ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But it’s a perfect time for fresh leadership, and a good way for Korey to be sent packing as a public face of the brand. Yet my first take on the Away reputation mess wasn’t just that workplace culture impacts brand reputation, although that’s true. Businesses spend millions on brand reputation and community service.

Customer Service 227

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 227

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But it’s a perfect time for fresh leadership, and a good way for Korey to be sent packing as a public face of the brand. Yet my first take on the Away reputation mess wasn’t just that workplace culture impacts brand reputation, although that’s true. Businesses spend millions on brand reputation and community service.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Here at Crenshaw, our client base of high-growth tech organizations have found that earned speaking opportunities and industry recognition build credibility and visibility for their brand. For more on how PR turns prospects into customers , see our earlier post. Support employer branding. Here’s how it works.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 25, 2020

And most CEOs acknowledge the benefits of social engagement for their personal and corporate brands. The annual report on CEO social media usage by ECCO, an international network of independent PR firms, found that just 15% have a presence on Twitter – down from 17% last year. Or do they? It’s a tall order.

Social Media 380

Social Media Leadership LinkedIn Corporate 380

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. 93% believed that brand purpose would increase consumer trust and loyalty, while 88% felt doing so would differentiate them from their competition.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. The feature enables “enterprises to analyze customer conversations from owned data sources” and let the Talkwalker AI engine analyze it. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

Your brand is not the only one targeting your audience. You’re going up against your competitors, their internal thought leaders and the external influencers with whom they have partnered. . So what should your brand include in its measurement strategy ? Don’t limit your tracking to your brand though. Mention Volume.

Measurement 159

Measurement Brand Branding Pitching 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Today’s divided political climate has affected PR strategy for many companies and brands, including those who like to stay far away from partisan issues. Though it may be an opportune time for some brands to take a stand on relevant issues, many choose to remain neutral on hot-button topics, and understandably so.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 136

Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

This month, AirPR hosted the webinar “How to Protect Your Brand in a PR Crisis.” From Facebook to Starbucks, no brand is safe from a communications crisis. How and when your brand responds to the press is crucial to saving your brand’s reputation. Understand your audience.

Crisis 186

Crisis How To Brand Branding 186

Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

One of the roles of a good leader of a multinational company is to help build and maintain a global brand, as well as unify company culture. As an executive, it isn’t your responsibility alone to ensure that your brand is recognized as a leader in its industry, but it is a continuous effort and an exciting journey. Everything.

Company 267

Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

For example, innovation is high on their lists: 69% of customers expect new ways to get existing services in the wake of the pandemic, such as doing so remotely. They also want your website, video content, meeting booking tools, and every interaction with your brand to be simple and intuitive. Problem 1: Internal Alignment.

Internal 80

Internal International Meeting Leadership 80

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. One aspect of Twitter that’s not well-known and often not considered by brands is that journalists and news organizations are the largest and most active verified group of Twitter users. This was way below Wall Street’s expectations. Source: Forbes.com).

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The talent shortage was a predictable focal point in a recent discussion with supply chain leaders, underscoring the critical role of the brand in any resilience strategy. Other areas of focus included the need for a collaborative rather than transactional approach, and for robust internal processes that allow transformation to take root.

Brand 36

Brand Branding System Technology 36

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Solution The primary objective over the course of a year was to manage the brand by ensuring a seamless transition from Auction.com to Ten-X. THO set an internal goal of ensuring that the average clip/day count was maintained and, in most months, accelerated from one brand to the next.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Industry Customer Service Course 52

5W PR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Power survey showed that more than half the first-time home buyers polled (54%) felt angry or confused when their mortgages were turned over to mortgage servicing companies. Bad customer service headed the list of complaints followed by poor self-service. What device(s) and what location(s) will be employed?

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Policies Analysis Training 88

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2017

In 2010, Professor Neeru Paharia was the lead author on a paper titled “The Underdog Effect: The Marketing of Disadvantage and Determination through Brand Biography” and published in the Journal Of Consumer Research. Cool brands treat people well, we didn’t. Is an underdog narrative important to your audience’s psychographics?

Marketing 180

Marketing Skype Customer Service Brand 180

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

Increasingly influencers demand a fee for working with an organisation or brand. They’re engaging directly with internal and external stakeholders. This is arguably the most powerful form of media for both internal and external communications. It puts public relations on a collision course with marketing disciplines.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

Cision

AUGUST 2, 2016

But with so much noise out there, how can you get your audience to pay attention to your brand? Not all of them will be right for your brand, but with a diverse strategy, you’ll be able to extend the life of your content and better reach your audience. Look internally. Use a distribution service. Involve influencers.

Internal 120

Internal International Customer Service Pitching 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. As noted in our post on long-form content , a CEO can help influence a corporate image as well as build a personal brand through regular video communications.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

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. How can you turn your audience into loyal brand advocates? Zombie Loyalists: Mobilizing Advocates to Benefit Your Brand.

Marketing 120

Marketing Customer Service Employee Mobile 120

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

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 21, 2018

Customer service is often considered to be the key to a brand’s reputation , but part of keeping the customer happy and loyal, is to bring something new and exciting to keep them engaged. But some of these actually have a very minimal effect on the relationship between the brand and consumer.

Brand 54

Brand Branding Trends Social Media 54

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

However, when it comes to branding, the opposite may be true. On Twitter especially, a new term has arisen called “humanizing a brand.” This refers to a business’ attempt to give their brands a human touch. Going beyond simply “personal” gives your brand more appeal, PR and potentially, controversy.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Customer Service Twitter 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Trends will continue to support a wave of education for PR and it’s internal partners to consider and accept PR’s positive impact.”. Brand lift, moving customers through the funnel more quickly, organizational efficiency, customer service, product development – the list goes on and on.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. These metrics may be both internally facing (like efficiency) and business oriented (like leads closed or the number of campaigns managed). Customer service?

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Cision

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Despite their dependence, many brands are just taking shots in the dark and are unsure how to use social to drive real results. By investing in social listening software , you’ll be able to help all departments, including solving customer service issues, monitoring rising crises and identifying sales opportunities.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Pinterest Customer Service 120

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the same time, engagement levels are plummeting on Facebook, down by 50% since 2017, according to some reports: We know engagement levels are down (for brands) on Twitter, too (and have been for years). How to I better automate customer service via social media? What about Instagram, you say?

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. 1) Provide social media training for everyone that operates as an admin on a brand account. If they are in any way responsible for content, customer service, monitoring or answering fan questions, they need to have a deeper level of training.

Social Media 239

Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. Even consumer brands need to position themselves and their companies as leaders. PR today is about SEO. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

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. Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

It’s usually around the five year mark new agencies start winning bigger brands and awards, so you’ve broken the mould there. How have you won those brands? You’d be surprised at how many big brand directors would come up to us and say “you look fabulous”. That’s why we picked our name, because it’s different to everyone else.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Energy Creativity 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In today’s volatile media and social environment, brand reputation is fragile. According to the World Economic Forum , more than twenty-five percent of a company’s market value is directly attributable to its brand reputation. So how should brands prepare for an unknown, uncontrollable event that could impugn its reputation?

Reputation 130

Reputation Viral Employee Customer Service 130

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. I predict brands will look to the PESO model (which stands for paid, earned, shared and owned media) to make more of their owned media.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Data shows that proactive marketing “ pays off ” during recessions—for brands across industries, including the likes of Toyota, Amazon, Coca-Cola, etc. For one, you’re already out of the starting gate by understanding the important role storytelling plays in how we connect with brands. Are you asking questions?

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 105