Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. 3) PR Technology is about Customer Experience.

Technology 126

Technology Study Communications Survey 126

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2020

These facts, along with the findings of a study into how the customer experience will be evolving by 2030 give a hint as to how brands might begin preparing to meet these upcoming challenges. Analytics software firm SAS partnered with Futurum Research in May 2019 to survey more than 4,000 consumers, tech professionals, and marketers.

Consumer 97

Consumer Meeting Mobile Study 97

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 24, 2020

Brands are striving to assess the consumer landscape sensitively and accurately, but with sentiment shifting quickly, it’s difficult to adapt new strategies on the fly. The study measures […]. The study measures […].

Measurement 150

Measurement Consumer Brand Branding 150

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. For communicators, there’s have been a handful of studies published that will help you think it through. Here’s a quick roundup summarizing those studies.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 165

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May. A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic.

Study 170

Study Brand Branding B2C 170

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With so much of today’s technology designed to make lives easier, time is more fleeting than ever. A new study by ad agency Allen & Gerritsen takes a deep dive into consumers’ relationship with time, revealing that 57 percent of those surveyed indicated that they rarely have time to relax.

Study 80

Study Consumer Brand Branding 80

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. I had access both to executive thinking about strategy – and also to a handful of simply brilliant product managers to study this stuff from every direction.

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

What changes, if any, in strategy, services, and technology do they need to employ? Earlier studies revealed that many consumers who began relying on digital platforms for searching and shopping when the pandemic was declared intend to do so after it’s over. Two things did change for consumers who did return to stores.

Consumer 88

Consumer Trends Publicity Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. But what does this mean for public relations professionals?

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Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. A Wyzowl 2023 study found that 91% of consumers want to see more online videos from brands, which demonstrates the ever-growing popularity of video content among consumers today. Short-form video reigns.

Trends 183

Trends B2C Video Measurement 183

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. We’ve all seen the headlines … read the articles … review the studies … and spoken to clients about this hot topic. And it’s not only consumers who are increasing their ESG expectations.

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Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In reality the privacy regulations are well-intended and will protect consumers. How are you getting consent from consumers? We see new reports and studies highlighting the money at risk when this frankly outdated technology disappears. Have you hired a Chief Privacy Officer?

Privacy 434

Privacy Case Study Policies Advertising 434

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Consumers worldwide continue to demand innovation, but now, in response to increasing technology-based fears, they’re attaching strong new stipulations to these expectations—chief among them the requirement that brands use technology ethically and responsibly, reveals a new Brands in Motion 2018 global study from WE Communications. “We

Ethics 142

Ethics Consumer Brand Branding 142

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 21, 2021

As we have reported, consumer behavior and opinions have undergone significant shifts in the COVID age. In response, a majority of brands are rethinking superior customer experience and accelerating their technology development and deployment plans to meet the needs of the evolving consumer, reveals a new study from SAS.

Consumer 94

Consumer Brand Branding Study 94

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 7, 2023

Like most other powerful tech tools, generative AI has a dark side—and if in the wrong hands, potentially darker than we’ve yet seen.

Consumer 78

Consumer Brand Branding Study 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

B2B 160

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 160

NewsWhip

JUNE 2, 2020

CASE STUDY. Turbine Labs separates itself in the crowded industry by using a unique combination of technology and analysis to trace the impact of media sentiment on clients. We measure the reach, impact and value of consumer and media content and conversation in the context of the brand and its competitors. Company Size.

Case Study 78

Case Study Study Viral Data 78

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. Investigating this further may bolster your own pursuit to capture and hold consumers’ attention spans.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 19, 2019

While brands continue to invest in new technology and practices to better connect with consumers, the gap between brands’ performance and consumer expectations remains wide, according to new research from Alliance Data’s card services business, a provider of branded private label, co-brand, and business card programs.

