ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. PR is not a band-aid in times of crisis, nor is it a quick study or one-off tactic. If leadership insists that only splashy features in Fast Company or The Wall Street Journal will do, it will miss many opportunities.

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

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. chimed in on case studies and best practices. Branding and Thought Leadership. Shareably storytelling/sharing. HootSuite (multiple raves, we use it and love it).

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Tools Enterprise Analytics Case Study 120

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source. However, paid media has historically had a significant advantage over earned when it comes to measuring success. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. Browser used.

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Data How To Storytelling Analytics 144

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. If you don’t have an end game in mind, how will you determine what actions to take or know how to measure success?

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The study’s participants named leadership attributes like “courage, innovation, managing through ambiguity, developing talent, and contributing to strategy” as critical to their positions, which are wielding greater clout among C-level executives within the organization. Thought leadership is more important than ever.

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Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

How will that be measured? These leaders push their teams from a reactive, check-the-box focus on storytelling and information dissemination, to operating within a strategically defined framework that considers the impact and outcomes of content and programming on business priorities,” according to the report. Email open rates course.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. Maybe, you’ll choose to review one or two books and / or discuss a few research studies in your social media communities.

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Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

All the while, the PR pro remains out of sight from the public view, instead acting as the connective tissue between the organization and the storytellers. Here are a few of the qualities they believe A-plus PR people have in common: They know PR measurement is the key to identifying what’s working well.

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Measurement Data Analytics Conference 134

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Slowly, they brought on other smart people with great storytelling skills to join them in the fight. Now, five years later, they’re ascending to powerful leadership positions. A separate Edelman study found that number at 57 percent, across age groups.) The epitome of this person is my friend Margaret Magnarelli.

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Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 101

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

“Look, corporate communicators have done so much, with so little, for so long, they can practically do anything with nothing, so we know this has been a ‘thing’ for a while,” noted Sword and the Script Media, LLC Founder Frank Strong, the primary architect of the study. Measurement is always tricky and always has been.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . And that requires good data – not only to find the right people and outlets but also to measure the reach and impact of these efforts.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 5) “That the cost of a well-run communications program is not measured the same way as their sales or business development programs.”. 21) “That communications isn’t a quantitative measure, it is a qualitative measure.”. It needs to be authentic.”. What would you add?

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Studies show that only 23 percent of employees feel they receive the right amount of recognition for their work, while only 19 percent of managers say recognition is a priority at their workplace. Or, publish a formal case study and use the asset in both marketing and sales efforts.

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Marketing Technology Internal International 52

prTini

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

3 Social Media Measurement Tips to Improve Click-Through Rates. Why It Takes A Crisis To Get Women In Leadership. The Power of Social Storytelling. Want more PR case studies delivered directly to your inbox? Industry Groups Release Wikipedia ‘Manual’ for PR Pros. The Secret Art of the Follow Up Email.

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Tools Wikipedia Case Study Marketing 50

Beyond PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. If you don’t have an end game in mind, how will you determine what actions to take or know how to measure success?

Strategy 74

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 74

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Experiential storytelling. The only conference where marketers, sales and leadership teams get aligned on digital and ignite true business transformation.”. You’ll leave with best practices and relevant case studies from real-world marketers thriving at the intersection of marketing, technology, and management.”. Tech industry.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. .”

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Years of studying the media and the evolution of the consumer and what defines influence told me that we’d need a smarter, faster and better way to prove the worth of our communications departments. When we provided thought leadership content to the leads in the pipeline, it helped close sales. Follow her @staceylamiller.

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Communications Tools Analytics Television 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

The top five communications tactics based on a weighted average are: data & analytics; storytelling; content marketing , blogging, and brand journalism; business social responsibility; and thought leadership. PR measurement. Top tactics in PR and comms. It’s also freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

That makes sense; persuasion is fueled by artful storytelling, and despite the growth of video, many stories are still told through the written word. PR writers often help write case studies used on the company’s website, and if the customers or accomplishments are high profile enough, can be pitched to reporters as a success story.

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Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. 67% said thought leadership.

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Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Certainly ask yourself the five questions in my presentation and look within your ranks of employees to see if there is a suitably qualified Black or Asian person ready to be promoted that has been overlooked because “they don’t fit” the usual profile of leadership (essentially being White and sharing your thoughts and behaviours).

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Google Data Government Social Media 119

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The study found that people are unwilling to believe information they see and read. Not only were the ads humorous, they showed consumers that the brand actually studies user behavior, and will probably keep using that data for things like improving UX. It’s Time to Measure Your Marketing. Image credit: Adweek.

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Brand Branding Sports Consumer 69

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can establish an emotional connection between a company and its investors. Moreover, communicating a long-term vision and strategy through storytelling provides investors with a roadmap, reinforcing a shared understanding of where the company is headed and how it plans to get there.

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Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

As the communications industry continues to change and to adapt to digital environments, these are the key skills/specialties that I see as key to communicators: Analytics : The ability and necessity to measure results in a digital environment is stronger than ever. Find photographers that you respect and study their craft.

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Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In other words, we are creatives, strategists, communicators, and storytellers. Measurable: Assign a metric to the goal. Study how dimensions and metrics within your tracking tools interrelate. If you really want to get buy-in from leadership and make a difference in your job. Tips for executing 5 Why? Final Thought.

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Report How To Marketing Analytics 52

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Following are study highlights gleaned from the CPRS presentation* as well as some commentary from my perspective as a senior Canadian practitioner with experience in a variety of sectors. Some background on the Canadian study arm. In the results determined via research such as the GAP study, I can see this happening.

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Study Measurement Survey Education 99

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Even as AI continues to evolve, there will always be something uniquely human about the art of storytelling. These tools still don’t understand the nuances of true storytelling, and they’ve certainly never interacted with your customers on a face-to-face basis.

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Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

The future of storytelling in healthcare communications. Real Chemistry’s Practice Leader of Media & Engagement Becky Vonsiatsky joins NewsWhip’s CEO Paul Quigley to discuss how healthcare storytelling will continue to connect authentically with key audiences, wherever they are. May 21, 2021 | 11:30am EST / 4:30pm GMT. Becky: Yeah.

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Healthcare Storytelling Communications Local 78

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Corey duBrowa, SVP of Global Communications at Starbucks, says that 2015 was the year of the “ Democratization of Storytelling.” But I feel that the term “storytelling” has become a cliché. Yes, it describes what PR professionals do, but it also encompasses such a vast landscape that it’s hard to know what “storytelling” means anymore.

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Storytelling Corporate Case Study Measurement 48

Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Do a study that will measure what the difference would be if the government had acted promptly and taken immediate and smart actions. what we really need not is leadership, not ……” “We must always protect the right of Americans to report misdeed or illegal acts, especially in government.” How many deaths may have been avoided?

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How To Insurance Insurance Ethics 52

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Learn their approach to strategy, operations, measurement, staffing and more. He’ll also show you what’s working for other business writers by bringing you real case studies from the field. We talk to real people doing real work in content marketing, representing some of the world’s best brands. 20) Mack Collier.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. Case Studies. Case studies and success stories are the top content for buyers because they convey peace of mind.

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Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Carbon as a metric - PR practitioners must measure carbon in the rush to address ESG concerns as a report suggests that the UK is woefully unprepared for climate risk. It covers content, media, influencers, and events and is packed with practical tools, advice, and case studies.

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Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. The leadership and vision provided by early public relations professionals was squandered. Engagement with news brands online is messy and tricky to measure.

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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115