Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 23, 2015

Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. It can be an industry, a career field, a product or service or just an idea.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Community Wikipedia 100

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

When I am in crisis monitoring mode, this is always my first and primary tool for gathering information and making recommendations.” – Aubrey Q., Small Business “The predictive elements in NewsWhip are 10/10 – we know when our brand is mentioned, by whom, and how widely it’s likely to be shared on social.

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Think of it as using social media to find and cultivate potential customers interested in your offer.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

Internet usage, planning tools, paid and social mashups, human computer interface, and social business are highlights of Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Report. 4 Internet advertising set to pass television. Global spend on internet advertising is set to overtake television advertising in the next six months. 9 Talk to me.

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

As such, podcasts are an old tool with a new twist. Writing for the Wall Street Journal, reporter Mike Shields , sums it up – Pinterest Rolls Out Search Ads – this way: “Until now, advertisers could run ads using keywords, like ‘furniture,’ but these ads would run throughout the site alongside relevant content.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

PR and CX go hand in hand, since it’s PR’s role to burnish a brand reputation and the job can only be done when the customer experience lives up to expectations. Everyone loves a story of customer service that goes above and beyond. PR must function in real time.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

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. Some will be service pieces that offer tips or tools. In general, a thought leadership piece is not an advertisement. Don’t be commercial.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses. With the ability to engage with companies and brands, purchase products and services and consume all or nearly all media online constantly, your communications strategies need to allow for both “big tent” ideas and targeted approaches. How can brands keep up?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic?

Trends 108

Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind. Stuffed giraffe shows what customer service is all about. Ritz-Carlton. 2012, May 17). link] Nordstrom. 3 Nordstrom, Inc.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. ” The rise of customer segmentation. Customer service and Chatbots (15%). Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. Most days I might be thrilled to hear that businesses are giving customers deals and discounts on digital and social channels. Practical Value.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Advertising 120

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Social media activism: brands don’t listen In 2012 Steve Earl and I wrote a book called Brand Anarchy. Any gap between a product or service and the public’s expectation will become a conversation on social media. Brand shaming has become commonplace. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Below, keep reading for 10 of our top tools to consider, based on your needs and use cases. Disclaimer: There are so many tools we loved in 2020, but these are just a few of our favorites. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. Beautiful.AI

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Prohibition

MARCH 5, 2020

With social media now a well established tool for businesses, and a huge part of day-to-day life for most people, it is more important than ever to ensure your business or brand maintains a presence, keeps up to date with all current trends and utilises them to your advantage. Employee Brand Engagement. Targeted Ads.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media How To 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing is focused on promoting a product or service in order to sell it.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

These tools can process customer information, behavior patterns, and preferences to identify trends and target specific segments more effectively. Personalization: AI enables marketers to deliver highly personalized content and experiences to individual customers. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

PR slow to adopt an integrated tool stack 11. Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. It’s a theme that Topi?

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

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

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

According to the article, social analytics company Shareablee found engagement for US brands on Instagram more than doubled in the first quarter of this year versus the same period in 2014. The social media measurement metrics you choose for your brand depend on your overall objectives (I know you know that!). Same goes for Instagram.

Instagram 100

Instagram Measurement Twitter Customer Service 100

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Advertising Week.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised? trillion in 2022 through three primary sources of customer experience, cost reduction and new revenue. AI should make us better people, professionals and brands.

Conference 59

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 59

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For example, if you’re using a marketing automation technology, require employees to be certified in that tech to feel comfortable using the tool and make performance-driven recommendations backed by technology. Don’t risk a failed implementation because your team isn’t fully utilizing the tool. Customer service?

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Even during the Super Bowl, we saw brands such as Marriott, Amazon, and even Gatorade jump on board, with ads just on Snapchat. In addition, there are other brands that advertised during football’s biggest night that you may want to check out. Customer Service. Visual Chat session. Team Story.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Employee Internal International 40

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

Mad Men may come to mind for culture, but what McKinsey says heralded that golden age was “a happy marriage of advertising and technology.”. As a benchmark, in 1960 US advertising spending totaled $12 billion according to AdAge. to in-store video and eye-tracking tools. That simply wasn’t feasible a decade ago.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. The feature enables “enterprises to analyze customer conversations from owned data sources” and let the Talkwalker AI engine analyze it. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence has reached peak hype stage, but is it possible that its potential to transform marketing, and your career , is even greater than advertised? trillion in 2022 through three primary sources of customer experience, cost reduction and new revenue. AI should make us better people, professionals and brands.

Conference 40

Conference Marketing Analytics Case Study 40

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

The media and potential customers often overlook small businesses without a well-known brand. The Impact of Effective PR on Small Business Success When implemented effectively, PR can have numerous benefits for small businesses: Increased brand awareness —One of the most significant advantages of PR is increased brand awareness.

Small Business 52

Small Business Strategy eBook Reputation 52

Shift Communications

JUNE 30, 2015

S ocial advertising is still cost effective, and budgeting for Twitter/LinkedIn/Facebook advertising (with images please!) The buyer journey in this world is based on the user’s needs – not the brand’s value proposition. Are you set up to engage them quickly with customized information?

B2B 60

B2B Analytics Google B2C 60

Beyond PR

MARCH 9, 2016

Failing to understand your customers’ mindset and buying cycle can impact everything — from how you create and distribute marketing content to how you launch products and resolve customer service issues. However, marketing is rooted in selling, and can be a significant enablement tool and sales generator.

Marketing 75

Marketing Meeting Resources Energy 75

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Immediately upgrade your skills and achieve a much greater understanding of your personal branding, digital marketing and social selling potential. Taught in a quick-start format online at Ascend Training, this class is ideal for those who want to advance their branding, content marketing and social media skills. BRAVE BRANDING GUIDE.

Training 45

Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

Shift Communications

JANUARY 5, 2016

We blame customer service instead. Think about a brand whose emails you subscribe to; what do they offer that prevents you from hitting unsubscribe? hair flip: Don’t be that brand. These days there are targeting options available that can help you avoid showing irrelevant ads to customers. We also blame sales.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2C Customer Service Facebook 60

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

The Impact of Effective PR on B2B When implemented effectively, PR can have numerous benefits for B2B: Increased brand awareness. One of the most significant advantages of PR is increased brand awareness. By creating a positive image in the eyes of the public, B2B organisations can attract more customers and generate more leads. .

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

For B2B communications, LinkedIn is typically the top social destination, and Twitter may also be useful, but few brands prioritize Facebook. . In 2021, marketers should reassess how they use Facebook and make full use of the tools it offers. Advertising offers a strong return. Looking to build brand awareness?

B2B 344

B2B Facebook LinkedIn Small Business 344

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

At the beginning of every new month, I take a look back and the news and notes stemming from the software developers that make tools for PR pros. To me this just moves the data collection around a little bit on the website, but one place I have seen this work pretty well is the connection to customer service. Here we go….

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

Ownership and top executives are uncomfortable with greater transparency and personal brand management. Traditional, outbound marketing (print advertising, direct mail, coupon books, etc.) Yammer is a great way to introduce digital branding to your organization. They just don’t get it , we say, rolling our eyes. We know better.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87