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However, communicators are losing access to voice call connections, as consumers balk at answering any call from an unknown number. Consumer Reports found that 70% of people no longer answer calls they don’t recognize. 1 consumer complaint and a top priority for the agency. MORE
In many industries, there is a large disconnect and gap between the senior executives and the end consumer. The post Bridging the Gap: How Higher Level Executives Can Reach the Average Consumer appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. MORE
Even in this data-rich age and with terrific tools at their disposal, brands and businesses continue to struggle with understanding today’s consumer. The post Four key trends are shaping modern consumer behavior—how to evolve your culture appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. MORE
Everywhere we look, consumers are tied to smartphone, a TV, even a smart screen in the car. But there is still an argument for connecting with consumers off screen. Sure, reaching consumers offline can be more difficult than launching a digital campaign. MORE
Most of the work I’ve seen profiled in best practices, case studies, award entries, panel discussions and other channels has been consumer-facing – as in work done by companies or agencies to advance the agenda of a B2C company or a consumer product (Oreo, Dove or Skittles anyone?). MORE
The post Exploring the “Great Divide” between brand marketing and consumer expectations appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. MORE
A new survey from PR and social media agency Uproar PR addresses the growing interest in influencer marketing—and finds that even though they may have smaller audiences, micro-influencers deliver big results when it comes to impacting consumer decisions. MORE
Consumer market research is an essential tool to build and differentiate brands and drive innovation. The post 3 insightful ways consumer researchers can master storytelling appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. MORE
How can you fine-tune your own consumer insights? Maybe you assume all consumers feel strongly about a topic, but you haven’t spent the time reading their comment threads in blogs. There’s no way to reach your consumers if you don’t understand them. The same goes for consumers. MORE
Just how important is voice search technology? As virtual assistants and smart speakers gain popularity, it might be just as important to rank in voice search algorithms as it does to reach the top of the Google results page. MORE
Many are using digital travel technology, a trend that is changing the way consumers interact with airlines, hotel chains and other companies. That’s because most of them can’t compare brands, prices and reviews among different providers — the most important feature to many consumers. MORE
A new study from Kantar reveals that consumers are becoming less able to distinguish between advertising messages and other brand communication. Consumers report the ability to see past attempts to disguise your message—so trying to be clever could backfire for your organization. Consumers report being highly influenced by what they read about your company online. But consumers won’t see them as an objective source of information. MORE
Harry’s continues to gain traction, while building consumer PR steam for many different reasons, and the company … READ MORE ». The post Harry’s Razors: Brilliant Consumer PR appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Men hate buying razors. They are expensive – increasingly so – and inconvenient. But, for those who exist outside the lumberjack fashion craze, razors remain a necessary part of everyday use. MORE
According to a recent study by IAB, named the rise of the brand economy in the 21 st century, the future of retail will be painted by direct to consumer relationships. The biggest problem is that many companies don’t know how to get started with direct to consumer PR. MORE
But those efforts do not always sit well with the consumer public, and that can create some PR tension for the brand, especially if it mishandles the messaging related to the issue. MORE
With forecasts estimating that video will make up 80 to 90 percent of global consumer traffic by 2019 , live video streaming apps like Periscope are expected to stay in the spotlight. Here are six ways Periscope can influence the way your brand interacts with consumers: 1. MORE
While we all don’t have such sexy new product announcements, the consumer tech PR space is full of other great news of interest to relevant journalists and bloggers. Conversely, blind pitching to anyone with a CE or consumer tech title in their byline will likely end up in the deletes. MORE
At Mitchell, we recently published an extensive report that maps out consumers’ evolving notion of local. For “OmniLocal consumers,” as we’ve named them, a local buying experience is about feeling connected to a brand, regardless of whether it’s a hometown boutique or a global retailer. MORE
Gaining and maintaining consumer trust is the goal of every PR professional. Consumer trust is invaluable to brands. However, recent data suggests consumers are growing more and more distrusting of traditional media. Additionally, with the spread of ‘fake news’, consumers are more suspicious than ever. With declining consumer trust, it’s more important than ever to get the facts right. MORE
Research has shown that video offers brands the best content opportunity for connecting with consumers, especially influential Millennials and Gen Zers. The post Social video influences consumers most—how are communicators responding? MORE
In many cases, a PR crisis happens as a result of something someone already said or did, but there are times when the consumer public can watch a PR catastrophe happen in real time, experiencing the chaos as one bad decision leads to a situation spinning out of control. MORE
