ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Sponsored content is content that an organization or brand pays to place and promote. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2015

With forecasts estimating that video will make up 80 to 90 percent of global consumer traffic by 2019 , live video streaming apps like Periscope are expected to stay in the spotlight. Here are six ways Periscope can influence the way your brand interacts with consumers: 1. Looking to test changes to your brand’s products?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. The brand perception audit may provide key insight that informs the overall PR strategy.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. Let’s start with the basics: brand journalism is not journalism. Instead, it looks at how people are affected by the particular brand.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Do the marketing tools and tactics you use actually keep your brand top of mind? It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics. Want proof?

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

Cision

JULY 24, 2015

Recent data breaches as well as increased credit card fraud have shaken consumer confidence in payment security. credit card issuers and merchants adopt new EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) chip-card technology to address certain types of fraud, some consumers are already looking ahead. Click here for your free white paper!

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems simple at first—at least that’s what most brands think when it comes to SEO strategy. 3 ways your brand can level up its SEO strategy. According to Ashley Cummings —freelance writer for brands like Salesforce and Hashtagpaid —that’s a huge error.“The The biggest mistake brands make with SEO?

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SEO Strategy Brand Branding 118

Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Social has brought a multitude of new ways to distribute a brand’s messaging, and as Joe Pulizzi pointed out at his recent webinar , consumers can afford to ignore what’s being said. If brands want to stand out from the crowd, they need to put as much thought and organization behind distribution as they do with the creation process.

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B2C Crisis Communications Content Marketing Engineering 120

Polaris

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I recently spoke with the director of marketing for a popular food brand who told me her organization was debating the pros and cons of Pinterest versus Instagram. Whether you work for a large or small company, this debate is important for your brand. In addition, Nordstrom is the most popular Pinterest brand with 4.4

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Pinterest Instagram Brand Branding 196

Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

Throughout March, we provided tons of content centered around using word-of-mouth to raise brand awareness, earn trust and, ultimately, make sales, including a webinar, white paper, tip sheet and numerous blog posts. White Paper. How can you turn your audience into loyal brand advocates?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

Compared to consumer PR, B2B public relations is more highly targeted, and usually more limited when it comes to the range of tactics that are truly effective. Read on for the key ways to customize a discussion event for your B2B brand. Hosted panels are generally thought leadership and branding opportunities.

B2B 136

B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

When Carnival Cruise Line was faced with several crises back in 2012 and 2013 , it was a deficit that many brand experts predicted would take at least four years to dig out of. Want more insights on how your brand can combat a crisis? Read the crisis communications white paper! Then, it’s time to get to work.

Crisis 120

Crisis Brand Branding Crisis Communications 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tom provided insights into the tactics used by brands to demonstrate ROI and how they balance short-term and long-term strategies. In an ever-growing AI era, there’s the importance for quality over quantity, emphasising the need for brands to actively engage with their audience and keep a pulse on their needs and wants.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In public relations, media refers to any messaging channel or platform the brand might use to connect with customers. While the ultimate goal – building a positive brand reputation – is the same in all cases, the strategy to leverage each kind of media is distinct. Earned media is all about getting people talking about the brand.

Media 103

Media Print Advertising Advertising 103

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.

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Brand Branding Pinterest YouTube 100

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.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

AUGUST 14, 2015

Consumers interact much differently with travel and hospitality providers now than in years past, and those providers are beginning to notice the increasing dependency on mobile devices to quickly get information. While most hotels and airlines have yet to adopt wearable technology, one major brand has: Disney. Wearable Technology.

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Is your brand prepared to adapt? Nathan Friedman, general manager of Citizen Relations, says brands need to constantly be on the lookout for new opportunities for innovation. What do you think are some of the biggest PR challenges facing brands today? What are some of the ways brands need to adapt? Think like a consumer.

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Airlines Travel Consumer Creativity 120

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The answers from this kind of discovery can inform everything from messaging, positioning, branding, website, collateral and so on, not just press releases. PowerPoints, white papers and academic papers should be provided to those who want to dig deeper and really understand. Take Stock of Your IP and its Potential.

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Technology Comparison Case Study Privacy 177

Cision

MAY 5, 2015

The same holds true with your B2B brand. Make content easy to find, consume and share. How do they consume and share content? Get our free white paper to see how! They’re easy to create, share and consume. Choose the forms that are relevant to your audience and true to your brand. Try something new.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Instagram 120

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2022

They’re also able to help businesses improve their omnichannel marketing efforts by targeting audiences across every channel that’s available to reach their consumers. Consumer Focused. Contextual Targeting.

