Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. Because your customers and prospective customers get a vote. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. Today, when you get ad through approval and into market…your job isn’t done.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

But, recent statistics and trend lines have me thinking 2019 may be the year we start to see “dark social” truly start to impact social media marketing plans. Social media marketing, in general, is shifting heavily towards advertising–this is where most brands are investing and seeing results.

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

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. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. ” The rise of customer segmentation.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks. Used correctly, Twitter can have a huge impact on customer service, perception and reputation. Twitter serves a unique role as a communication channel that can’t be found anywhere else. Source: Forbes.com).

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Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As 2023 quickly approaches, communications professionals continue to plan for what the new year holds in store. Despite these challenges, communications professionals may want to reevaluate how they use Twitter. Is it time to invest more of your communications resources into content on Instagram or LinkedIn?

Trends 127

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 127

Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

I did the same thing when I was at Oracle Marketing Cloud. We’ve been fortunate to acquire brands like PR Newswire, Gorkana, and Bulletin Intelligence (among others), but the downside to this was the fact that it became more challenging for our customers (and our employees) to pin down who we were as a company. Listen and Communicate.

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Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

Leader in Social Media Monitoring Users Love Us Leader in Media Monitoring Of course, we wouldn’t have those badges without the reviews from our trusted partners, who had the following to say about NewsWhip: “In today’s modern communications landscape, too many people are still focused on raw output/volume of media.

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

Masters in Communications

APRIL 22, 2019

Marketing, as a general rule, is an incredibly broad discipline. Is it advertising and promotion? Most of all, though, marketing is communication. From what you develop to how you promote it, understanding how to communicate your message is a critical factor in your success. What is Marketing as Communication?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Advertising Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. 73% are willing to pay more for the product or service. Image credits: Unsplash and Marketing Charts.

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Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 111

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. Customers cannot fall in love with just another face in the crowd.

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Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Legacy publications find themselves more under the gun every day, with declining subscribers and decreasing advertising revenues. For companies without an effective data science practice, crisis communications will be an ongoing trial. Rise of the Machines.

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Publicity Data Analytics Advertising 166

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Understanding Social Media Ecommerce Marketing, Social Selling, and Social Commerce Social Selling Social selling is the process of forging relationships that lead to sales later. Think of it as using social media to find and cultivate potential customers interested in your offer. Access to a Vast Market.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

If “communications” or “PR” are in your job description, you may wonder what to do with “secret sauce.” It was an interesting marketing strategy from parent company American Chicle – whose other product was Chiclets. They] launched Certs in 1956, and used the word Retsyn in all its advertising for years.

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How To Wikipedia Engineering Web 194

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Good CX combines people, process and technology to understand, anticipate and consistently deliver a high-quality experience across all of a product or service brand’s touch points, from website to customer service. Everyone loves a story of customer service that goes above and beyond.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

One thing that all of these have in common is the notion of community building. So how can you, as a communications professional, leverage the power of community building for your brand? Well it’s simple, in order for a community to thrive it needs to be interwoven with relationships. Customer Service.

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Community Customer Service System Guidelines 79

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. Take a look at Kohl’s Twitter replies and Facebook replies , and you’ll see that many customers use social media to resolve their issues with the brand.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Advertising 120

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. In fact, one of the biggest reasons customers leave a brand is because of irrelevant content that doesn’t match the brand’s perceived style. 45% said so.

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Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

PR Matters

MAY 27, 2014

But while most of us won’t tolerate swearing in a civil conversation, we don’t seem to tire of tolerating clichés in communications. In our professional world of communications we have developed an endless appetite for jargon and use the casual language of exploitation and manipulation. Yet the words we use to achieve that?

Airlines 162

Airlines Advertising Advertising Customer Service 162

PRSay

APRIL 29, 2019

.” The correct answer is the second choice, and that’s because it’s a “benefits headline,” which is a type of headline that entices your readers by showing how your product, service or idea will make your life better. Learn more about her training, consulting or writing and editing services at WylieComm.com.

