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. largely centers around advertising.

Media 103

Media Advertising Advertising Print 103

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Today, marketing and communications teams are being asked — over and over again — to do more with less.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help? How did you get your start in PR?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. Where a few years ago, print was dragging the publishing industry into a morass of unprofitability, today, it is hinting at revival. 1) In advertising, we trust.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Media planning and buying are crucial processes for businesses to optimize their marketing efforts , reach their target audience, and achieve communication goals. It involves selecting the best advertising and communication channels. It involves negotiating and purchasing advertising space or airtime on selected media platforms.

Media 78

Media Advertising Advertising Analysis 78

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With PRSA’s Media Relations Certificate Program , senior-level PR and communication professionals will learn to develop media relations campaigns that evoke emotion, inspire change and position organizations as market leaders. Likewise, it’s important to educate organizations on the difference between earned media and advertising.

Media Relations 202

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 202

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

B2B buyers looking for the best SaaS solution, for example, will review all collateral and communications, including analyst reviews, online explainer videos, customer reviews, case studies, white papers, etc. Entrants should definitely read the fine print in the rules/guidelines before entering. Awards produced by U.S.

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There have already been two claims over the misuse of communication and resources. Managing business as usual while adhering to purdah rules is a challenge for any public sector communicator. What communication is permitted during purdah? Digital channels can be used as part of a crisis communication activity in a normal way.

Resources 62

Resources Communications Government Policies 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This post is part of our monthly roundup series, where we identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Additionally, advertisers generated pre-Super Bowl excitement for their brands with teaser ads the week before the game that drove viewership and excitement.

Sports 85

Sports Television Advertising Advertising 85

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

There are fewer media outlets as a result of advertising revenue shifting to digital media. Modern media relations is almost entirely a form of text communication via email or messaging. Newsletters, podcasts and video are all growing as channels alongside app, online and print publications according to a Reuters Institute Report.

Pitching 124

Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. You just never had to worry about this sort of thing, at this scale, in a world of print ads and billboards. 2) Make it really easy to complain another way.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

We used to calculate the value of earned media placements according to advertising value equivalency (AVE), based on the cost of a print media ad and the publication in which it appeared. It’s unlikely that any amount of paid advertising would have built the same value for the brand. Photo credit: parradee ]

Measurement 103

Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 103

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Syn: AVE, Advertising Value Equivalency, Earned Media Value, Impressions Like the mythical succubus, AVE (advertising value equivalency) and other bad metrics suck the strength out of your PR campaigns. They reduce your value to the “equivalent” of advertising by reducing your efforts to the “value” of a column inch.

How To 52

How To Print Analytics Advertising 52

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. As the way people consume and process news changes, we communicators need to just continue to evolve ourselves, as we have always done.

Strategy 96

Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. The feature “enables organizations to gather on-the-fly insights from global print, broadcast and social media platforms, contextually analyze specific brand mentions or trends, and perform language translations.”

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2016

We are no exception, with outreach occurring now in categories as varied as 3D printing, online advertising and wearable tech, to name a few. Though your speaker’s expertise may be 3D printing for example, is a 3D printing conference the best option? Don’t start conference outreach without an “agenda.”

Conference 120

Conference Print Trade Shows Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

Beyond generating brand visibility, what do you want your PR coverage to communicate? For example, a hot topic of late in the ad/tech world is the ire of major advertisers placed next to hate speech on YouTube and other sites. The post PR Secrets For Scoring Great Media Coverage appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Media 199

Media Interviews YouTube Hotels 199

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning? Media Relations : Managing communication during crises.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

At Crenshaw Communications , we work across a broad portfolio of tech clients to develop and execute successful PR campaigns. Some Asian markets, particularly mature ones like China and Singapore, have formal, hierarchical structures and business communication, requiring a long-term commitment to building relationships and alliances.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

First, social media will be around for many years to come, just like TV, outdoor, radio and even print. The counter-trend to increased digital communications is the growing desire to meet in person. LinkedIn is also attracting increased advertising dollars and usage rates continue to grow.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2021

Micromarketing is an advertising approach that targets niche audiences in the market – in other words, through micromarketing, companies can directly market their products or services to a highly targeted consumer group. Then, the company creates a marketing campaign catering to that specific target audience.

Marketing 88

Marketing Consumer Radio Groups 88

5W PR

APRIL 11, 2023

This occurs through high-end advertising, product placement, and celebrity endorsements. This communicates the product’s value to potential customers. Instead, they use print magazines, social media, and events. That is why luxury marketing is distinct from regular marketing.

Marketing 78

Marketing Radio Print Consumer 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2020

COVID-19 instantly upended the way brands communicate with customers. But most eyes were on marketing like print and TV ads that could be quickly adapted to the new situation. How are brands communicating with consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic? Suddenly, most marketing was irrelevant, or worse.

Marketing 156

Marketing B2C Retail Print 156

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

An exec I worked with once told me he didn’t exist until he saw his name in print. PR is least effective at: Substituting for advertising. When a company wants to control the content of the message, the amount of space or airtime and the frequency of the message, they choose advertising.

Print 120

Print Advertising Advertising Survey 120

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The PR expert Maxim Behar shared his opinion for 24 Chasa newspaper about the rapidly changing communications and the application of modern media tools in business. Mr. Behar, only a few days ago you were re-elected President of the World Communication Forum in Davos. What are the global trends in communications?

Crisis Management 83

Crisis Management Crisis Advertising Advertising 83

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For companies who relied solely on traditional marketing tactics, such as advertising on billboards or in printed material at conferences, return on investment was minimal or even moot during the pandemic. Diversification is one of the best ways to see a return on investment regarding dollars.

Marketing 68

Marketing Resources Advertising Advertising 68

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Jules Herd Like many other sectors, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the communications industry. In short, 2020 into 2021 has been tough and, while there is most definitely light at the end of the tunnel, patterns have emerged that have changed and will continue to change forever the industry and how we practice communications.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In their book, “Think Like a Freak,” Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt describe an group of marketers who assert that video advertising is four times as effective as their print advertising. The takeaway for communications and marketing professionals is that digital isn’t an end-all. Practical Value.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Advertising 120

5W PR

AUGUST 1, 2019

Perhaps the biggest change the Barcelona Principles wrought on the PR industry is the rejection of Advertising Value Equivalents (AVE), a concrete statement that PR is not advertising; a news story is not an ad. In terms of the free market, countless billions of dollars are spent on TV, internet and print advertising each year.

Measurement 60

Measurement Advertising Advertising Guidelines 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Videos allow your brand to communicate its unique messaging, offering or products in a creative and emotive manner that snaps the attention of your audience, instead of getting lost in overly long text. You are immediately met with the challenge of communicating your campaign story in a way that doesn’t get lost or ignored.

Video 62

Video Strategy SEO Engineering 62

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Most PR practitioners quickly learn that the wall protecting editorial integrity from the influence of paid advertising can be, like the Pirate Code , “more of a guideline than an actual rule.” For better or worse, at a great number of well-known and respected media sources, advertisers are often given preference in coverage.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Trade pubs are a community network. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community. They’re platforms for idea-sharing, networking, recruiting, and advertising. The post PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. Why is integrated communication so important for brands today? It’s no secret digital has changed the way we communicate. Is there a downside?

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120