Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. Yet, health and wellness brands refuse to let them go. Instead of following the herd to captivate and activate your audience you must flex your creative muscles. The following examples focus on health and wellness brands, but the takeaways apply to any industry. Look better.

Creativity 73

Creativity Communications Brand Branding 73

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Creativity strikes back. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. Slowly, they brought on other smart people with great storytelling skills to join them in the fight. The brand purpose craze.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Upon snapping photos of them, participants were given the option to add a branded filter to their Snapchat photos. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Messaging & Positioning Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash. Is it humorous?

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. A subset of corporate communications work, developing, documenting, and disseminating overarching corporate messaging is key to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

Brand 62

Brand Branding Ethics Storytelling 62

Masters in Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Stories are emotional, experiential, and creative. As Harrison Monarth writes in The Harvard Business Review : Storytelling evokes a strong neurological response. Here's why storytelling is such a powerful tool: The Power of Synchronicity. Storytelling creates a certain synchronicity between the teller and the listener.

Storytelling 61

Storytelling Chemicals Advertising Advertising 61

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

So how can you create content that will spread awareness of your brand and drive sales? The key is brand journalism, a subtle form of storytelling that benefits both your brand and your audience. While traditional journalists seek to inform and educate, brand journalism aims to engage audiences and increase brand impact.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Fashion 120

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Yet for some reason, brands continue to drone on about facts, instead of taking the same, tried-and-tested approach for emotional communication. Why Storytelling is So Effective. In a world that’s saturated with marketing, it’s more important than ever for brands to make a lasting impression with their customers.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Advertising 40

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

This big data explosion means that PR pros now need to rise above the noise of more content than ever, in addition to managing brand reputation with more contacts than ever. AI can help power our productivity in these more creative capacities. Spot brand & revenue indicators. Quantify the buzz. Properly attribute revenue.

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Thanks to the Cognitive Content Hub™ framework , Marketing AI Institute has grown from a simple blog into a global media brand. Career paths will evolve.

Case Study 42

Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. PR is not a band-aid in times of crisis, nor is it a quick study or one-off tactic. Or they may think they’ll give it six months to change a brand image.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers. When I was studying public relations at San Jose State University (SJSU), there was no such thing as a curriculum for social media. Fast forward to today. Social media users passed the 3.5

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

Before my time at adidas they were actually my client, as I worked for the brand’s PR agency for almost three years. Currently, I’m the Public Relations Director for adidas America, working across all brand categories in both Sport and Style. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“These leaders push their teams from a reactive, check-the-box focus on storytelling and information dissemination, to operating within a strategically defined framework that considers the impact and outcomes of content and programming on business priorities,” according to the report. Other interesting statistics: Agencies say creative.

Survey 82

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Creative PR : According to the #PRStudChat Twitter community , creativity can’t be taught but it can certainly be inspired. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today. On the show, we discussed a Creativity in PR study by The Holmes Report and Now Go Create. Are you taking the time to help them too?

Creativity 150

Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Data Strategy Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . 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. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Things to think about How can you leverage organic content (with permission, of course) and empower your everyday fans to continue to share your brand message creatively?

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

As we began to chat about brands being immersed in tech and attracting the best talent, I found myself jotting down some notes. She was sharing an interesting perspective on the brands getting it right on Snapchat and which ones were not. However, your shout outs can also be in your own storytelling.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

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. I was studying acting at the time.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Think about what your brand wants to achieve. Arya Stark: Define Your Goals. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

A recent Yale study published in the journal Neuron suggested that being in unstable and unknown situations, regardless of how uncomfortable they may feel, is a critical condition for our brains to grow and learn. Stability, on the other hand, stalls growth. ET, to discuss change and social media. ET, to discuss change and social media.

Community 150

Community Social Media Media Education 150

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Storytelling success stories. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. What We Talked About on Growing Social New. About Barbara Rozgonyi.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Catching consumers’ attention is easier said than done — especially in the digital age, where consumers are constantly dodging branded messages.

Consumer 49

Consumer Brand Branding Reputation 49

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. That is why communications and media studies fit me perfectly because I could apply my interests to many different avenues; the possibilities were endless.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Agency 36

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. That is why communications and media studies fit me perfectly because I could apply my interests to many different avenues; the possibilities were endless.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I think some in the C-suite do know things like brand awareness are important and they kind of just feel it in their gut that it’s the right thing to do. But actually, it’s going to help smart, analytic focused and data focused, people do a better job and be more creative in many ways. Chris Lynch: Yeah, right.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

All the while, the PR pro remains out of sight from the public view, instead acting as the connective tissue between the organization and the storytellers. A-plus PR professionals understand that PR metrics are not about “grading” their work, but instead help them understand what is and isn’t working well for their brand.

Measurement 136

Measurement Analytics Data Conference 136

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. He described breaking a story about a pornographic video pirating ring.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2018

That goes for agencies and companies, big brands and boutiques, nonprofits and associations — even government entities. Multiple studies show that stories are far more persuasive than facts and data alone. That solution should be tied to your brand promise or unique value proposition. Stories stick. How to Structure Your Story.

Storytelling 74

Storytelling Chemicals Nonprofit Agency 74

Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

People view, connect and engage with native ads much more easily than branded content. But brands already can create 10-minute videos with six-second teasers. Neither personal nor branded videos currently have Facebook’s auto-play functionality; however, the feature is likely to be added in a future update. Study silent movies.

Video 120

Video YouTube Mobile Advertising 120