Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

Brands earn customer trust in business by protecting their data, offering a reasonable value, focusing on the quality of their product or service and delivering good customer experiences. Trust in business is a currency that brands can’t live without. 73% are willing to pay more for the product or service.

Brand 109

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 109

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

But there’s one aspect of your business that I’d encourage you to pay more attention to — brand situational awareness. Why Leaders & Execs Need to Know How Their Brand is Perceived. But understand: having a vision of your brand’s status that is misaligned with reality can cause you and your team to make poor business decisions.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

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

Landis PR

DECEMBER 20, 2021

billion mark in July 2019, as reported by WeAreSocial. From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers: Engage with your target audience. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are extremely popular with major brands and their followers.

Social Media 52

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 52

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2020

These figures and earlier articles about consumers’ increased dependency on social media to browse and shop, make social media customer service extremely important. In September, social media management platform Hootsuite reported that 76% of consumers message a business seeking customer service or support.

Social Media 88

Social Media How To Media Guidelines 88

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. People were truly talking with brands (and other people).

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 88

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million. Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. And according to the 2016 Cision State of the Media Report they don’t think Twitter is going away anytime soon. Source: Forbes.com).

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method.

Trends 127

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 127

Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

PR professionals and investors agree the most significant benefit that accrues to companies with a positive corporate reputation is corporate brand loyalty. USC Annenberg Global Communications Report 2023 Not Being Transparent or Honest Customers are increasingly valuing honesty and transparency.

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

Polaris

MAY 5, 2015

If your brand targets moms, your social media strategy may need a major overhaul, according to a recent study conducted by Yummy Mummy Club (YMC) in Canada. Brands still think that pushing out stories about how great they are will resonate with moms,” Erica Ehm , the founder of YMC, told me. 10 Ways Brands Create Contagious Content.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Pinterest YouTube 100

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

Internet usage, planning tools, paid and social mashups, human computer interface, and social business are highlights of Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Report. Mary Meeker, an analyst turned venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers (KPCB), has published her annual Internet report for 2017. Here are my highlights. #1

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations. It’s ultimately designed to enable businesses to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout their buyer's journey.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2 A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Think of it as using social media to find and cultivate potential customers interested in your offer.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. PR will embrace paid media. What’s your way in?

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

This is a big deal for PR practitioners and marketers as Altimeter reports that a quarter of all social media falls under the purview of communication , and another 40 percent is the responsibility of marketing. Probably the least exciting aspect of social listening is customer service.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

B2B public relations is widely perceived as the nerdy cousin to consumer PR’s popular girl. Having already noted what B2B PR people can learn from their colleagues who run consumer brand accounts, I think the reverse is also true. The same trend is happening in consumer sectors, thanks to social media.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

Reputation Us

APRIL 12, 2023

ChatGPT reached its first one million user milestone in January—just two months after its launch—making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history, according to a USB study. According to the USB report, “We see strong interest from enterprises to integrate conservational AI into their existing ecosystem.

Reputation 88

Reputation Financial Training Enterprise 88

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 21, 2021

Looking at social media specifically, people of all disabilities reported a struggle with accessing the content: visual 22%, hearing 17%, speech 27% and cognitive 23%. “As And every day they struggle to access content and communications from brands and organisations of all kinds. They are excluded by default or by design.

Guidelines 136

Guidelines Communications Tools Case Study 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report. Analysis: There’s been a real push in some circles of PR for brands to take a stand. The ensuing narrative has been interpreted as brands need to get political.

Technology 128

Technology Study Communications Survey 128

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Brand humanization. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Reputation Us

APRIL 12, 2023

ChatGPT reached its first one million user milestone in January—just two months after its launch—making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history, according to a USB study. According to the USB report, “We see strong interest from enterprises to integrate conservational AI into their existing ecosystem.

Reputation 78

Reputation Financial Training Enterprise 78

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Branding – a word that conjures mental images of the world’s most prominent products. With the rise of social media and the Internet, branding has become a vital and highly visible business facet, making it more important than ever for marketers and communication professionals to stay on top of brand management.

Measurement 40

Measurement Reputation Brand Branding 40

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Add to that the decreased likelihood of such things as misinformation, mistimed promotions, broken links, and off-brand Tweets or posts. Doing so increases the possibility of identifying possible issues well in advance and decreases the potential of the above problems, seriously damaging the brand’s reputation and community standing.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Case Study Construction 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. Strong opinions stimulate reporters and readers. Contributed articles bylined by a key executive are part of any PR program that emphasizes thought leadership.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. You’ve also worked as a reporter.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. Here are seven ways to maximize the power of social media as a brand visibility and lead generation tool. It can’t hurt for reporters to read your consistently informative posts. Gather intelligence.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

With so much going for it, it’s no surprise that earlier this summer eMarketer reported Instagram engagement on both organic posts and paid ads is breaking all records compared to other platforms. The social media measurement metrics you choose for your brand depend on your overall objectives (I know you know that!).

Instagram 100

Instagram Measurement Twitter Customer Service 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 ” Implied links are simply brand mentions that appear in earned or shared media.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Intrepid PR strategists pitch an editor a trend piece on new IoT security or other products and voila, a round-up story with five or six brands appears.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Cision

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There’s a misconception that marketing a business is always time-consuming. You can also create email templates for common customer service inquiries, such as: Where’s my product? Discover which metrics matter most by downloading Avoid the Numbers Trap & Give Your Clients Meaningful Reports. Social Media.

Marketing 120

Marketing Comparison eBook Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” Nielsen reported that 5.8 billion ,” according to a new report from Burton-Taylor International Consulting. My instinct?

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 7, 2020

Cision kept the press release distribution service, while Innodata, then operating as MediaMiser, got the Agility media database and the media monitoring solution. Agility was clearly the larger brand, had broader market penetration in the US and Europe and so the company kept the Agility name. 4) Analytics and reporting.

Tools 83

Tools Comparison Media System 83

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Brand humanization. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61