Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

When customers trust brands, they are 59% more likely to buy a brand’s products ( Edelman ) Consumers have a voice and 71% of people say that it is more important to trust the brands they buy or use today than in the past. Furthermore, when customers trust brands, they are 59% more likely to buy the brand’s products.

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. The opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. When that happens, the issue should be dealt with carefully and directly… But what comes next?

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Plus, we’re arming you with practical strategies to make the most out of social media for your ecommerce endeavors. To make a social commerce strategy work like a charm, brands must guarantee that social commerce transactions are swiftly followed by an efficient order fulfillment system that customers expect from any ecommerce purchase.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As if in reaction to earlier studies about younger generations and their interests, 95% of respondents agreed that leading with purpose will help employee recruitment and retention. 93% believed that brand purpose would increase consumer trust and loyalty, while 88% felt doing so would differentiate them from their competition.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. Business vendors who have overlooked social media strategy in the overall PR or marketing plans are missing opportunities. By extension, business customers can also help one another.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The more involved the partiers are in the entire strategy process, the easier it is to align needs, goals, expectations and priorities.”. At Ready North, we utilize a comprehensive marketing audit of 40+ questions that zero in on talent, tech, strategy, and performance. Or your team risks high employee turnover.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Prohibition

MARCH 5, 2020

Employee Brand Engagement. Over the last few years, many brands have used this simple but effective method of creating social brand ambassadors with current employees. As a 2018 article in Harvard Business Review put it; “employee brand engagement establishes a critical link between employees and customers”.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media How To 62

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy. It can support content creation, positioning, and customer relations.    Now we’ve cleared that up, let’s get into it.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. These include product recalls, data breaches or any issues related to the following: Consumer privacy commitment.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. These techniques have helped marketers understand consumer behavior, segment audiences, and personalize marketing campaigns. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. Your customers could make their displeasure known on your Facebook page and Twitter feed. What is Consumer Sentiment? What is the current perception of your brand among consumers? What is a PR Crisis Plan? Why Do You Need a PR Crisis Plan?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Key contacts, templates, and comprehensive protocols on how and when to exchange information, as well as with whom, should all be included in the strategy. Communicate effectively, quickly and with compassion so your customers know what’s happening, what it means to them, and how you plan to fix it.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Businesses rely on marketing to fuel their overall success, and consumers rely on it to educate themselves on the purchases they plan to make. Although marketing has been around for ages, how have new consumer demands shifted the way we market? Marketing is everywhere, whether you realize it or not. Commit to change.

Marketing 40

Marketing How To Customer Service Groups 40

Beyond PR

JULY 28, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well.

Employee 80

Employee Journalism Data Technology 80

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Some of your employees or interns may be more visual in nature and like information that is short and concise, so this may be a good platform to use. They are most likely using this already with their friends and consuming content from brands, so they can get some experience using this platform professionally. Customer Service.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Employee Internal International 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

I was impressed by the researchers’ data-driven, consumer-focused approach, and the results that the organization was able to accomplish, once armed with this knowledge. The changing narrative. In her spare time, she volunteers with the Archdiocese of San Francisco Young Adult Council + Taskforce, and watches too much TV.

Community 95

Community Communications Case Study Customer Service 95

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

This step by step guide will provide an overview of social media crisis management including the goals of an effective strategy, the challenges and opportunities of each platform and details about absolute best practices for a successful implementation. What is Crisis Management? Why is Crisis Management so Important to an Organisation.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is firmly on the agenda of industry bodies and progressive organisations are talking steps to address it for employees. Good employers can support the mental health and wellbeing of employees through good management and a progressive workplace, but the organisation needs to deliver its commercial goals. What we do 5.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

Consumers value personal, truthful conversation from companies. Sparking emotion and humanizing a brand can create immense value; however, tread carefully with your humanizing strategy. Humanizing strategy” is an oxymoron in some regards, but you may be an oxymoron if you don’t understand how to humanize properly.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Customer Service Twitter 78

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Put more simply, branding is the way in which companies produce a feeling in their customers –a reaction, intuition. Unlike intuition, though, branding can and must be quantified, measured and adapted to consumer preferences. So, how can companies manage and meet these expectations? Identify problem areas.

