Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Half of C-suite executives say they leverage thought leadership to make purchasing decisions in tough economic times. What is thought leadership?

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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. Write the book on it. There are some PR tactics that can help. Is it humorous?

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Flack's Revenge

JULY 28, 2020

Fast forward many years later, and I am afraid I am becoming a talking head on tech startup PR and branding. I strongly recommend you contact him for any thought leadership coaching and writing help (here is his LinkedIn profile ). I am also including links to other interviews I’ve done on similar topics.

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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

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

Small Business “The predictive elements in NewsWhip are 10/10 – we know when our brand is mentioned, by whom, and how widely it’s likely to be shared on social. The post NewsWhip wins G2 Leadership Badges for Summer 2023 appeared first on Newswhip. So we’d greatly value a review on G2 here.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 24, 2020

I think I remember writing that post in about 10 minutes. I’ve been coaching a leader here in Minneapolis around his/her personal use of social media to build brand for his/herself and his/her business. My theory: Write when you’re hot because: 1 – It’s more real, raw and honest, like I said above.

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Writing Social Media Media Leadership 173

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

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. This is because communication is framed hierarchically in content marketing, which is different from thought leadership.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Thought leadership” is a buzzy phrase that is often thrown around in business circles, but when executed correctly it can be very beneficial in driving awareness and trust for your brand. Why is social media a key part of your thought leadership strategy and how a social media agency can help. Bringing it all together.

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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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Brand Branding Healthcare B2C 149

Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

We polled PR and brand experts to get 10 amazing tips you can use to improve your press release headlines. Write as if it Were a Front Page Article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.” Write the Headline Last.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the public relations world, thought leadership is a big deal, but the term can start to feel old, fast. How do you infuse a thought leadership program with fresh ideas and get the most out of it for PR? Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program. Write the book.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Here at Crenshaw, our client base of high-growth tech organizations have found that earned speaking opportunities and industry recognition build credibility and visibility for their brand. In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. Support employer branding. Create a leadership positioning.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

To Brand or Not to Brand. Some companies use brands, i.e. trademarkable names, and others, more general terms. There are tradeoffs regarding branded names vs. generic labels. This NY Times article explains how a brand name becomes generic. You need to call it something. Google PageRank is an example of the former.

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Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

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. If you are in a leadership position, this is your job to handle and get whatever pre- or post-approval you need.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

A good plan starts with a review of past history, including brand perception, activity over the previous year, and recent earned media successes or lack of the same. A thorough brand or organization audit will make setting milestones toward goals clearer and easier. Establish a baseline. Build in and budget for metrics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. For example, direct-marketing will nearly always have an impact on demand generation, while PR affects brand visibility and reputation. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. But a sound, carefully conceived program is a road map to success.

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Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Nearly 90% of shoppers stay loyal to brands that share their values, too.

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Writing How To Media Guidelines 82

Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out. Here’s how to do it right.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. . Discover who influential authors are, what they write about, how often, and in which publications so that you have an edge in your conversations with them.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As you may have heard, Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , is my new book – and I’m so excited that it’s finally available for you to preorder on Amazon ! When I set out to write Crisis Ready , the last thing I wanted was to write yet another (boring) book on crisis management.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

There’s another powerful tool in the PR toolbox — Thought Leadership. But, what is thought leadership and who constitutes being a leader of thought? I’m not here to say stop writing news releases. I am here to say write fewer, better ones and spend more time leveraging your best kept secrets – your thought leaders.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Typically they’re articles or broadcast segments that feature a given company or brand in a positive way. But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2022

Obviously it’s important to know who is writing about ad tech and identify the different beats – from social media marketing to streaming to data privacy or brand safety. Many of our ad tech programs revolve around executive thought leadership content and speaking opportunities. 25 Ad Tech Journalists To Follow On Twitter.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

It’s a transition to a new way of life, and brands hoping to succeed through content creation need to adapt. Branded video views increased 73 percent from Q3 of 2013 to Q3 of 2014. To what do you attribute the tremendous growth in branded video? Product/plant demonstrations are very popular, particularly among B2B brands.

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Video Brand Branding Trends 120

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. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Executive Thought Leadership.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 24, 2014

As our communication campaigns increasingly address SEO and particularly organic search, thought leadership becomes even more important. In short, thought leadership plays at the industry level, not the company level, ideally offering takes that can’t be found elsewhere. Brands in Sales Mode at Super Bowl.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

How To 139

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

PRSay

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Marr, who helped write the hit song “Grace Kelly,” which began trending on TikTok with the help of Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds just a day before the Counselors Academy Conference, added: “Writing is a calling, not just a job. If you really want to stand out, have an opinion. Be brave.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

The best part of Brandon Pantano’s job is helping leaders, brands and businesses use the latest marketing best practices to improve their bottom lines. From shaping brands using integrated marketing strategy to business development to SEO, the role of a digital marketer has the power to transform.

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Strategy Marketing SEO B2B 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Individual recognition for thought leadership is also an excellent way to build visibility for executives looking for a higher profile. Who should I enter?

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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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Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 118

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Those with known brands and large social media followings can directly reach large audiences. It’s because well-known brands are safer stories. And I just addressed some of these questions in my recent podcast appearance , with host Marti Sanchez , who also runs content and thought leadership firm Influence Podium.

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PR Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The chair of the Global Alliance introduces the Madrid Momentum ( Learning to Lead ) and details four Ps that constitute the cornerstones of PR leadership. The four Ps of public relations leadership. By Anne Gregory, PhD, FCIPR. It allows thinking to mature as consciously and unconsciously we reflect and internalise what has happened.

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Leadership Publicity Government Journalism 111

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. While marketers typically associate thought leadership with the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey, the survey shows the influence lasts through sales closure and perhaps beyond.

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Leadership B2B Study Marketing 65

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

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