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.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2020

Brands are feeling pressure to speaking out right now. At the same time, some brands that have spoken out were subsequently criticized because their own house wasn’t in order. So, for the Unscripted Marketing Links [UML] this Saturday, I look for well-sourced articles that make the case for and against speaking out now.

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Brand Branding Fashion YouTube 92

5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the hotspots of influencer marketing these days is the gaming industry, with one of the most followed YouTubers across the world, and the most famous gaming influencer, being PewDiePie. With a following of about 100 million subscribers, he’s worked with brands ranging from Razer to Volvo. . Trust and Relationships.

Industry 78

Industry Marketing YouTube Exercises 78

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

New York Fashion Week was Feb. 7th – 12th, and as an update to our crisis blog covering the incidents from Gucci, Prada, and more , we took a look at actions taken between then and now to see what’s changing with regard to diversity training and inclusion initiatives among huge designer brands.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites. If you’re launching a new product or service, it therefore makes sense to include blogger outreach in the marketing mix. If your product falls into a niche, blogs are a terrific way to get the word out to your target market.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

In Ries and Trout’s book Positioning, the battle for your mind they said, “PR starts the fire, marketing and advertising fan the flames.” In this drive to make a profit the focus tends to get stuck on marketing, sales, production and income. It does this with great content, brand stories and by building trust.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 13, 2021

What comes to mind when you think about influencer marketing? Author, podcaster and digital marketing thought leader Jason Falls dove into the possibilities of influencer marketing in his third book, “ Winfluence: Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand.”. Association. Validation.

Marketing 89

Marketing Employee Local Community 89

Prohibition

AUGUST 2, 2023

Amid the Twitter rebrand and AI’s infiltration of all areas of marketing, there’s a lot going on in the world of social media. Instagram simplifies content creation Instagram is rolling out new features on Reels that will make it easier for brands to jump on trends, increase reach and edit videos.

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Instagram Twitter Social Media B2C 62

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Somewhere in Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, there’s a team of PR and Communications professionals who have just been through the toughest week of their careers. It was their job to try and crash-land the Adidas brand after Kanye West’s partnership sent their reputation into a tailspin. . The Story in a Nutshell .

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Crisis Writing Social Media 148

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What has really been reinforced for me is truly understanding the importance of strategically investing in increased touchpoints and nurturing relationships to build awareness, affinity, loyalty and, ultimately, brand ambassadors in order to reach the customer. No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex!

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Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 19, 2021

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing “Act your age”—It’s a demand that flustered parents make of tantrum-throwing teens and that embarrassed teens make of youth-seeking parents. billion to $9.7 billion in 2021.

Social Media 81

Social Media Media Fashion Instagram 81

prTini

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

While this varies from company to company, I think a brand has to be really careful if its community outreach lives within the marketing department. Because when that happens, success depends on standard marketing metrics —the number of email addresses submitted, the amount of traffic to the website, leads generated, etc.

Community 28

Community Marketing Retail Measurement 28

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Online communities have formed the core of the internet since the technology’s inception. In today’s society, maintaining a social media presence is paramount to the success of your business, and remaining indifferent to the use of social media in setting marketing objectives is sure to curb growth. Use Photos. Post, and Post Often.

Social Media 60

Social Media Brand Branding Media 60

PRSay

JUNE 21, 2022

LGBTQIA people grapple with the complex parts of communication quickly in their lives when they are out. That requires every component of a PR program, from stakeholder communication (i.e., breaking the news to your parents) to ongoing market education (telling others). Eventually, my communications plan worked.

Crisis Communications 175

Crisis Communications Course Crisis Communications 175

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It can help to increase brand visibility and credibility in the tech industry, and build trust with key stakeholders and media outlets.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

With an overflow of information vying for the spotlight, brands must adapt their strategies to stand out amidst the noise. Especially when faced with the task of engaging individuals who may not inherently express interest in a particular product, the question arises: how can brands forge lasting relationships with these audiences?

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Data YouTube Strategy 78

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The feature has been around for a few months now and whilst influencer’s are uploading in their millions, we noticed not so many brands have found their feet. Reels are a new innovative way to share content and should definitely be maximised by brands to show that you are on top of the latest social media trends.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Fashion Media 62

Prohibition

MAY 30, 2023

TikTok can be a very powerful tool for brands. A platform with a new microtrend every other day can be daunting, but can also be incredibly successful for brands who know what they’re doing. Using influencers to harness the power of TikTok is great for brands of all shapes and sizes, especially within the beauty sector.

