Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 126

Journalism Media Relations Report Survey 126

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Many of our B2B PR programs focus heavily on media relations. Our clients are changing their customer’s lives, but often have a tough time translating their successes to media coverage. Here are some media tips to get started: For Business Press, Think Verticals. Set Realistic Goals for Product News.

B2B 60

B2B Media Automotive Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. Understanding and articulating strategy as it relates to tech and vertical trade media and currency in hot topics like artificial intelligence or blockchain — these qualifications are now equally critical for success. Where do you get your news?

B2B 159

B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Maybe the story idea simply isn’t compelling or timely enough to capture media attention. If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. Explain what is required . Again, communication is key. .

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2019

In today’s B2B PR , good analyst relations (AR) are essential. Technology analysts at firms like Gartner, Forrester and IDC can meaningfully shape the overall direction of a category and directly impact a B2B technology provider’s business. But how do B2B tech companies build long-term relationships with industry analysts?

Meeting 168

Meeting B2B Technology Resources 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A new product launch. A solid marketing strategy can help drive quick awareness for a new product or service. As a complement, a strategic PR campaign is also very valuable, especially for a complicated or high-end product launch. A PR sensibility can help ensure both. Message planning.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. For social media specifically, quality and quantity combined make for the highest engagement.

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re not using Facebook ads because you don’t think they work in B2B marketing , then you are among thin ranks. 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.

B2B 60

B2B Facebook Marketing Social Media 60

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

What’s more, it takes PRs with diplomacy and sometimes backbone to ferret out the “good stuff” and tell a boss or client that their idea won’t pass media muster. Be the PR person media love to hear from. Honors awarded by media outlets. It was a good opportunity for agency and client learnings, however.

Pitching 170

Pitching Media Product Launch Agency 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. It starts with how to keep costs down in the bay and extends to keeping trucks and technicians productive.

Meeting 90

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 90

Shift Communications

JUNE 30, 2015

When we B2B PR folks sit down to put together the latest version of XYZ product launch, what comes to mind? Make sure to get a mix of tech mastheads, bloggers and (hopefully) business/broadcast media. Media amplification. For B2B, the journey can be long; sales cycles can stretch for months or quarters.

B2B 60

B2B Analytics Google B2C 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The full report is fairly dense and covers a lot of ground including trust in news, media bias, and the top challenges facing journalists: 2020 Global State of the Media Report by Cision.

Survey 169

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The PR plan has clear visibility objectives that call for earned media or branded coverage — and there’s news that will help tell the company’s story. But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? Speak up on owned media. Be an expert. Be reactive.

B2B 147

B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

For many who work in specialized niches, like B2B technology or high-end interior design, thought leadership is highly desirable, helping to improve a brand’s reputation and even its bottom line. Among other advantages, being the author of a new book is a calling card PR can use to create fresh media opportunities.

Leadership 149

Leadership Product Launch B2B Software 149

Cision

JANUARY 8, 2018

Trade shows offer a targeted audience and a central geographical location where prospects, clients and the media can get instant gratification by engaging with your brand at your booth and asking booth staff questions. Product Launch. Campaign Launch.

Company 222

Company Trade Shows How To Product Launch 222

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

One of the world’s largest B2B trade shows, CES is rapidly becoming recognized as the leading show globally for automotive technologies. Unmatched Global Media Exposure: CES is an international platform that attracts an impressive array of journalists, industry influencers and media representatives.

Automotive 72

Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Prohibition

JULY 27, 2021

As the digital era continues to thrive, video content on social media has become an essential tool for engaging both businesses and consumers across all industries. It’s unlikely that you would go on any social media platform these days and not see at least one piece of video content whilst scrolling. Video content on TikTok.

Video 62

Video Social Media Media Instagram 62

5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

That said, powerful trends have sparked changes in PR and communications, disrupting lives, media, and business in a few years. Traditionally, companies pushed for media placement on top-tier media – the likes of Huffington Post, The New York Times and similar publications. Three PR and Communication Trends to Watch.

