Communications Conversations

APRIL 6, 2015

And, 75% of participants have never tried a Victory Motorcycle before–so the brand won when it came to raising brand awareness with an audience who is probably predisposed to buy. It’s just one example in a short list of brand executions using VR recently. But, I guess it depends on your view of “storytelling.”

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Corporate Trade Shows Product Launch 60

ReimaginePR

MAY 23, 2016

No doubt, the cheerful host and the inventor of the latest must-have gadget dished about the unique features that were supposedly unmatched to anything currently on the market, and then they launched into the familiar spiel of two-for-the-price-of-one and free shipping and yada, yada, yada. Why is Storytelling More Effective?

Storytelling 159

Storytelling Comparison Case Study Brand 159

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

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

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? In fact, I know from experience, they coexist nicely. Psychographic.

Storytelling 45

Storytelling Data B2C B2B 45

Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Video is a powerful PR and marketing tool, used by so many in the industry to build stronger, more impactful relationships with businesses and customers. A brand using video marketing effectively will enjoy an increase in sales, conversions, and brand image. video marketing important, good video pr, best pr video.

Video 62

Video Strategy SEO Engineering 62

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #4: PR is just advertising.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

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

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. This is in part because like attracts like; large brands can bring more of the same, they reason. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

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. I always remind clients it’s about storytelling. How is PR different than it was 5 years ago?

Journalism 78

Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. Be true to your brand. Appeal to the imagination. When possible, mix media.

Instagram 159

Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 16, 2019

Two data points from the past week should concern you if you work in marketing, media or public relations. Here’s more on those, an event on data-led storytelling that we’re running at Metia next month and other stories that have caught my attention. ?? Newspaper brands continue to suffer as readers shift from print to digital.

Print 60

Print Storytelling Newspapers Advertising 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. As communicators, we will be increasingly asked not only to create relationships and generate coverage for brands and organizations, but to build the kind of relationships that actually influence behavior, and do so in a transparent way.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. When in-person touchpoints were suddenly at a minimum, the strategic communicators stepped up and helped brands break-through the Zoom screen with the right word and at the right time to keep brands top-of-mind. PR is the storyteller of the organization.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

Even harder to know what to say, which is why so many “Our brand is here for you in these unprecedented times” emails flooded our inboxes. Communication about safety protocols and points flexibility was crucial, but the brand’s marketing team also knew that their audience wanted more than memos. But in travel?

Travel 58

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 58

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

In this digital age, many, many brands are still using press releases to connect their stories to media outlets. It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. It’s hard to believe.”

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But we have probably thought a little less about how it is affecting our own corner of marketing land. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend. You probably still do that when reading a print mag. Mutually Assured Disruption.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

Bernadette went on to hold positions at print publications like the Orlando Business Journal and worked as a website producer at a TV news station before deciding to make the jump to PR. It’s doing a lot of different things in partnership with other functional areas and forms of communication, like marketing and advertising.”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Consider the following: Investments in content marketing continue to rise. CMOs say content marketing is making up their biggest increase in budgets this year at 13 percent.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

ReimaginePR

MAY 9, 2016

See, when we sense a discrepancy in the stories we hear or read, we’re really raising a mental red flag about the storyteller, not just about the story being told. By the end, you’ll learn how to be your most authentic self so your customers will fall in love with you and your brand for real. And this goes for in-print and online.

Writing 120

Writing Storytelling Brand Branding 120

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 15, 2016

So they re-adjust, refocus and rebrand to better reflect what the market wants. Research why your original brand didn’t fit the audience, and use that to inform your rebranding strategy. After you’ve researched and brainstormed, come up with a solid plan for how you’re going to unveil your new brand. Click Here.

Employee 120

Employee Social Media Education Brand 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 4, 2016

When it comes to using humor in marketing, advertising and public relations, we often have to step back and answer a few questions before proceeding down a path of knock-knock jokes, current event inspired memes and company social media postings which could potentially make your mother-in-law cringe. Is your type or brand of humor universal?

Marketing 40

Marketing B2C B2B Social Media 40

NewsWhip

JULY 29, 2020

The New York Times and The Washington Post are the most dominant of these publishers by a considerable distance, which makes sense due to their status as premier print institutions. . The lower engagement is expected due to the smaller market, among other factors. . Looking at the U.K. Benedict Nicholson.

Local 88

Local Comparison Trends Television 88

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The report is packed with insights on internet adoption, devices and platforms; the internet ad market; content formats; and observations on disruptive business models and markets. Radio is under indexed (12% vs 8%) and print is over indexed (3% vs 7%). #4 It’s an area that brands should investigate. #6

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

Mora Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2017

There are a number of target markets within the field, which offers a number of different story and pitch ideas. For those in the field who know how to use it, PR can be your most effective marketing tool. If this is your field, start by defining your image, your brand and your target market. One might be seasonal.,

Newspapers 40

Newspapers Print Storytelling Industry 40

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

The digital and content revolution has empowered customers to seize control of their path to purchase, forcing brands to retire their sledgehammer marketing tactics. Today, brands must attract customers with high-quality content, impacting their target audience through an array of online channels. But is it really that easy?

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). Marketing efforts are being automated, increasing the volume of messages and content being pushed out. Image: Jason Rosewell via Unsplash. Creative Commons CC0. A former U.S.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Know a PR, marketing or sales leader with compelling ideas fit for print? I think non-PR folks sometimes think of it like advertising or marketing where you can “pay to play” and see relatively immediate, measurable results. Off Script #7: Lou Hoffman on PR and Storytelling. Want to be part of the Off Script series?

Measurement 60

Measurement Course Advertising Advertising 60

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As a marketer, it’s our job to live in the market and see where change is happening. Edison was as much a storyteller, marketer and mission captain as he was an inventor.". What started as branding has evolved into data management, tech stacking, user experience, and more. Sign that permission slip, and go for it.

Enterprise 46

Enterprise Agency Creativity Print 46

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

A popular email newsletter is the holy grail for content marketers. Many forms of content marketing from banks take on an advisory role , educating readers on touchy topics like debt and investments. Historically, reporters covered issues of great interest to America’s most wealthy: investing, the stock market, estates.

Financial 46

Financial Banking Content Marketing Writing 46

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Although the trio’s conversation focused on the state of journalism in the District, the obstacles and opportunities they discussed not only apply to most news markets, they also impact their PR counterparts. It will not just improve your media relations, but also the brand content you offer directly to online audiences.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

When looking at the ‘rebirth’ plot, there are few better business examples of a brand being forced to change (in this example due to its financial situation), and become better as a result. Let’s set up a T-shirt printing department. Too many bricks? Why was LEGO in such turmoil? Fancy setting up a LEGO Theme Park? LEGO rules again.

Retail 36

Retail Print Financial Examples 36

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. How Dubin pulled it off is the stuff of marketing legend. It established Dollar Shave Club as a funny, irreverent, bold, and most importantly, helpful brand. Brands love to talk about going viral; Dubin actually did it. In 2010, Michael Dubin used to work at Time Inc.,

Leadership 93

Leadership Brand Branding How To 93