Writing 156

Writing Retail Training Customer Service 156

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

McKinsey & Company gave marketing organizations a nudge in February when it published an article on its site titled: The dawn of marketing’s new golden age. In context, the management consulting firm says advances in technology are propelling marketing into a new era that is reminiscent of Madison Avenue’s glory days.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

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? Partnerships.

Trends 108

Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over the past few years, there has been a significant advancement in social media marketing. These days, customer acquisition, retargeting, retention, and support are all being carried out through social media channels across the whole consumer experience. provide customer service to their clients. What is Paid Social?

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Facebook 62

5W PR

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Digital marketing comes heavily into play around the closing part of the year as consumers gear up for the holiday season. Designed to flow similarly to an email inbox, the new messenger platforms will allow businesses to stay more efficient and streamlined with their customer communications.

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Facebook Tools Advertising Advertising 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Don’t bother with the “customers have been very pleased with the product” or “our reputation has been enhanced…” Anecdotal evidence won’t earn the award; you’ll need as many hard campaign ROI numbers as possible for the entry. Leverage the win. The whole point of winning awards is to brag about them.

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Case Study B2B Conference Industry 136

PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: The Book Clubbin’ series recaps business and marketing related books read by the PR 20/20 team each quarter as part of the agency book club. Marketing is everywhere, whether you realize it or not. Although marketing has been around for ages, how have new consumer demands shifted the way we market?

Marketing 40

Marketing How To Customer Service Groups 40

Shift Communications

JANUARY 5, 2016

A recent Demand Metric survey sponsored by Salesforce found that marketers feel most confident in their ability to drive awareness and attract new customers, but they fall short in retention and advocacy. In other words, marketers do a great job getting someone to look their way, but not such a great job at keeping them around.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2C Customer Service Facebook 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

At times, working in a marketing department can feel like being on trial. HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound Marketing annual report asked marketing teams about their top challenges. The primary reason I’ve seen inbound marketing programs get squashed is not lack of resources, lack of data or lack of success, but lack of buy-in.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2014

Last week I spoke at the FutureComms14 conference and one of my remarks during the panel discussion on the ‘Anatomy of the Modern Communicator’ sparked quite a bit of feedback, both online and in subsequent offline discussions. Exactly the same would apply if we were talking about marketing.

Social Media 158

Social Media Media Training Media Training 158

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. 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.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

David PR Group

JANUARY 4, 2016

One thing that I often hear from executives is that they want to improve their corporate communications, marketing and public relations, but they don’t know where to start. How do you develop a communications strategy? What are your communications goals? Take the time to identify your main communications goals.

Strategy 40

Strategy Communications Real Estate Insurance 40

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is the most important element of your PESO communications strategy. If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Step 5: Distribute Your Content with Paid Advertising.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

On March 10 and 11, I'll be teaching an immersive two-day digital marketing, LinkedIn training and social selling skills workshop. Digital Marketing, LinkedIn Training and Social Selling Workshop in Chicago. Get ready for an extreme marketing makeover: Conduct a 360 Marketing Audit that pinpoints where to improve.

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Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

Cision

MAY 6, 2015

Advertising Value Equivalency (AVE) (the measurement equivalent of the self-esteem movement), justifies what you have by what it would have cost if you’d bought it. Marketing is responsible for X, Customer Service for Y, PR for Z. Referral codes. tool like Google Analytics.

Engineering 120

Engineering How To Measurement Analytics 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. As of this post, it has reclaimed $134B in lost market value. The final paragraph of a March 30 follow-up blog stands out as a piece of sincere communication.

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Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Other disciplines, notably marketing, have encroached on PR practice in areas that lead with paid media, such as influencer marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). Influencer marketing is messy How we do it 9. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. We’ve lost some battles but won others.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103