ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Bought by BtyeDance in 2017, ‘TikTok is the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos’ and with their mission to ‘inspire creativity and bring joy’ the app is the seventh most popular social platform in the world. Making it the perfect platform for brands seeking the attention of Millennials and Gen Z alike. khaby.lame.

Branding 118

Branding Brand Video Social Media 118

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 Branding Brand Storytelling 256

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

To cultivate a thriving brand in the present era, marketers must wholeheartedly embrace diversity, ensuring their campaigns mirror the richness of their audiences’ experiences and backgrounds. Brand marketing is a key arena where the call for inclusivity has grown louder and more resonant than ever before.

Branding 89

Branding Brand Marketing Ethics 89

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 1, 2019

Media coverage has always been PR’s best tool for earning reputation-boosting credibility for clients, and new research announced at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity affirms that even journalists themselves believe earned media is the top reputation driver for brands and businesses.

Reputation 97

Reputation Study Brand Branding 97

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. Is it humorous?

Branding 196

Branding Brand Reddit B2B 196

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. What studies have you seen so far this year that look interesting? Talk to Us !

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Study Marketing Branding Brand 78

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

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. Upon snapping photos of them, participants were given the option to add a branded filter to their Snapchat photos. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Prohibition

JUNE 28, 2023

With their rise in popularity, fashion houses have started to recognize the potential of podcasts as a valuable tool for enhancing their luxury brand image. How luxury brands can benefit from podcasts Podcasts provide fashion houses with a platform to showcase their expertise, creativity, and unique brand identity.

Fashion 62

Fashion Brand Branding Case Study 62

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 11, 2020

At Ogilvy, I was a member of the four-person case study writing committee. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results. Quantifiable objectives headlined every case study we wrote. Visuals need to be on brand. Get permission first.

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Case Study Study Video Writing 140

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. Yet, health and wellness brands refuse to let them go. Instead of following the herd to captivate and activate your audience you must flex your creative muscles. The following examples focus on health and wellness brands, but the takeaways apply to any industry. Look better.

Creativity 73

Creativity Communications Branding Brand 73

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Jeff Bezos said that your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. The first step in boosting your brand is understanding what’s currently out there. Now that the basics of your new personal brand are in place you can work to get your content in front of more people. Your brand should be ever evolving.

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Brand Branding Pinterest Instagram 229

Prohibition

AUGUST 2, 2023

Influencer marketing has become an incredibly powerful tool for brands to reach their target audience. Influencer marketing involves collaborating with influential individuals to create authentic and engaging content that showcases a brand’s offerings. Celebrity endorsements also help in creating brand awareness.

Brand 62

Brand Branding Reputation Consumer 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. Lots of brands are doing this on LinkedIn. Get creative. You can be as creative as you want on Twitter.

B2B 105

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 105

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 2, 2019

Only a third of consumers (34 percent) trust most of the brands they buy or use, reveals a new Trust Barometer Special Report from comms giant Edelman. The study, In Brands We Trust?, The post New Edelman report finds only 1/3 of consumers trust most of the brands they buy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Consumer 137

Consumer Report Brand Branding 137

PRSay

MAY 10, 2018

As the old-school press release takes its last gasping breath, these “real” people are being handed the torch as the new spokespeople for brands. For the purposes of our study, we relied on opinions of micro-influencers — because, well, “macro-influencers” is a bit of a misnomer. Guidelines plus creative freedom.

Branding 127

Branding Brand Guidelines Creativity 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

Published late last year in the journal Climatic Change, it studied the cozy relationship between Big PR and Big Oil. The group fingered Edelman for its work for many brand-name fossil-fuel companies and trade organizations. ” As a steward of brand reputations and a leader of our industry, it can do better.

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Policies Creativity Reputation Groups 309

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.

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Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I love Brand Twitter. You may be asking – what is Brand Twitter? This means when official brand accounts engage with each other in humorous ways that resonate with key audiences in some some fashion. Each of these brands have human beings who feel, see, and listen to every tweet, update, and mention you share with them.

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Brand Branding Social Media Conference 78

Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

Brand 62

Brand Branding Ethics Storytelling 62

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

So how can you create content that will spread awareness of your brand and drive sales? The key is brand journalism, a subtle form of storytelling that benefits both your brand and your audience. Here are three steps for creating your successful brand journalism program: Learn more tips on building your brand journalism program.

Journalism 120

Journalism Branding Brand Fashion 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Messaging & Positioning Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Thomas, we discussed a case study. Folgers is trying to remake its brand a bit by ditching its iconic “Best part of waking up” jingle in favor of a famous Joan Jett song, “Bad Reputation.” This kind of “social activation” has become commonplace for brands like Folgers. Oh, who am I kidding?

Case Study 78

Case Study Study Agency Creativity 78

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report, The Crisis in Creative Effectiveness, a follow-up to the IPA’s 2016 publication, Selling Creativity Short, warns of the dangers to creative effectiveness posed by short-termism in marketing, and covers hundreds of case studies that highlight a misunderstanding of how brands grow and prosper.

Creativity 70

Creativity Advertising Advertising Crisis 70

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Creativity strikes back. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. The brand has won or been nominated for just about every content marketing award on the planet. The brand purpose craze.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 24, 2014

When it comes to holidays and social, well, brands haven’t exactly traditionally wowed fans and customers. When I think of branded experiences and holiday promos, I think of this: So, when I heard Target was creating a virtual trick-or-treating experience on Instagram earlier this week, I was automatically skeptical.

Instagram 146

Instagram Case Study Brand Branding 146

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. The study suggests “momentum” releases were the highest performing, followed by partnerships, new hires, products and award announcements. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2015

According to a recent Oracle study, 81 percent of Twitter users expect brands to respond to their questions or complaints the same day they tweet. But what happens when brands don’t pay attention to what’s being said about their products and services online? Turn them into brand advocates by talking back to them.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Looking for an agency partner that can both bring big creative. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links.

Creativity 80

Creativity Technology Marketing Web 80

Reputation Us

APRIL 10, 2017

Carter is racking up some serious RTs and, along the way, showcasing how powerful a brand advocate with an iPhone and Twitter account can be. It’s a perfect case study for how gaining customer loyalty PLUS having a creative social team work hand-in-hand to promote a brand. All too often, brands play it safe.

Branding 92

Branding Brand Social Media Case Study 92

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

Film 129

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 129

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A few weeks ago, we published results to a survey of 263 respondents – Should Brands Take a Public Stand on Politics? Those that answered yes (19) brands should take a public stand on political issues, gave the following reasons why: “They are a part of the community and are entitled to a voice.”. It’s a free country.”. “It’s

Branding 88

Branding Brand Survey Analysis 88

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse.

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Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 155

Buzzstream

MARCH 26, 2020

Being an online marketer, it’s up to you to find new and more effective ways to market your brand. In this article, we are going to talk about the steps and best practices you can follow to find the right YouTuber to represent your brand. Get creative and create a timeline graphic using a tool like Venngage. Step 1: Set Goals.

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YouTube Brand Branding Video 116

Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. to help ensure his vegan donut business and brand reputation doesn’t suffer during or after Shark Week. The post Crisis Management 101: Shark Week Case Study, Pt. is suffering a crisis.

Case Study 118

Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 118

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. A subset of corporate communications work, developing, documenting, and disseminating overarching corporate messaging is key to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397