PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

What do a maple syrup company, world-renowned author JK Rowling, and Ellen DeGeneres all have in common? Cancel culture, which can be defined as the blacklisting and ostracisation of a company, celebrity, or public figure, is one of the biggest issues facing PR today. They have all been cancelled and are still reeling from the effects.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability.

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PRSay

MAY 21, 2024

Companies often phase out older workers who earn higher salaries, but those organizations lose valuable experience and institutional knowledge in the process, Oppenheim said. Some companies are pairing younger workers with older workers, who can mentor one another on their respective areas of knowledge.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

With the public too cynical to buy into ads trumpeting a company’s inherent beliefs, public relations offers that all-important third-party acclaim. If a tech company only uses only renewable energy, then it might partner with an environmental group for an issues awareness campaign about the environmental impact of high-tech products.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This makes sense: leaders have the greatest power in a company, and when we think about the biggest companies on the planet – Apple , Meta, Tesla and Microsoft, for example – their leaders are inextricably tied to their company reputations, good or bad. But managing a company or brand’s reputation is rarely simple.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We define the ask as thought leadership strategy. While it may seem like a simple activity — where clients just tell us what their leaders want to talk about and we magically secure coverage around said topic — successful thought leadership is actually quite complex. Step 1: Beware thought leadership in disguise.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. To make the most of social media, B2B companies can (and should) strategically use hashtags to increase visibility, reach new audiences and engage with existing followers. This will also help you measure overall social engagement.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Building thought leadership and executive visibility. For as long as I can remember, I thought “thought leadership” was sufficient to describe PR strategy among communications professionals. How do you measure thought leadership and executive visibility? But it didn’t really articulate what it was doing for executive visibility.

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Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Thought leadership might be the right PR strategy for you. What does thought leadership entail? In this blog post, I’ll explore the principles of thought leadership as a PR strategy. As such, thought leadership could be considered a tall order. Lead by example. What does it take to become a thought leader?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. For example, the company’s reputation was lackluster among media and influencers when I started.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we will focus on Leadership. But you just must convince the people that you are managing, leading, and guiding in your thoughts and that is inherent in leadership. Nowadays it's very important to make a distinction between management and leadership. However, there is leadership. and our speaker is Maxim Behar.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. How can executives get the most from their LinkedIn profile to convey leadership and be seen as an expert? . Go beyond a resume . Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2021

One of the biggest frustrations in the marketing and PR profession today is the lack of understanding from the leadership. For example, you invest a lot of time into research and planning. When the time comes to pitch your plan to the leadership, you begin to realize they don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the public relations world, thought leadership is a big deal, but the term can start to feel old, fast. How do you infuse a thought leadership program with fresh ideas and get the most out of it for PR? Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program. Be strategic with bylines.

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Stern + Associates

APRIL 27, 2023

Even in times of recovery, companies may unintentionally hamper their progress in a rush to get to a “new normal.” His research was sparked by a curiosity to understand how a few small and large companies can leverage purpose in fundamental ways to transform themselves and drive performance.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: The customer-obsessed company wins. Companies that conduct frequent research grow up to 70 percent faster and are almost 50 percent more profitable than firms that don’t. So, why do so many companies—from startups to enterprises—skimp on it? Best for: Companies with large audiences.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

An analysis of articles written about current Fortune 100 CEOs and their companies shows a strong correlation with those CEOs who are quoted in the press and the position of their organizations. But at a corporate level it’s a strategic imperative with real implications for company reputation and even performance.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If a company focuses on B2B tech services, we may naturally target outlets like BizTech or MarTech. Not every story needs to be about a specific industry; in fact, it could be about leadership, culture, team-building, or community. Does leadership offer bold, interesting or contrarian opinions on topics of interest to their industry?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A checklist to see if your company is ready for a PR agency. To set up a PR partnership for success, it’s important to take the temperature in the C-suite and to look the company up and down to assess readiness. There’s no clear company mission. Similarly, a clear and cogent mission is the heart of any company.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Anticipate where to develop your thought leadership content, 2. Anticipate where to develop your thought leadership content Identifying emerging topics : Social listening tools monitor conversations across social media platforms. Did you know 73 percent of respondents expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

SaaS companies have access to data that’s effectively marketing baked into their product – and done well – that’s marketing that scales. A few years back I worked for a company that, in part, had a SaaS product that processed large volumes of law firm invoices. Third, some SaaS companies are blind to the value of the data they have.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Content marketing Creating high-quality, informative content that answers common voice search queries can position a company or their leader as an industry expert and increase its chances of being featured in voice search results. FAQ pages, for example, are very useful.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

In the first post, I explored the meaning and history of the term, and shared examples. If your secret sauce is so special, and can really make your company a market beater, why not give it a name? In the second post, I explained how to describe your IP in simple and clear terms (see the case study below for another example).

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 15, 2019

Ten years ago or so, thought leadership opportunities in the business media world were somewhat prevalent. Here are just a few examples of what this looks like in action in 2019. Sure, it still has content written by editorial staff, but if you’re looking to pitch thought leadership bylines or content–good luck.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership. MediaRadar’s CNN Ad Spend Insight Following Chris Licht’s departure from CNN, advertising intelligence company MediaRadar analyzed ad spend data for the network.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 10, 2017

Every company wants more leads, right? In a recent SHIFT blog , our VP of Marketing Tech, Chris Penn, answered the question ‘what is thought leadership?’. PR helps to communicate compelling stories to improve brand awareness, and by integrating thought leadership, it may help to generate qualified leads. Theresa Masnik.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. But the right strategy will work for any type of company. . With that in mind, here are five tips for a successful media strategy for technology companies: .

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. In fact, under Barra’s leadership, GM’s share price has been consistently higher than prior to her joining.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

There’s another powerful tool in the PR toolbox — Thought Leadership. But, what is thought leadership and who constitutes being a leader of thought? Here are three quick tips to get your thought leadership marketing in motion. Make sure your company is signed up for HARO (mentioned above) and tracking media opportunities.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 31, 2023

Crisis comms kick in, and leadership is forced to make tough decisions about the future. But, what about when a company reputation isn’t totally obliterated, but it takes a knock? Character vs capability reputation Company reputation is split between character reputation and capability reputation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. As I proceeded in the interview process, I noticed more people in the company like me.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

headlines can be a gold mine for reactive news opportunities, where a company latches on to a breaking news story with a smart take or point of view and gets coverage for it. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Look globally for reactive news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Why do most sales tech companies struggle to drive great PR? Look at companies like Crunchbase or Drift. Adtech brands have publications like Adweek and AdAge, for example, but there is no equivalent Salesweek or SalesAge. Everyone drinks the Kool-Aid Every sales tech company thinks they’re the coolest thing ever.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. The company has secured funding that will enable a leap forward.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 6, 2022

I asked them to share insights from a recent journal article they authored titled The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Influence: Perspectives from Female Public Relations Professionals. . We had a book published out of that big project in 2021 – PR Women with Influence: Breaking Through the Ethical and Leadership Challenges.

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