Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Telling stories that provoke engagement and resonate with desired audiences is a surefire way to create a strong brand. No matter what type of brand you’re representing, it’s important to create compelling messages and content to hold your audience’s interest. Once you find something that truly works for your brand, stick to it.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2023

Proactive ideas are a cornerstone of effective PR At its heart, PR is about managing perceptions through effective storytelling. Gone are the days when PR for B2B tech was a simple equation: “Give us an asset, and we’ll pitch it to reporters.” This demands a proactive approach rather than a reactive one.

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B2B Company Storytelling Retail 156

5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These days, consumers are more selective with where they spend and brands looking to reach customers face a very specific challenge. 5W’s Consumer Culture Report revealed more than half of all consumers are interested in investing on their health and wellness journey by splurging on products and services within the industry.

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Consumer Industry Brand Branding 78

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s something that might surprise you: branded content is now a part of 80 percent of consumers’ lives. Earlier this year, we surveyed 1,072 Americans about what they want from branded content. Brands need to up their meme game (and spend more time on simple, visual content in general). Check out the full report.

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Brand Branding Banking Survey 132

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

The Proactive Report

APRIL 27, 2015

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Proactive Report interview with David Berkowitz, AdAge columnist and CMO of MRY. Here’s a sneak peek – I’ll be asking him questions about storytelling and why brands should rather be doing what he calls story making with customers. REGISTER HERE. Follow me on Twitter.

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Storytelling Interviews Report Twitter 100

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Employer branding is your reputation and image as a place to work. Both directly shape how the public, as well as investors and customers, view the brand. Traditionally the employer story was a slightly adapted version of the company brand story. Proof of Brand Values. Here is why and how to best navigate the year ahead.

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Brand Branding Employee Case Study 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

In the PR world, when we kick-start a new engagement we may ask a client, “Where do you want to see your brand? To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. Readers can select the topics and reporters they like, which presumably helps fuel engagement.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

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”.

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Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. I’ve spent the last decade researching and reporting on the content marketing industry. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. I should know.

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Brand Branding Healthcare Enterprise 145

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. Adtech brands have publications like Adweek and AdAge, for example, but there is no equivalent Salesweek or SalesAge. Think about it. Probably not.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Top PR Insights from 2023 that PR Professionals Need for 2024 Five Essentials for PR Campaigns Tied to Holidays Holidays offer great opportunities for PR teams and the brands they represent, but it’s also easy to slip and see your message get lost in the chatter. More than ever, PR professionals are telling the stories ourselves.

Construction 182

Construction Storytelling Tools B2B 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

She predicts these platforms will bring more collaboration and less friction between the two camps, improving storytelling and overall media quality. And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety. PR takes on misinformation PR teams will become even more influential in the fight against misinformation. One example?

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Trends Industry Government Data 333

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Compelling storytelling is an incredibly powerful way to communicate with your target audience. Digital storytelling is at the top of the list of communication trends that PR executives believe will dominate in the next five years. Example: How Cotopaxi leveraged storytelling to sell its brand.

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Storytelling B2B Trends Examples 66

The Proactive Report

APRIL 28, 2015

Every PR practitioner has had it drummed into them that we should be telling our brand’s story. David Berkowitz, CMO of the digital agency MRY in New York City, has a different idea: he sees storytelling as just another broadcast activity, when in fact, the power of story lies in the response you evoke in the audience.

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Storytelling Tools Digital PR Course 100

Barokas

MAY 22, 2019

With so many brands vying for our attention through various channels – from social media, TV, radio, print, smartphones and the endless barrage of emails flooding our inboxes on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis, it’s easy for your message to get lost among all the noise. The post Storytelling Isn’t Just for Kids.

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Storytelling Radio Print Advertising 60

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands. If you send your story to someone who is likely to be as passionate about telling it as you are, you’ll be one step closer to generating impactful coverage for your brand. Where do you find impactful journalists?

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Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Storytelling: Telling a story that resonates with your target market is essential if you want to cut through the noise online. Align your stories with your brand purpose. Every piece o f content should have a purpose and should align with your overall brand purpose. Video trends for 2023. And it should move them emotionally.

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Video Film Social Media Facebook 162

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

Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. But there’s no denying that hard data carries significant weight with reporters and media outlets. Telling stories with stats.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 74

Masters in Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As Harrison Monarth writes in The Harvard Business Review : Storytelling evokes a strong neurological response. Here's why storytelling is such a powerful tool: The Power of Synchronicity. Storytelling creates a certain synchronicity between the teller and the listener. Storytelling is also a powerful tool for persuasion.

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Storytelling Chemicals Advertising Advertising 61

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

Over six sessions from February to July we want to explore pitching, newsjacking, data storytelling, the relationship between owned and earned media, promoting coverage, integrated marketing, and reporting and measurement. Reporting on results and securing budget for future activity.

Media Relations 132

Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

Remote PR Jobs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Consider the ways that you could build a more consistent relationship with management, whether that be regular meetings or monthly reports. Here are a few helpful starting points: Storytelling is Important. Brand storytelling is crucial to every business. Think about what is important to your executive - and start there.

Publicity 208

Publicity How To Storytelling Construction 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A great PR campaign will obviously build brand visibility. What about conversions from website visits, or deals influenced by credible articles or analyst reports? But that awareness may be of the brand involved, or maybe just the problem it addresses. Branded content like bylined articles and blog posts offer multiple benefits.

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Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. 6 that Tesla eliminated its internal PR team: “If you’re a reporter who isn’t getting a response from Tesla, don’t take it personally, because it’s due to the automaker.more. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. First, some stage setting.

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Storytelling Internal International Report 150

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

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Read the full State of The PR Industry Report: A Look Back at 2021 to learn more about the opinions, practices and realities of your industry peers and senior-level executives. Which PR agency services are most relevant to your business’ primary needs? Do you create strategic communications plans for your PR campaigns?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. 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.

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Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Beyond PR

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. Connecting Data and Storytelling. Who saw it?

Storytelling 73

Storytelling Data Communications Technology 73

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. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. How many eyes are on your content? Then, come up with those that describe what it is not.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

By now the big changes that have occurred since the days of Walter Cronkite – a 24/7 news cycle, a global and interconnected focus rather than a local one, the reduction of reporting staff by many media organizations in the rush to remain profitable (accelerated in the era of social media platforms) – are well known.

Media Relations 105

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 105

Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. But there’s no denying that hard data carries significant weight with reporters and media outlets. Telling stories with stats.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 60

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. However, the integration process can be challenging. The post How does PR fit into marketing appeared first on Onclusive.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. Generating brand awareness. However, the integration process can be challenging. Developing stakeholder trust.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. Stepping back for a moment, I’m still perplexed by the rancor that publications dish at brand journalism. In fact, I wrote a post on this very topic, “ Journalists Accept Apple’s Storytelling Candy.”.

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Journalism Brand Branding Publicity 150