ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week’s post covered the trend of data-driven storytelling in PR. Data to power PR storytelling. For a mattress company, we converted NIH data on how many hours people sleep every night into a branded national index of “most sleep-deprived cities.” The post Where Do You Find Data For PR Storytelling?

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Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. Which story sounds more interesting: one about the new Microsoft Kinect software or the energy levels in Microsoft’s corporate offices? So, how do you do this with your brand? Sell your brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2019

Too many B2C brands have outsourced their customer relationships to influencers like celebrities for hire. Influencers are effective, but how much more powerful is an authentic fan of that brand? What about more mundane brands and businesses? How many brands can issue a defensive press release on behalf of its fans?

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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.

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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. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. There are some PR tactics that can help. Have a distinct voice. Have a distinct voice.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Holidays can bring a powerful opportunity for PR teams to elevate the brands they represent and engage with key audiences. By recognizing potential pitfalls and using a strategic approach, any PR team can elevate their campaigns, amplify brand visibility, and generate tangible earned media results throughout the calendar year.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2022

So we may ask, “What’s different about Typical Software Co.?” It made the brand more interesting, and best of all, media loved it. As storytellers, we’re taught to show, not tell. The software can make a huge difference in revenue, yet the category is narrow. We work hard to recruit the best.”

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. It’s an unenviable but often necessary position for any software company that has tied its growth strategy to acquisitions. Here we go….

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in Investor Relations Storytelling isn't just for books and movies. Renowned cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner highlighted the power of storytelling by suggesting that we are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it is embedded in a narrative. Want to transform your IR comms?

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the digital era, more and more companies are relying on data analytics software for their content analytics. Here is an inside look at five influential tech success stories from our flipbook of 47 Content Marketing Case Studies That’ll Inspire You to encourage your brand to make meaningful changes in the new year. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A great PR campaign will obviously build brand visibility. But that awareness may be of the brand involved, or maybe just the problem it addresses. Tactics like content marketing, earned speaking opportunities for C-level executives, and feature articles work together to boost visibility for a brand or situation that the brand solves.

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Especially if your company operates multiple brands or locations across more than one country, well-organised communication is the key. Still, if you’re a PR or communications professional, the last thing you want is to waste precious time using outdated software and tools.

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Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

The challenge Back in 2009, in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, brands needed more effective ways to share their stories. The challenge and opportunity was to create a PR toolkit that helped brands communicate effectively with media, bloggers, and stakeholders. Driving around the country to sell it to brands.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR is no longer a linear process. That’s all.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

2017 has seen its share of public relations hits and misses, and staying on the “hits” side of the ledger is linked with maintaining brand trust. Brands keep finding ways to do well by doing good. Other brands, like United Airlines, have worked to repair a loss of trust. Companies like Yum!

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Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

So how can you create content that will spread awareness of your brand and drive sales? The key is brand journalism, a subtle form of storytelling that benefits both your brand and your audience. While traditional journalists seek to inform and educate, brand journalism aims to engage audiences and increase brand impact.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Good, authentic storytelling never goes out of style. brand promise. What do you think are the biggest communication mistakes brands make? I think what hasn’t changed is the value of good storytelling; people will always want to engage with compelling, well-told stories. How do you create communication on a global scale?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Many PR software companies claim to be able to measure the impact of Earned Media. PR is responsible for digital storytelling, Earned Media and, increasingly, Owned Media. Backed by five years of best practices and media attribution data, AirPR’s software is at the forefront of this radical evolution of PR measurement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

A great PR campaign can generate positive brand awareness, which is clearly desirable. The brand may play only a small role in the coverage that drives awareness. That doesn’t mean public relations can’t build brand awareness; it can. Or consider today’s innovators – brands like Casper, Uber, and Amazon.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

That means creative work, like generating innovative ideas for programs, and like — storytelling. And the heart of public relations is in storytelling. They want to know why a company exists and what its brand stands for. There are a few things that PR-driven storytelling does that will never be mechanized or automated.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

Especially in the B2B tech world, where software and data solutions are festooned with esoteric, highly technical jargon, the PR writer must translate abstract concepts and algorithmic technology into easy-to-understand language. Poor storytelling will make an entry dead on arrival. Big brands use cases are often winners.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

To get there, PR teams must have a deep understanding of business objectives, the target audience for the brand or message, and the best ways to reach them. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. It’s easy to be diverted by the latest shiny object.

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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. Messaging & Positioning Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important.

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Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

Our analytics software uncovers data about PR’s direct connection to business metrics, revealing which articles, authors, influencers, and messages drive engagement and deliver actual revenue. Proven performer selling data and software products to marketing and/or PR professionals. Skills/Attributes.

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Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

Our analytics software uncovers data about PR’s direct connection to business metrics, revealing which articles, authors, influencers, and messages drive engagement and deliver actual revenue. Proven performer selling data and software products to marketing and/or PR professionals. Skills/Attributes.

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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. A subset of corporate communications work, developing, documenting, and disseminating overarching corporate messaging is key to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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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. Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

For instance, a treasury management system (TMS) is designed to manage finances, financial risk, and hedging using financial marketing software and inputs. Customer relation management software can help track customer interactions and how they will likely respond to different decisions.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

Let’s say you’re working to promote a supply chain software sold to equipment manufacturers. In public relations, we rely on a blend of experience, storytelling instinct, and imagination to inform our programs and our work. Tactics should be informed by strategy, but they’re separate. Test it with research.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The conference is currently calling for keynote speakers, but one that they have announced already is Abigail Posner, Head of Strategy at Google’s Brand Unit. The second annual Measurement Conference aims to provide delegates with definitive information and advice from the brands and agencies who are leading the way.

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Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

Last week, AirPR hosted the webinar “How AI Will Be a PR Pro’s Dream Come True” with industry leaders Wendy Marx, President of Marx Communications, Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer, CEO of AirPR Software, and Heidi Sullivan, President of HKSully Consulting. Spot brand & revenue indicators. PR pros can now: Cut noise to be a thought leader.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Because the more people that trust your brand, the more often they will choose you over competitors. So how can brands build trust? Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. Storytelling is an art, and when done well it touches on human emotion and evokes a connection. That’s where data comes in. Audience Data. Browser used.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

That makes sense; persuasion is fueled by artful storytelling, and despite the growth of video, many stories are still told through the written word. Blog posts can be key thought leadership assets and even help reflect the personality of the executive and the brand. Do you know a professional that demands more versatile writing chops?

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