Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

How do retail marketers plan to spend their advertising budgets in 2020? New research from social ad automation firm Smartly.io suggests that social media advertising will be a primary focus for retail brands hoping to reach consumers where they are most active.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Retailers are having huge success with social and influencer marketing—partly because retail is a highly social category, with many brands performing above average in driving online and offline consumer conversations, which makes the continued dominance of Amazon and Nike in the U.S. marketplace impressive.

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5W PR

JUNE 14, 2023

However, marketing cheap healthy snacks comes with unique challenges. There are a few different effective strategies that brands can employ to market cheap healthy snacks successfully. Understanding the Target Audience To effectively market cheap healthy snacks, brands must understand their target audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Facebook is unprecedented by nearly every measure for social platforms, except perhaps for engagement where its companion network Instagram (and its 700 million users ) excels.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film, a feminist masterpiece to some and too basic for others, has achieved widespread influence in the consumer marketplace and, as shared widely on social media, has prompted many women to reassess their roles in the world. Travel media reported on hotels decorated in the style of Barbie.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The Singles’ Day has intensified the rivalry between the two e-commerce retailers in China, Alibaba Group and JD.com. In August, Alibaba Group partnered with consumer electronics retailer Suning Commerce Group in an effort to match or exceed JD’s capabilities. How do e-commerce sellers use social media for “Singles’ Day”?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Influencer marketing will continue to be a powerful tool for brands looking to connect with their target audiences throughout 2024. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of influencer marketing, highlighting the trends and strategies that will shape the industry in 2024.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. A strong news cycle.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

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5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. Being aware of these trends allows manufacturers and retailers to align their product offerings with consumer demand and stay competitive in the market. Industry experts share their experiences and expertise.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Understanding social PPC for your business. Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. Because digital marketers are finding an increase in performance with pay-per-click advertising methods. What is paid social media? How does Social PPC work? you may ask!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

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Konnect Agency

JANUARY 21, 2021

As we kick off the new year, digital marketers must continue to adapt their social media strategies in a world grappling with a global crisis, political unrest and an unknown economic future. These multi-month programs offer consumers the chance to learn more about a product or service and envision how it could benefit them.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. Read below for the entire interview with Megan: .

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5W PR

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Social media has become a very good way in which brands can connect with consumers. In the fashion tech industry, it’s more crucial than ever to have a strong social media game with competition at an all-time high. It’s important to not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to social media.

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Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 15, 2024

THE REPUTATIONAL VALUE OF CUSTOMER RETENTION Lately, when it comes to retail purchases, U.S. consumers are choosing less expensive options, delaying purchases, and focusing on saving rather than spending, according to McKinsey reports. Moreover, 90 percent of consumers reported not frequenting a business with a bad reputation.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees?

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NewsWhip

JUNE 1, 2018

In our latest social media insights report, we take a look at the top trends for Father’s Day content across the web, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending will reach a near-record […].

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

E-commerce marketers at U.S. brands are struggling to keep pace with where and how consumers browse and purchase online, according to new research by ClickZ, in partnership with search and social media marketing firm Catalyst.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 2, 2018

There’s lots to learn for media, marketing and PR from Mary Meeker’s annual Internet report but be wary of the US bias if you live or work elsewhere. Internet usage, voice innovation, the impact of search and social on the marketing funnel, the modernisation of retail, and the future of work are all highlights from the report.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing trends. These are the consumers of today and tomorrow, making TikTok an invaluable platform for lifestyle brands to engage with a younger demographic.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of marketing in ways we couldn’t have imagined just a few years ago. Andrew Bruce Smith is renowned for his work in AI and its applications in digital communication, social media, SEO, and analytics. How do we ensure transparency with clients when using AI for PR tasks?

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The social media content world is an interesting place in 2022. Yet, most of us realize this is not what most consumers want. A company called Stackla recently surveyed consumers and marketers in the UK about social content preferences. What do you see? That’s a pretty damning stat.

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Cision

JULY 31, 2017

With Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods , these and other brands will face increasing competition, making it imperative for them to own their conversations with consumers. As the industry evolves, companies and brands might find it more difficult to control their own destinies with consumers. Growing and Engaging Your Fan Base.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 25, 2024

This means the market volume will reach $102.90bn by 2028! With such rapid market growth comes increased competition, making it crucial for cannabis businesses to have an effective brand strategy. Know Your Target Audience High competition in the cannabis industry means that the marketing environment is noisy.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2018

With an interlocking combination of PR, marketing and advertising components, social media influencers have become a cornerstone of communicators’ digital strategy.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2018

By: Lauren F, Social Media Specialist. How Instagram is shaping 2018 social media trends for brands. that sent all other social media platforms directly to second place? Instagram story features include the ability to search, converse and engage with potential new followers and consumers. User Base.

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PR 20/20

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Every year we read tons of articles about the up and coming trends in social media and marketing. While that may be true, for a change, let’s take a look at some of the social media tactics that took gold medals over the past year. Here’s a tribute to four of the best social media tactics of 2018.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Entrepreneur and presidential contender Andrew Yang has used his 15 minutes to warn us of the hollowing-out of key industries like retail, customer service, and trucking as a result of AI. Those of us who work in public relations and marketing can benefit enormously from automation of rote tasks. Turning customers into fans.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2023

In recent years, indie beauty brands have gained traction as consumers seek unique and innovative products not found at traditional retailers. With an influx of indie brands on the market, it can be difficult to gain a cult following. Selecting the most suitable social media platforms for the intended audience is crucial.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Organizations are often successfully use emoting, manipulating or riding emotions as key strategic move when designing consumer campaigns. Brands that are shying away from emotion as a motivator, or merely only as a data-set to inform a marketing persona are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. .

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

The campaign predictably resulted in social media backlash for being tone-deaf and intentionally exclusionary. This ranges from representation in imagery to accessibility (for instance, DTC marketers prioritizing website enhancements to help blind and visually impaired consumers shop.

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