PRSay

JUNE 21, 2022

All glibness aside, my crash course in crisis communications meant I had to determine quite quickly how to position the news, how to react and how to ensure that it wouldn’t spread to others who weren’t ready to come to terms with my sexuality. breaking the news to your parents) to ongoing market education (telling others).

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Crisis Communications Course Crisis Communications 177

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s something that might surprise you: branded content is now a part of 80 percent of consumers’ lives. Earlier this year, we surveyed 1,072 Americans about what they want from branded content. Brands need to up their meme game (and spend more time on simple, visual content in general). Right now, not really!

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Brand Branding Banking Survey 132

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’re in the middle of the first quarter, which for many PR and marketing teams can mean close budget scrutiny. But unlike marketing, where we can count whitepaper downloads, webinar attendees and inquiries from marketing content, proving the ROI of PR can be a little more obscure. Does it reinforce the brand story?

Measurement 334

Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about your 2024 marketing and PR strategies. Now is not the time to pull back on PR and marketing efforts. These PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2024. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media? 2023 is almost over. Rand Fishkin.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

My personal branding formula is different. There’s no shortage of online advice on establishing and maintaining your personal brand. But my personal branding formula is different—it’s actionable. The Three Cs of Personal Branding. Crafting Your Impactful Personal Brand: The 5 P’s Unveiled. 1 Holbus, J. 1 Holbus, J.

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Ask a marketer to describe the ideal brand voice, and you’re bound to hear one word: conversational. But marketers may be conflating conversational and agreeable, which is leading to blander stories that lack in-depth advice. In general, marketers may have misconceptions about what they sound like and what audiences want.

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Study Brand Branding B2B 128

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 18, 2019

Yes, content is still king, and it’s the key component to any PR and marketing materials—if you’re willing to forego the usual grandstanding about your brand and its “revolutionary solutions” and instead focus on connecting with an actual audience that may not really care about your explicit messaging (i.e., How can […].

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Course Marketing Brand Branding 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 5, 2017

Any PR or marketing expert will tell you that for a brand to connect with customers, it should strive for authenticity. But what about brands that don’t have a compelling story, or who have strayed from their roots due to their very success? Karly Gomez. Can authenticity be designed after the fact? No surprise there.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Comparison Storytelling 136

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

With terms like “work from home” and “social distancing” going mainstream, and person-to-person interactions becoming increasingly rare, businesses changing course to adopt digital strategies are likely to fare well. It is in this context that digital marketing gains salience. Content is the lifeblood of Influencer Marketing.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

The implication, of course, is that consumers are less likely to absorb the marketing messages we’re deploying. And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past.

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Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The good news: There are a lot of content marketing resources out there. The bad news: There are a lot of content marketing resources out there. But sometimes, sifting through a sea of content about marketing can be overwhelming. Check out these courses, research, playbooks, and more to take your content to the next level.

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Resources Content Marketing Healthcare Marketing 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2023

Gartner calls reputation management “the practice of influencing stakeholder perceptions and public conversations about an organization and its brands.” Reputation management tends to touch a number of business functions, including legal, customer experience, sales, marketing, and — of course, communications.

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Reputation Crisis Customer Service B2B 333

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

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B2B Brand Branding B2C 111

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 24, 2023

Juggernaut wunderkind that it is, AI has permeated all business operations—marketing and communications certainly among them—and become a big priority for brand and company digital investments and education over the course of just a few months.

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Brand Branding Education Course 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While no one can say with certainty what lies ahead for marketers in 2021, a glimpse at historical data may help answer some questions. The study was conducted over the course of more than a year and a half by SocialInsider between January 2019 and October 2020. What does all this mean for marketers? 06% in 2020 compared to.07%

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Social Media Healthcare Brand Branding 88

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Content marketing is a great approach for building a relationship with a target audience. Instead, consumers prefer to build a relationship, bond with a brand and feel they are purchasing goods and services from a relatable human. Of course, unless you’re a sole trader, your […].

