ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. With that in mind, here are five questions that anyone interested in tech PR — especially B2B tech PR — should be able to address in a job interview. How would you support a product launch for [insert client]? Where do you get your news?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 18, 2022

In ad tech PR, we might write releases that detail new hires, acquisitions, partnerships, or product launches. In B2B PR, we draft press releases for new products, new hires, acquisitions or partnerships, or funding, for example. There’s no real limit to what we can write a release about, as long as it’s newsworthy. .

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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. What Should B2B Pay to Promote on Facebook?

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Many of our B2B PR programs focus heavily on media relations. One of the most common requests we get from B2B tech clients is an increase in business press coverage. Set Realistic Goals for Product News. That’s why it’s important to set realistic goals and expectations for product launches. Emily Adams.

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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?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2022

A key goal of public relations, especially B2B PR, is to position companies and executives as leaders in their industries and people with interesting and provocative ideas about it. In most cases PR teams will coordinate with their counterparts in marketing to prepare for and support product launches and other news.

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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? For B2B, the journey can be long; sales cycles can stretch for months or quarters. In the B2B world, we are not immune to the mental shift that’s taken place in the public consciousness. Blog series?

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. At their core, B2B PR professionals aim to boost and reinforce a brand’s image and crediblity. Product launch. Crisis management.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

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. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. . Explain what is required . Not everything is about coverage.

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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. Unveil and Showcase Your Innovations: CES is renowned as the platform for groundbreaking innovation and product launches. Author: Jim Bianchi Jim is president and founder of Bianchi PR.

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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.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

As my colleague Amanda Munroe pointed out recently , the B2B tech space has many challenges. In order to produce an effective and impactful plan for B2B PR program you need the following five things: Alignment with Audience. So many in fact that we often overthink our plan of attack to overcome them. Matt Trocchio. Vice President.

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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. In PR , a content calendar is a key part of any public relations plan.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? For most B2B companies, it’s part of a proactive content campaign that raises brand awareness, boosts searchability, and even helps generate leads. How does a PR team keep the momentum going if things get quiet? Be an expert.

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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.

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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. Thought leaders are often defined as the leading authorities in their field of mastery and opinion.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Our own Chris Harihar offers some sage advice on navigating the world of B2B conferences. A B2B company can set itself up for success with some logistical planning and research. B2B tech conferences can often get monotonous. See our earlier post for tips on how social media drives B2B PR. Choose wisely. Bring the news.

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Cision

JANUARY 8, 2018

Product Launch. Rolling out a new product at a trade show creates excitement which generates more booth traffic and, therefore, draws in more audiences to experience the product at the booth. Fully experiencing a product or service also reduces the chances of writers misrepresenting your new offering.

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

That said, incorporating live video will work in favor of B2B and B2C brands, non-profit organizations, and the public service. Put into perspective: Go-Globe points out that 80 percent of a brand’s audience prefers live video over blog content, and 82 percent prefers live video over a brand’s social posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. B2B executives in professional or technology services have long distinguished themselves by linking their corporate brand to a compelling idea or point of view. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A new product launch interview needs a senior product specialist, a change in strategic direction a C-level executive, a technology exploration a chief engineer, and so on. Often a CEO or founder will be in demand as a media spokesperson, especially at high-growth technology companies.

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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. It’s better for everyone if objectives are precise. Insufficient research.

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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.

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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. A big new product launch typically happens once in a couple of years at best. The lifeblood of any startup is new customers.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently. We’ll also see the metaverse become a fixture across integrated marketing and PR programs, from product launches to product placement.

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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. At Prohibition PR, we deliver impactful and successful PR campaigns for a range of B2B and B2C brands. or give us a bell on: 0113 4304 160.

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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. Here are some fundamentals that will guide you in crafting a winning PR program. Write a rock-solid PR plan. Define your objectives. Consider and prioritize your goals. Are you trying to attract investors?

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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. It goes without saying that press office skills are vital in public relations.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

And according to LinkedIn’s Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn , 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel. It’s especially crucial for B2B organizations because of the length and complexity of the decision-making and the number of people involved. Credibility is crucial to business success.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

At Aveda, most of our news is B2C around product launches, or B2B to a targeted segment of salon owners, stylists and opinion leaders in the beauty and wellness space. With such a narrow B2B audience, many that we already have existing relationships with, we don’t actively use a wire service.

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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.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 2, 2018

He had no responsibility for (and limited influence over) product launches, pricing, and store openings. For example, in B2B technology businesses, there is so much complexity, it’s a necessity to carve out specialization in product management, for example.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

We’ve been fortunate to have created several third-party collaborations with a goal of moving high-profile B2B and B2C PR campaigns from merely good to best-in-class. A new product launch can have a predictable trajectory. An expert spokesperson.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. Startups and young technology agencies tend to flood the tech media with overly commercial product launches or low-value meetings with founders rather than solid story angles or truly newsworthy announcements. What is the story?

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

While job seekers and people making career transitions provide marketers with an opportunity to glean intelligence about a company, it’s the employees of corporations who are decision makers, especially in B2B marketing. revenue per user, and the trend for growth continues upward: What does all of this mean? Christopher S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Even high-level management changes ought not be pitched to B2B and other writers, but could be communicated in an FYI. Reporters do not appreciate wasting their time demo-ing a product or service that doesn’t fit in with their editorial mandate. It’s pretty simple to avoid pitching irrelevant products or services to media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2017

As we’ve advised in a previous post , every good public relations person should know how to handle an analyst meeting, particularly if they specialize in B2B or tech PR. But beware, some analysts are too media-hungry , going out with predictions that do your B2B tech company no favors. Nurture and maintain the relationships.

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