Cision

JUNE 12, 2017

Therein, James McQuivey, a principal analyst at Forrester drilled into a report which explored that CMOs will reduce their spend, on display advertising by as much as $2.9 Opposed to counter that agreement directly, I want to take you down the road of history to see how advertising continuously renews itself.

Advertising 190

Advertising Advertising Radio Television 190

5W PR

APRIL 29, 2024

The conventional PR tactics of press releases and carefully chosen media placements have been jazzed up by the lively beat of social media. This online revelation hasn’t just changed the way B2B tech businesses communicate with their audience, but it’s also given PR a whole new definition.

B2B 78

B2B Social Media Media Community 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2020

It has also brought out the best in some companies and brands, with accompanying positive PR. The abrupt shutdown of normal work and social life has caused many companies to pull back in their advertising and PR. Here are my picks for best brand moves so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. Talk about raising community spirits!

Hotels 282

Hotels Brand Branding Guidelines 282

Mindful Marketing

MAY 21, 2023

By contrast, in advertising, politics are usually fair game, but religion has largely remained off-limits, until now. So, h ave two widely broadcast religion-related campaigns changed an age-old mass communication commandment? Do the #StandUp spots really represent religious advertising? of the U.S.

Advertising 90

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 90

Prohibition

JUNE 13, 2022

Few brands advertise on just one channel. However, for an effective social advertising strategy across platforms, Twitter should always be considered a priority. Twitter advertising is an opportunity for your brand (or client) to successfully promote its products, reach new users, drive sales and encourage new followers.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Twitter Groups 62

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

Survey 125

Survey Social Media Brand Branding 125

ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Now that we’re neck-deep into the age of social media, having a website isn’t even enough anymore. Not quite: brands are doing that all the time , and honestly, if your business isn’t, then you might as well close up shop today. billion people are active social media users , and not having access to it is lethal to your business.

Social Media 177

Social Media Brand Branding Marketing 177

Prohibition

MAY 28, 2021

A creative and highly targeted social media ad campaign gives you the possibility to inspire authentic conversations amongst consumers as well as increasing awareness of the brand to your target audience. Social media advertising continues to shape overall advertising strategies and for many, is at the heart of advertising plans.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Pinterest 62

Communications Conversations

MAY 26, 2022

When it comes to social media marketing, our priorities seem to be messed up. Where do we focus the bulk of our time and energy in social media marketing? If you’re like most brands, it’s probably spend in content creation and ads. Or, what about advertising. Think about community management.

Social Media 143

Social Media Marketing Media Community 143

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” In the meantime, the rise of shared or social media complicated things further. Was it a function of PR?

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

While the United States stands as one of the globe’s most ethnically diverse nations, the world of mass media has often lagged in echoing the true complexion of our nation. Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. This divergence has become increasingly apparent in recent years.

Brand 89

Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Why is social media so attractive to consumers? Social media platforms have captured the hearts and minds of billions of people worldwide. Social media platforms have captured the hearts and minds of billions of people worldwide.

Social Media 88

Social Media Consumer Media Crisis Management 88

5W PR

JULY 18, 2023

That includes beverage brands. With a well-crafted digital strategy, beverage companies can effectively engage with their target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. Brand identity Before diving into digital marketing, it’s crucial to establish a clear brand identity.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Engineering Analytics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

5W PR

JUNE 12, 2023

The advent of social media has brought about significant transformations in the tourism industry. From inspiring wanderlust to shaping travel decisions, social media has become an indispensable tool for both travelers and tourism businesses. Inspiring Wanderlust and Discovery Social media platforms serve as virtual travel galleries.

Tourism 88

Tourism Social Media Travel Marketing 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Branded content is king.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2020

(September 15th-October 15th), ENGINE Insights conducted a survey to discover Americans’ views on how well they think advertising, media, and brands are doing in its representation of the Hispanic culture and response to the community. The celebration began as a way to promote the history, culture, […].