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Viral Trends Video Community 62

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Some PR professionals integrate their communications skills with specific vertical industries, pursuing jobs that focus on relevant sector subject areas. Techies, for example, might enjoy working with a mobile start-up, while fashion gurus would rather work at a boutique PR firm. Prefer to mix things up? Consider joining PRSA.

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Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

MaccaPR

JUNE 21, 2017

When consumer brands, such as Adidas, Estée Lauder and Starbucks opt to include original video content in their marketing plans, an increasingly popular route is to partner with a blogger or digital influencer. Of course, influencer marketing is not the only way to create highly engaging, consumer-targeted video content.

Video 54

Video Brand Branding Fashion 54

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

In 2017, my organization, Goodwill Industries International, then a 115-year-old social enterprise; one of the oldest 501 (c)(3) nonprofit brands; the leading workforce provider in North America; and the #1 brand doing the most good by enso and featured in Fast Company Magazine – faced a pretty significant challenge.

Nonprofit 84

Nonprofit Fashion Retail Enterprise 84

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Ashley Gustafson, Marketing Specialist – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (nominated by Arik Hanson). So much of effective social media marketing is based on instincts. Thomas classroom many years ago. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. So, content marketing does bring a level of credibility and it can help you earn more in the process. >>>Also

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

5W PR

JUNE 16, 2023

It’s important for brands to know the latest 2023 hair trends in order to use them to their best advantage in marketing strategies. Celebrities and influencers have embraced the blunt bob trend, further popularizing it across fashion and beauty communities.

Trends 88

Trends Viral Fashion Tools 88

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 17, 2023

Solarpunk in Marketing and PR Decentralised and Community-Based Solarpunk Aesthetic Solarpunk Architecture Solarpunk in Culture An Unclear Political Alignment A Smart Minority: The Sustainable Future What is Solarpunk? Community-living in harmony with nature (Midjourney V4). Here goes: Table of Contents What is Solarpunk?

Wikipedia 52

Wikipedia Energy Community Fashion 52

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a digital age where audience behaviors shift with each new trend and technological advance, it’s paramount for marketers to introduce their content campaigns directly into the spaces where their target audiences are most engaged. Now, content marketing boundaries are stretching far beyond these traditional confines.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Storytelling Technology Fashion 52

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

Konnect Agency

MAY 11, 2023

As we delve into the depths of their digital realm, it becomes evident that understanding the intricacies of Gen Z’s social media habits is paramount to unlocking unprecedented opportunities in the ever-evolving world of marketing. Use high-quality visuals to grab their attention and communicate your message.

Social Media 52

Social Media Agency Media Mobile 52

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2017

A few weeks ago, I shared a post featuring 10 local Minneapolis influencers I’d be connecting with if I were a Minnesota-based brand. Why they would make great brand ambassadors : Fast Horse counts Harris and Gardner of the creative firm Bodega Ltd. Images of her delicious-looking healthy recipes, fashion, fitness.

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Instagram Fashion Local Sports 114

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

If you’re looking for additional channels to market your brand, which of the following are you thinking of using? With 800 million monthly active users, Facebook’s Instagram has gone beyond flaunting fashion trends; now many different niches enjoy the potential engagement Instagram has to offer. Twitter, LinkedIn, or Pinterest?

Instagram 120

Instagram How To Guidelines Facebook 120

Marketwired

APRIL 26, 2016

But if you want to go above and beyond in your influencer marketing efforts and find niche influencers who could really connect with you, dig deeper. People talking about your brand and your competitors’ brands are your “first tier” of influencers, but savvy marketers are looking outside those areas.

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Construction Fashion Community Blogging 100

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. We know now that influencers and brands need to join in the conversation with a true authentic voice.

Journalism 78

Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. All of you communications professionals seem to pretty much do the same thing, but I’m hiring you because you understand my business.”. I bring my strategic communications expertise to a client. Bottom line?

How To 104

How To Fashion Banking Industry 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Covey , author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” This panel included three speakers who brought unique perspectives on how brands could use social intelligence. Pauline attributed their continuously growing influence to the brand’s: Strong editorial content. Measurement. Use of high-quality images.

Media 120

Media Social Media Community Measurement 120

NewsWhip

JUNE 2, 2020

How Bauer Media uses NewsWhip to unify content strategy across all of their brands. CHALLENGE: How can media conglomerates unify content strategy across all of their brands to better engage audiences? We said: ‘Can we build a bridge between our brand’s website, and their thriving social community?’ CASE STUDY.

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2020

Quentin Langley, chair of PRSA’s Global Affairs Committee, teaches PR, marketing and journalism at the Fashion Institute of Technology and at Fordham University, both in New York City. How can communicators influence the conversation on racial equality? . These issues are not going away.

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Internal International Banking Financial 100

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean? Well yes and no.

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