Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Welcome back to this four-part blog series where we’ve been discussing how you can build brand reputation in an era of greenwashing scrutiny and backlash. Be detailed   Unsubstantiated storytelling leads to greenwashing accusations. If you do it right. Where can you make the most impact?

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Reputation Brand Branding How To 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts. PR gives brand advocates a voice. Think again.

B2B 177

B2B Brand Branding Viral 177

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

The post How social media can help executives hit a brand storytelling home run appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. But unlike a magical baseball diamond in Iowa where the masses unwittingly flock, social media is a different animal entirely. However, if […].

Social Media 148

Social Media Storytelling Media Brand 148

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s no secret that PR is a great way to spread the word about your company’s brand. The post 4 important elements of storytelling vital for media relations appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Too often, though, companies default to using PR to push their products or services, instead of their story.

Media Relations 179

Media Relations Storytelling Media Brand 179

Muck Rack

JULY 24, 2020

How PR pros can help humanize a brand with their storytelling skills

Storytelling 197

Storytelling Brand Branding 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2019

Too many B2C brands have outsourced their customer relationships to influencers like celebrities for hire. Influencers are effective, but how much more powerful is an authentic fan of that brand? What about more mundane brands and businesses? How many brands can issue a defensive press release on behalf of its fans?

Brand 258

Brand Branding Social Media Insurance 258

Onclusive

APRIL 3, 2019

Shifting from traditional marketing and communications to the concept and model of Performance Storytelling isn’t easy. Brand Marketing vs. Performance Marketing. Further explaining the need for Performance Marketing, Shay continues: “We typically have a big debate between Brand Marketing and Performance Marketing.

Storytelling 284

Storytelling B2C Pitching Measurement 284

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 30, 2023

In the marketing world, relationships between agencies and brands are key to creating successful campaigns. One approach to take is storytelling and creative writing. But how do you go about fostering these meaningful connections?

Storytelling 88

Storytelling Creativity Writing Agency 88

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.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Communications 126

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 25, 2019

Storytelling is one of the founding concepts of marketing. Not every brand is good at this practice, but it’s an integral skill and an element of any successful marketing campaign. […]. The post Storytelling in Digital Marketing appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

Storytelling 218

Storytelling Marketing Consumer Brand 218

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

CMOS and CEOs Sound Off on the Essentials for Getting Buzz and Building Your Brand Awareness. For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? To help, AirPR asked leading CMOs, CEOs and marketing leaders to share a piece of advice on brand awareness.

Brand 246

Brand Branding Content Marketing Facebook 246

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!

Brand 133

Brand Branding Storytelling Banking 133

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Can a good story create value for a brand? While I look for my next gig, I’m doing some consulting for a range of different companies helping to set their brand strategy and developing plans for them to attack their respective markets. From your perspective what is storytelling? . If there’s no story, there’s no brand.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Customer Service 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Business storytelling has become a buzzword in PR and marketing, because, when done well, it works. But what some communicators don’t realize is that a storytelling approach can work throughout the marketing journey, from prospecting for customers to closing the deal. If you want to learn about storytelling, talk to a novelist.

Brand 184

Brand Branding Storytelling Viral 184

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2021

The PR toolkit has evolved well beyond traditional press releases and media interviews to include the storytelling power of content marketing. The post How content marketing will humanize brand connections in 2021 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. In this case, […].

Content Marketing 174

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 174

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A Q&A on McDonald’s Employer Brand Building with Megan Gaffney, VP, Consumer Team. It’s hyper-regional and a huge part of our work is employer brand, so promoting McDonald’s as a great place to work and highlighting the people that make the brand all that it is. Give us the 10,000-foot view of the campaign.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Consumer 78

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Employer branding is your reputation and image as a place to work. Both directly shape how the public, as well as investors and customers, view the brand. Traditionally the employer story was a slightly adapted version of the company brand story. Proof of Brand Values. Here is why and how to best navigate the year ahead.

Brand 135

Brand Branding Storytelling Case Study 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. Brands that are shying away from emotion as a motivator, or merely only as a data-set to inform a marketing persona are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. . Duracell is “Trusted Everywhere”.

Brand 252

Brand Branding Social Media YouTube 252

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

Publicity 267

Publicity Brand Branding Pitching 267

ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

They understand the importance of using great storytelling to perfectly and seamlessly match up with their mission of bringing individuals and organizations together to advance the common good. LIVE UNITED Storytelling Library aka: LUbrary. Blog Brand Stories We Love Brand Story' Dynamic Duo. The 3 Story Components.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Community 306

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. There are some PR tactics that can help. Have a distinct voice. Have a distinct voice.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 207

Cision

JUNE 14, 2017

When it comes to marketing and branding, there’s a vast array of techniques to employ. Telling stories to sell brands is not a new idea, but the advent of social media has given businesses new ways to get those stories to potential customers. If you tell your brand’s story well, it can have a significant impact.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Social Media 142

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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Storytelling Brand Branding Case Study 165

Cision

MARCH 15, 2017

For this post, I want to focus on one session: SXSW Podcast Stage: On Brand. The panel was an engaged discussion on brands and individuals choosing to take a stand and share their beliefs on politically charged issues in an increasingly polarized political climate. Still scared to take a stand from your brand’s voice?

Brand 305

Brand Branding Social Media Consumer 305

Prohibition

OCTOBER 13, 2022

However, there is another component that is just as important in the public relations industry – the art of storytelling. PR storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool for marketers to communicate information, humanise a brand and build trust. Establish your brand voice through PR. Quality is key when it comes to PR.

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Storytelling Media Relations Publicity B2C 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding.

Brand 136

Brand Branding How To Social Media 136

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With the continuously growing expectations of the public, companies in aviation have now entered a new reality where more than ever they need their communications departments to take charge and protect their brand. They can often be faced with either having to handle multiple crises simultaneously or managing a so-called “ongoing” crisis.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Crisis Tourism Communications 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

Storytelling 154

Storytelling Communications Survey Brand 154

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand. I should know.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Consumer Storytelling 145

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether your focus is fitness, food, or fashion, TikTok offers the potential for brands to grow their reach, attract new customers and connect with a highly engaged audience. Here we’ve summarised our top tips for brands when it comes to using TikTok to compliment a PR strategy. The importance of storytelling in PR.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Strategy Social Media 71

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2020

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. It humanizes a brand, creates an emotional connection, and boosts recall in a way that a list of statistics, no matter how compelling just can’t rival. 1) What is storytelling? 2) Why storytelling works: The Angel’s Cocktail.

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Storytelling Examples B2B Google 146

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 22, 2016

The most important part of branding is storytelling. And the most important part of storytelling is connecting with your audience. You must cultivate a brand story that adds context and meaning to what would otherwise be dull facts and figures. Your brand story should be authentic, relatable, and deeply human.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Storytelling 156

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

Your audience is looking for stories, and the ones that resonate with them will generate leads and drive results for your brand. But is your brand telling the right story? For your brand’s content to be successful, you need to implement brand journalism. But what does brand journalism success look like? McDonald’s.

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Journalism Brand Branding Reputation 120

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 Storytelling Viral 136

HMA Public Relations

DECEMBER 7, 2022

If done effectively, storytelling can be timeless. In this blog post, Rayna Burgett covers the different types of storytelling in marketing and how these can be used to drive engagement. Read more!

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Storytelling Marketing Blogging Brand 76

Steve Barrett on PR

MAY 5, 2017

From blockbuster action movies featuring famous Hollywood actors to moody thrillers directed by high-profile names such as Werner Herzog and Armando Bo, cinematic storytelling on behalf of brands has hit the big time.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Film 81