The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. I recently overheard this statement at the next table over lunch.

B2C 73

B2C B2B Agency Trends 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand.

LinkedIn 421

LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. The vast majority of B2B content centers on features, functions and benefits. Why Content Marketing is the New Branding.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. And not every business is a household name. Look globally for reactive news.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

Working in B2B public relations probably isn’t what idealistic young people dream about, but that doesn’t mean misconceptions about it are true. B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B doesn’t have to be dull!

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. The main goal of social media marketing is to generate a dedicated audience for your brand. billion, Facebook is still one of the best platforms for building brand awareness. Overlooking Facebook .

Social Media 323

Social Media B2B Media Video 323

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. With complex subjects to distill and technical and product-based pitfalls to address, disruptive technology needs PR.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Top PR Insights from 2023 that PR Professionals Need for 2024 Five Essentials for PR Campaigns Tied to Holidays Holidays offer great opportunities for PR teams and the brands they represent, but it’s also easy to slip and see your message get lost in the chatter. Otherwise, we risk declining professional standards.

Construction 182

Construction Storytelling Tools B2B 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

But there’s plenty of quality work in the B2B realm as well. B2B voices, on the other hand, are generally plainer and more understated. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. Calls to Action.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

But there’s plenty of quality work in the B2B realm as well. B2B voices, on the other hand, are generally plainer and more understated. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. Calls to Action.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Want more media coverage for your brand? Image: TopRank Online Marketing ( Creative Commons ).

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Holidays can bring a powerful opportunity for PR teams to elevate the brands they represent and engage with key audiences. By recognizing potential pitfalls and using a strategic approach, any PR team can elevate their campaigns, amplify brand visibility, and generate tangible earned media results throughout the calendar year.

Examples 293

Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

3-4 , CES is the most influential tech event in the world, bringing together companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s most relevant issues. Taking place Jan. 5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan.

Mobile 87

Mobile Technology Automotive Meeting 87

Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

This year we have started to see an array of technological advancements within the Metaverse. Who would’ve thought that the creation of digital influencers could give brands the opportunity to leverage influencer marketing with no physical limitations and minimal risks. It’s definitely an emerging trend that has caught our eye!

Brand 116

Brand Branding Fashion Marketing 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

AI and machine learning might be the crowd favorite for most disruptive technologies in 2020. But there’s an overlooked bit of B2B tech that’s quietly poised to shake things up: the cloud. The technology is a top business tool, so any sort of change can have a huge impact on the way organizations operate.

Trends 182

Trends Privacy Technology Data 182

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

Auto suppliers and vehicle technology companies seeking PR opportunities, take note: CES is back (taking place Jan. If not, contact the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to get your spot. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days Jan. 3-4) and it offers a lot of public relations and market attention opportunities, but you have to act fast.

Technology 86

Technology Automotive Trade Shows Hotels 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

3-4 , CES is the most influential tech event in the world, bringing together companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s most relevant issues. Taking place Jan. 5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan.

Mobile 52

Mobile Technology Automotive Meeting 52

Contently - Strategy

JULY 27, 2020

In-person events make up over 20 percent of B2B marketing budgets on average, and upwards of 50 percent inside many organizations. Content from brands is going to get better as a result. After all, great content lowers your cost-per-click (CPC) and cost-per-lead (CPL), and spreads awareness, trust, and affinity for your brand.

Content Marketing 145

Content Marketing Marketing Creativity Technology 145

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Alexa, will technology change the public relations industry? This isn’t new technology, of course, but it has only recently become reliable enough to reach a tipping point in consumer adoption. Brands are already gearing up to use smart speakers for voice search optimization. It already has, of course.

Google 186

Google Technology Course Creativity 186

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A Q&A on Citrix’s Standout Social Media Campaign with Heath Rudduck, Chief Creative Officer. Heath: Everyone has a product, an app, some sort of technology. The B2B tech market is this really noisy environment. Through a ton of research, we uncovered out insight: choosing a technology platform is a battle.

Community 78

Community B2B Social Media Video 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. A resource for high-level storytelling In technical industry sectors like B2B and ad tech/martech, it’s not always easy for an internal team to recognize the bigger story.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

This latest survey polled 362 senior marketers and I’ve culled through the 95-page report to review the data from B2B product segment and the technology vertical, which are the markets I serve. Here are five points I think are relevant for B2B marketing leaders. Marketers from B2B product companies say their budgets grew 6.2%

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT.

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

According to an eMarketer report – Don’t Forget About B2B Tech Buyers Post-Purchase – some 80% of B2B survey respondents are looking for thought leadership content after a purchase. 3 Reasons to Include Customers in a B2B Content Program. People often buy from brands because it reflects well on themselves.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Customer Service Content Marketing 60

5W PR

MAY 24, 2023

It is hard to deny its impact and importance especially when making your brand more recognizable and relevant. Our team has managed to work with several companies from various industries, such as Fashion, Consumer Brands, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Technology, and more.

Industry 88

Industry Enterprise Fashion Financial 88

Cision

JULY 31, 2015

Crises happen to every brand, no matter how big or small they are. Verticals don’t matter; a B2B brand is just as likely as a B2C or nonprofit to face a crisis at some point. When one happens to your brand, will you recover? If you want your brand to be remembered positively, take action. Follow words with actions.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Brand Branding 120

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While it may have felt like the longest month in existence, it didn’t stop the creative minds of marketers around the world. Some are enjoying the unserious and simple, yet well-crafted design, while others have critiqued the huge price tag and feel that ‘designer brands are running out of hand these days’. You did it.

Marketing 62

Marketing Film Creativity B2C 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. It looked at the 870 responses from B2B organizations in North America out of the 2,190 worldwide that took the survey. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Sometimes PR objectives are described in vague terms, like “increased visibility” or “greater brand recognition.” But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. We see this too often in technology PR. It’s better for everyone if objectives are precise.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. And it’s killing your ability to be creative with your campaigns. Staying Creative With Content. So how do you open the door to creativity beyond the world of Facebook?

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

1) Improving CX is the best way to distinguish your brand. The top way marketers say they can distinguish their brands this year is by improving the customer experience (CX). That’s according to the State of Branding Report 2020 by Bynder. 21% of respondents cited a skills gap as the top barrier to using technology in marketing.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Or, if you want to keep tabs on the latest campaigns and creative, check out the Hot Spots column. . The Drum also features subcategories on different brands so it’s easier to track the news on major companies, from Apple to Amazon.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. As a percentage of revenue , B2B product organizations invest 6.3% As a vertical, technology companies invest 9.7%

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It is being touted as a technology with the potential to change our lives – for better, or worse. This technology holds the potentially to enable people to do their jobs better, faster and with greater ease. In the B2B tech PR and communications industry, there are several ways that generative AI could revolutionise how we work.

Industry 62

Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62