ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Content shapes a personal brand. This has helped Legere define his personal brand as goofy, smart, and accessible.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Steps for Building and Extending Your Brand.

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Victorious PR

MARCH 30, 2023

Good public relations (PR) can be an entrepreneur’s most powerful tool when looking to build and maintain a strong brand. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s more important than ever to establish a recognizable and trustworthy brand identity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. Blogs – an executive’s own, plus a commenting strategy for others.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If a CEO offers expert commentary – or a byline or guest blog post in a key media outlet, that content can earn valuable visibility and leadership positioning for the organization. Prominent brand mentions that don’t contain links can also drive higher search placement because Google sees them as implied links.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A great PR campaign will obviously build brand visibility. But that awareness may be of the brand involved, or maybe just the problem it addresses. Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves.

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Cision

APRIL 11, 2015

As communication professionals in the business of content creation , we want to make sure we are consistently coming up with thought leadership pieces that will be helpful for our audiences. Use trending topics to get ideas for your blog posts or white papers. Writer’s block is the worst, no? Create list posts.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Whether you call it content marketing , brand journalism or custom publishing, with trust in media falling while trust in business is growing, you can build credibility through content if you can follow these golden rules: 1. Don’t mash case studies, white papers, webinars, press releases and blog posts together.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Contributed articles bylined by a key executive are part of any PR program that emphasizes thought leadership. Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. In general, a thought leadership piece is not an advertisement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Here are seven ways to maximize the power of social media as a brand visibility and lead generation tool. Along with other thought leadership initiatives , sharing educational content on a consistent basis helps establish the company as an authority in its industry. Offer useful information and insights. Recognize employees.

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5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

This type of data-driven approach can attract a larger number of new customers while still fostering brand loyalty which helps retain the existing customers. The companies in the industry can create studies, white papers, and surveys to present to the public and more helpful information that other businesses can benefit from.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It’s fascinating to me just how many people in executive leadership have been resistant to these kinds of discussions. As they are showcased in content marketing, their personal brands and reputations are bound to get a boost – and that can lead to any number of good things both for them and the organization. What’s the right timing?

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wiredPRworks

MAY 23, 2022

Instead, I was soon packing my bags for an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to Blog World. In the features area, post a report or a white paper based on your LinkedIn community’s experience. Barbara is an international trends speaker, digital marketing advisor, and sales leadership guide. Why would anyone want 10 ways?

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. And what can you do if your brand is affected by this activity? Read on for our tips to keep your brand’s content above board.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 3, 2018

This is partially attributed to the evolution of how we send releases, who they are sent to, and the ever-growing types of influencers that have a hand in shaping your company brand and reputation. Extension of Your Company Website And Blog. Your company website is your brand’s identity. 3) Thought Leadership.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 16, 2017

Our goal is to ensure that client produced content aligns with their branding and resonates with their target audience. This infographic from SmartBlogger presents a nice visual checklist of 10 steps to produce all types of content from blog posts to white papers. We'd love to hear your feedback.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. LinkedIn is better for B2B companies that publish thought leadership articles and get recommendations. Think ebooks, white papers and even blog posts. Instead, use hashtags that are already popular and align with your brand.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Eighty-one percent of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video. Eighty-five percent of people say they’d like to see more video from brands. Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

And that’s only counting start-ups – established businesses, big brands, political movements, personalities, not-for-profits – everyone needs good PR. Being tech-savvy also includes using WordPress for website hosting and blog posting as well as the basics behind all the social media platforms.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company has raised over $65 million to help brands personalize their marketing and thrive in the pending cookie apocalypse. In July, Cooper and I connected over Zoom to talk content strategy, Facebook boycotts, first-party data, and why brands need to take a stand and back up their words with action. I agree with that so much.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

This is what I call going from hello-to-marriage-proposal in a white paper download. They wanted the white paper. For many B2B marketing shops, content marketing just means putting stuff up on a website under the blog section. The Aesthetics of Text: Writing Readable Blog Posts. Guess which one wins?

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

W hether you’re a start-up getting ready to introduce yourself to the industry or a well-established brand unveiling a new chapter, there are several ways to draw early interest to help bolster your launch. But you’d be surprised to know how many brands get awfully quiet when they’re not in the middle of announcing something new.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

But if you don’t understand how your brand fits into its specific market, you won’t be able to stand out. Kim Spear, director at Newgate Communications, has helped her clients build brands in China and also worked with sponsors during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. You’ve worked in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and more. If so, how?

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Tell us about your new role and what being an “Employment Brand Manager” means? In basic terms, employer brand is the reputation a company has as an employer. As Employment Brand Manager, I’m responsible for Room & Board’s employment brand strategy. role in marketing and communications.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2017

Conversations build awareness, likability, and trust and people want to do business with brands they know, like and trust. How Long Should a Blog Post Be? [A B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. Content marketing values: utility over hype. relationships over transactions. A Data-Driven Answer for B2B].

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

The digital and content revolution has empowered customers to seize control of their path to purchase, forcing brands to retire their sledgehammer marketing tactics. Today, brands must attract customers with high-quality content, impacting their target audience through an array of online channels. How to Overcome These Hurdles .

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

This policy encourages customers to try products without fear of commitment and builds trust with the brand. To create these “zombie loyalists,” Shankman recommends focusing on exceptional customer service, going above and beyond to ensure every customer has a positive experience with your brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

From blog posts to media pitches, we shift gears constantly, adapting to many different kinds of written content. The white paper has its own specific audience and purpose that separates it from other PR content. A blog-eat-blog world . Less is more. The long game. Making your case to hoist the trophy.

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Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Brand name: Your brand has authority; be sure to mention who the content is from.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). He also serves as Guest Editor for Shonali Burke’s WUL blog. Anything is Easy if You Try Hard Enough. “For Connect with him on Twitter.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. In particular, it’s the recommended approach for promoting gated white papers and other demand generation content. It’s best suited for blog posts and other ungated content pieces that include their own calls to action.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 25, 2016

In my previous blog posts about advocacy marketing, I looked at how advocacy content can benefit your brand and how to start sharing your customers’ love. As brand managers, it’s more important than ever to understand how our audience’s buying decisions are influenced by others’ opinions and who is influencing them.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

And, as our white paper Expanding Engagement & Inspiring Action with Your Next Product Launch explores, an opportunity to establish your company as a credible industry influencer. When a brand offers a range of products, some may get lost in the marketing shuffle. “To An opportunity to bring in more business.

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Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay By Brianne Murphy Miller An important part of most strategic communications programs, thought leadership can help support an organization’s goals by using subject matter experts to provide information and commentary. This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts.

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5W PR

APRIL 18, 2024

Here, social platforms like LinkedIn operate as the new arenas for generating leads and raising brand awareness. Thought leadership Post thought-provoking articles that shine a light on the company’s expertise and unique perspectives on industry trends and challenges. They crave a variety of engaging formats.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 10, 2023

Over the course of the conversation, they usually share a desire to build thought leadership, to secure more media coverage, and land more speaking invitations. A common hypothesis is that by cultivating thought leadership and getting more [PR] results, leads and business growth will follow. If only it were that simple.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2014

Thought leadership is critical to brand differentiation and business growth – and core to effective communications strategies, particularly in today’s complex, crowded and commoditized world. Sales Reps – Thought Leadership Rainmakers. But it’s also increasingly important to lead generation and sales. How does this impact sales?

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