Measurement 40

Measurement Reputation Brand Branding 40

David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

Airlines 54

Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to one study, 80 per cent of consumers said a product recall would affect their perceptions of a company. Further, the same study found that customers who have had a bad experience with a product or service are significantly less loyal than those that haven’t. Personnel matters. Natural disasters.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

She is well versed in customer service and thrives on building relationships — online and in person — while accomplishing a variety of demanding business goals. Further, the social media component is integrated as part of events, media relations and online strategies. Jordan has a true passion for communication and sports!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2015

The airlines are counting on it, indeed, I’d contend airlines, including Delta, prey on such emotions to separate a few more dollars from the consumer wallet. CSR #customer. In my recent history, US Air pulled the same page from the airline customer service playbook, albeit my daughter was even younger then.

Airlines 60

Airlines Travel Customer Service Crisis 60

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Today I am delighted to be joined by Chris Lynch, the CMO of Cision, Chris is responsible for Cision’s global marketing strategy spanning communications, product and digital marketing. Previously, Chris ran product marketing and go-to-market strategy for Oracle’s Marketing Cloud business. That’s what the studies show.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. Purpose- and mission-driven communication strategies will continue to dominate the industry, but it will be less about ‘tell’ and more about ‘show.’

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

PR Fuel

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Below are some thoughts on employees, and the “boring” work of creating a business that succeeds with both engaged customers and employees – enjoy! Hiring the Right Customer Service Agents to Represent Your Brand. Your customer service agents are your front line employees.

Training 40

Training Employee Customer Service Crisis 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Today’s divided political climate has affected PR strategy for many companies and brands, including those who like to stay far away from partisan issues. Big consumer names tend to be particular targets of such protests, which is probably why Keurig attracted more calls to drop Hannity than less well known advertisers.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 136

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crisis communication specialists assist organisations in managing the consequences of a crisis, doing so by devising strategies that prevent crises from occurring and ensuring that if a crisis does break out, it is swiftly and appropriately dealt with. Why do you need crisis communication? Who needs crisis communication? Department leaders.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Statistics on the brand, including date launched, headquarters, employee count, customers served, etc. Media assets, including the logo, headshots of key employees, screenshots from the website, and product videos. • If consumers and journalists trust the company, they’ll want to follow and work with it in the future.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 4, 2021

Many are creative and highly original (Facebook, PwC, Trendwatching and We Are Social are standout), but most are marketing guff. I’ve skimmed them all so that your don’t have to, but decide for yourself. I’ve skimmed them all so that your don’t have to, but decide for yourself.

Trends 155

Trends Technology Television Banking 155

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

The Social Media Strategy Wheel. A few years ago, I created the Social Media Strategy Wheel Infographic for PR professionals. In the spirit of good planning, here are five important areas, based on the Social Media Strategy Wheel, to demonstrate how social media can be used for deeper intelligence and more relevant communication.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Sharing the pros and cons of holding regular town hall meetings with employees, or. A PR professional will help you stick handle those issues by developing appropriate strategies and constructing honest messages. Media relations is time consuming. A PR professional helps you avoid trouble. The amateur is never the best choice.

Publicity 100

Publicity Interviews Reputation Construction 100

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

Maybe it’s an employee claim against the supervisor, or maybe it’s an errant rogue, a Yelp review. Maybe it’s a poor customer service call that somebody threatened to go on their blog or talk about them on Instagram. People aren’t consuming news reports like they did 20, 30 years ago.

Crisis 78

Crisis Local Facebook Social Media 78

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Image: betsyjean79 via Flickr , Creative Commons Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Design, Digital, TV, Radio, Podcasts, Blogging, Social Networks, Newsfeeds, Affiliate Marketing, Web TV, SEO… Creative industries have evolved just as the environments, mediums, consumers and needs of our clients have evolved over time.

Travel 79

Travel Case Study Creativity Advertising 79

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

This is when telecom operators such as BT started to offer broadband to consumer users, and wireless networks appeared in public spaces. Facebook has a strong and growing platform of services including Instagram and WhatsApp. LinkedIn, now owned by Microsoft, is pursuing an advocacy, content and learning strategy.

Publicity 79

Publicity Community Pinterest Reputation 79