Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Leaders should plan and execute comms around M&A with the same level of detail as any other marketing campaign or business initiative writes Dwayne Alicie in this guest post. Almost every marketing role I’ve ever had has involved leadership changes and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). click image for higher resolution).

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Business Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A successful pitch to press is fundamental for a company's thought leadership status and brand awareness. In this article, our PR experts with decades of experience in the DACH media landscape will share some best practices when pitching to media in the DACH market.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. The same thing goes for content marketing, which is frequently praised for creating more leads compared to other strategies.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 30, 2019

It’s never too early to learn about and start to hone leadership skills. That’s because leadership isn’t about having the big title, office, and salary, but about the ability to influence others to achieve organizational goals. What’s your definition of leadership? PRStudChat. About Spin Sucks.

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2020

Quentin Langley, chair of PRSA’s Global Affairs Committee, teaches PR, marketing and journalism at the Fashion Institute of Technology and at Fordham University, both in New York City. We have long been trying to understand the international perceptions of America. Proximity to a hub airport is not a driving factor anymore.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Half of C-suite executives say they leverage thought leadership to make purchasing decisions in tough economic times. What is thought leadership? There are differences, however.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. 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. It’s bigger than that.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. This is true inside and outside of marketing. We need to experiment with marketing too.

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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. Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. How do you know what’s working?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. Conferences and other gatherings of like-minded marketing professionals provide key learning opportunities, introductions to others who can help you hone your craft, and team-building experiences unlike any other. Digital Sales and Marketing World. Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Many young professionals aspire to leadership roles in their organizations, and senior executives advise the way to the top requires a concerted effort to build relationships across an organization over time. A Guest Post By Marlene S. Neill, Assistant Professor at Baylor University. While relationships are crucial, so are the basics.

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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. On creativity: “Recognize the importance of marketing partnerships. I’m a big naysayer of sponsorships; I think it’s the lazy man’s marketing. What’s on the mind of PR professionals these days?

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Cision

JUNE 16, 2016

This week hundreds of communication professionals have jetted off to London for the 8 th annual Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) International Summit. Here are some of the main takeaways, tweets and thought leadership from day one. . Couldn’t make it? Hugh Elliott (@HughSElliott) June 15, 2016.

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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. Internal Communications. The truth is that internal communications are really important to how things get done in any organization. Executive Thought Leadership. How do you know what’s working?

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. PR pros and comms teams should consider developments in relevant international regions as a way to expand thought leadership for company executives. Broaden the narrative.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. This means they don’t use PR and comms and therefore don’t really understand the market. Cision shakes up C-suite again Cision has swapped out its leadership again. Do you need help with B2B tech marketing and PR?

Software 165

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 165

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Now that I’m 25+ years into my career, I’ve experienced leadership as both a part of an individual’s personality and natural ability, as well as what he or she learns through education, mentoring and training. For me, leadership is not about what you say you’re going to do or your process to get there.

Leadership 150

Leadership Twitter Interviews Training 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. PR pros must consider voice search in their long-term plans to ensure continued relevance or organizations and their leadership as they work to establish them as industry experts.

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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. The furlough scheme and home working meant that internal communicators had to adapt how they communicated.

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Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

Besides the support you can request from your marketing colleagues, there are many solutions and tools available on the market. What are their international and global capabilities? . The good news is that there is no need to figure out PR measurement on your own. What do they offer in terms of technical and strategic support?

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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. Internal Communications. Internal communications, which also falls under corporate communications, is more nuanced than simply casting out an email. Executive Thought Leadership. Media Training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The best PR programs are designed to meet business objectives, from product visibility to expansion into new markets. Some executives are reluctant to share their end game, due to the unpredictability of market conditions or because they don’t want employees to be unsettled. A good PR plan communicates business leadership.

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Banking Financial Employee Technology 327

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

According to a study of 6000 consumers by Global-e online , a majority of both Millennial (54%) and Gen-Z (55%) shoppers say social media is their number one channel for discovering international brands, with Instagram leading as the preferred platform for purchase (62%), followed closely by TikTok.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL. When I joined UL three years ago, corporate marketing was a small central function.

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Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

In B2B PR , we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. Podcasts are naturally part of that mix; they’re a great way to secure thought leadership opportunities, and they’re growing in popularity. In 2022, the number of monthly U.S.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More internal comms. Semi-controlled chaos.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. A fundamental impacts of well-conceived PR program is differentiating from the competition; impact that advertising and marketing cannot do with the same potency. Awards in particular can be great ways to generate a morale boost for both leadership and staff.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New York, NY (October 23, 2023) – Mod Op , a full-service digital marketing agency accelerating customer growth through human creativity and automation, today announced the acquisition of Crenshaw Communications , a leading public relations firm headquartered in New York City. Our commitment to innovation is part of what sets us apart.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers. Business-to-consumer (B2C) influencer marketing tends to receive greater focus due to its potential for generating immediate sales. Authenticity is the currency that builds and sustains trust.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. However, reporters don’t want regurgitated marketing language – they want a short and simple description of the news you’re asking them to cover, and why it matters to them. Chris Harihar , Partner .

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I’m here for the 2015 PRSA International Conference where there’s absolutely no shortage of awesome speakers this year. Why: “Content marketers need to be more like meteorologists than fortune tellers. Putting More Thought Into Practice: Thought Leadership Lessons to Build On. Good morning from Atlanta!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s true love or love-hate, our leadership encourages its use for first drafts of written content, research synthesis, rote reports, and more. Data-driven decisions hit the sweet spot Data-driven decision making has radically changed marketing, and its use in PR is more than a flirtation.

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5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

Sharing accomplishments, such as product launches and expansion into new markets. To do this, companies should be utilizing online marketing strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO) , content marketing, social media, and email campaigns.

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Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

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. How does the story serve both internal and external audiences? This blog was crowd-sourced by the team of thought leadership communications experts at Stern Strategy Group.

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How To Corporate Storytelling Conference 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

Despite layoffs at major tech employers, it’s still a buyer’s market for many jobs. The current labor market has elevated the importance of “employer branding” – the perception of a company as an employer among prospective workers.

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