ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

It used to be that when things got tough, the tough cut marketing and PR budgets. ” But that conventional wisdom was from a time when PR and marketing worked through one-way channels. Today, brand communications is much more of a two-way street. Customer communication has never been more important.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

5W PR

JANUARY 4, 2024

Growing up in a world defined by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and unprecedented access to information, Generation Alpha is poised to shape and redefine societal norms, consumer behaviors, and market trends. Brands that embrace diversity and reflect inclusive values resonate well with this generation.

Marketing 78

Marketing Community Trends Technology 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The integration of marketing and public relations within an organisation is situational. It depends on market, size, type of organisation, and scale. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr 1949 Over the past three months I’ve investigated trends in the integration of marketing and public relations for Vuelio. That doesn’t make sense.

Trends 157

Trends Publicity Marketing Case Study 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

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. Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. It includes both organic posts, sponsored posts and paid ads.

B2B 120

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Beauty aficionados aren’t just buying beauty products, they’re seeking experiences, belonging, and brands that resonate with their values. The best way for brands to connect with these customers is to avoid generic marketing strategies and delve into the captivating world of strategic PR, tailor-made for this coveted crowd.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Product Launch 78

Reputation Us

MARCH 27, 2023

While ESG has essentially been a part of many corporations ideology and strategy for decades, the term and customers’ familiarity became more prevalent in 2020 due primarily through heightened awareness of ESG’s importance to the world’s wellbeing. Companies perceived to be greenwashing suffer, on average, a 1.34

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 78

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2023, powerful campaigns strengthened PR’s ability to improve brand reputation and influence, while also strengthening customer adoption and loyalty. In doing so, the profession has earned itself a seat at the table of overall business metrics that have historically been ruled by lower-funnel marketing tactics, such as lead generation.

Trends 186

Trends B2C Video Measurement 186

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing. Here’s the latest on Growing Social Now. About Allan.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

Software 165

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 165

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

2021 was the year that several brands got multicultural marketing right. From more equitable DE&I practices (including increased budgets) to elevating more people of color, multicultural marketing took a front seat to it all. Here are a few of the winning multicultural marketing strategies we saw in 2021.

Trends 78

Trends Marketing Consumer Community 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We’ve seen some large companies take positions on controversial issues and even brand some of their product lines to reflect their feelings. Many corporations have voiced their position on issues like the environment, clean water, and sustainability that polls say most people support. What This Means For Marketers.

Brand 68

Brand Branding Marketing Employee 68

Mindful Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing By now we all have a story of how the pandemic has negatively impacted us or those we love. Its ‘product features’ back up its brand promise. Accessible Pharmacy is different.

Corporate 103

Corporate Consumer Employee Print 103

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. ZEO places a spotlight on Gen Z’s ability and influence to transform and innovate business, work, media and marketing.

How To 162

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

They might be limiting the glitz for customer events, but their presence reaffirms the prominence of technology brands in today’s advertising landscape. It’s not surprising that marketers and brands are eager to connect with celebrity creators and those who are rising stars.

Creativity 156

Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

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. Corporate Communications. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Internal Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

At the New PR Conference hosted by AirPR Software in San Francisco, discussion swirled around ‘New PR’ and an evolution of public relations, including PR’s place in the greater marketing mix. To be successful in the New PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing. Cunningham is the author of ‘Get to Aha!

Content Marketing 191

Content Marketing Marketing Exercises Employee 191

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

YouTube was hit with a major brand safety crisis this week after a blogger revealed that a community of predators have been using the platform to view content in inappropriate ways that exploit children. A year ago, YouTube was constantly plagued by brand safety issues. The cycle is predictable, and brands are prepared.

YouTube 130

YouTube Brand Branding Comparison 130

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. We’ve invited a few special guests to join our discussion who will share their expertise on healthcare issues and the many advancements that we’ve seen in communications.

Healthcare 150

Healthcare Community Twitter Communications 150

PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. ZEO places a spotlight on Gen Z’s ability and influence to transform and innovate business, work, media and marketing.

How To 139

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Connections with one another, connections with brands, connections with strangers on the internet. Many brands go through the struggle of finding the right “human touch” for their channels. This can be a challenge, particularly for brands that market to other businesses or that have less trendy offerings such as software or services.

Brand 113

Brand Branding Consumer Community 113

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

The most recent Nielsen Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility found that more than half of 30,000 people surveyed in 60 countries “are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.” Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo.

Reputation 60

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

Axia PR

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Should you use Clubhouse for business-to-business or business-to-consumer marketing? Clubhouse has been making headlines since its launch for connecting everyone, irrespective of social status, together to talk about everything from books to corporate growth strategies. So why should you as an entrepreneur or marketer use Clubhouse?

Marketing 62

Marketing Corporate Community Trends 62

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 9, 2018

However a lack of trust defines much of modern life including our relationships with brands, media, organisations and governments. Digital communication has become a war zone. The Internet has commoditised everything but brand Democracy isn’t the only casualty of the internet.

Brand 109

Brand Branding Privacy Hotels 109

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. But even amid these sharp declines in volunteerism nationwide, the PRSA Colorado Chapter has seen an increase in volunteers for its community program called PR Paid Forward. Image Credit: peopleimages.com

Nonprofit 148

Nonprofit Local Training Media Training 148

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. The most successful CSR initiatives are authentic, engaging and further the brand’s mission.

Corporate 116

Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 10, 2018

PR in the 21 st century requires an intense focus on reputation management and brand health. Businesses face greater reputation risk as social media and mobile technologies increase the speed of communication and a dynamic public actively shares what they see and how they feel, 24/7. What is digital corporate reputation?

Corporate 56

Corporate Reputation Community Resources 56

Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Nonprofits that work to leverage this information can help support their own organization—and strengthen the reputation of their corporate partners, thus creating a win-win partnership.

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Corporate Reputation Community 60

5W PR

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Since college students are geographically stagnant for 4 – 5 years, a business has a lot of time to develop branding and marketing aimed specifically at them. They have certain noteworthy characteristics which make them a viable market segment for new product strategies. Free samples also lead to heightened visibility.

Marketing 60

Marketing Nonprofit Small Business Local 60