Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Just give this shocking post a read.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Benchmarking CTR data for consumer display ads on Google range from an abysmal.09%

B2B 88

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. But can we say that for sponsored content ? Does it have the same impact as earned media? .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it means that the credibility of media and information sources is more important than in the past. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

. ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. PR grows more in demand. Purpose and supply chain messaging.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Konnect Agency

APRIL 1, 2021

As a brand strategy agency , it’s our responsibility to build a brand to all that it can be in the eyes of the media. Strategic counsel on the scope of work could include product placements, media relations, digital marketing and so much more. Next, there’s ‘brand profile’ outreach.

Brand 59

Brand Branding How To Consumer 59

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. And social, with its free and open access; bountiful, ever-shifting demographic landscapes; bright, new shiny platforms; trolls and black holes, represents an ocean of opportunity marketers simply cannot afford to ignore. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Earned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

PR and marketing professionals have the opportunity to expand their organization’s brand reach by leveraging earned media coverage. An increase in mentions and link shares, especially from reputable broadcast stations, reputable websites and high-profile social media accounts, can have an incredible impact on brand exposure.

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Brand Branding How To Media 103

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 19, 2012

>screen does the blurry transition to note we''re considering the changes< Publishing: Content management platforms have decentralized publishing. This has changed the roles in publishing as consumers and brands can now participate in a world once reserved to the fourth estate. Are they designed to capitalize on this?

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Consumer 66

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

For instance, Facebook is an ideal platform to promote consumer-centric products and Twitter for business-centric ones. But influencers, unlike celebrities, are valued for their expertise and it is for this reason that an influencer’s brand must match yours. Their content should be relevant for their audience to take note of.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

How brands benefit from partnering with dadfluencers Recognizing the influence and reach of dadfluencers, brands have begun collaborating with them to promote products and services relevant to fatherhood and parenting. By tapping into this dynamic, brands can engage with fathers more meaningfully and authentically.

Brand 55

Brand Branding Instagram Community 55

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. What is media coverage? Why is media coverage important? How to secure media coverage through outreach.

Print 112

Print Trends Agency Brand 112

5W PR

MAY 6, 2022

A company relatively new to the arena may want to focus on building brand awareness among potential clients. Media Relations. For this, PR needs to find the target audience for the product and promote the product on media channels where the potential customers are likely to be. SEO and Content Marketing.

How To 88

How To SEO B2C Content Marketing 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a powerful marketing strategy for businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry. With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Local Instagram 40

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses. With the majority of consumers now relying on the internet for product research and purchasing decisions, having a strong online presence is essential.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And last I heard, the newswire business is doing well thank you, still a hearty institution supported by an ecosystem that generates, distributes and consumes the “news.” ” But people have been saying press releases have been dead for years, since the advent of social media. ” The prescription?

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When considering how to make a brand stronger, business leaders often look to operational influences. Yet, public relations (PR) and communications efforts have significant potential to bolster a brand. One of the ways to achieve this is by harnessing the power of in-person community engagement and event marketing.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

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. Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. Let’s start with the basics!

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Just as a turn of phrase can shift consumer trust in a brand’s favor, a misjudged tone in the brand voice can also derail your efforts.

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Every major trend in tech PR revolves around the collection and application of data, from cyber-security to account-based marketing (ABM). Artificial intelligence. On the blockchain gang.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In public relations, media refers to any messaging channel or platform the brand might use to connect with customers. Traditionally, there are three types of media: paid, earned and owned. Owned media is any content or messaging platform the brand owns or exclusively controls.

Media 103

Media Print Advertising Advertising 103

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

To be successful in PR now, you have to be an analytics professional, a social media guru, a content marketing creator, a media relations pitcher and a great writer – plus you have to know and understand search engine marketing and search engine optimization. Rapid Fire Round.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

“Communications teams have come a long way in their ability to surface and leverage data that demonstrates the value of media relations, content marketing, social media and influencer outreach. Brands are going to need to rethink how they approach influencer marketing in the coming year.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. Where does public relations , with its roots in media relations and events, fit into the customer acquisition picture?

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

But practice is broadening to include new forms of media including influencer relations, social media, community engagement and messaging. The internet has disintermediated every business that it has touched since the launch of consumer and mobile broadband in the noughties. Public relations is no different.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

And PR teams have had to be more vigilant than ever to provide guidance that will keep a brand in good stead. This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. Reputation management – more 24/7 than ever. PR firms expand service offerings.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

1) Earned and branded media drive awareness and trust in B2B. Digital marketing spend tallied up at around $629 billion in the US in 2018. This year it’s on track to outpace the investment in analog marketing channels for the first time. For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest.

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Influencer Marketing. While consumer trust in advertisements and even in traditional media sources continues to decline, Twitter says we now trust influencers as much as our friends. This means, if you don’t have a strong influencer marketing program set for 2017, you will be way behind. Contributor Marketing.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Start with your brand. What are your brand attributes and keywords? It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. More of a consumer audience? Leave it to marketing/communications staff to edit what is consumed globally or shared only on a company intranet/at the weekly all-hands.

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In PR and media relations, it’s easy to become entirely focused on the day-to-day issues at the expense of the longer event horizon. For media relations and PR professionals, this means even more attention to not just the text and images but the coding and metadata of online content. Click to enlarge.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service. PR pros and marketers should take advantage of their organization’s social media interactions. Social Media Delivers Brand Clarity. Share Tweet Share.

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

PRSay

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Rather than paying for it all, they already have what they need and, perhaps more important, what consumers want. Here, Disney sets a great example for PR pros and marketers: Content is the key to everything you do. Disney was able to launch their streaming service with a huge bank of ready-made content.

Analytics 143

Analytics Television Banking Data 143