Consumer 155

Consumer Media Engineering Survey 155

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Understanding the unique characteristics of owned, shared, earned and paid media helps marketing and communications professionals consider how to weave these together to best execute an overall strategy A couple years ago, a startup founder and CEO approached me about PR and marketing consulting services.

Media 103

Media Advertising Advertising Print 103

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.

Advertising 68

Advertising Advertising Privacy Facebook 68

5W PR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Celebrity endorsements have been a staple of marketing and advertising for decades. From Hollywood A-listers to sports superstars, brands have often turned to famous faces to promote their products or services. Their association with any brand can quickly grab the attention of consumers and create a lasting impression.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Product Launch Sports 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, building a strong brand identity is essential for a company’s success. One of the most potent tools for achieving this is brand storytelling. What is brand storytelling? Establishing values Through storytelling, a brand can communicate its core values and beliefs.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Brand Branding Consumer 78

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

Community 79

Community Customer Service System Guidelines 79

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Of the three pillars of the marketer’s media mix — paid, owned and earned — earned media can be the most challenging to measure. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. Far from it.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

Onclusive

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people who are actively trying to reduce their exposure to social media influencers, known as ‘ de-influencers ’. W hat does this mean for organizations who want to use influencer PR to enhance their brand awareness ?

How To 195

How To Consumer Social Media Community 195

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2023

Assess these nine factors to decide if your brand or organization should lean in or out of Threads. Your brand will need an existing Instagram account to sign up, as Threads is closely tied to its sibling app. Brands can transfer their profile, accounts followed and content preferences at the click of a button.

Pharmaceuticals 147

Pharmaceuticals Twitter Instagram Social Media 147

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? Implementing these polls can also foster a deeper connection with the audience, working toward community building goals. Brands may need to pivot towards creating original soundtracks or leveraging the available music library creatively. You’ve come to the right place.

Instagram 62

Instagram LinkedIn Social Media Media 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 19, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? This looks as though it could support with community management, since Meta AI will respond to a question if it has been left unanswered at the one hour mark. The report reveals three key areas, dubbed ‘Trend Signals’ that creators and brands can tap into in 2024.

Groups 62

Groups Instagram Social Media Trends 62

5W PR

MAY 3, 2021

As communities and people return to a new normal, brand authenticity will be as important as it was during the pandemic, if not higher. This news comes amidst reports that 6% of marketers expected bigger 2021 advertising budgets. If anything increased significantly during the pandemic, it was consumer interest in brand trust.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Customer Service Consumer 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 12, 2017

The common public relations wisdom about brands and politics is that they don’t mix. The bigger the brand, the more risk-averse the marketing team tends to be, with good reason. But nowadays there’s pressure for brands to take a stand. Some advertisers lent their ears to the complaints as well.

Brand 174

Brand Branding Fashion Advertising 174

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

The campaign predictably resulted in social media backlash for being tone-deaf and intentionally exclusionary. Voice and tone are distinct attributes that an organization takes on to animate its brand and narrative. It is who they are and who they look to bring into their community. They did it strategically.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

2023 has started with a series of updates across most social media platforms. Take a look at our latest social media updates round-up below to keep you up to date. TikTok updates its content rules TikTok is updating its content rules to protect users from potential harmful content around eating disorders and also the LGBTQ+ community.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Twitter Media 62

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is completely transforming how we consume media. With the social media landscape undergoing a fascinating transformation, we’re seeing the changes happen in real time. However, AI generated content on social media is a double-edged sword.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Guidelines 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. And it may be spilling over into B2B.

B2B 120

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 120

Awario

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Facebook remains the most popular social media platform. The network understands its value for brands and businesses and offers a large number of tools to help you promote, advertise, and sell on Facebook. That doesn’t mean that they don’t matter!

Facebook 139

Facebook Marketing Advertising Advertising 139

Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

The world of social media moves fast but we’ve got your back – before you plan your next social-first campaign, check out our latest social media updates round-up below! Instagram test new UGC tool Instagram are testing a new feature that allows brands to early source user-generated content (UGC).

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Tools Media 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139