ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. 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. Here’s how B2B PR supports sales.

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B2B Brand Branding Education 170

5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For lifestyle brands looking to connect with this demographic and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world, following TikTok trends isn’t just a choice but a necessity. These are the consumers of today and tomorrow, making TikTok an invaluable platform for lifestyle brands to engage with a younger demographic.

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Trends Brand Branding Viral 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2020

It has also brought out the best in some companies and brands, with accompanying positive PR. Here are my picks for best brand moves so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. It delivered 150 cans of Coors Light, and, of course, the social media coverage went viral. But still others have stepped up. I hope she shared.

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Hotels Brand Branding Guidelines 282

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A common fear when it comes to issue and crisis management is the uncertainty around virality. Nobody wants the unwelcome surprise of having an otherwise seemingly insignificant issue go viral * against their organization. Crisis Ready TM Formula for Detecting the Probability of Negative Virality. Virality is relative.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Coincidentally, it was also a top story in a different sense, as it came out on top of our brands coverage analysis in August. But there were other brands that saw less positive coverage this summer, and those included Burger King and Nike. The post Barbie dominates August brand coverage appeared first on Newswhip.

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Brand Branding Viral Apparel 78

NewsWhip

JANUARY 19, 2024

That was Elon Musk’s somewhat predictable response to the announcement that Walmart was the latest brand to suspend advertising on X, following other major companies who left the platform back in November when the issue first began. Here are some other brands that captured attention in the news and on social media.

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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

Then, user-generated “Barbenheimer” memes , which combined images from both films, went viral on social media, sparking the idea that people could see the movies back-to-back on the same day. The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions.

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Brand Branding Film Insurance 124

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023. TikTok is probably the best-known platform for brand videos. It’s a good bet that your brand’s next customers are among those two billion. They are not in “buying mode.”

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Brand Branding Instagram Video 134

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Last week I had my first experience with a post of mine “going viral” on LinkedIn. This post “going viral” was all about the topic. That’s actually a good lesson for brands. But commenting on the issues and topics of the day can have tremendous value for brands when it comes to awareness building.

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Viral LinkedIn Social Media Employee 146

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In his statement, Cornell mentioned that customers would not “miss a beat of their Black Friday week shopping” even though stores would be closed on Thanksgiving, but it was Black Friday that unfortunately brought forth some negative attention for the brand, after a week of particularly positive coverage.

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Brand Branding Retail Viral 78

NewsWhip

JUNE 21, 2022

This month Kantar released their annual BrandZ Global Report that ranks, analyzes, and honors the world’s most valuable brands. This is done through Kantar’s financial model that calculates brand value (the $ amount that the brand contributes to the overall business value of the parent company).

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Facebook Brand Branding Measurement 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2018

Most often, reactive PR is associated with “newsjacking,” where a brand may seize on a trending news story through social posts or expert commentary in the media. PR wins from brand commandeering. When Stewart retired as host, Arby’s even tweeted him a job application and made a hilarious farewell viral video.

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Brand Branding Viral Crisis Management 160

PRSay

MAY 29, 2019

If you asked people where they get their content these days, you might be surprised by how many rely on social influencers and viral platforms like Uplift and Humankind to hear from their favorite brands. Here are some go-to tips: Before approaching influencers with an immediate ask, demonstrate your knowledge of their brand.

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Viral How To Advertising Advertising 144

Prowly

MAY 11, 2018

‘Going viral’ is something most (if not all) marketers and advertisers strive for. Either with an in-house team or with the help of a digital agency, brands all over the map brainstorm idea after idea to come up with the best and most creative content marketing plan that will get them trending.

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Viral How To Marketing Advertising 151

Prowly

MAY 11, 2018

‘Going viral’ is something most (if not all) marketers and advertisers strive for. Either with an in-house team or with the help of a digital agency, brands all over the map brainstorm idea after idea to come up with the best and most creative content marketing plan that will get them trending.

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Viral How To Marketing Advertising 144

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 2, 2018

How compassionately conscious is your brand? The concept of compassionate business – and how it lends immeasurably to your brand’s invincibility. The post Building Brand Invincibility Requires Conscious Compassion appeared first on Melissa Agnes - Crisis Management Keynote Speaker. Connect on Twitter: @DaveCarroll.

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Brand Branding Crisis Management Customer Service 157

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok is an extremely beneficial social media platform for many businesses and small creators alike and the use of TikTok influencers can be easily implemented into a brand’s social media strategy. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. khaby.lame.

