Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

People who work in the marketing communications field have grappled with a very existential question in recent years: If marketing comms is becoming a more data-driven profession, then what happens to the art of storytelling I’ve cultivated my whole career? The science of data and the art of storytelling shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.

Storytelling 146

Storytelling Data B2C B2B 146

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.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2020

Marketers love storytelling. I’ve presented all kinds of storytelling programs, including digital marketing and storytelling. Yet, is storytelling the right way to build brands – and even tell stories? Prior to joining AMA, Russ Klein quarterbacked teams for many of the world’s foremost brand names.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Brand Branding Marketing 52

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 8, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post The Best Storytelling Posts of 2019 Part II appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Here comes the second half. Here comes the second half.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Leadership Reputation Communications 78

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

If you’re going to do owned media, it’s about storytelling and creating that brand narrative. The evolved PESO model shows how a video interview such as S&T Live can be transcribed to “create different types of content for your social, for your blog,” etc., “to The model became much more strategic.”

SEO 129

SEO Measurement Television Google 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Sometimes PR objectives are described in vague terms, like “increased visibility” or “greater brand recognition.” Data can be an enormous asset to even the most creative campaign; check out Richard’s post on data-driven storytelling tips. Insufficient interview prep. Muddling the message.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

With strategic content methodologies, intuitive engagement metrics, and a remarkable talent network, Contently helps these brands optimize their content to tell great stories and see quantifiable results that a lackluster new year’s resolution just can’t deliver. If you’re looking to expand your content, you’re in the right place.

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Case Study Study Brand Branding 80

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beauty brands face unique challenges and opportunities in a landscape where trends, consumer expectations, and digital platforms play pivotal roles. Brands are leveraging digital channels to connect directly with consumers, share brand stories, and showcase products.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Consumer Community Interviews 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Small fashion brands have a lot of competition to face during fashion week 2023, where the big household names in fashion steal the spotlight. Thanks to the digital age, small fashion brands can make their mark and promote themselves during this important event too. This gives the brand a lot more exposure.

Fashion 88

Fashion Storytelling Social Media Instagram 88

Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

Communicating brand value to executives and investors isn’t about splashy websites or luxurious launch events. Instead, it is about storytelling, using a narrative to add value to existing perceptions that can either be backed up by your current product or supported by your prospective plans. Your brand’s Netflix is out there.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Wireless 40

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Outline's content is a cross between longform journalism and "smart aggregation" according to Joshua's interview with The Wall Street Journal. However, timeliness is key and the creator insists they've found a way to move quickly and make it easy for brands, while still offering differentiation on the platform.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Journalism Print Mobile 60

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

Interviews 60

Interviews Storytelling Software Engineering 60

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. They know that with their strength in storytelling, they have a huge opportunity as the only discipline that can achieve a consistent, engaging brand narrative, regardless of channel.

Interviews 115

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

Here are a few ways Instagram can help amplify storytelling for B2B organizations. Its Instagram is a showcase for Slack itself, the posts are fun, just like the brand. People want to see people behind the brands featured. Nothing personalizes a brand like showing its people. . Brag about that media coverage.

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Instagram B2B B2C Case Study 333

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 23, 2012

I was catching up on emails recently when a message caught my eye from one of my favorite brands: Rapha. In a recent discussion over coffee, a friend made the proclamation that 2012 isn’t the year for brands to take on more and more channels, but instead to target their social channels and do them better. Quality, not quantity.

Storytelling 68

Storytelling Community Video Interviews 68

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 20, 2015

I wrote a post over a year ago called “ Can Storytelling Differentiate a PR Agency ? ”. With seemingly every communications consultancy touting its storytelling prowess, I questioned whether those who buy communication services perceived storytelling expertise as a commodity. And the list of storytelling techniques goes on.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Agency Interviews Communications 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Television , with its visual storytelling capabilities and wide viewership, remains a powerful tool for conveying messages to a mass audience. The captivating nature of television programming attracts viewers, allowing PR pros to deliver impactful narratives and brand stories that resonate.

