5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. Having more media coverage means a company receives more customers and more brand awareness.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Content marketing has evolved, but only 38 percent of B2C marketers consider their strategy to be effective in boosting the bottom line. So what part of the new state of content marketing is most challenging? Learn what is needed to get started and how this model can help your content and social media strategies.

B2C 120

B2C Crisis Communications Content Marketing Engineering 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2016

The volume of PR and marketing predictions reached an apex as we rounded the corner on a New Year and into 2016. It’s helpful to have metrics that tell you what content did well in the past – but not as helpful as analytics that forecast what will do well in the future. “We Related Content Worth Checking Out. by Frank Strong.

Banking 60

Banking Marketing Wireless Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. While marketers typically associate thought leadership with the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey, the survey shows the influence lasts through sales closure and perhaps beyond.

Leadership 65

Leadership B2B Study Marketing 65

Victorious PR

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s highly competitive real estate market, it’s more important than ever to have a strong public relations strategy. PR efforts such as media coverage, social media campaigns, and content marketing can help real estate companies reach a wider audience and attract new customers.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Reputation Case Study Crisis Management 52

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” Just like Critical Mention, EKA follows the latest trends that aim at improving and maintaining brands. ” What are Your Favorite PR Trends?

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Crisis 81

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 12, 2018

When it comes to building brands most experts will likely start with the tactics: Develop a mission statement or messages, create a logo, use PR, advertise and leverage social media. To be clear, these are all important components of the brand building process. Let’s wind this back to branding. Guest Post by Simon Erskine Locke.

Brand 74

Brand Branding Banking Financial 74

Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

Crisis 62

Crisis Crisis Management Reputation Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

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. So, what is machine learning and how can you use it ?

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The TOP PR and Content Marketing Conferences 2018. If you’re in search of PR and content marketing conferences to attend in 2018, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Take a look, and hopefully we’ll see you at one of these PR or marketing conferences in 2018. PRWeek Awards.

Conference 210

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Education 210

5W PR

APRIL 29, 2020

IMC or integrated marketing communications is a strategy that takes the marketing department within an organization, from working on different strategies and functions, into one interconnected approach. It’s due to integrated marketing communications that the consumers can have a seamless experience with the organization.

Strategy 97

Strategy Communications Advertising Advertising 97

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Thought leadership is usually associated with top-of-the-funnel as far as marketing outcomes are concerned, but there’s evidence to suggest it meets the needs of existing customers. Studies have shown that somewhere around one-fifth of companies identify related metrics such as customer retention as a content marketing objective.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Customer Service Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. Then it got picked up by a crisis communications specialist who asked to run it in his newsletter. 3) The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If they’re especially engaged, they’ll consume your brand message across multiple channels, reinforcing their recall and retention. If you land a brand mention in a news article, share it from the outlet to your brand’s social media with a sentence or two of bonus context. Think about how you can make the most of a PR win.

Conference 59

Conference Consumer Social Media Google 59

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Unfortunately many corporate communicators, still play a role as brand cop, policing up activity online. It’s one of the primary ways, crisis communications, PR and indeed marketing have changed; all it requires is initiative. It’s both an effort in futility, one with few friends and perhaps even adverse effects.

Employee 60

Employee Crisis Crisis Communications LinkedIn 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 25, 2017

That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing. We study the present so that we might be informed in order act with deliberate consideration. 1) PR in history.

Publicity 80

Publicity Crisis Construction Study 80

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

With that in mind, we’ve outlined why it’s essential to have brand tracking capabilities to monitor trending topics. Tracking trends is critical to determining whether your marketing team can prove your value to senior leadership through earned media measurement. 3) Can your brand add value to the conversation?

Trends 61

Trends Viral Analysis Crisis 61

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

While they don’t directly influence search rankings, their role in driving traffic and enhancing brand visibility is undeniable. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST DEMONSTRATION OR CONSULTATION Guest Contributor: Brandon Leibowitz is the founder of SEO Optimizers , a Digital Marketing Agency in Los Angeles, California.

SEO 84

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 84

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

How can you take advantage of the numerous opportunities these events present for furthering your brand, while avoiding a large-scale crisis? With the right plan and team in place, your brand can position itself strategically, take action when necessary and shine in the spotlight. Prepare in advance. Be flexible.

Crisis Communications 40

Crisis Communications Crisis Viral Mobile 40

Garrett Public Relations

APRIL 1, 2020

With our daily routines as we know them on pause for now, brands are […]. The post 5 Reasons to Over-Communicate With Your Audiences Right Now – and What to Say appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. They’re just not sure what to say to them.

Communications 126

Communications Brand Branding Company 126

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Search engine optimization for content will become even more integral to media relations and PR and will emphasize metadata and schemas as much as the text and images. Want to make standout content? Click here for our free content marketing white paper! . Prepared for a brand crisis?

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Boeing: Brand crises abound in January, and perhaps no one knows this better than the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

Diversity of content can be a particularly effective route to take here. More creative content marketing methods help you reach a variety of audiences while also meeting the various accessibility needs of your demographics. For instance, long-form blogs may be accessible through screen readers.

How To 40

How To Ethics Education Creativity 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece.

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

Critical Mention

APRIL 2, 2019

As a PR or marketing professional tasked with keeping your brand strong, you understand how important competitive analysis is. Managing your brand in a vacuum isn’t enough; you have to understand what tactics and channels your competitors are using and how they are messaging their own brand. Until next time!

Analysis 74

Analysis Tools SEO Software 74

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

While reducing excess décor, food, collateral, and giveaways may seem like it will make your event feel lackluster, it can have the opposite effect by enhancing your brand image as an organization that values making a positive impact.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Have you factored in content marketing? Want to be in holiday issues of popular magazines? Are you thinking about social media?

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Pitching Measurement Groups 70

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing.

Social Media 92

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 92

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

The intersection these two marketing functions is powerful: when both on the same page – literally and figuratively – it can significantly amplify results. As such, I’ve written this review from the perspective of its usefulness to a PR and for those that may not be search marketing experts. 1) Web alerts and client mentions.

SEO 64

SEO Tools Engineering Web 64

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. One negative comment can attract thousands of tweets and reactions, turning that single comment into a full-blown PR crisis.

Crisis 271

Crisis Brand Branding How To 271

Critical Mention

MARCH 1, 2018

Takeaway: Sometimes it’s fun to use humor in your marketing efforts, on social media and so on – but it IS a risk. If your brand isn’t known for something, use care when attempting to include it in your next campaign. You’ll find Michelle Garrett at the intersection of PR, content marketing and social media.

Film 80

Film Social Media Storytelling Writing 80

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 28, 2017

Howard Williams , a PR strategist providing creative and strategic counsel in messaging, crisis communication and brand building. She most recently served as Vice President of Content Marketing and Media Analysis for eOutreach/CustomScoop, analyzing media, digital content, and trends for Fortune 500 clients.

Measurement 40

Measurement Financial Internal International 40

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Finding the right means of communication will become crucial to helping build or improve the reputation of organisations or individuals. With tactics such as SEO, employer branding, and other reputation-building tactics becoming more and more impactful, it’s clear that media relations alone simply won’t cut it anymore.

Trends 71

Trends Reputation Course Media Relations 71

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A well-orchestrated communications strategy is pivotal for fostering company growth in today’s competitive business landscape. If you can get your planning right today, you’ll have an aligned brand message with business objectives, enhance visibility, and be able to build enduring relationships with your audience.

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78