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5 Ways PR Beats Paid Advertising

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Many B2B companies engage in lengthy sales cycles where customers make a large commitment of capital – and faith. If you’re a scrappy startup or an early stage tech company, you may not have the capital for massive advertising budgets. PR confers third-party endorsement. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend.

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Influencer Relations For B2B Brands

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. Media and influencers read analyst reports and white papers, so the reach can become exponential. Companies in related industries can also make great influential partners.

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How PR Supports “Thought Leaders”

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We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. We like to look at what a company is already doing that’s newsworthy, or lessons derived from an initiative that didn’t pan out. Be open to recommendations.

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The Only B2B PR Event You’ll Ever Need

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The panels provide an opportunity to showcase a company’s thinking on a hot-button issue and involve other leaders in a way that advances the industry conversation. You’ll want to involve the panelists to confirm quotes and keep them apprised of your plans for white papers , videos and bylines.

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How To Make An Impact At A Business Conference

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Love them or hate them, conferences and trade shows are important venues for any business to generate public relations , marketing, and sales returns. If you’ve ever attended a major tech trade show, you know they can be a blur of handshakes, branded swag, business cards, and mediocre meals. Bring the news.

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Pinterest Versus Instagram: Which One is Best For Your Brand?

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Whether you work for a large or small company, this debate is important for your brand. Both consumer brands, such as Starbucks, and B2B companies, like General Electric, are engaging on Instagram to connect with more people. Have a conference, trade show, or other special event to promote? She’s not alone.

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Popcorn and a Movie: A Creative and Integrated B2B Marketing Campaign that Could Work in Any Vertical

Sword and the Script

From white papers to the trade press, the entire community is fixated on the next exploit, hack or breach. So, the company took to the idea of creating a documentary called the “The Defender” that flipped this on its head. While there are some voices belonging to the company in the documentary, there is no selling.

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