Trends 120

Trends Communications Big Data B2C 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

B2B brands can often rely on their own website analytics to gauge the power of earned media, while others use third-party vendors to conduct baseline customer research, or calculate share-of-voice movement within a category. This can particularly apply to media relations, where you typically get one shot at a story idea.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

No matter what you think, it’s undeniably a product that markets itself with the discussion on social media. It’s the perfect campaign – tapping into a national conversation and something that most people can identify with, creative use of its own product, and a fun piece of creative for a visual element.

Marketing 62

Marketing Film Creativity B2C 62

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader. Seems informed.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

The other parts — how the media responds to your message , and what you do with that response are often overlooked and crucially important. If you don’t keep tabs on how the media and your targeted audience is responding to your message, then it begs these questions: How do you know that your outreach is effective?

Company 73

Company Media Crisis Insurance 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s a B2C company that needs a high volume of sales or a B2B with a slower selling cycle, every high-growth business invests heavily in customer acquisition. Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Attendees, including your key media, will be pulled and pushed in many directions over the course of the show, and you’ll most likely only have one – very quick – opportunity to showcase your company. So, you’d be wise to manage executive expectations by pursuing targeted, quality media interactions.

Automotive 57

Automotive Mobile Transportation Internal 57

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2018

Campaigns in B2B marketing are common around product launches, where traditionally these include basics such as: a press release announcing the new product to the market. an email about announcing the new product to customers or prospect. perhaps there is a PPC campaign supporting the white paper or product demos.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Engineering 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. The client details features and benefits of a new B2B tech product but they fail to materialize. The overpromise.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Prohibition

JANUARY 15, 2020

product launches, company news, events, etc.) This is particularly relevant for B2B clients, as content is often very industry-specific and therefore is usually planned well in advance by relevant publications. The first step would be for us to reach out to those media outlets and get a list of their planned topics.

How To 62

How To B2C Trends B2B 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Supporting a product launch? It’s rare for a program, particularly a B2B PR plan, to simply target potential customers. A good PR plan includes a variety of pitch angles and story ideas to drive media interest under each theme or message. Here are some fundamentals that will guide you in crafting a winning PR program.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Prohibition

JANUARY 28, 2020

In today’s competitive market, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for brands, across all sectors in B2B and B2C industries, to stand out from the crowd and be recognised and noticed. So, by sharing your campaign on social, you could attract journalists attention and in turn receive media coverage.

B2C 62

B2C How To B2B Product Launch 62

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

As a communications professional, I’m looking for more comprehensive tools that will help me create content, manage and update customized media lists that are specific to my industry, monitor a variety of traditional and social media channels and create reports for my senior leadership.

Communications 83

Communications Public Affairs B2C B2B 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

It can be thrilling to be a part of such a huge, impactful show and have the chance to interact with major media outlets and potential customers – for some scope, last year’s CES hosted 3,200+ exhibitors (including 1,000 new exhibitors) and 4,800+ media across nearly 2.2 million square feet of exhibits. What worked for them?

Automotive 76

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful social media platform, capturing the attention and engagement of millions of users worldwide. This social media channel has become particularly popular among Gen Z, who make up a significant portion of its user base. million users in 2021.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Fashion 71

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In fact, it’s the most used social media platform among Fortune 500 companies. And according to LinkedIn’s Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn , 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel. To put that into numbers, LinkedIn is responsible for more than 80% of an organization’s social media leads.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn B2B Product Launch Leadership 60

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

She’s been working in PR/communications for over 10 years and has experience servicing B2B and B2C clients of all sizes and in almost every industry. On a day to day basis, that could consist of anything from assisting my team in developing key account plans (tradeshow activations, product launch plans, etc.),

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

In the fast-paced B2B tech environment, new ground is continuously broken, but it’s not without its share of hazards. Scenarios of potential crisis Begin with a brainstorming session, conjuring up all possible crises the company could face within the B2B tech realm. Drills are crucial too.

Crisis Management 78

Crisis Management B2B Crisis Company 78