Consumer 97

Consumer Brand Branding Marketing 97

Deirdre Breakenridge

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?). … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

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?). … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Ronn Torossian

JULY 13, 2020

As brands re-enter the post-pandemic world, many still struggle with how they can gain a competitive advantage over their competition with all the reported changes in consumer behavior. Global Technology company NTT Ltd. The post The Competitive Advantage appeared first on.

Study 195

Study Technology Consumer Report 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Onclusive Social sentiment analysis offers a nuanced understanding of consumer reactions to earned media coverage and media mentions. In a study by Determ , 46% of PR, Media and Comms pros said they used social listening as a data collection method over he last 12 months. And you don’t just have to take our work for it.

Analysis 195

Analysis Media Trends Data 195

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Winner #2 will be announced next week.

Video 352

Video Journalism Education Resources 352

5W PR

JULY 7, 2023

It’s been driven by advancements in technology and the changing needs of consumers. While early iterations of beauty technology can be traced back to various painting and Photoshop apps on computers, the real breakthrough came with the introduction of AR and AI technologies.

Trends 78

Trends Technology Consumer Video 78

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

According to new research from Ketchum, consumers are conflicted about technology’s growing role in their lives—signaling that the technology industry may be facing a permission tipping point. The post New Ketchum study finds tech industry facing permission tipping point appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Study 66

Study Industry Technology Consumer 66

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 31, 2021

New research from comms giant Ketchum exposes a reputational chasm between positive attitudes toward technology and a growing skepticism and increased scrutiny of technology companies’ business practices, from both enterprise purchasers and consumers.

Company 147

Company Enterprise Technology Reputation 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Dive into research and audience analysis Each holiday brings unique associations, cultural nuances, and evolving consumer preferences. Neglecting to study the target audience can result in misalignment with target demographics and ineffective messaging.

Examples 293

Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Technology is touching every aspect of our lives, and more and more, this includes the food we eat. The post New Ketchum study examines Gen Z’s perspective on new food tech appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Study 60

Study Technology Consumer Trends 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. Customer case studies sell benefits. Case studies tend to be far shorter than white papers, and they don’t typically require in-depth research beyond the interview with the customer.

Case Study 390

Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2024

What’s new, he said, is the speed at which falsehoods can now reach large audiences, “in part due to technology that’s available to all of us, particularly generative AI. Our vision is to create a movement that changes human behavior, not dissimilar to the Truth Initiative that educated consumers about the harms of tobacco.”

Education 94

Education Resources Interviews Study 94

Reputation Us

APRIL 4, 2019

PORTLAND, OR, April 3, 2019 — ReputationUs (RepUs) and DHM Research today released results from a first-time study on the importance of reputation—good or bad—when buying a product or service, investing in a company and being employed by an organization. Columbia Sportswear, Tillamook Creamery and Umpqua Bank also ranked favorably.

Reputation 60

Reputation Study Consumer Banking 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

Study the briefing doc. In technology PR, it can be challenging to explain technical issues or products to a general audience. We work with many technology companies who partner with well-known brands, so one way to shortcut a lengthy response is to cite a positive outcome in a customer situation (e.g., What’s a briefing doc?

Interviews 322

Interviews Media Media Training Meeting 322

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. Understanding the Value of Direct to Consumer.

Consumer 74

Consumer Publicity Marketing How To 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2020

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was a hot topic in Las Vegas. What streaming business model will consumers ultimately prefer — subscription or free and ad-supported? According to study after study , diversity and inclusion affect the bottom line. What did the show tell us about the rest of the year?

B2B 208

B2B Trends Retail Privacy 208

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Following the pandemic-fueled disruption of 2021, retail brands made a strong showing this year for establishing emotional connections with consumers—the industry ranked third overall, behind technology & telecom, and media & entertainment, in the latest Brand Intimacy Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM.

Retail 86

Retail Industry Brand Branding 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 4, 2021

For a new technology business, the decision of to commit to a PR agency or in-house PR consultant is a consequential one. For consumer brands, of course, PR can strike a spark that lights the fire of mass appeal. A new study has identified a link between positive PR and capital raised, at least for some businesses.

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Study SEO Course B2B 234