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. In a 2018 poll, it was revealed that a staggering 71% of UK consumers wrongly believed there was no regulation in place for influencer marketers.

Marketing 62

Marketing Advertising Advertising B2C 62

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 26, 2021

” No matter how great your products or services are, you need a way to inform consumers about them. Consumers are more likely to patronize your company if they see you as knowledgable, honest, and dependable. You don’t want to be stuck with trying to reach consumers via one distribution channel. Still not sure?

Writing 101

Writing Small Business Consumer Reputation 101

Cision

MARCH 2, 2016

And if you don’t have a plan, your brand reputation could take a hit. In this interview, he discusses how brands can maintain a strong reputation, why content is no longer king and where integrated communication is headed. What are some of the biggest challenges brands face in terms of reputation management?

Reputation 120

Reputation Newspapers Journalism Instagram 120

Maxim Behar

JULY 26, 2021

According to Behar, Bulgaria should not have visas for tourists, but rather advertise its tourism more and appoint a minister of branding, who is more than needed now than ever. At the same time, there is no advertising - we'll talk about that later. We have no slogan and no advertising strategy. There is a terrible one.

Tourism 52

Tourism Hotels Brand Branding 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Like many in PR, advertising, and journalism, I was relieved when Google and Facebook announced they would ban “fake news” sites from using use their ad services. PR pros do this anyway, of course, but for any of us, now is not the time to let our newspaper subscription lapse, or to cut back on your digital content subscriptions.

Publicity 120

Publicity Storytelling Journalism Viral 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In this interview, Ted Meyer, senior vice president of global public relations and communications of Natixis Global Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the importance of communication during a crisis, how the financial crisis of 2008 is still affecting brands and what PR used to look like before the Internet and social took over.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Financial Crisis System 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

It’s interesting to me that the digital world is still very different than the traditional when it comes to revealing what is “advertising” and what is “news.” ” Run an ad in a newspaper and it needs to be labeled as an ad. And, in fact, I think the bar is being raised here.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 19, 2018

Let’s face it: Most brands suck when it comes to customer experience. If more brands thought through their customer experience the way the Jayhawks do, and paid attention to details in #RockChalk form, we’d see a lot more happy customers! Traditions are everything at The Phog–and they can be for brands, too.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Newspapers Facebook 60

PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

We’ve watched traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television decrease in importance thanks to Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other social platforms. In 2018, discussions about the future for PR and communications pros will likely include the topic of robots.

Publicity 167

Publicity Social Media Television Measurement 167

Prakkypedia

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Self-described as a “trade journal for the media covering newspapers, magazines, TV, digital, radio, outdoor advertising and entertainment media”. An ABC Radio National show and podcast, Download This Show explores “the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more”. Media Week.

Media 76

Media Journalism Radio Print 76

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When I first started talking about earned, owned, and paid (and no, I was far from the first to start talking about it), I would describe the owned channel as brands owning the media channel and would use the example of Nike being its own ESPN. Brands as media – silly marketer. The other half got it.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Media Local 52

Beyond PR

JUNE 30, 2016

Rather than focusing solely on social media and mobile, as brands tend to do when considering younger markets, you can target 18- to 22-year-olds at student-run media organizations on college campuses. The college newspaper. Campus Newspapers: The Digital Revolution Is (Also) Here. but “ How should I reach young adults?”.

Radio 69

Radio Newspapers Print Media 69

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling. Legos' Corporate History Video.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

But, a number of stats and reports lately (not to mention consumer behavior trends in general) have got me thinking: We may be well past the tipping point. Ad numbers like this don’t tell the whole story, but it is an indicator of how brands are using their time and budgets. Just give this shocking post a read.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

More consumers are accessing all kinds of websites via mobile devices than from desktop computers. What’s surprising is how slow news organizations are adapting to the rise of the mobile consumer. They hit the site, consume the content they were looking for, and move on to the next shiny thing that catches their attention.

Newspapers 71

Newspapers Mobile Media Facebook 71

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. What drew you to the field of public relations?

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Action PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

When creating ‘buzz’ around a brand, one of the key aspects is ensuring that brand is mentioned in the media as much as possible. Coverage isn’t just limited to national newspapers (although those do tend to be the favourites). But what do you do if your brand doesn’t have any news to share?

How To 40

How To Exercises Newspapers Study 40

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

When crafting campaigns, brands often have reaching various language groups on their radar. Communications professionals are aware of the importance of targeting, for example, the considerable number of Hispanics who prefer to consume media in Spanish. Brands often fear the fallout if they get it wrong. Last year, the U.S.