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Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Course 165

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Connections with one another, connections with brands, connections with strangers on the internet. Many brands go through the struggle of finding the right “human touch” for their channels. Many brands go through the struggle of finding the right “human touch” for their channels. How can this be done?

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Brand Branding Consumer Community 113

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like we digital marketers need another thing on our plate, right? Of course, the answer to that question is complicated and requires a lot of analysis and thought. ” Question #3: Do you know what your brand “sounds like?” And, in many ways, ads are part of your “brand content.”

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Strategy Brand Branding Analysis 130

5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

For companies looking to build their brand in 2018 , there’s no better tool than a solid PR strategy. Of course, there are still many businesses out there that don’t know how to use PR as a brand-building tool. Social media is often a big part of the PR conversation in 2018. Build an Influencer Strategy.

Brand 114

Brand Branding Reputation LinkedIn 114

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As the fall leaves change and a bit of Minnesota snow starts to appear, with it comes the next year of planning for corporate marketing, agency and communications professionals. As you begin your 2020 marketing planning and budgeting, consider these four tips: 1. Or is it just the brand – Walgreens? It’s a Data Driven World.

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Brand Branding Marketing Enterprise 90

Cision

APRIL 6, 2017

Your phone, its apps and your favorite brands are listening to you right now, whether you know it or not. At the Forrester Consumer Marketing Conference held in New York on April 6th, marketing and insights leaders from Adobe, Forrester and Cision shared how they listen to improve marketing communications.

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Marketing Conference Data Consumer 237

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Of course, the changes we see aren’t usually sudden. Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Inspiration can come from funny places – if you are in tech marketing, perhaps you’ll like the following story about branding, which offers lessons from the world of rock music. The Music and Branding Connection. What words do people associate with your brand? I’m also a music lover. Conclusion.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Big Data Technology 120

5W PR

APRIL 18, 2019

The marketing manager is thrilled: all of the top-tier influencers who she reached out to have signed on to promote her brand of fitness equipment! Now all she needs to do is wait for all of the glorious content promoting her brand to start rolling in. The Importance of Brand Messaging. What went wrong?

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Brand Branding Marketing Guidelines 60

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If we approach old marketing and comms problems with the same old tools and solutions, we are seriously missing a trick. The collision of these two cultural behemoths is going to create six weeks of extreme congestion across TV schedules, news agendas, advertising buys and of course, consumer attention.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Data Viral 78

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

social media marketing efforts, social media marketing campaigns, entire video, many brands, drive traffic In today’s digital age, social media video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience. For brands, different audiences across all social media platforms.

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Social Media Video Marketing Media 118

5W PR

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Influencer marketing has become a highly effective way for businesses to increase their brand exposure and get more sales. The businesses that are getting gangbuster results from their influencer marketing campaigns are those that are building relationships directly with the influencers. Using Micro-influencers.

Brand 68

Brand Branding Marketing Pinterest 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

They can also build credibility and visibility for their brands by taking a booth. The earned visibility can drive brand differentiation, help recruitment, reinforce a leadership positioning, and even influence buyer decisions. B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). Sponsors are a who’s who of big B2B tech brands.

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Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

However, now that public relations is overlapping with marketing, you’d think demonstrating a return on investment (ROI) would be getting easier. If there’s anything marketing has a lot of, then it’s metrics. However, most recently, EMV is used to evaluate ROI for influencer marketing campaigns.

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Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 103

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Super Bowl has come and gone, and of course we are going to see a lot of takes and insights on what worked, and what didn’t, related to what brands did for their commercials. I am going to take a slightly different approach and focus on what the brands did (but most cases didn’t) do on social media.

Social Media 64

Social Media Brand Branding Media 64

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Communications Conversations

MARCH 24, 2022

Thomas, we spend at least one class period on personal branding. Look, I don’t consider myself a personal branding expert. However, I have had lots of practice the last 13+ years as I’ve essentially developed a business from my “personal brand.” Marketing planning 101. In others, it’s TikTok.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Social Media LinkedIn 88