PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

Even before its release, “Barbie” began taking over our newsfeeds with reports about clever marketing strategies and partnerships to promote the blockbuster movie. The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Branding 133

Branding Brand Film Insurance 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands. Youth brands fight bad info, promote mental health.

Branding 284

Branding Brand Small Business Retail 284

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A new survey report by Visual Objects, a visual guide to finding the best creative firms, offers some insights into some examples of each, highlighted by the success achieved by Dunkin’ Donuts. The post Dunkin’s sweet rebrand: Here’s what they did right—and why some brands fall short appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Branding 155

Branding Brand Survey Creativity 155

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2021

A new survey from brand management software company Frontify queried in-house branding experts to see how co-creative their brand development and management process is—uncovering critical opportunities for improvement and top challenges in the process.

Branding 85

Branding Brand Software Survey 85

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report, The Crisis in Creative Effectiveness, a follow-up to the IPA’s 2016 publication, Selling Creativity Short, warns of the dangers to creative effectiveness posed by short-termism in marketing, and covers hundreds of case studies that highlight a misunderstanding of how brands grow and prosper.

Creativity 70

Creativity Advertising Advertising Crisis 70

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Creativity strikes back. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. The brand has won or been nominated for just about every content marketing award on the planet. The brand purpose craze.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 19, 2020

Do brands really matter in a world of endless choice, transparent product ratings, and intelligent decision-making assistants? The answer, more than ever, is yes—but only a few have real meaning for consumers, while many risk becoming a commodity, a new report from creative consultancy Lippincott reveals.

Measurement 91

Measurement Branding Brand Creativity 91

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

Survey 129

Survey Social Media Branding Brand 129

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

Some 94% of 2,547 reporters responding to an annual survey by Muck Rack say email is still their preferred way to receive pitches, but anyone that works in PR knows that a journalist’s inbox is a very competitive space. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. Not the best way to make an impression.

Twitter 100

Twitter B2B Branding Brand 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Read the complete article: The State of Marketing Leadership 2018 ; Full report: How to Drive a Successful Marketing Strategy in 2018 (reg.

Creativity 76

Creativity Technology Marketing Web 76

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Brands know that emotions are powerful motivators and an emotional campaign can heavily influence buyer behavior. Brands that are shying away from emotion as a motivator, or merely only as a data-set to inform a marketing persona are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. . Duracell is “Trusted Everywhere”.

Branding 252

Branding Brand YouTube Social Media 252

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2018

Most often, reactive PR is associated with “newsjacking,” where a brand may seize on a trending news story through social posts or expert commentary in the media. PR wins from brand commandeering. Sometimes, a cultural phenomenon can be the source of incidental, undeserved negative brand attention.

Branding 160

Branding Brand Viral Crisis Management 160

NewsWhip

MARCH 24, 2022

He’s back again this year, but this time around that famous mustache has led to some big deals with brands off the court. The decision has since transformed athletes from all collegiate sports into influencers for big and small brands alike, and for the first time ever March Madness is part of that mix. .

Branding 148

Branding Brand Instagram Sports 148

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. The report is partly based on 3,528 interviews – and more than 14,000 interviews since 2021. That builds trust.

B2B 142

B2B Software Ethics Leadership 142

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study found that 83 percent of reporters prefer receiving pitches via email. Look for what you or your brand has in common with the reporter or influencer. Comment on reporters’ published articles. Trial and error is the way to find your brand’s pitching solution. Stick to Structure.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

Who would’ve thought that the creation of digital influencers could give brands the opportunity to leverage influencer marketing with no physical limitations and minimal risks. Here, we’ll look at what the metaverse is and some brands who are making the most of virtual influencer marketing. Why brands use virtual influencers.

Branding 116

Branding Brand Fashion Marketing 116

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With that in mind, we looked back at the year to identify the top stories about brands and see what lessons we could draw from them. . Key takeaways from the top brand stories. The top brand story of 2021, having generated nearly 1.3 CEOs/execs were the primary focus on 40% of the top 10 brand stories. Daily Wire.

Branding 88

Branding Brand Healthcare Report 88

PRSay

MAY 10, 2018

As the old-school press release takes its last gasping breath, these “real” people are being handed the torch as the new spokespeople for brands. More than 65 percent of influencers report an increase in rates. We define ambassadorships as long-term opportunities for influencers to work on a brand’s campaigns.

Branding 128

Branding Brand Guidelines Creativity 128

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Cision

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Ninety-three percent of journalists prefer to receive pitches by email, according to Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report. But with so many brands emailing pitches in the hopes of getting coverage, reporters’ inboxes are getting crowded, and most brands’ messages are getting lost in the clutter.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Branding Brand 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Ninety-three percent of journalists prefer to receive pitches by email, according to Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report. But with so many brands emailing pitches in the hopes of getting coverage, reporters’ inboxes are getting crowded, and most brands’ messages are getting lost in the clutter.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Branding Brand 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. Can’t cry over spilled milk, or Rikk Wilde’s sweat beads that surely moistened that Chevy-branded trophy. Related Content: Art or Science: Creative Marketing and PR. 6 Creative PR Ideas for Blended Media. 7 Sexy and Creative PR Ideas. Best time to release a bad news story.

Crisis Communications 117

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Fun fact about me: before getting into PR , I wanted to be a reporter. I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. You report the facts. In PR, there is room to be more subjective, adopting the client’s voice to promote their brand or products. What are you writing about?

Writing 294

Writing Journalism Pitching Guidelines 294

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This blog is a guest piece from Chris Smith, Senior Strategist at the Red Consultancy, who used NewsWhip data in their latest report on the World Cup and Christmas. Our new report ‘ 5 ways the World Cup will eat up Christmas ’ shows how we at Red Consultancy execute smart press office planning, using a data layer powered by NewsWhip.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Data Viral 78

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Branding Brand SEO 62

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

To cultivate a thriving brand in the present era, marketers must wholeheartedly embrace diversity, ensuring their campaigns mirror the richness of their audiences’ experiences and backgrounds. Brand marketing is a key arena where the call for inclusivity has grown louder and more resonant than ever before.

Branding 90

Branding Brand Marketing Ethics 90

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

From the keynotes: Innovators who drive transformative change are: 1) open, creative; 2) conscientious; 3) disagreeable. The future of marketing is understanding the different mindsets through which consumers cycle as they interact with your brand. Instead, we’re going to focus on something more valuable: what we learned.

Report 135

Report Mobile Pinterest Conference 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. Let’s start with the basics: brand journalism is not journalism. Instead, it looks at how people are affected by the particular brand.

Journalism 120

Journalism Branding Brand Content Marketing 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. Many brands attempt to begin stories with what when they ought to begin with why. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? Why Content Marketing is the New Branding.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Leading brands from Intel and AT&T to Facebook’s Meta and General Motors dropped out ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest technology event in January 2022, because of the latest COVID-19 variant. There’s always a creative solution. the reporters likes to schedule interviews through?

Conference 62

Conference Trade Shows Branding Brand 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. Of course, the PR tie-in is natural – you can and should invite local reporters, bloggers and influencers. 2) Think creatively: guerilla recruiting tactics. They handed out branded goodies and chatted up the line.

Resources 76

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 76

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.

Branding 185

Branding Brand Marketing Wireless 185