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. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. And it’s often very cost-effective relative to consumer public relations. Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Think purpose-driven brand PR is for consumer sectors?

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Cision

MAY 25, 2017

He presented a recent study Forrester published that had a shocking conclusion. The study, The End of Advertising As We Know It , warned marketers that billions of dollars were going to be moved out of traditional advertising in 2017. Owned Media Requires Great Storytelling. Touch, video and storytelling.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Consumers are increasingly looking to the companies they do business with to make an impact on social and economic issues. The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly.

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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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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. Consider this: Organic search content drives two-thirds of traffic to brand sites, according to a study of customers using Contently analytics. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. Reviews have transformed the way consumers make purchase decisions. The biggest drawback of sponsored content is that it has the least impact on consumer purchasing behavior. But can we say that for sponsored content ? What is sponsored content?

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PRSay

JULY 22, 2021

Even as many companies return to in-office work after a year and a half of remote operations during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that the hybrid model is here to stay. A 2020 study from Growmotely, a company that matches organizations with remote workers, found that 97 percent of employees prefer not to return to the office full-time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

We saw the Coca-Cola company air a Super Bowl ad featuring a stream of attractive multiethnic individuals set against “America the Beautiful,” sung in various languages. Visual storytelling will be better and easier. If you’ve any doubt about the power of visual storytelling, check out these superb examples by brands large and small.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Depending on the stage of the business, communications professionals are often tasked with creating messaging cards and positioning statements for the companies they represent. Internal communicators must be savvy enough to turn dry content like company policies into info employees actually want to read. Internal Communications.

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Cision

JUNE 12, 2017

Kennedy’s and Mcquivey’s argument is that the shift will be toward storytelling, and brands should focus on video to entrap audiences to brand messaging. According to Ad Age , by 1940, there were 55 daytime serials, largely sponsored by nascent consumer packaged goods brands. Storytelling is the key.

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5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

Companies that accomplish making that connection will be more successful in motivating consumers to finish their journey and purchase their brands. For some, it is an autobiography of the company and its brands. The key focus should always be about the consumer. Storytelling is always powerful.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry and transforming careers along the way: Consumers will demand greater personalization, while wanting to control their data and privacy. For a deeper look at the Institute’s subscriber base: 39% of subscribers work at companies with 500+ employees.

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ReimaginePR

APRIL 18, 2015

He raised the minimum wage at the company he founded to $70,000. Price had read a study that found the ideal wage for happiness clocked in at $70,000. All talk no walk: Lots of companies talk about the values they hold. Oates left the company six months after sending the letter. But he didn’t stop there.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Traditionally the employer story was a slightly adapted version of the company brand story. It will leave companies struggling to retain and recruit talent. 73% of companies are struggling to find relevant candidates. 94% of consumers said it is important that the companies they engage with have a strong purpose.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Most companies would agree that consumer trust is a valuable commodity — one that can’t be bought or sold. According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers. When I was studying public relations at San Jose State University (SJSU), there was no such thing as a curriculum for social media. Fast forward to today. Is it marketing?

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

The fusion of these groups truly mirrors the current state of the news making and storytelling industry as a whole. Story timelines have shifted from traditional long-lead or daily print opportunities to instantaneous news with the introduction of social as the go-to storytelling platform.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. PR is not a band-aid in times of crisis, nor is it a quick study or one-off tactic. It’s not working well with others. And they’re worth it. Ignore SEO at your peril.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

A startup or early stage company that’s considering a public relations budget may be wondering what PR entails. The agency will take any company’s broad or vague notions about what it wants from a PR program and translate it into a clear, tailored strategy, which will inform a set of specific tactics. PR strategy. Media training.

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Buchanan PR

JANUARY 8, 2024

From immersive storytelling to interactive social media techniques, these campaigns set a new standard in marketing and made a definitive mark on 2023. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can elevate your food & beverage marketing, subscribe to our newsletter to receive industry insights, case studies, and more.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2023

After studying business, psychology and computer science, I was lucky to participate in a student-run television program that introduced me to my first role in PR. I was fascinated by how a well-thought-out campaign can add an ethical, humanitarian component to an otherwise rigid business-to-consumer relationship.

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Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

There, press releases and articles appear in organized columns by topic and date, making getting to know the brand easy and fast for media contacts and consumers alike. Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

Through engaging storytelling and partnerships with celebrities, they effectively communicated the health and environmental benefits of their products. Exploring the Role of FMCG PR in Promoting Vegan and Vegetarian Products Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) PR plays a significant role in promoting vegan and vegetarian products.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 25, 2016

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. That storytelling is one reason why Amazon has been able to survive market crashes and make risky bets. Benefits for storytellers.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. The implication, of course, is that consumers are less likely to absorb the marketing messages we’re deploying.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Companies who attempt to ride roughshod over their employees – whether it be forcing them back into the office after extended period away due the pandemic or those who choose to pay less – are going to have all sorts of issues which are going to be publicly known in very short order. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

As multiple researchers have found over decades of studies, stopping your marketing efforts during tough times is a mistake. Companies need to keep growing to succeed, and content is one of the most effective ways to do that. However, ad spend is down , particularly in consumer and B2B tech. It’s the status quo.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It’s incumbent upon PR professionals to be scrupulous about the facts of any story we promote, and to hold both clients and journalists accountable when it comes to storytelling and fact-checking. In the case of our client, it was a vicious rumor started by a disgruntled blogger about the company’s ties to an illegal organization.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This almost magical ingredient has given bragging rights to scores of companies over decades. . The IP often reflects the company and team’s DNA. Knowing more about their R&D and tech chops can inform story-telling and thought leadership efforts and become part of the larger company narrative.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent. Pew Research reported a 25 percent drop in newsroom employment from 2008 to 2018.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. Advertising is a distant third.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

As evidence of the increasing importance of content marketing, according to the CMO Council , 90% of consumers find custom content useful, while 78% believe organizations providing content are interested in building good relationships with them. Join live industry tweet ups or host one with influencers your company works with.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

A public relations 101 course in college really attracted me to the field of study. I was captivated by the idea of people getting paid to tell a company’s story. I was studying acting at the time. I thought to myself: “Everything we do is storytelling!” What drew you to the field of public relations?

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. The bottom line: a growing number of consumers (read: millennials) have been conditioned on online video and now expect some type of video communications from the brands they’re vested in. Does video have any weaknesses?

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Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 27, 2015

You see, Max’s blog on consumer electronics had gained such a following that the likes of Dolby and HP were courting Master Swisher. But the administration’s true digital savvy comes out in how it shapes in-depth content with a storytelling bent, attracting a mass audience. The Wall Street Journal Bombs at BuzzFeed-like Storytelling.

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