Company 88

Company Strategy Publicity Advertising 88

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

So how can you set your brand apart? In this interview, Michael shares his advice for brands looking to break through the noise, stand out and grab their audience’s attention. In this interview, Michael shares his advice for brands looking to break through the noise, stand out and grab their audience’s attention.

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Cision

MAY 19, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. Many brands with successful apps focus on either fun or, as Jay Baer calls it, “ youtility.” Click here for our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper! Mobile Apps. Facilitation.

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Content Marketing Marketing Apparel Mobile 120

Cision

JULY 8, 2015

not fully adopting the chip-and-PIN technology used in other countries, consumers remain skeptical that the new chip-and-signature technology used in the U.S. In particular, skepticism about chip-and-PIN technology and continued security risks created heavy consumer conversation. Check out our latest white paper today!

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Retail Travel Mobile Technology 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses. With the ability to engage with companies and brands, purchase products and services and consume all or nearly all media online constantly, your communications strategies need to allow for both “big tent” ideas and targeted approaches. How can brands keep up?

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Communications Data Local Survey 253

Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

As the social media giants roll out live video, social media influencers and brands have been the first to embrace the trend. Get our free white paper today! Live streaming provides the accessibility, transparency and trust equity demanded by today’s consumer because it isn’t scripted. Be willing to accept mistakes.

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Real Estate Public Affairs Guidelines Video 120

Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2016

In fact, according to Edelman’s 2016 EARNED BRAND study , 86% of surveyed consumers rely on peer sources for learning about brands and 71% rely on peer sources for buying decisions. Meanwhile, brands have their own networks — both internally and externally. However, brand listening needs to go way past this.

Marketing 120

Marketing Financial Strategy Analytics 120

Cision

AUGUST 24, 2015

At his recent webinar, “ The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media ROI ,” Gary discussed how brands can quantify their social media content and learn what content leads to sales. While brands can certainly glean a lot of data from social media, knowing what to do with that data is what sets successful brands apart from the rest.

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Social Media Media Analytics Data 120

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

A brand doesn’t have to undertake all of those. Has a brand ever surprised you in such a kooky way that you just had to tell someone. Has a brand ever surprised you in such a kooky way that you just had to tell someone. You were the target of trigger marketing, which can come in the form of ads, branded content and live events.

Airlines 120

Airlines Storytelling Local Travel 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Finding influencers may be time-consuming, but it isn’t hard to spot them. You look for people who are relevant to your brand and industry; pay attention to their reach; and establish that they have an actual, engaged audience. View our latest white paper. But which ones are right for your influencer marketing program?

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Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2015

” Understanding consumer behavior and what emotions and processes drive action is what separates a thriving company from a struggling one. Think outside the box to give consumers content they want. Learn how with our free white paper! He says the very act of sharing content creates advocacy.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing B2C Employee 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. Here are three examples: Facebook is best for B2C companies that share short, consumable content (see below) and special offers or discounts for first-time buyers. Offer consumable content …. Guest Post by Monika Jansen. Track results.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Create forms to capture consumer information, and track them through the sales cycle – and ultimately tally revenues. Remind them that people consume information and learn in a variety of different ways, and that a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing simply won’t reach the entire target market. Focus on the content. Set the agenda.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Cision

JULY 10, 2015

The brand could have used any voice-over actors, but they chose Pete Stacker and David Bickler. Office Depot worked with Peter Thomas, a documentarian for brands like “National Geographic.” They’re the ones that will capture attention, be immediately recognizable, and continually surprise and delight your consumers. Make it Pop.

Video 120

Video Storytelling Local Creativity 120

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

By Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire In early 2018, Facebook announced a news feed update that dramatically changes how brands can engage with their communities and audiences within the Facebook platform. However, there are still ways brands can get their content into the Facebook newsfeed.

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Facebook Community Advertising Advertising 178

Marketwired

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Here are 5 quick survey takeaways: PR & marketing pros use a lot of different kinds of content in their communications: blog posts (55%), photos (29%) and news releases (24%) are used most frequently by our respondents, but newsletters, video, infographics and white papers were also named, along with case studies, webinars and tip sheets.

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Infographics Survey Content Marketing Marketing 100

Cision

JANUARY 7, 2016

Left to their own devices, they’re consumed by them—ahem, the Human Torch. Since the brand licenses its content and requires subscriptions, you’re trampling on one of their revenue streams. Check out our free white paper! The Fantastic Four succeed because they work together. Together, they cohere. No one goes rogue.

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