Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

Voice and tone are distinct attributes that an organization takes on to animate its brand and narrative. It is how they communicate with their vocabulary, attitude and the vibe that comes through with their visuals, advertising and customer experience. And some are using the brand narrative in adverse ways.

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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?

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Emotion and reason are the two key forces that wrestle in every executive, politician and consumer’s mind as they make decisions every day. Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. A second example of powerhouse emotional branding and messaging is Duracell.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Everywhere we look, it seems that a brand is just waiting to entice us with flashy marketing or advertising. Brands have gotten smart about where to find their target consumers, but one of the risks of the “ads everywhere” approach is that consumers can become jaded and sick of always being sold to.

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

A new FTC advertising disclosures document and video gives online influencers guidance on how to ensure consumers are aware of advertising relationships. As a brand influencer , I appreciate knowing when and how to disclose ads on social channels. WHEN TO DISCLOSE. If posting from abroad, U.S.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video. But also livestreaming is still novel, so people are glomming onto it, giving you ample opportunity to introduce your brand to people who might not otherwise find it. Branded Content Creators Note Important Facebook Changes. Pokemon Go: It’s Not Just for Kids.

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5W PR

APRIL 22, 2019

Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing are the two most prominent types of marketing relationships. Depending on a brand’s goals and target demographic, one of these groups of consumers may not apply. Let’s break down ways to optimize consumer communications for both marketing approaches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. They might be limiting the glitz for customer events, but their presence reaffirms the prominence of technology brands in today’s advertising landscape. What have we seen? A striking surge in adtech’s prominence at this global event.

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PRSay

APRIL 27, 2016

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. Product publicists have loaned merchandise to editors for photo shoots in exchange for brand name mentions in editorial features, for example. When does product publicity become native advertising?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. AW 360 Great Minds.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The numbers on brand advertising are dismal as well, as less than a quarter of people have faith in what companies have to say. In the early 2000s, brands relied on emotional marketing to persuade people to buy their products. All of the goodwill that brands had generated disappeared. The Post-Trust Era.

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Onclusive

MAY 4, 2020

We have seen this during other periods of economic uncertainty: Businesses and consumers react, and those reactions have ripple effects. Marketing strategies are being altered and advertising budgets are being slashed. Consumers have reacted by shifting their focus more toward information than commercialism.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Drew Neisser: 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. Too many brands still operate in output-only mode and then wonder why no one has noticed.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Many professionals are eager to be viewed as thought leaders in their industry, and authoring pieces is a great way for them to expand their personal brand. Amplify your message. Measure and improve. Owned media strategies are no exception.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Having a distinct PR voice means that the consumers are going to be able to connect to the brand a lot quicker because they are going to get familiar with that personality, and as a result, develop better brand awareness. There are plenty of essential elements to how a brand represents itself in front of its audience.

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Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

PR professionals have always been great storytellers, serving as the voice of the brand, building relationships and cultivating trust with their audiences but the digital revolution empowers communicators to accomplish so much more. According to Nielsen, the majority of consumers place more trust in earned media versus paid and owned.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Remember, this isn’t advertising. It’s more entertaining and less time consuming. She is also getting ready to launch Master your PR – an online course that teaches small business owners how to handle public relations on their own. Well I have news for you: it’s not. This is media relations. Images via Pixabay: 1 , 2.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

Here are some of the top conferences in the adtech space that can bring exposure to senior executives and help drive their brand visibility. This year’s agenda includes speakers from Procter & Gamble, Paramount, Disney, TikTok, and many more power brands that are major players in the space and command our attention. .

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Organic Reach (or, how well can I reach my current followers/fans?). On Facebook, the likelihood of a brand post reaching an intended audience is low.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

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Shift Communications

JULY 18, 2016

In this series, we’ll examine the tools, techniques, and strategies of paid advertising as they apply to public relations work. Advertising Measurement. In this final part in our series, how do we measure our advertising? Let’s look at how to measure more thoughtfully. Awareness is our brand building KPI.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Every day, countless brands compete for attention on popular digital channels , yet only a few leave a lasting mark in people’s memories. After all, by creating short yet meaningful content, you can capture your audience’s attention and nurture brand recall in one fell swoop.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Knowing the reliability and bias levels of the particular publications your client gets covered in is crucial to understanding how to respond appropriately. A new kind of “brand safety” flap has emerged in the last few years: one in which a brand is held responsible for ad placements on misinformation and extremely biased content.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 8, 2024

This means that the oldest members of this generation are currently in their early twenties, comprising a rising generation of consumers. Understanding The Gen-Z Market Advertisers and marketers will need a unique approach to capture the attention of this tech-savvy audience. Over half of Gen Z consumers are over the age of 18.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so. With the increasing use of smartphones and the dominance of mobile browsing, users are consuming visual content in a portrait orientation more than ever before.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

And as smart marketers know, an affectionate nickname is branding gold. A brand nickname is like a viral video. Pizza Hut tried to adopt just “the Hut” but consumers turned it down cold. WW has been trying to lose the “weight” since I worked with the brand two decades ago, and with good reason.

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Konnect Agency

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It also has changed how people buy and behave, as well as how they listen. Consumers have become accustomed to insincere messaging and certain buzzwords, as brands continue to tailor their messaging due to what is going on in the world around us. Brand Strategy has never been more important than now.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Gone are the days of pushing your brand’s message to your audience through traditional advertising. Today, consumers want complex, multi-level stories that will make them feel an emotional connection. But how can you tell stories that will still generate leads and drive results? The answer is brand journalism.

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5W PR

MARCH 31, 2023

With summer on the horizon, now is a great time for beverage brands to capitalize on the rising temperatures of the summer cocktail season to drive sales. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands alike can engage with customers through promotional campaigns and advertisements.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 26, 2014

The increasing use of web-based reviews by consumers is resulting in a disturbing trend, one where business competitors attempt to game the system through competitor internet defamation. What makes these sites particularly harmful is that they rank highly under a brand search. Fake Reviews: How to Protect Your Brand (Video).

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness. PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Maintaining a positive company image. Developing stakeholder trust.

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Landis PR

AUGUST 9, 2021

In today’s world, we get bombarded by advertisement after advertisement. Most of us tune out when advertisements turn on. Focus is shifting away from traditional advertising methods. Consumers crave authenticity, and advertisements tend to lack just that. In fact, a total of 42.7 Do you agree?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Most companies would agree that consumer trust is a valuable commodity — one that can’t be bought or sold. Because the more people that trust your brand, the more often they will choose you over competitors. So how can brands build trust? How to Use Data to Tell Better Stories . That’s where data comes in.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Changing media habits coupled with massive pushes in ad blocking, including iOS9 ( TechCrunch ), are increasing the importance of organic content and native advertising. Brands, recognizing this shift in popularity, are including stars from YouTube, Vine and Instagram in their television commercials. It’s simple. Get specific.

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