Television 72

Television Education Groups Community 72

Mora Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

But, seriously, we live in a 24/7 media world where either we define our image and our brand, or it is defined for us by default. Yes, you can advertise and post on social media. More than ever, consumers have their defenses up when watching or listening to the media. That was easy.

Newspapers 40

Newspapers Advertising Advertising Pitching 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

11) “I get my clients, who are experts in their fields, into newspapers, magazines, online publications and on TV and radio.”. 30) “Marketing and branding strategy.”. 11) “I get my clients, who are experts in their fields, into newspapers, magazines, online publications and on TV and radio.”. 115) “Advertising.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

In my field, that means scoring a big win for a client—whether it’s securing a feature article in a national newspaper, improving engagement on a Facebook page or creating an eBook that attracts thousands of downloads. We all understand intuitively what “kicking butt” represents for our particular brand or organization.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

Mora Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Advertising can be effective but it can also be costly and unpredictable. Most consumers are savvy enough to know that ads and commercials are paid and therefore controlled media and is that really the way most patients find their psychotherapists? PR is one of the most effective ways to build your business and your personal brand.

Radio 40

Radio Newspapers Advertising Advertising 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. These devices have provided the means for consumers to connect to the internet wherever and whenever. The issue lies in the inability of PR to achieve its value. It’s a theme that Topi?

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

How has the consumer changed the news cycle and impacted PR measurement? The consumer-driven news cycle & PR measurement. The effect of brands helping during the Covid-19 pandemic. So they used to be a kind of, this was the circulation, and then on average two to four people might read that newspaper, that magazine.

Consumer 78

Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2011

I have a client – a gourmet dessert brand – that considers me its Director of Marketing. So I was asked to interview six PR pros who would work to expand the brand and product exposure, primarily from a publicity point of view. Experience in premium consumer food products, or related experience. What were we seeking?

Brand 70

Brand Branding Local Interviews 70

Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

More consumers are accessing all kinds of websites via mobile devices than from desktop computers. What’s surprising is how slow news organizations are adapting to the rise of the mobile consumer. They hit the site, consume the content they were looking for, and move on to the next shiny thing that catches their attention.

Mobile 40

Mobile Media Newspapers Local 40

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Maxim Behar

MAY 31, 2021

When I was a teenager, something like 13-14 years old, I was publishing a neighborhood newspaper on a typewriting machine. So, I started my small one-man show advertising agency that produced souvenirs, business cards, and calendars. The brand is what people talk about regarding you when you are not in the room.

Newspapers 52

Newspapers Social Media Ethics Travel 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Oxford dictionary defines it as “ The practice of taking advantage of current events or news stories in such a way as to promote or advertise one’s product or brand. ” . Luckily, there are so many ways to consume news that it’s pretty hard to miss it. That’s why we in PR need to stay on top of relevant news.

Pitching 333

Pitching Case Study Leadership Data 333

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

News outlets have been struggling for years to balance advertising, sponsored and editorial content. The result is that the lines between opinion and news are becoming more and more blurred, and consumers of news are confused about which news outlets and stories to believe.

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

Consumption of printed newspapers has fallen as lockdowns undermine physical distribution. Winner takes all in paid digital news race In countries with higher levels of payment between a third and half of all subscriptions go to just a few big national brands – suggesting a winner-takes-most dynamic.

Newspapers 103

Newspapers Print Local Television 103

Cision

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In the 1890s, it was called yellow journalism and was a tactic designed by greedy newspaper publishers to sell more newspapers using scandalous (and not necessarily true) headlines. Brands like Google, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube are doing nothing to prevent it, resulting in a very confusing and convoluted media world.

Google 225

Google Facebook Wikipedia Engineering 225

Mark My Words

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Content is king, in #marketingspeak at least, but many brands have discovered that the Queen is not content. Saying nothing may appear disrespectful, but as customers have become more sophisticated consumers of media, even well-intentioned messages can look like self-promotion. The Guardian – 10th September 2022. Class or crass?

Brand 60

Brand Branding Instagram Energy 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement. As opposed to paying for advertising, PR pros earn media coverage by pitching stories reporters want to write, and readers want to see.

Agency 192

Agency Internal International Pitching 192

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. PR helps small businesses build brand awareness and credibility. A Costly Strategy: Advertising. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business.

Publicity 67

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 67