ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Polaris

JANUARY 2, 2015

Hopefully we learn a few content marketing lessons by reviewing the past year, then use that information to develop even more effective editorial calendars in 2015. Content Marketing Lesson #1: Make it useful and timely. Content Marketing Lesson #2: Showcase stellar examples.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Blogging Marketing B2C 100

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. Well yes and no.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Build your own audience.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They became especially effective with the mainstream adoption of email in the 1990s, giving smart marketers and media pros a direct line to their audience. Even during the social media craze of the 2010s, these professionals nurtured their audience via email, understanding the importance of building on owned—not rented—land.

How To 142

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 142

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In this spotlight, we’ve featured Cathy McPhillips ( @cmcphillips ), Vice President of Marketing at Content Marketing Institute ( @CMIContent ). This includes all PR, video, audience development, and social and community management that my team handles. Q: How would you describe your inbound approach with CMI?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

Many people across the globe have tuned in to TV channels, radio stations, social media platforms and the web for news and updates on the state of the world during this pandemic. This time of uncertainty has shown to people engaging on social media more than they typically would have before the pandemic struck.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Those featured, however, didn’t go into detail on the role of advertising to boost reach.

Viral 120

Viral Data Web Trends 120

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Similarly, the same study showed that 70 percent of adults say their purchasing decision is affected by content they see shared on the web. According to research by Boston Consulting Group, one ultraloyal customer who shares content can generate eight times his or her own consumption through their advocacy.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

As it is on the occasional Saturday, I ferret out three important links from the web, wrap them in insight, and present them here for your perusal. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. Media and journalism. Social Media Week.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. While social media and SEO can help, you can count on your competitors employing these same strategies.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Social Media Today. Mari Smith.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Real effort into digital and social. More emphasis on social media.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 10, 2017

It’s easy to identify a trend in hindsight – the web is littered with post-trend analysis breaking down why or how something happened – but the question remains: how do you get ahead? An old video interview with Jeff Bezos, which has recently resurfaced on the social media , is a reminder that underscores just how visionary he really was.

Trends 84

Trends Marketing Mobile Web 84

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. Want to stand out with content?

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

While your content marketing strategy is your primary lead nurturing strategy, it doesn’t do you much good unless it’s easy to find. Optimize your web pages to ensure that your audience can easily find you. The messaging on your website should complement the messaging you use elsewhere in content and social media.

B2B 172

B2B Company Marketing SEO 172

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

While some changes are obvious and temporary (for example, increases in social media usage) others, we have found, are more subtle, but are likely to be more permanent. As with previous webinars, we were keen to benchmark exactly where marketers were currently at, and what their predictions were for the year ahead.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Consumer Video 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Several surveys reviewed by eMarketer suggest social media advertising continues to advance – and Facebook is often voted the most effective paid platform – even for B2B. For example, a survey of 342 B2B marketers – the State of B2B Social Media Marketing 2016 (reg. req.) – by Regalix found. “…of

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

Cision

MAY 2, 2016

. “Two significant things have already happened that we have not paid enough attention to: First, news publishers have lost control over distribution… Second, the inevitable outcome of this is the increase in power of social media companies.” Posted by Facebook Media on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

Mobile 120

Mobile LinkedIn Facebook Google 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The report didn’t break out numbers for the remaining challenges of “fake news, blurred lines between editorial and advertising, and issues around freedom of the press.”. Comment: Staff cuts are a contributing factor to why many PR pros believe media relations is getting harder. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A robust social media and PR strategy can supercharge your early efforts and help you build a reputation quickly. A social media-driven PR strategy can be cost-effective and may build your brand presence quicker than traditional methods. Leveraging Social Media Social media is a real boon for tech startups.

Social Media 78

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 14, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on campaigns. Everything You Need to Know to Run a Successful SMS Marketing Campaign. In this guest post for Jay Baer ‘s Convince and Convert, Greg Hickman explores why major brands and SMB’s can benefit from this affordable marketing strategy.

SMB 77

SMB Case Study Social Media Nonprofit 77

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

“Some 30% of respondents say when they see a brand being advertised alongside offensive material, they believe the advertiser is somehow endorsing that material; 20% do not see it as an endorsement, 33% say the brand may or may not be endorsing the material, and 16% have no opinion.”. See these related posts: . 2) Context in mediums.

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

While some changes are obvious and temporary (for example, increases in social media usage) others, we have found, are more subtle, but are likely to be more permanent. As with previous webinars, we were keen to benchmark exactly where marketers were currently at, and what their predictions were for the year ahead.

Trends 62

Trends Social Media Consumer Video 62

The Proactive Report

JUNE 29, 2015

More valuable and useful than other sites: If you write about how to train a dog, make sure your article provides more value or a different perspective than the numerous articles on the web on dog training. Advertising : An excessive amount of ads can also be distracting for visitors.

Google 100

Google Training Engineering Web 100

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As the importance of earned media continues to grow, PR pros and marketers are seeking alternative ways to drive brand awareness without spending on advertising and then access all of their mentions across the web. In this regard, make sure your organization has the ability to easily share videos and earned media.

Strategy 75

Strategy Media Analytics Radio 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

There is even a Chrome plugin now that changes every reference to millennial on a web page to ‘snake people’ to drive this point home.”. – PRMoment.com: Ten PR predictions for 2016. Related Content Worth Checking Out. One Bold Content Marketing Prediction for 2016. The audience kills advertising.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Graphic used with permission from The Marketing Companion, a podcast with a co-host employed by Edison Research; see link nearby. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search. Audio in marketing doesn’t just mean podcasts writes David Kirkpatrick for Marketing Dive – The call for audio content marketing gets louder.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2016

The copy I bought of David Ogilvy’s “ Confessions of an Advertising Man ” roughly 15 years ago was used. Despite the book’s age and the fact it was written by an advertiser, I was amazed at how relevant was to my day-to-day work. Don’t miss these related posts: Marketing vs. Machine: Are the Bots Coming for Your Job?

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Interviews 60

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

In advertising and communication, oftentimes you need to introduce a new concept or product to your publics. In his book, Writing Skills for Public Relations, John Foster says that in our social media driven society it is more important than ever to practice good editing for our content. Test the unintuitive.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

Cision

MAY 23, 2016

Conversely, if you mention “social media” in reference to anything other than Facebook, odds are that most of the people who hear you will be thinking of Facebook features even if you’re trying to communicate the capabilities of Instagram. “ visual social media” or “Instagram”).

Communications 206

Communications Television Transportation Study 206

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

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. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook accounts, basic working knowledge of social media. Print and Digital Advertising. CLASS PREREQUISITES.

Training 45

Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

Valuing Content Changes the Context. It wasn’t the message (smile and dial) that captured my attention, but rather as regular Twitter advertiser , it was the realization I was the target – and by a firm with which I’m familiar (I’ve seen some ads on Facebook too ). Content Marketing *is* PR.

Pitching 60

Pitching eBook Advertising Advertising 60