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Brand Branding Video Social Media 118

NewsWhip

JANUARY 11, 2023

Our monthly analysis of the top brand coverage usually reveals hundreds of stories with several varying narratives, and only every so often do we uncover a theme that’s responsible for multiple brands making headlines in a big way. This story has continued into early January following the TikTok that went viral on Dec 17th.

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Brand Branding Viral Employee 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. Their authenticity and natural approachability make them relatable, helping brands foster consumer trust.

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Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 83

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

Many years ago, one of the currently most successful personal care brands, Old Spice, faced the problem of not appealing to a younger audience. That meant appealing to a younger target audience was going to take some rebranding, and the brand had to change its image. It did this successfully with a bold marketing campaign.

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Brand Branding Marketing Viral 88

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. The post How To Get Ahead Of A Crisis When You’re Already Behind – Invincible Brand Podcast appeared first on Melissa Agnes - Crisis Management Keynote Speaker.

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Crisis Viral Brand Branding 176

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Bert’s Books’ viral display of the Prince Harry autobiography It felt like Prince Harry’s autobiography was everywhere at the beginning of the year – and one independent bookstore in Swindon capitalised on its success in a very clever way. This is a great example of how simple but well done content can go viral.

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Brand Branding Viral Fashion 62

Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. With such a promising consumer base, luxury brands cannot afford to ignore the potential of TikTok as a marketing platform.

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Brand Branding Marketing Fashion 71

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 2, 2020

New research from 5W Public Relations showcases how brands can go the wrong kind of viral. As fear of the coronavirus sweeps the nation, one similarly-named beer brand is suffering from sheer name association. The post Viral by association—some beer-drinkers won’t buy Corona now appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Viral Survey Brand Branding 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When it comes to producing viral videos for big brands, Stephen Voltz is about as experienced as they come. With his viral videos for big brands being viewed over 150 million times, Voltz took the stage at Inbound 2015 to share what he believes to be the four key elements found in almost every viral video.

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Viral Video YouTube Examples 120

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. Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example.

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Brand Branding How To Storytelling 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Here are some quick takeaways and observations based on experience with storytelling for B2B brands. New companies naturally want to make the brand story all about them, and a colorful narrative about a bootstrapped business can be a powerful media pitch in a PR campaign. It’s not about you. Tell, don’t sell.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Video 173

Marketwired

APRIL 21, 2016

However, some brands are looking at methods to capture the things that appeal to frequent users of social media in a way that grabs their interest and makes the content the center of the story, with the brand name tagging along. These brands are winning with markets that are hard to target by traditional means.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2018

But the thing is, with all the challenges, obstacles, and realities of crisis management today, by the time leadership reaches for this plan, the story is already miles ahead, potentially even going viral, and stakeholders are already demanding answers to their questions, concerns, and speculation. This is what it means to be crisis ready.

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Crisis Crisis Management Brand Branding 179

Prowly

MAY 23, 2018

There’s no guarantee your content will go viral. But at least, these time-tested practices can enhance the chances of creating viral content and help your brand get recognition and wider reach. The post How to Go Viral on Social Media with These 8 Simple but Effective Tips appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Viral Social Media How To Media 116

Prowly

MAY 23, 2018

There’s no guarantee your content will go viral. But at least, these time-tested practices can enhance the chances of creating viral content and help your brand get recognition and wider reach. The post How to Go Viral on Social Media with These 8 Simple but Effective Tips appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Viral Social Media How To Media 116

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Their efforts have propelled merely popular stories into through-the-roof viral successes.

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Viral Data Web Trends 120

Critical Mention

APRIL 12, 2019

Before digital marketing techniques came about, word of mouth was the key to brand awareness. Through this phenomenon, viral and buzz marketing were born. A more in-depth look at viral marketing. Viral marketing is a strategy that primarily relies on social media networks to spread a company’s message. Superbowl ads.

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Viral Marketing Real Estate Travel 73

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 30, 2020

Brands and businesses are scrambling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’d better also watch the way they conduct their crisis business management—because once the viral dust settles, consumers plan to hold them accountable.

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Crisis Consumer Viral Brand 136

Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

As Holmes states, years ago the frequent ask from brands and clients was: “We want this to go viral.” Fewer people are talking about virality and shares, and more people are talking about community. Your brand was just getting started on Facebook. Suddenly, brands were paying to reach their audience.

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Viral Community Reddit Facebook 98

NewsWhip

JULY 7, 2021

Using that as a springboard, and alongside the fact that the shoes are now seen as something of a fashion statement , Crocs has entered into a partnership that has gained significant public interest in the last few weeks — a stiletto made with Balenciaga that debuted at the designer brand’s fashion show. Balenciaga x Crocs.

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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? It’s like the joke among PR and ad agencies that every client wants a viral video.

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