Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

, and rarely it falls under a brand strategy function — the last of which is most surprising since PR plays such an important role in brand perception and positioning. In an ode to the brand, this week we’re sharing a few articles that help to liberate “the brand” from “the box” and even encourage breaking some rules.

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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. While traditional journalists seek to inform and educate, brand journalism aims to engage audiences and increase brand impact.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. Let’s start with the basics: brand journalism is not journalism. Brand journalism is also not content marketing.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Do the marketing tools and tactics you use actually keep your brand top of mind? It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics.

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Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. At this surface level, brand voice suffers. Are you building a PR strategy around a new product feature because your boss asked you to? Recognize that not every cartwheel is worth a round of applause. Why or why not?

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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. In other words, we can hide behind the brands we represent and even our own personal brands at times with formal […].

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With a seemingly endless slew of platforms, daily content calendars filled with scheduled tweets and photos no longer cut it when it comes to brands making an impact. Instead, bite-sized, short-form videos are where brands will see the most engagement. So, how are companies utilizing this new strategy? Data backs it up.

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Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

Of course, that adage isn’t true, and in today’s 24-hour news cycle, what makes headlines is often not the kind of coverage anyone would want for their brand. Enter brand journalism , the darling of content creators and savvy PR specialists. ” Now, think about the “why.” Tell a Story.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Relatively recently, Verizon joined a number of big companies in the business of brand journalism. ” It’s hardly the first brand to try brand journalism. But, will this brand journalism trend continue? Will it eventually metriculate down to midsized and smaller brands? But you what?

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Brand journalism, as a concept, hasn’t exactly had a great run. Casper’s vaunted “Van Winkles” brand journalism effort lasted just more than a year. Verizon shuttered its foray into brand journalism (Sugarstring) after JUST ONE MONTH! There’s a long line brand journalism fails.

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 74

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Telling stories that provoke engagement and resonate with desired audiences is a surefire way to create a strong brand. No matter what type of brand you’re representing, it’s important to create compelling messages and content to hold your audience’s interest. Once you find something that truly works for your brand, stick to it.

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Buzzstream

APRIL 25, 2024

Brand mentions are great. At 46:27 in this Google Office Hours episode , John Mueller explains that unlinked brand mentions don’t pass any SEO value. You rely on someone seeing your name, typing in your URL or searching for your brand name, and clicking on your site. Smaller brands might only get 2-3 unlinked mentions per year.

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Axia PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Top-tier media coverage is a surefire way to expand brand visibility, yet it’s not the only option for your company. In the complex world of public relations, securing coverage in top-tier media outlets like The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal is often seen as the ultimate achievement for brand visibility.

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Strategy Media Journalism Company 71

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 2, 2024

I always ask the Magical PR Strategy Question. This blog post targets the importance of the central question in guiding successful PR strategies, highlighting the need for clear differentiation and a focused approach to gain that necessary edge. Here we go: The Magical PR Strategy Question Spin for the win.

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Strategy eBook Journalism Resources 52

PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2021

Airbnb plan to move spend away from performance marketing and into brand marketing, with a focus on media relations. During the company’s earnings call, Brian Chesky said that this new ‘full funnel’ marketing strategy is “very important to the corporate story”. The Airbnb brand is strong so getting people to the site is not an issue.

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Reputation Brand Branding Marketing 108

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Now, there are certainly quick and easy ways to get backlinks to your brand’s website, but if they’re quick and easy, they’re more than likely going to be low-quality. This leaves your quick-and-easy backlink strategy fruitless and your brand still at the bottom of the SEO barrel.

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

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.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 130

NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

At NewsWhip’s June Linkedin Live event, Amil Khan, CEO and founder of Valent Projects, joined NewsWhip’s CEO, Paul Quigley, to address effective strategies for combating digital manipulation and highlight the critical role of real-time monitoring.

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Social Media Brand Branding Media 78

Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

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Brand Branding Government Ethics 253

Cision

OCTOBER 8, 2015

When my friends at Cision suggested we publish a second Social Business Journal , we considered several topics. In Social Business Journal Volume 4, we showcase five unique brands from diverse industries and customer segments, showcasing how they are succeeding with social media marketing. Enterprise Social Business Strategy.

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Social Media Brand Branding Airlines 120

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Back in the 1980s research showed that when someone had a bad experience with your brand they were likely to tell 35 people. The Wall Street Journal published an article this morning with the headline The Morningstar Mirage. WSJ is promoting the article with a Google ad on the brand search for Morningstar. Tired Awake Young Man.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

But what does all this mean for the media relations component of public relations strategy? And this also means that industry or practice area trade publications are more crucial for public relations strategy, since it’s less about volume these days than it is about hitting the right audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

In the PR world, when we kick-start a new engagement we may ask a client, “Where do you want to see your brand? Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. Make vertical trades a MUST for PR strategy.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. I’m not suggesting it’s easy. The competition grows daily.

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Building an effective communication strategy is the key difference between companies that are successful and those that aren’t. Kevin Turpin, president at the National Journal, details his vision for the company with a focus on innovation and creativity. In this interview, Kevin discusses his career with National Journal.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

This is high, high quality brand storytelling folks. Microsoft may have figured out the key to fantastic brand storytelling–and I think it goes something like this… Your employees = personal stories. Many brands write these kinds of executive and employee stories. Forget about the brand for a moment.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Instead of polishing up your resume and social skills only after you’ve decided to look for a new job, experts advise that you pay attention to your personal brand year-round. A personal brand is like any other brand. And, there’s always a brand promise – that is, what the brand says it will do for or give customers.

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Brand Branding Real Estate Tourism 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Adtech brands have publications like Adweek and AdAge, for example, but there is no equivalent Salesweek or SalesAge. There is a Search Engine Journal but no Sales Tech Journal. It tasked our agency with developing a media relations strategy to generate awareness for its brand as a leader in sales enablement.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

OnePitch

JULY 6, 2022

Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a brand new blog series where our OnePitch besties and PR fans share their most successful pitches and bring greater transparency to our murky industry. T his week’s pitch resulted in a feature in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) , and we are going in-depth with the reasons why it placed.

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Pitching Journalism How To Energy 73

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. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

For more articles on crisis management, please check out the May 2024 issue of Strategies & Tactics. Critical audiences today expect transparency from brands and those with whom they do business. There is no question that getting in front of a negative announcement by owning the message remains a key strategy.

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Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Journalism 125

Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Thought leadership might be the right PR strategy for you. In this blog post, I’ll explore the principles of thought leadership as a PR strategy. Leading Through New Ideas and Innovation While thought leadership is a challenging PR strategy, it could also be seen as a major opportunity. What does thought leadership entail?

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Leadership Strategy Wikipedia eBook 52

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

As a journalist-turned content marketer, Melanie Deziel, director of creative strategy at Time Inc., The emergence of native advertising on editorial sites is giving birth to a new discipline that combines marketing and journalism. Brands that expect to have complete control over how their ads look and feel may find it hard to let go.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Transparency is an overused buzz word but an underutilized strategy. When a brand can’t dictate the message anymore, it has to connect with its consumers. Getting your client coverage in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal still has value. It means that PR is becoming even more valuable for brands. It’s vital.

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Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 120

Reputation Us

MARCH 20, 2024

The dynamic relationship between your corporate reputation and influencer engagement underscores the importance of building and safeguarding a positive brand image. Customer Perspectives Simply put: Customers view brands with an active social media engagement, including positive reviews and recommendations, as genuine and credible.

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Reputation Journalism Financial Corporate 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed Patrice Gamble as PR account director and Anna Julow Roolf as chief of staff.

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