ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. And in the ideal world, marketing and PR work together.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 23, 2024

The study had a range of B2B statistics that ought to resonate with anyone who’s spent time in B2B marketing or sales. Thought leadership influences the buying process Vendors have to influence the buying process sooner and further upstream. This is where good thought leadership can make a difference.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As craft beer continues to surge in popularity, the industry is witnessing a significant shift. Not only are new brands emerging, but the landscape of marketing and branding is also undergoing a transformation. In this podcast episode, we dive into these topics with Rachel Auty, both a marketing and beer expert.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Executive Thought Leadership. According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML].

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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. Executive Thought Leadership. Small teams of writer/editors are often hired to help the PR pro scale thought leadership efforts. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Now, in an emerging market, is the time for AI startups to kickstart a strategic AI-PR program, and mind the gap between industry and consumer awareness From mainstream media to trade press and corporate blogs, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI), in particular, seems to be everywhere. In fact, it is.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

If you can’t check at least one of these boxes, it may be that your story’s messages are too similar to what’s already been said and done in your market. Identify the Voices Your company’s innovation story is just that – a story – so it’s important to identify the right storytellers within the organization. Time to flood the airwaves!

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

The sales tech market is incredibly hot. I’ve spoken to dozens of companies and platforms over the last few years — from SaaS for sales compensation to AI-powered sales enablement — to give them guidance on the PR challenges for the sales tech industry, in general, and how they can break through.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros share their predictions for the PR industry in 2021. We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. Here's to an illuminated 2021 and the future of our industry. Jennifer Wilbur, Principal, JRW PR & Marketing. The PR industry has had its own perception challenge for some time now.

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

For the last six years, Denver Startup Week has taken over the streets of the Mile High City, growing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through 300 free community events supporting all industries and all stages of business. Today’s storytelling relies on data to validate a company, its products, or even an entire industry.

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Onclusive

MAY 4, 2020

Marketing strategies are being altered and advertising budgets are being slashed. That is why PR is the one function within the marketing organization that is positioned to step up, take a leadership position and have the greatest impact on company reputation during this period.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

10 Networking Events for PR Professionals In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR) and marketing, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies is vital. PR and marketing conferences offer a unique opportunity to learn, networking events , and gain insights into the ever-evolving landscape of these industries.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Public relations in the beauty industry has always been dynamic, and it continues to evolve rapidly. Digital transformation The beauty industry has undergone a significant digital transformation, especially in the last decade. Social media platforms, influencer marketing, and e-commerce are now integral to beauty PR strategies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. A well designed PR program will work along with other marketing services, from the top of the funnel to the post-purchase phase. Here’s how.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR and marketing are converging.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2023

Disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and others are constantly reshaping various industries. A primary role is translating tech-speak into a language that resonates with diverse audiences, from industry experts to lawmakers and end users. Their very nature is transformative, and that can be unsettling.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The market for roles is booming as we learn to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. It has become firmly aligned with leadership and executive management as a strategic management function.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. The problem extends to marketing, but there’s some good news for PR. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. Here’s how B2B PR supports sales.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

We are creators, storytellers and writers. In addition to Swift’s mastery of public relations, have you noticed that her catalog of leadership lessons is almost as extensive as her collection of songs? Showing up prepared so you can be personable is a winning philosophy that transcends industries. Are you ready for it?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team should develop this strategy based on the business goals of the organization, and in collaboration with other departments, like marketing and sales. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Another 50% brought on an agency partner based off an industry specialty or experience reaching a particular audience. Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. Thought leadership strategy. Content marketing. Click Here to Get the Number One Process to Go from Anonymity to Industry Icon. Along this vein, thought leadership PR has become an essential part of public relations.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

First how can “social media” AND “social media marketing” be skills? Those are tools we use to do the social media and social media marketing you listed at the top! Storytelling is the underlining theme for social media pros. Analytical mind and basic knowledge of digital marketing landscape.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 28, 2017

People who work in the marketing communications field have grappled with a very existential question in recent years: If marketing comms is becoming a more data-driven profession, then what happens to the art of storytelling I’ve cultivated my whole career? And it’s here where I feel the industry has been short on specifics.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Their bosses shrugged off the failure by blaming an entire industry. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. They painfully got buy-in across their org and learned about the business side of marketing.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 3, 2023

FDR’s reform program would include federal banking and stock market regulations, Social Security and unemployment insurance, and a transformation of expectations the people have of the government. That’s why storytelling is at the core of everything we do. As important as establishing the problem is, the news is full of problems.

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Victorious PR

APRIL 4, 2023

Choosing the right PR firm can be a daunting task, so we’ve put together a list of the best PR firms for crypto and the things that set them apart for those in this industry. With experts on hand in the crypto field, Victorious has become a trusted voice in that market. What Are the Best PR Firms for Crypto?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Industry or Workplace Blogs. ” The blog is a reliable source of macro PR information and industry trends. Authentic Storytelling Project. The Cision Blog.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Today, we’re charting an exciting course for the future of our company and the industry. Brands have the opportunity to do better marketing at scale, and in doing so, make the world a better place. The future of marketing is more intelligent and more human. More Human Marketing Services. Here’s what it means to you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ad Tech Industry Changes Drive PR Opportunities. As an industry, ad tech saw considerable change in 2019. Compliance, privacy and ITP/cookie-tracking weren’t just the domain of marketing and ad tech trade press. To some, ad tech is a baffling alphabet soup of acronyms, like DMP , DSP , SSP , and CCPA.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about when a whole is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve decided to declare that the PR industry’s equivalent to PB&J is data and storytelling. PR pros are very familiar with the deliciousness of storytelling. Don’t be afraid to let data be the peanut butter to your storytelling jelly.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

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