Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When a company illustrates in thought leadership that it understands an industry – its strengths, weaknesses, problems and opportunities – buyers stand to reason their products are probably pretty good too. Thought leadership is more important than ever in B2B. The C-Suite spend more time with thought leadership today.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

People saw how easy consumer technology was to use – the iPhone is the quintessential example – and wanted the same in technology designed for business. Today, millennials are increasingly holding leadership positions and their influence has extended from the product to the process of how these products are marketed and sold.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Retailers are having huge success with social and influencer marketing—partly because retail is a highly social category, with many brands performing above average in driving online and offline consumer conversations, which makes the continued dominance of Amazon and Nike in the U.S. marketplace impressive.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” 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. It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. Create a cadence.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Today, corporate reputation is directly impacted by and intertwined with a CEO’s personal brand. Particularly for CEOs of the world’s largest companies who’ve become brands in their own right and live life under the media spotlight. We’ve all seen how a CEO with a big brand can become the face of an organization.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As PR pros, we must continually adapt to emerging technologies that impact consumer behavior. As voice-enabled devices and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant become common, voice search is also transforming how consumers interact with brands and information. According to Demand Sage, there are 4.2

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. And it’s often very cost-effective relative to consumer public relations. Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Given the rapid pace of change and the harsh partisan rhetoric that seeps into even seemingly innocuous issues, there is reason to believe that brands and politics will become even more intertwined — especially as the 2024 presidential election nears. Among them, do brands have a responsibility to develop a public political strategy?

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Institute for Public Relations

MARCH 19, 2024

This summary is provided by the IPR Behavioral Insights Research Center Edelman and LinkedIn conducted their sixth annual study examining how thought leadership influences buying behaviors among B2B decision-makers and C-suite executives.

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Prohibition

MAY 4, 2023

In the world of Public Relations, establishing your brand as an industry expert is crucial for gaining credibility, building trust, and maintaining a competitive edge. Thought Leadership, positioning your brand as an expert in your industry or niche, can be a powerful strategy to help attract new potential clients or customers.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When you think about “thought leadership,” you ideally think of the valuable, high-level insights you’re getting on an issue or topic that you likely can’t get anywhere else—and some genuine tips and takeaways that you can put into practice for your brand or business.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Annie Perkins, Managing Director, Consumer & Health and Megan Gaffney, VP, Consumer. It is our favorite time of the year, when beefy research and insight reports appear outlining anticipated consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. Brands putting customers in the center of consumer marketing.

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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. When it comes to content marketing, it’s a top-down communication method – and it can be promoted business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C).

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Content Marketing Leadership Marketing B2C 88

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

We value honest feedback as it plays a vital role in our continuous growth and impacts the choices consumers make when purchasing. 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.

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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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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consumers were amused by promotions such as Burger King’s Barbie burger with pink sauce, and the Barbies and Kens who started popping up on the Bumble dating app. The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions. Choose cross-promotions carefully.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. PR teams have a big opportunity to leverage social influencers for not only brand content, but click-to-buy opportunities. But what does this mean for public relations professionals?

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Your audience is skeptical of your brand. But your communication alone won’t always convince them your brand can deliver on its promises. How familiar is your audience with your brand? You need to ensure your brand’s name and products are recognized in your industry – and for the right reasons.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Thought leadership is one of those things many brands and leaders want–but very few do well. Clients come to agencies all the time with the goal of “thought leadership.” And that leads me to a recent report from Edelman + LinkedIn titled “The 2021 B2B Thought Leadership Impact Study.”

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to a poll by Marketing Insider Group , 71% of marketers say they have benefitted from thought leadership. A thought leadership strategy can help to establish and identify a unique expert leader for your brand to create content that can separate it from other brands within the industry.

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PRSay

JULY 20, 2021

The security and privacy of their personal data are top concerns for consumers, says a new study from FleishmanHillard. FleishmanHillard’s “2021 Authenticity Gap” study (PDF here ) examines the actions that brands must take to meet consumer expectations. Illustration credit: jozefmicic ].

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Landis PR

AUGUST 1, 2022

Every organization, business and brand rely heavily on its public reputation for success. Publicity gives brands the power to reach a large audience and share their stories with the world. How Public Relations Helps Brands Sell. 6 Ways That Public Relations Can Help Brands Sell. Differentiate Your Brand from Competitors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic. New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 10, 2017

In a recent SHIFT blog , our VP of Marketing Tech, Chris Penn, answered the question ‘what is thought leadership?’. PR helps to communicate compelling stories to improve brand awareness, and by integrating thought leadership, it may help to generate qualified leads. Theresa Masnik. Account Manager.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2022

With the help of strategic relationship building and influencing, companies in the cannabis industry can reach a lot more consumers and generate conversions. Most cannabis brands make the mistake of not honing in on their PR efforts and simply hoping that they’ll be good enough to generate positive results.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak began last month, I noticed there seemed to be two kinds of brands. But, the point is these seven brands adapted and changed quickly to their new environments and they acted decisively and knowing full-well they were taking a bit of a gamble. It’s been fascinating to watch. Makes sense, right?

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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.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s important, however, to ensure that you’re choosing events that align with your brand’s identity and the interests of its audience. There are scores of potential dates that B2B tech brands can use to generate high-impact coverage. And despite its name, it is definitely not limited to consumer products.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2021

New privacy protections from tech giants and governments threaten to staunch the flow of user data that companies have long relied on to target consumers with online ads, The Wall Street Journal reports. Over the summer, Miller High Life ran an online contest for consumers to win a branded patio set with a bar, stools and neon signs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In reality the privacy regulations are well-intended and will protect consumers. How are you getting consent from consumers? Marketers need guidance, and these changes are the perfect way for ad tech companies to use thought leadership to assure brands that they are not alone. Have you hired a Chief Privacy Officer?

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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. The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. There are many ways to use PR initiatives to add depth, color, and cohesion to the building blocks of brand identity. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2023, powerful campaigns strengthened PR’s ability to improve brand reputation and influence, while also strengthening customer adoption and loyalty. Brands have attempted to adapt their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to suit their audiences’ varying opinions on controversial issues. Short-form video reigns.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Organic content uses free social media tools to share posts, photos, videos, and stories with the people who already follow a given brand or individual. Builds brand awareness. Extends the reach of thought leadership content .

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