ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

I saw this firsthand at my last agency, where the early adoption of marketing technology for PR helped our team differentiate and win business, as well as during my time at Propel PRM, a SaaS solution that provides a CRM for public relations. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Our public relations clients are always looking for ways to leverage traditional media on social channels in a relevant, traffic-building way. We observed how well some organizations and businesses are using social media to amplify other efforts and want to pass on a few current tips. Rethink the 70-30 rule. Get personal.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Comparison Guidelines 120

Prohibition

AUGUST 16, 2023

The world of publishing is not just about paper and ink anymore, the print publishing sector has faced a massive decline in recent years. Starting off as a small readership print-only magazine, Portfolio North has increased its readership to 35k, got an influential social following, launched its own digital edition, and soon its own app.

Print 62

Print Publicity Media LinkedIn 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

That experience also sparked an interest in marketing. That led her down a series of paths including content marketing, ecommerce and today, in B2B marketing. 1) Why start a business focused on B2B paid social? 1) Why start a business focused on B2B paid social?

B2B 81

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 81

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 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Our take : Super Bowl LVIII was a marketing masterclass in capturing audiences’ attention. It showcased the unparalleled ability of brands to captivate audiences through a fusion of entertainment, creativity, and strategic promotion. Super Bowl Ads and Social Buzz: Who Are the Winners This Year?

Sports 85

Sports Television Advertising Advertising 85

Stephen Waddington

MAY 26, 2021

It provides insights into the market and clear direction and inspiration for anyone thinking of starting their own agency. It shone a light on opportunity and gaps in the agency market. Proposition critical to success The UK agency market is saturated with more than 4,500 agencies according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Agency Report Print Healthcare 161

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Savvy businesspeople understand that the only thing you can predict about the market is its unpredictability. Markets evolve. But one fact remains steadfast: no matter what your industry may be or what kinds of market conditions you’re operating under, the indisputable preeminence of the customer.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Another recent report showed a full one-third (33%) of comms and PR pros said their overall media strategies rely on earned media the most — making it the highest PR priority over owned, paid and shared (in that order). Wait, what is earned media? Non-paid social media posts referencing a product or service.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Luckily, Facebook offers the freedom to be creative and use eye-catching images in your profile, company page, ads and event invites. Luckily, TechWyse created this Facebook image sizes and dimensions cheat sheet to lend you a helping hand when crafting your next social media campaign.

Facebook 149

Facebook Guidelines Print Social Media 149

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Amidst this transformative era, one fundamental aspect remains unchanged: the critical role of content marketing. AI-driven technologies are no exception to this transformation.

Communications 52

Communications Marketing Analytics Resources 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. You can have the best research, personas, targeting, messages and creative – and still miss the mark. You just never had to worry about this sort of thing, at this scale, in a world of print ads and billboards. For sure, Twitter is not the real world.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Media planning and buying are crucial processes for businesses to optimize their marketing efforts , reach their target audience, and achieve communication goals. What is media planning? Media planning is a systematic process. Objectives are set and resources are allocated to maximize the impact of the marketing campaign.

Media 78

Media Advertising Advertising Analysis 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 7, 2024

These include the standard data most media monitoring firms provide, like media coverage volume (aka “counting clips”), impressions (circulation in print), ad value (or ‘media cost’). They are numbers that are simple to count. It’s all about context.

Analysis 94

Analysis Measurement Data Examples 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. Find creative ways to make the standard announcement. Appeal to the imagination.

Instagram 159

Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

October is typically a time of year with special urgency for many in marketing. To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. 16% on marketing analytics. 16% on marketing analytics. “As of revenue to 10.5%

Marketing 65

Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

Prohibition

JANUARY 20, 2021

It would be very difficult to find a business that doesn’t use social media in some shape or form. Simply having a social media account isn’t enough. PR agencies are trained to convey messages to the public in a creative way that sparks interest. 2) It’s a perfect way to connect with the media.

Company 62

Company Software Crisis Management Agency 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Video is a powerful PR and marketing tool, used by so many in the industry to build stronger, more impactful relationships with businesses and customers. A brand using video marketing effectively will enjoy an increase in sales, conversions, and brand image. video marketing important, good video pr, best pr video.