The post Selling Exclusivity: Marketing to Finicky Consumers appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Everyone likes to feel as if they are a part of something. MORE
For communicators looking to reach the millions of consumers in this powerful demographic, native ads offer a helpful advantage. It’s highly effective with target audiences, and works especially well among consumers over the age of 50. Align your goals with consumer needs. MORE
The post The Consumer PR of First Impressions appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. This past week, tens of millions of Americans rose before the sun and commenced the annual bacchanal of deal-seeking known as Black Friday. MORE
The social media platform has introduced a bevy of changes over the last couple of years as it has become the most popular network for younger consumers. It introduced IGTV and copied features from rival Snapchat as it worked to take up more and more consumer attention. MORE
If you’ve worked with or for a PR agency, chances are you understand the difference between consumer PR and B2B PR. Therefore, my take on consumer PR is colored by past experiences and recent conversations with my very talented SHIFT consumer colleagues. MORE
A little patriotic music, a glimpse of the American dream, maybe some cute kittens or little kids — it didn’t take much more to convince consumers that you deserved their money. No one was safe from consumer skepticism as we entered the post-trust era (PTE). We live in a cynical time. MORE
If your consumers to trust you, half the battle for your business will already be won. The post 3 actionable ways to build consumer trust appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This is because it’s easier to build a loyal following of returning customers when they believe in you. MORE
The decline of ad-supported television is driving down audience engagement with brands, according to new analysis of consumer conversation patterns by Engagement Labs, which finds the conversation frequency among the most prolific consumer conversationalists—young people—has plummeted. MORE
Blue Bell’s social media team has been responding to concerned consumers with tweets such as these: We understand your concerns with our products, and we are always looking for ways to improve, including looking at methods within our manufacturing process to add additional protection to the carton. MORE
How to Transition from Project Manager to Business Strategist by Providing Meaningful Brand Insights Research-fueled brand insights enable businesses to work smarter, while inspiring and driving growth, leading to new products entering the market to meet a consumer need. MORE
The post How can PR pros respond to declining consumer trust? The numbers are dismal for legacy organizations and groups trying to patch up sullied reputations. Here are tactics to counteract the loss of faith in traditional media. Whom do you trust? Whom does your audience trust? MORE
Most of the work I’ve seen profiled in best practices, case studies, award entries, panel discussions and other channels has been consumer-facing – as in work done by companies or agencies to advance the agenda of a B2C company or a consumer product (Oreo, Dove or Skittles anyone?). MORE
Many consumers aren’t buying it. Being able to tap into consumer emotions is an essential talent for communicators, but it remains paramount that brands can demonstrate authenticity when creating messaging about issues that matter to consumers. MORE
A recent survey reveals squishy numbers for tech companies looking to earn consumer trust and loyalty. Though almost 60% of consumers in the United Kingdom think that technology companies are currently regulated the right amount, just over half of U.S. MORE
The fashion brand is struggling after a boycott by Chinese retailers, consumers, celebrities and influencers. Fortune reported : A number of e-commerce sites in China have removed Dolce & Gabbana products from their pages as consumers across the country called for a boycott of the brand. MORE
The post Building Consumer Loyalty Through Brand Transparency appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Recently, Facebook quietly unrolled a new feature called “page integrity”. This allows users to see recent activity, updates, and modifications to a business page. MORE
Though once seen as a risky decision to avoid, a recent Clutch survey revealed that organizations’ values are becoming more important to consumers in the U.S., which can affect both sales and consumer loyalty. MORE
Despite waning public trust, the sector’s leaders are courting consumers’ support in a bid to remain intact. The companies want to make the case that consumers won’t be safer after behemoths like Facebook are broken into smaller chunks. MORE
The study asked 1,000 social media marketers about their current campaigns and goals and then asked 1,000 consumers whether brand managers were satisfying their desires. The study asked consumers what kinds of behavior would cause them to unfollow an organization on social media. MORE
Only a third of consumers (34 percent) trust most of the brands they buy or use, reveals a new Trust Barometer Special Report from comms giant Edelman. The post New Edelman report finds only 1/3 of consumers trust most of the brands they buy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. MORE
Consumer Related Topics Cision
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
A little patriotic music, a glimpse of the American dream, maybe some cute kittens or little kids — it didn’t take much more to convince consumers that you deserved their money. No one was safe from consumer skepticism as we entered the post-trust era (PTE). We live in a cynical time.
Ronn Torossian
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The post The Consumer PR of First Impressions appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. This past week, tens of millions of Americans rose before the sun and commenced the annual bacchanal of deal-seeking known as Black Friday.
