ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marketing and communications professionals have been embracing and experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate content, a new survey by The Conference Board and Ragan Communications finds. Among marketers and communicators surveyed, 82% expect their productivity to improve as they adopt AI further.

Study 78

Study Communications Conference Survey 78

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.

Study 170

Study Brand Branding B2C 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

In marketing, we tend to use those two words interchangeably (I’m guilty of this too). However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. I’d imagine it most.

Creativity 78

Creativity Technology Marketing Web 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

As with any creative process, brilliant ideas don’t come out of nowhere; in fact, they are usually hard earned. More often than not there’s a process that came before the inspiration, and PR teams can use these steps to trigger those great, creative ideas. It strikes like a muse, or lightning from the sky, right?

Creativity 174

Creativity Exercises Survey Writing 174

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2022

brands have been gearing up full throttle on PR and marketing communications campaigns. As an agency that heavily infuses fun creative in our earned, social and digital media campaigns, we wanted to understand consumers’ appetite for lighthearted approaches in brand marketing, given this challenging news climate. Fun is healthy.

Consumer 163

Consumer Brand Branding Marketing 163

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

To borrow from a quote , the professional’s feet should be planted in their role, but their eyes should survey the marketing landscape. As I’m wont to do on the occasional Saturday, I’ve picked out three, reviewed them carefully and present some of the findings in this roundup series that I call the Unscripted Marketing Links.

Study 78

Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

Buchanan PR

MARCH 14, 2024

A TikTok ban could be damning for influencer marketing as we know it. Brands that rely heavily on the platform as a key pillar in their marketing strategy are likely to feel the hit quite hard. So, a TikTok shutdown would not just silence creators; it would unravel a key element of modern digital marketing. Contact us today.

Marketing 70

Marketing YouTube Instagram Strategy 70

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 11, 2020

At Ogilvy, I was a member of the four-person case study writing committee. We won Most Effective Agency Office in New York relying on the tried and true case study framework: objective, strategy, results. Quantifiable objectives headlined every case study we wrote. Get permission first. Don’t do this!

Case Study 106

Case Study Study Video Writing 106

Communications Conversations

APRIL 2, 2019

You’ve read influencer marketing case studies. But believe me when I tell you, you’ve never seen an influencer marketing case study like the one I’m about to share with you (unless, of course, you’re a loyal listener of the Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN, in which case you’ll know everything by now).

Case Study 140

Case Study Study Marketing Radio 140

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors. Creativity strikes back.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 101

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Working longer hours fewer days a week could be good for business, according to new research from staffing firm The Creative Group. Half of marketing and advertising hiring decision makers (50 percent) surveyed feel productivity would increase if their company instituted a compressed schedule, where employees work four 10-hour days.

Employee 75

Employee Study Marketing Survey 75

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals Good things really do come to those who wait. These marketing “leaders” are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals, compared to 25% of the rest of marketing.

B2B 146

B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 146

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 10, when “Barbie” is up for several awards, including Best Picture, let’s reflect on the film’s marketing campaign to extract valuable insights for practitioners. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

Film 118

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 118

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. The study suggests announcements about financial transactions like funding or acquisitions didn’t convert.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report, The Crisis in Creative Effectiveness, a follow-up to the IPA’s 2016 publication, Selling Creativity Short, warns of the dangers to creative effectiveness posed by short-termism in marketing, and covers hundreds of case studies that highlight a misunderstanding of how brands grow and prosper.

Creativity 72

Creativity Advertising Advertising Crisis 72

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Everyone perceives advertising agencies as creative. The Super Bowl delivers three hours of programming that essentially turns into a promo for creativity in the ad biz. People also categorize the digital shops under creativity. Given the nebulous nature of creativity, it’s useful to define creativity with a PR frame.

Creativity 122

Creativity Communications Storytelling Transportation 122

David PR Group

AUGUST 14, 2019

So much of today’s marketing is unoriginal and gray. Lots of websites look alike, many folks are blogging about the same topics (except me), and each day it becomes harder and harder to showcase your business creatively. Today, I want to suggest beefing up your use of case studies in your marketing. Get them early.

Case Study 56

Case Study Study Marketing Financial 56

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” CEO CTO COVID-19 In the cartoon, the correct answer is COVID-19.

Survey 99

Survey Trends Marketing Creativity 99

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Thomas, we discussed a case study. The centerpiece of the campaign continues to be the “creative” (in this case, a 60-second TV commercial), while social gets short shrift. Bottom line: Creative agencies need to get over themselves and focus A LOT more on the digital/social executions for campaigns.

Case Study 78

Case Study Study Agency Creativity 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. In advertising and marketing, however, this rich mixture has historically been depicted through the lens of Caucasian individuals. Brand marketing is a key arena where the call for inclusivity has grown louder and more resonant than ever before.

Brand 89

Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to a 2022 study by ADP , seven out of every ten workers have contemplated a major career pivot this year – leaving leaders around the world struggling with “the great Re (-signation, -set, -negotiation, -think)” as well as its cousin “quiet quitting.”

Employee 111

Employee Company Marketing Case Study 111

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. The study concluded thought leadership “attracts invitations to bid (RFPs), earns buyer preference by building trust, directly contributes to wins, and can even impact pricing.”.

Leadership 65

Leadership B2B Study Marketing 65

Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. This series will touch briefly on the following offerings/capabilities from SHIFT’s PR, marketing tech and creative services teams: Media monitoring. Email marketing. Media training.

Case Study 118

Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 118

Masters in Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

There are many reasons why you should consider studying for a master's degree in communication. You will also learn to research deeper, problem solve and think creatively to develop your research skills. Tuition alone can cost tens of thousands depending on where you study, residential status, online or offline.

Study 52

Study Communications Education Training 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, bylined articles, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders. Participate in/lead brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Here’s what you have: -3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

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

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When I was studying public relations at San Jose State University (SJSU), there was no such thing as a curriculum for social media. Is it marketing? These are all skills important to any marketer, truthfully, but clearly, social media has come into its own. So…do you need a social media marketing manager? Communications?

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse.

Employee 146

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 146

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year.

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Closer link between PR and Marketing. Everyone knows that PR and Marketing have always been considered cousins of one another. While marketing is the force that drives someone to buy or engage in a product or service, PR is the force that gets the message across in an informative yet persuasive manner.

Trends 0

Trends Storytelling Creativity Reputation 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Creative and energetic personality! . Diverse range of clients.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. Instead of following the herd to captivate and activate your audience you must flex your creative muscles. Alternatively, by creatively weaving in messages of empowerment, Uplift is gaining national recognition and appealing to a market untapped and ignored by other studios.

Creativity 73

Creativity Communications Brand Branding 73

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370