Video 62

Video Strategy SEO Engineering 62

Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

The increased ingesting of media via smartphones and other portable devices coinciding with the increase of social media apps being downloaded on smartphones has led to a more socialized media distribution. Social media has moved from just being platforms to now being publishers.

Comparison 120

Comparison Television Print Social Media 120

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Thrive PR and Kelly Kirkendoll ( Founder/CEO) won four PRSA Dallas Pegasus Awards, including the top award in two categories (Internal Communications Program and Publication, Print or Digital), a Pegasus Award of Honor for Most Effective Campaign on a Budget and BEST OF SHOW! Phyllis Weiss , president, Weiss Communications, Inc.

Print 58

Print Financial Journalism Healthcare 58

Prohibition

JULY 21, 2023

Really, how could we not be with all of the weird and wonderful marketing campaigns that have come out of the film’s promotion? Here, we take a look at some of our, and the UK’s media, favourites. The home has also been updated to add a spice of Ken-ergy, complete with his closet and some tasteful cow-print rugs.

Wireless 62

Wireless Retail B2C Instagram 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

Brand marketers often look to public relations to accomplish a great deal of “heavy lifting” in terms of creating awareness. The seasoned PR team knows how to reach media with a pitch that lets them know this subject matter will interest their audience, without reading like an ad. Augmenting a sales and marketing effort.

Print 120

Print Advertising Advertising Survey 120

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. In total, less than $80,000 was spent on ads. Key Takeaway?—?Don’t Key Takeaway?—?look Key Takeaway?—?Add

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2016

“The business enterprise has two – and only two – basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs.” – Peter Drucker. Should marketing be a profit center? Worse, it’s not just dangerous to marketing, it risks the model and focus of the business. The kicker?

Marketing 60

Marketing Conference Software B2B 60

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 11, 2024

The fact that there are leaders, the fact that there are managers, the fact that there is freedom, the fact that there is a market whatsoever. But we have a market. There is competition, there is free relations, there is media, there is social media, my favorite topic. It's more marketing than it is management.

Leadership 59

Leadership Social Media Creativity Ethics 59

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. What’s the open rate in email marketing? The other half is content distribution. Distribution tends to fall to the wayside for several reasons.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Norton's Notes

JULY 20, 2016

Dan works in the marketing team at JCB World Headquarters here in the UK. The hype that they are speaking of is the one created by our Marketing team and if you’re in the industry then you’ll have seen it for yourselves. This article was originally written by good friend Dan Smith who posted it on his LinkedIn.

Case Study 28

Case Study Social Media Study Media 28

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

However, other traditionally print new organizations – notably the Wall Street Journal and USA Today – got into the podcast game far earlier. Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Help Humanize Marketing?

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Since that point, the health of the business-to-business market has been mixed. The freelance PR market shut down in the first week of April as agencies and in-house teams reacted to the markets they serve and cut costs. Planning and measurement If you work in media relations, COVID-19 could be an extinction event.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this age of short attention spans, it may seem counter-intuitive to champion long-form content for PR and marketing. Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. Other disciplines, notably marketing, have encroached on PR practice in areas that lead with paid media, such as influencer marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). She always improves my work.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

On March 10 and 11, I'll be teaching an immersive two-day digital marketing, LinkedIn training and social selling skills workshop. Digital Marketing, LinkedIn Training and Social Selling Workshop in Chicago. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook accounts, basic working knowledge of social media. CLASS DESCRIPTION.

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Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

Stephen Waddington

MAY 17, 2020

Education Education and training - agile education providers will benefit from digital-led democratisation of education provision but it doesn’t replace the collegiate experience of creative thinking and problem solving. Media Two tales of newsprint - The news stand will be much diminished as newsprint is hit by a decline in ads and sales.

Tourism 118

Tourism Fashion Travel Retail 118

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning. I think it helps me see patterns in the media overall, which is useful to me since most of my work is in media relations.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Agencies, PR and marketing professionals, bloggers and anyone doing social media (who doesn’t?) utterly fabulous Arizona attorney who specializes in intellectual property, copyright, internet, social media, flash mob and contract law. She can be an agency or marketing departments best friend.

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Blogging Agency Social Media Content Marketing 194