ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2017

In running high-profile consumer and B2B public relations campaigns over the years, we’ve learned some important tricks for making surveys work harder. As any good PR person knows, a well-designed survey can help increase earned media exposure and sharing of branded content. Put an even longer tail on survey results.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2016

That’s according to a survey of 1,200 “social dads” by Social Media Link and presented in the infographic – Dads Do Social – published nearby. In an introduction to the infographic, marketing director Jordon Ben writes: “Today’s dads are social, vocal and see their online world as a communal resource to help them make decisions.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

Consider the following findings from Cision’s 2023 State of the Media Report , a survey of more than 3,000 journalists worldwide: Press releases are cited as the resource journalists want to receive the most from brands and PR professionals Journalists ranked press releases No. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Over the last few months, there have been three separate surveys that polled hundreds of editors, reporter sand journalists. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Download the full PDF version of the infographic here . Use it to attract and gather a strong community of people who like and trust your brand. Adding data visualizations , infographics, images, and videos to your text not only makes it more interesting and attractive, but it can help your message to be absorbed better too.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 19, 2022

Regular readers know I frequently dive into surveys and studies about B2B marketing, sales and PR. Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Research and surveys are the most valuable content in B2B.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2022

93% of buyers “video builds trust in a brand” but success with video in B2B marketing requires a clear purpose, a plan to promote and measure results. A recent survey commissioned by Brightcove and conducted by the research firm Ascend2 got me to thinking about video again. A few months later the video was all but forgotten.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve covered tips on successful survey ideation in the past, so the next step is distributing your content. Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. Here’s Jodie’s recommendation for a press release template.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

As PR pros, we’re all about captivating crafting content that resonates with target audiences, fuels brand loyalty, and drives results. These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! But reaching the right people with maximum impact? That’s where traditional media comes in.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

For the purpose of satisfying curiosity, marketing surveys are a useful vehicle for research. To that end, this post summarizes five recent market research surveys worth of a purposeful poke and pry. That’s according to a survey of 150 marketing leads conducted by executive search firm Spencer Stuart as reported by Marketing Charts.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In a recently published survey of Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) by Nasdaq, the majority of CCOs reported that they are now held accountable for marketing KPI such as website traffic, sales and lead conversions and content marketing. PR is the guardian of your brand equity and reputation. Think again.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a refresher, earned media refers to any site or blog (even social media mention) where a journalist, blogger, or influencer talks about your brand without being paid to. If your PR team is doing its job to get your brand talked about online, you can enhance those efforts by baking them into your content marketing. And that works.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

For many of our clients we field quarterly surveys designed to generate relevant news or insights. Surveys are the data gift that keep giving. Polls and surveys are time-honored PR tools for developing campaigns, fine-tuning messaging, and generating earned media and content. Omnibus surveys.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Now in its sixth year, the report is derived from a survey of 1,521 North American B2B marketers. My perspective on last year’s B2B survey can be found here: Study: Effective Content Marketing Has One Element. The survey found considerable organizational confusion as to what effective content marketing looks like.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The annual survey of more than 33,000 individuals in 28 countries seeks to understand the public’s perception of trust across different markets and demographics. Businesses must distribute trustworthy information, the survey found. It takes facts—solid statistics, customer testimonies and proof points.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You can get data from survey platforms like OnePoll , YouGov , Survey Monkey , and Pollfish if you don’t have user data. Depending on how you visualize your data studies and survey results, you may choose to use an infographic, which is the next tactic on this list.)

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. The data is often derived inexpensively from behavior surveys or flash polls, or it may already exist within the company’s own research unit. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Types of Press Releases Companies issue press releases for various reasons, so it is crucial to understand the different types of press releases; let’s break down some of the more common types of releases: product or brand launches, company news, event announcements, and reports. Don’t overcomplicate it.

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Cision

MAY 17, 2016

And if you aren’t meeting journalists’ needs, they’ll pass over your brand and cover one of your competitors instead. A recent survey from digital communications platform ISEBOX reveals why journalists are unsatisfied with the resources communication professionals provide. But more than half of digital newsrooms aren’t up to par.

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Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

Change is in the air as many brands have undergone a makeover in recent months. Although some rebranding is contractually obligated with an ownership change, many companies choose to overhaul their brand in order to reposition themselves in a crowded marketplace. Read on to learn how you can tell your best rebranding story. .

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Building relevant links can help you rank better for key terms, increase traffic, and build brand awareness. Not every tactic will fit each brand, and each requires a different amount of effort to see success, so we’ve highlighted this in the breakdown below. Here are some real-life examples from SaaS brands.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As brands constantly ask how many links they need to build , the question should be, how many quality links do I need to build? Note: A brand new site may not have as high of a DA/DR because they’ve just launched. Tip: Some studies have found obtrusive ads can negatively impact brands. Quality vs quantity. The age-old question.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

Accenture surveyed about 935 CMOs and 564 CEOs around the world and found 17% of respondents said, “they have been extremely successful at delivering highly relevant customer experiences.” Comment: The survey data about engagement in digital reflects my experience over the course of my career. click image for higher resolution ).

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. An example of a survey led digital PR campaign is one we did for a leading food and drink brand , Black Sheep, who champion quality cask ale. Dream Jobs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Quill transforms data into automated, human-sounding Intelligent Narratives that offer brand insights to improve every aspect of communication. SelfMade digitally styles entrepreneurs and SMBs to help grow their brand on social media. Is your brand’s Instagram stalled at a few thousand followers?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

That’s according to Oliver McAteer , writing for Campaign Live about a survey by buy-side vendor Sizmek. The company surveyed 500 marketers in Europe and the US and found many admit to struggling to marry “digital advertising and powerful creative work.”. Meanwhile, 84 percent say A.I. It’s not the only study to point to this trend.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Pull the whole idea together as an infographic or slide show to illustrate for media, especially for digital who could end up using piece as is. Craft a seasonal survey. Or, for a wine or spirits company, find a twist on holiday alcohol consumption like this recent survey did. Predictions are a perennial.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month. For instance, if I was thinking about travel, I could search “travel survey” in Google and see the number of backlinks each post has received without needing to leave Google.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month. For instance, if I was thinking about travel, I could search “travel survey” in Google and see the number of backlinks each post has received without needing to leave Google.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 11, 2016

Although the outlook for growth is good, there is concern that the industry is not adapting fast enough to the new media landscape and there is a lack of talent to allow brands and agencies to achieve their expansion goals. A survey by McGraw-Hill and Hanover Research.) And this is certainly true of PR and Communication majors.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The first thing most ambitious marketers do when beginning their marketing adventure is to plan the tactics and choose the forms of the content they want to publish (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.). Long are the days when producing a low or average quality content was enough to raise the awareness and make brands visible.

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PR 20/20

JULY 5, 2023

Examples include calculators, assessments, interactive videos, animated infographics, clickable flowcharts, quizzes, and more. Eighty-eight percent of marketers agree that interactive content helps brands differentiate themselves, and research shows that interactive content is twice as likely to engage a web visitor than static content.

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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.

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