PR Expanded
JULY 3, 2015
Most of the work I’ve seen profiled in best practices, case studies, award entries, panel discussions and other channels has been consumer-facing – as in work done by companies or agencies to advance the agenda of a B2C company or a consumer product (Oreo, Dove or Skittles anyone?).
Ronn Torossian
APRIL 29, 2019
The post Selling Exclusivity: Marketing to Finicky Consumers appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Everyone likes to feel as if they are a part of something.
Ronn Torossian
APRIL 18, 2019
The post Building Consumer Loyalty Through Brand Transparency appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Recently, Facebook quietly unrolled a new feature called “page integrity”. This allows users to see recent activity, updates, and modifications to a business page.
Ronn Torossian
JULY 28, 2018
But those efforts do not always sit well with the consumer public, and that can create some PR tension for the brand, especially if it mishandles the messaging related to the issue.
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PR Expanded
JULY 3, 2015
Most of the work I’ve seen profiled in best practices, case studies, award entries, panel discussions and other channels has been consumer-facing – as in work done by companies or agencies to advance the agenda of a B2C company or a consumer product (Oreo, Dove or Skittles anyone?).
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
While we all don’t have such sexy new product announcements, the consumer tech PR space is full of other great news of interest to relevant journalists and bloggers. Conversely, blind pitching to anyone with a CE or consumer tech title in their byline will likely end up in the deletes.
5W PR
APRIL 9, 2019
Everywhere we look, consumers are tied to smartphone, a TV, even a smart screen in the car. But there is still an argument for connecting with consumers off screen. Sure, reaching consumers offline can be more difficult than launching a digital campaign.
Shift Communications
OCTOBER 13, 2016
If you’ve worked with or for a PR agency, chances are you understand the difference between consumer PR and B2B PR. Therefore, my take on consumer PR is colored by past experiences and recent conversations with my very talented SHIFT consumer colleagues.
Agility PR Solutions
MARCH 25, 2019
The decline of ad-supported television is driving down audience engagement with brands, according to new analysis of consumer conversation patterns by Engagement Labs, which finds the conversation frequency among the most prolific consumer conversationalists—young people—has plummeted.
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Ronn Torossian
AUGUST 11, 2018
In many cases, a PR crisis happens as a result of something someone already said or did, but there are times when the consumer public can watch a PR catastrophe happen in real time, experiencing the chaos as one bad decision leads to a situation spinning out of control.
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 2, 2019
Only a third of consumers (34 percent) trust most of the brands they buy or use, reveals a new Trust Barometer Special Report from comms giant Edelman. The post New Edelman report finds only 1/3 of consumers trust most of the brands they buy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
Ronn Torossian
MAY 13, 2019
In many industries, there is a large disconnect and gap between the senior executives and the end consumer. The post Bridging the Gap: How Higher Level Executives Can Reach the Average Consumer appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.
PR Daily
JUNE 24, 2019
For communicators looking to reach the millions of consumers in this powerful demographic, native ads offer a helpful advantage. It’s highly effective with target audiences, and works especially well among consumers over the age of 50. Align your goals with consumer needs.
Cision
AUGUST 12, 2015
Many are using digital travel technology, a trend that is changing the way consumers interact with airlines, hotel chains and other companies. That’s because most of them can’t compare brands, prices and reviews among different providers — the most important feature to many consumers.
Agility PR Solutions
MARCH 12, 2019
Consumer market research is an essential tool to build and differentiate brands and drive innovation. The post 3 insightful ways consumer researchers can master storytelling appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
Ronn Torossian
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Harry’s continues to gain traction, while building consumer PR steam for many different reasons, and the company … READ MORE ». The post Harry’s Razors: Brilliant Consumer PR appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Men hate buying razors. They are expensive – increasingly so – and inconvenient. But, for those who exist outside the lumberjack fashion craze, razors remain a necessary part of everyday use.
5W PR
DECEMBER 5, 2018
According to a recent study by IAB, named the rise of the brand economy in the 21 st century, the future of retail will be painted by direct to consumer relationships. The biggest problem is that many companies don’t know how to get started with direct to consumer PR.
PR Daily
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
At Mitchell, we recently published an extensive report that maps out consumers’ evolving notion of local. For “OmniLocal consumers,” as we’ve named them, a local buying experience is about feeling connected to a brand, regardless of whether it’s a hometown boutique or a global retailer.
PR Daily
JANUARY 11, 2019
Though once seen as a risky decision to avoid, a recent Clutch survey revealed that organizations’ values are becoming more important to consumers in the U.S., which can affect both sales and consumer loyalty.
