing 99

Marketing Advertising Advertising Comparison 99

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Digital PR Budgets. When it comes to the growth of digital PR, 62% of those surveyed reported that their budgets for digital and social media have risen in the last 12 months, while the same number expect budgets to increase in the next year. Agencies need to position themselves around client needs.

Digital PR 45

Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

It would appear that the corporate pendulum is swinging away from marketing as the place for social media to PR. More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

It would appear that the corporate pendulum is swinging away from marketing as the place for social media to PR. More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Research has also shown that humor can be used to improve the relationship that a company has with its target audience, as most customers tend to prefer doing business with brands that are funny with their marketing and social media communication efforts.

Trends 78

Trends Pinterest Product Launch Instagram 78

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

It would appear that the corporate pendulum is swinging away from marketing as the place for social media to PR. More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

APRIL 13, 2018

Brands and organizations are naturally interested in the journey of their customers, supporters or members. The 2018 Gartner Multichannel Effectiveness Study shows that Social Media, Mobile, and Digital are the channels most effective for reaching people at every stage of the journey – and there are only a few points between them.

Measurement 138

Measurement Analytics Google Social Media 138

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a recent study by IAB, named the rise of the brand economy in the 21 st century, the future of retail will be painted by direct to consumer relationships. The biggest problem is that many companies don’t know how to get started with direct to consumer PR. Work with the Professionals.

Consumer 74

Consumer Publicity Marketing How To 74

Prohibition

MARCH 15, 2023

Surreal: Celebrity Endorsements UK cereal brand managed to partner with the likes of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Serena Williams and Ronaldo – without paying them a penny. At Prohibition, we work with a range of brands across all sectors, B2B & B2C, to create compelling videos that help to achieve a business goals and objectives.

Video 62

Video Case Study Sports Creativity 62

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

Radio 59

Radio Pinterest Television Government 59

Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s taking a PR win that you’ve already secured and repackaging it to reach your audience when and where they want it. If they’re especially engaged, they’ll consume your brand message across multiple channels, reinforcing their recall and retention. Think about how you can make the most of a PR win.

Conference 59

Conference Consumer Social Media Google 59

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This element is then followed by effective landing pages and search optimization, keeping track of ratings and online reviews, and finally, paid search and social advertisements. Listing Management. Landing Pages. Mobile-friendly landing pages are another essential when it comes to successful local marketing campaigns.

Local 88

Local Marketing SEO Mobile 88