Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Internal Communications. Internal communications, which also falls under corporate communications, is more nuanced than simply casting out an email. Iterative PR Measurement. Media Training.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Did you know that 47% of B2B marketers and 34% of B2C marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI? And one of the main reasons is that they find it difficult to measure. Another reason why marketers don’t measure content marketing ROI is that they simply don’t know how to do it. Page Views.

Content Marketing 76

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing SEO 76

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

PR 20/20

JANUARY 10, 2023

You're at a fork in the road—do you need to hire a marketing agency for ongoing or one-time support? You've identified the need to prioritize marketing to help strengthen the foundation of your business and improve sales. What does a marketing agency do? In what capacity can I work with a marketing agency? Let's dive in.

Agency 74

Agency Marketing Internal International 74

Cision

MAY 13, 2015

Master PR measurement? What does Nancy have to teach us about PR measurement? It’s actually two ecosystems, the one internal to your organization and the one external. Internally, PR intersects with marketing, sales, production, upper management, et cetera. The same principle applies to PR measurement.

Measurement 120

Measurement Data Internal International 120

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. We’ll let the AMEC judges tell you that: “We loved the creativity both in the execution, media mix and news hijacking.

Measurement 136

Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The resurgence of internal communications Internal communications is one of the hottest areas of contemporary PR. Time served is the typical measure of competence of PR.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 24, 2018

It’s talk-show-meets-freak-show with popular contemporary music added in for good measure. The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. I love a good idiom.

Creativity 96

Creativity Storytelling LinkedIn System 96

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since many of our communications campaigns (and how we measure their success) might cause people to feel more like numbers or objects, what do we have to lose? Creative PR, media and internal communicators are qualified to create campaigns based on acts of kindness; communications that go deeper into the human heart.

Employee 154

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

There was an excellent example of this last year, when event success technology platform Bizzabo launched EMPOWER NYC , an invite-only event celebrating women in business, marketing and leadership, on International Women’s Day. Build your strategy with measurement and reporting in mind.

Strategy 287

Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns. 3 Idealist Content Marketing Metrics.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They polled 123 respondents including people in PR, investor relations, marketing – and also security analysts and investors. Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. How will that be measured? Email open rates course.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. If I threw all my effort and attention solely in her marketing problem, I could move the needle move a bit, but it would all be for naught.

B2B 106

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. No measure of success. The lines between PR and marketing are blurring. Look what I did!

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

But B2B businesses aren’t changing the way they plan and shape their marketing strategy quickly enough, and are left feeling the effects of staying behind the times. In fact, 47 percent of B2B marketers close less than four percent of marketing-generated leads. Measure to Learn. All it takes is a plan. Plan to Succeed.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Marketing B2B Crisis 120

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. “What separates excellent content marketing from the mediocre, in part, is care and attention to detail. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

We are always challenging our team to come up with new and creative ways to use social media, and SocialLIVE not only lets us share our experiences on camera but allows the team to test the new features that we are going to pitch to our clients. The Socialfly team is full of creative minds that are quick with memes, hashtags, and captions.

Video 283

Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

Despite this appearing to defy logic and common sense it exists for a good reason to prevent ‘creative’ accounting. If accounting is to give value it should learn to measure and report them appropriately. In plain English this means unless there is an original cost – buying it – there can’t be a new higher or lower value for the asset.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

The challenge with the PR industry has always been a lack of understanding of how the investments made in this function of marketing maps to quantifiable business outcomes. Communicate the value of these solutions to the customers internal teams and executives. Strategic Accounts Director – Customer Success. Social Amplification.

Measurement 150

Measurement Engineering Data Content Marketing 150

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Social media is making marketing lazy. It’s created a “ cut and paste ” content marketing culture. So said Simms Jenkins speaking on a panel in Atlanta hosted by the team from the Oracle Marketing Cloud. That problem is an enormous gap in knowledge of strategic marketing including positioning and messaging.

Strategy 117

Strategy Crisis Marketing B2B 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2018

But from YouTube kids to #dogsofinstagram, influencer marketing has grown fast, especially in consumer product sectors like toys, fashion and beauty. The relationships are not without risk, and some marketers simply go too far with influencer programs, essentially outsourcing their relationships with their own customers to third parties.

Fashion 180

Fashion Instagram Measurement YouTube 180

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Often an overlooked (or procrastinated) step in the marketing discipline, the crafting of buyer personas helps a business more precisely target its budget and efforts. The Content Marketing Institute stresses you pare down your requirements when deciding what to measure. Update (or Start) Your Buyer Personas. Think Lean to Win.

Content Marketing 96

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Sports 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2017

In order to truly have a successful program, you’ll need a planning process that is comprehensive and creative, no matter how long the team has worked with the client or how much knowledge the team has about the industry. As an agency, our job is to show how our program can be part of the larger marketing mix.

Creativity 141

Creativity Measurement Pitching Internal 141

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A company issues a 24-page Request for Proposal (aka RFP) to 52 marketing companies that may (or may not) have the expertise to fulfill the request. The marketing and communications group can’t make a hire unless it obtains several proposals from different vendors. Ah, the dreaded cattle call. 1: What services do you require?

Marketing 168

Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

The advent of spring means that public relations people are devising creative ways to put a fresh spin on program activities as well as spruce up client relationships. Now is an excellent time to review marketing plans and brand goals to make appropriate tweaks. Lock in interns and other talent. New season, new PR opportunities.

Analytics 130

Analytics Internal International Pitching 130

Prohibition

JULY 5, 2023

We’ll also be sharing insider tips and strategies from industry experts, making it your go-to resource for all things PR, marketing, and communications. Our first guest episode is with Stuart Bruce; an international PR professional and co-founder of Purposeful Relations, global advisory and consultancy firm.

Resources 62

Resources Interviews Industry Creativity 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Measure what matters. Lengthy approval times can stifle creativity and miss opportunities, so if at all possible, limit the number of individuals who need to sign off on ordinary deliverables like press statements, partner releases, or quarterly plans. Be an internal champion. Speak up about problems.

Agency 223

Agency How To Construction Advertising 223

Mindful Marketing

JULY 29, 2015

The Barcelona Principles are being updated and the PR industry seems to be more abuzz about PR measurement and PR analytics than ever, and that’s great! Obviously we are big fans of the industry following a set of standards, getting away from meaningless metrics and digging deep into what PR measurement should entail.

Analysis 50

Analysis Measurement Analytics Creativity 50

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 11, 2018

Marketing must be aligned with sales. It’s an idea that’s been branded in the minds of marketers, especially those that grew up around the dot-com era. This is because digital marketing, like email marketing and PPC, created an opportunity to measure efforts like never before. Is it alignment or overlap?

Marketing 72

Marketing B2B Pitching Advertising 72

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

When building your calendar, start with upcoming company tentpole events and announcements, then fill in the rest according to seasonal marketing activities and anything else you find relevant. Refresh with formal creative sessions. Measure performance daily. After, you can build out the corresponding content. .

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

To keep pace, you’ll need to understand how to cater content to your brands, deliver a video to its target audience and measure performance to prove its value. In the ideation phase, you’ll want to develop a plan for cross-channel content marketing that will drive exposure and reach your target audience.

Storytelling 136

Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 136

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? One of our core tenets is the belief that marketing can make brands “more human.”. Those companies you’re marketing to are all run by people. Internal and External Communications. Is there one?

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92