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Radio Television Media Local 74

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Initially, a well-known spokesperson (such as a celebrity or influencer) can lend interest and credibility to your brand, but be careful of becoming too reliant on such individuals. Journalists share that they want to speak to people involved in the company: the person who had the ideas, built the brand, and can answer specific questions.

How To 221

How To Media Training Storytelling Financial 221

Beyond PR

AUGUST 11, 2016

But, this is good news for those in the PR, marketing and branding world who are looking for new ways to reach their audience. Stories offer an excellent opportunity to share quick news bites, show a spontaneous side of your brand and form more meaningful connections with your audience. Conduct quickie interviews. .

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Brand Branding Journalism 40

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

Before my time at adidas they were actually my client, as I worked for the brand’s PR agency for almost three years. Currently, I’m the Public Relations Director for adidas America, working across all brand categories in both Sport and Style. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

In today’s atmosphere of continuous communications from a multitude of channels, PR people (and their marketing peers) must come up with original approaches to storytelling to break through the noise. Creativity helps express company values in a distinct brand voice. Creative PR helps B2B brands be accessible.

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Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 21, 2019

Following the lead of other companies such as LinkedIn , we decided to host Bring Your Family to Work Day so each of our team members could bring one or two family members to our office in Vancouver, Washington, for a little taste of our world: storytelling, PR, technology … and a happy hour, of course. Do you consider yourself a storyteller?

Storytelling 31

Storytelling Technology Publicity Exercises 31

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. The brand perception audit may provide key insight that informs the overall PR strategy.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. The brand message should clearly articulate the brand’s values, mission, and unique selling propositions.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

Leverage More Original Content in Media Relations Media interviews still play a major role in our outreach, and always will. That’s why the core of our media relations strategy isn’t the pitching or writing but the storytelling. The post 3 Media Relations Opportunities for 2023 appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

Media Relations 105

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 105

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

But here’s the thing that’s troubled me ever since I saw my first brand persona document at the tender age of 22: Most of them are kind of useless—at least from a creative perspective. Most brand personas fall short because they don’t help you develop empathy for the audience. The problem with personas.

How To 137

How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 137

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

5W PR

JANUARY 8, 2019

Influencers became brand owners , cosmetic giants took notes from indie brands’ playbooks and acquisitions skyrocketed. There is no one equation for success in this industry, but there are common strategic threads that, when woven together with a unique brand message, point towards success for the New Year. The result?

Brand 74

Brand Branding Instagram Fashion 74

Beyond PR

APRIL 28, 2017

People who work in the marketing communications field have grappled with a very existential question in recent years: If marketing comms is becoming a more data-driven profession, then what happens to the art of storytelling I’ve cultivated my whole career? The science of data and the art of storytelling shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.

Storytelling 45

Storytelling Data B2C B2B 45

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Additionally, advertisers generated pre-Super Bowl excitement for their brands with teaser ads the week before the game that drove viewership and excitement. It showcased the unparalleled ability of brands to captivate audiences through a fusion of entertainment, creativity, and strategic promotion. and Jermaine Dupri.

Sports 85

Sports Television Advertising Advertising 85

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. They know that with their strength in storytelling, they have a huge opportunity as the only discipline that can achieve a consistent, engaging brand narrative, regardless of channel.

Interviews 60

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 60

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. It’s quite surprising to see that PR professionals have not fully embraced visual storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firstly, it helps create brand awareness and generate excitement. Food PR Strategies for Launching New Products and Menu Items Storytelling : Every new product or menu item has a story behind it. Utilise the power of storytelling to create a connection with your audience. Clearly define your objectives to guide your strategies.

Product Launch 62

Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2016

Bloggers can offer “tipping point” brand visibility. There are hundreds of beer bloggers and by reaching out to those with high Alexa ratings, a healthy number of incoming links, Facebook likes and Twitter follows with samples, interviews and images, we’ve seen remarkable results. Blog storytelling has reach.

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Blogging Interviews Storytelling Community 159