Shift Communications
JANUARY 21, 2016
How can you fine-tune your own consumer insights? Maybe you assume all consumers feel strongly about a topic, but you haven’t spent the time reading their comment threads in blogs. There’s no way to reach your consumers if you don’t understand them. The same goes for consumers.
PR Daily
MAY 3, 2019
Many consumers aren’t buying it. Being able to tap into consumer emotions is an essential talent for communicators, but it remains paramount that brands can demonstrate authenticity when creating messaging about issues that matter to consumers.
PR Daily
MARCH 20, 2019
The social media platform has introduced a bevy of changes over the last couple of years as it has become the most popular network for younger consumers. It introduced IGTV and copied features from rival Snapchat as it worked to take up more and more consumer attention.
PR Daily
APRIL 23, 2019
A new study from Kantar reveals that consumers are becoming less able to distinguish between advertising messages and other brand communication. Consumers report the ability to see past attempts to disguise your message—so trying to be clever could backfire for your organization. Consumers report being highly influenced by what they read about your company online. But consumers won’t see them as an objective source of information.
Cision
AUGUST 21, 2015
With forecasts estimating that video will make up 80 to 90 percent of global consumer traffic by 2019 , live video streaming apps like Periscope are expected to stay in the spotlight. Here are six ways Periscope can influence the way your brand interacts with consumers: 1.
5W PR
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Gaining and maintaining consumer trust is the goal of every PR professional. Consumer trust is invaluable to brands. However, recent data suggests consumers are growing more and more distrusting of traditional media. Additionally, with the spread of ‘fake news’, consumers are more suspicious than ever. With declining consumer trust, it’s more important than ever to get the facts right.
PR Daily
JUNE 20, 2019
A recent survey reveals squishy numbers for tech companies looking to earn consumer trust and loyalty. Though almost 60% of consumers in the United Kingdom think that technology companies are currently regulated the right amount, just over half of U.S.
PR Daily
JULY 9, 2019
Blue Bell’s social media team has been responding to concerned consumers with tweets such as these: We understand your concerns with our products, and we are always looking for ways to improve, including looking at methods within our manufacturing process to add additional protection to the carton.
Agility PR Solutions
MARCH 19, 2019
The post Exploring the “Great Divide” between brand marketing and consumer expectations appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
PR Daily
JUNE 12, 2019
Despite waning public trust, the sector’s leaders are courting consumers’ support in a bid to remain intact. The companies want to make the case that consumers won’t be safer after behemoths like Facebook are broken into smaller chunks.
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 5, 2019
A new survey from PR and social media agency Uproar PR addresses the growing interest in influencer marketing—and finds that even though they may have smaller audiences, micro-influencers deliver big results when it comes to impacting consumer decisions.
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 15, 2019
Even in this data-rich age and with terrific tools at their disposal, brands and businesses continue to struggle with understanding today’s consumer. The post Four key trends are shaping modern consumer behavior—how to evolve your culture appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
PR Daily
JUNE 6, 2019
However, communicators are losing access to voice call connections, as consumers balk at answering any call from an unknown number. Consumer Reports found that 70% of people no longer answer calls they don’t recognize. 1 consumer complaint and a top priority for the agency.
PR Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Just how important is voice search technology? As virtual assistants and smart speakers gain popularity, it might be just as important to rank in voice search algorithms as it does to reach the top of the Google results page.
PR Daily
JANUARY 28, 2019
The post How can PR pros respond to declining consumer trust? The numbers are dismal for legacy organizations and groups trying to patch up sullied reputations. Here are tactics to counteract the loss of faith in traditional media. Whom do you trust? Whom does your audience trust?
Agility PR Solutions
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Research has shown that video offers brands the best content opportunity for connecting with consumers, especially influential Millennials and Gen Zers. The post Social video influences consumers most—how are communicators responding?
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 11, 2019
How to Transition from Project Manager to Business Strategist by Providing Meaningful Brand Insights Research-fueled brand insights enable businesses to work smarter, while inspiring and driving growth, leading to new products entering the market to meet a consumer need.
Agility PR Solutions
DECEMBER 11, 2018
If your consumers to trust you, half the battle for your business will already be won. The post 3 actionable ways to build consumer trust appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This is because it’s easier to build a loyal following of returning customers when they believe in you.
PR Daily
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
The fashion brand is struggling after a boycott by Chinese retailers, consumers, celebrities and influencers. Fortune reported : A number of e-commerce sites in China have removed Dolce & Gabbana products from their pages as consumers across the country called for a boycott of the brand.
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