ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

With the public too cynical to buy into ads trumpeting a company’s inherent beliefs, public relations offers that all-important third-party acclaim. If a tech company only uses only renewable energy, then it might partner with an environmental group for an issues awareness campaign about the environmental impact of high-tech products.

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2022

For businesses, societal discord presents risks to corporate reputation, employee recruitment and organizational morale. The USC report, “ The Future of Corporate Activism ,” calls professional communicators “pioneers in this unfamiliar territory.”. But they may disagree with the stances companies end up taking.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Just a few months ago, companies could stay above the political fray. As recent controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target have demonstrated, gone are the days when a company could get by with issuing a belated, carefully neutral statement in response to a political issue. Now, that is no longer true.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” Start with your brand. What are your brand attributes and keywords? It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. Create a cadence.

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Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Corporate blogging has never been bigger. According to the annual University of Massachusetts study of how Fortune 500 companies are using social media, a whopping 77% of companies are using a corporate blog. Look through the Fortune 500 companies and their blogs–you’ll definitely see this pattern.

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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. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. How do you know what’s working?

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s the tenth anniversary of Brand Vandals written by Steve Earl and I in 2013. The book followed Brand Anarchy , published two years earlier, describing how modern media, notably social media, could be weaponised to destroy reputation. The blunt language is clearly designed to shock” - Financial Times.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. This applies to companies connecting with their customers or partners too. What’s the different between brand and personal B2B social media activity?

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts. Thought leadership events, too, can support an expert positioning. PR gives brand advocates a voice. PR promotes brand values. B2B PR conveys expertise.

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B2B Brand Branding Education 170

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.

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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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

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.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

Or, if your company is a well-established iconic brand looking to give back as a team (with a bit of fun competition), then you can host a collection drive that engages groups to vie for the title of “making the greatest social impact.”. Does your company prefer to sponsor projects that focus on STEM, literacy, or food insecurity?

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Company Nonprofit Apparel Banking 157

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.”

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PRSay

JULY 6, 2021

It takes a specific type of person to succeed — to thrive — inside your company, doesn’t it? The secret lies in your employer brand. Every company has one, whether it was built intentionally or not. It’s the reputation your company has as an employer. Developing your employer brand. Your corporate brand.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset. Understanding the purpose and contribution of the communications team to organizational success.

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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. The tech space is a crowded category with more startups entering every day, so in order to compete, companies must differentiate their product or service. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Strategic communications holds the keys to your biggest brand asset—your corporate reputation. However, all too often there is a disconnect between executive leadership and communications departments. Communications’ contributions may get lost in translation, making them vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts.

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Communications Corporate Leadership Reputation 195

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Through interviews with senior communicators at organizations including Adobe, BP, Oracle, and Paypal, Stephen has uncovered some fresh insights, especially regarding companies taking a stand on societal issues. Is leadership and management aligned on the issue? Is the situation relevant to the organization’s core business?

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Report Publicity Interviews Corporate 78

Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

A compelling corporate innovation story represents a valuable opportunity to differentiate from competitors, educate investors, galvanize employees and attract prospective new talent. Your company may be a powerhouse of innovation, but getting that story told effectively requires a sound plan. What actions did they take?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

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Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – or at least, it should be.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 15, 2020

Today’s stakeholders are more committed to brands that have strong feelings about hot-button societal and cultural issues, and take an active stand on them—and this includes company employees. The post The new social contract of business— why today’s brands have an obligation to act appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. In this tumultuous past year, stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand. ” — Dave Samson, Global Vice Chairman, Corporate Affairs, Edelman .

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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 communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 162

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.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 165

Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Already in 2019, corporate crises appear to be increasing and getting nastier than 2018. According to The Holmes Report , last year brought an increasing penchant for corporate scandals. So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? Develop Strong Organizational Brand Culture. Be Prepared.

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Corporate Crisis Management Exercises Crisis 74

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. Being kind is a long-term investment in your brand. Show me the money!

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Leadership Reputation Employee Hotels 71

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success? Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Generating brand awareness. PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. What’s the secret to success?

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

Today, brand communications is much more of a two-way street. But there are good reasons why brands should stick with PR and marketing as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, even if in a modified way. To be sure, the pandemic has changed everything, including how businesses market and promote their brands. Here’s why.

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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.

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Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

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. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

How To 139

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

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. There are many ways to use PR initiatives to add depth, color, and cohesion to the building blocks of brand identity. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

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Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185