ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

The sales tech market is incredibly hot. Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. Then there are B2B tech sites like DemandGen Report which cover sales tech alongside other areas like martech.

B2B 156

B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. They both are storytellers. Sherry, before your agency career, you worked as a reporter for trade publications as well as in local NYC TV news.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Executive Thought Leadership. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Internal Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

We have all been on the front lines of the convergence of marketing and communications, but the transformation has not been without challenges: cultural challenges, organizational design challenges and measurement challenges. We could do marketing mix optimizations and even ROI, but PR was always on the outside of that.

Banking 199

Banking Marketing Measurement Leadership 199

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].

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

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.

Survey 60

Survey How To Storytelling Corporate 60

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 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Barokas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The largest event of its kind in North America, Denver Startup Week unites the best in tech, design, DIY, marketing and leadership to inspire founders, developers, designers, marketers, makers and everyone in between. Today’s storytelling relies on data to validate a company, its products, or even an entire industry.

Storytelling 74

Storytelling Data Local Leadership 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What about conversions from website visits, or deals influenced by credible articles or analyst reports? 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. Storytelling engages, influence persuades.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. Visual storytelling will be better and easier. Ad dollars will move to influencer marketing. Get ready for more of the same in 2018.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

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. The problem extends to marketing, but there’s some good news for PR. Here’s how B2B PR supports sales.

B2B 170

B2B Brand Branding Education 170

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.

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

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 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

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. But it’s human nature to look for drama and hope, and reporters are ultimately catering to an audience that seeks these things as well.

Communications 107

Communications How To Banking Government 107

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. Shonali Burke , Chief Marketing Officer, Arena Stage. It’s hard to predict.”

Survey 132

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Holmes Report – Echo Chamber Podcast. The Holmes Report blog is written by the staff of the Holmes Report, which bills itself as “the authoritative voice of the global public relations industry.” The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

According to The Holmes Report’s Creativity in PR study, which surveys PR executives all over the world, 68% of PR agency respondents say their clients are more likely to approach the PR team for “big creative ideas” than in the past. 17 million views later, Momondo has a permanent piece of precise thought leadership and CSR.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. For companies looking to differentiate themselves from the pack, PR (integrated with advertising and marketing) can help build a foundation of brand love. Storytelling brings brands to life.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

For my money, there’s no better way to acknowledge the marketer in your life this holiday season than with a book. For help in deciding what books to put on my holiday list, I asked a dozen marketing pros to weigh in with their recommendations. Most useful offline reference resource: Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Branding and Thought Leadership. My panel covered areas ranging from video, to engaging people with live events and products, and influencer and content marketing.

Tools 120

Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

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.

Agency 188

Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It will also potentially risk damage to overall brand valuation and market position. Market and cultural changes from the last two years have made driving an effective employer brand narrative one of the most critical business challenges of 2022. In 2022, following this traditional approach will directly undermine growth.

Brand 135

Brand Branding Employee Case Study 135

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.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Compliance, privacy and ITP/cookie-tracking weren’t just the domain of marketing and ad tech trade press. Savvy PR pros took advantage of the storytelling opportunities, inserting a client point of view on large issues and building thought capital to distinguish them from competitors.

Privacy 156

Privacy Advertising Advertising Data 156

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. It can develop into a separate function, often reporting to the CEO, as the business grows.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

PR people outnumber reporters six to one. Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Some bloggers hold as much or more sway than a top New York Times reporter. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? Does it include thought leadership?

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Rather than force-feeding audiences nonstop, lackluster content, take a moment to return to Storytelling 101. Set voice guidelines for anyone contributing to your content marketing strategy by thinking of a few adjectives that describe your brand. It’s not something to be made up on the spot, but rather developed over time.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They polled 123 respondents including people in PR, investor relations, marketing – and also security analysts and investors. The report highlights three including the following: 84% say the “perceived credibility of management team”; 81% say a “clearly articulated strategy and business plan”; and. What are those non-financial factors?

Survey 82

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Digital Marketing at LEWIS Pulse, you need to understand your audience’s unique needs and reach them in new and unexpected ways. What’s the biggest lesson about marketing you’ve learned throughout your career? This type of content is more trustworthy and credible, more so than most other marketing activities.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Tailored to fit sales teams, CMO leadership retreats, association education and online learning upskilling, the first version of this course was created in 2004. 4D Digital Social Selling Secrets Marketing Map. Digital Decode: BRAVE Online Marketing. Audit: review marketing and business activities, objectives and goals.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

A blog about careers as told by eight marketing and PR practitioners in a workshop at Newcastle University. Day to day I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors on a range of projects. Sales of the newspaper rocketed but the editor was deluged with complaints and called time on hardnosed reporting.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It’s less expensive to amplify earned coverage with paid media or marketing tactics like SEM, email marketing, and paid social. The most significant benefits aren’t even about marketing; they include fundraising and recruiting as well as brand-building and customer acquisition. Focus on relationships.

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 16, 2019

Reuters Digital News Report, Metia content resonance event, industry awards, #AIinPR, digital exclusion and a book recommendation. Two data points from the past week should concern you if you work in marketing, media or public relations. Facebook and Google account for almost 60% of the online advertising market.

Print 60

Print Storytelling Newspapers Advertising 60

wiredPRworks

MAY 23, 2022

In the features area, post a report or a white paper based on your LinkedIn community’s experience. Talk about your LinkedIn networking experiences on your blog and in your marketing communications and make your LinkedIn site [www.linkedin.com/in/yourname] as prominent as your home page URL in all communications.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn How To B2B Social Media 52