Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

How can you break into or improve your word-of-mouth marketing? How to Build & Evangelize Your Community With Word-of-Mouth Marketing. See the five factors to consider when developing a word-of-mouth campaign, 10 ways to engage through word-of-mouth marketing and mimic real-life examples of successful word-of-mouth campaigns.

Marketing 120

Marketing Customer Service Employee Mobile 120

Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

I did the same thing when I was at Oracle Marketing Cloud. We’ve been fortunate to acquire brands like PR Newswire, Gorkana, and Bulletin Intelligence (among others), but the downside to this was the fact that it became more challenging for our customers (and our employees) to pin down who we were as a company. Everything.

Company 267

Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Entrepreneur and presidential contender Andrew Yang has used his 15 minutes to warn us of the hollowing-out of key industries like retail, customer service, and trucking as a result of AI. So, why aren’t we lucky creative services types taking advantage of this? How are its employees treated? What does it value?

Marketing 173

Marketing Storytelling Creativity Privacy 173

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. How do you know what’s working?

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Event & Experiential Marketing.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It’s a platform that has expanded over the years from pure CRM to include marketing, customer service, data visualization, workflow and more. How Slack helps PR pros. PR pros are communicators.

Mobile 310

Mobile Meeting Customer Service Survey 310

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

But, recent statistics and trend lines have me thinking 2019 may be the year we start to see “dark social” truly start to impact social media marketing plans. Social media marketing, in general, is shifting heavily towards advertising–this is where most brands are investing and seeing results.

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Employee advocacy can help you make that possible. All that’s necessary to run an effective PR campaign via employee advocacy is strategic PR content, a comprehensive employee advocacy guide , and a reliable employee advocacy platform. What does “employee advocacy” mean anyway?

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Social Media Product Launch 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. 73% are willing to pay more for the product or service. Image credits: Unsplash and Marketing Charts.

Brand 111

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 111

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Overall, social media accessibility allows businesses to tap into new markets, increase their customer base and boost sales. This study shows that more and more marketers and business owners focus on accessibility as a means to grow businesses. Accessibility is fundamental to customer satisfaction and retention.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Video SEO 93

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A new Forrester report explores the application of social media listening tools and characterises the market. It’s a nascent market but one that has grown sufficiently large to attract the attention of enterprise analyst and research company Forrester. But organisations aren’t yet using social intelligence as a strategic tool.

Web 68

Web Social Media Tools Enterprise 68

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Event & Experiential Marketing.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. This will be one to watch for marketeers working across both platforms as the rollout will crucially flop or fly in coming months. Facebook becomes the customer service go to for consumers.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. This will be one to watch for marketeers working across both platforms as the rollout will crucially flop or fly in coming months. Facebook becomes the customer service go to for consumers.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. While your marketing team will handle much of this, it’s important for high-level execs to also stay in the loop. Talk to Customers & Employees.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

5W PR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

COVID-19 drove millions more people to digital platforms, and marketers who were quick to adapt have seen much success. Yet one area that was poised to advance but wallowing in low customer dissatisfaction even before the pandemic is the mortgage industry. What device(s) and what location(s) will be employed?

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Policies Analysis Training 88

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Ashley Gustafson, Marketing Specialist – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (nominated by Arik Hanson). So much of effective social media marketing is based on instincts. Thomas classroom many years ago. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Landis PR

JULY 26, 2021

The more advanced reputation management tools help you positively present your brand, manage SEO and engage your audiences, including marketing/sales, review management and customer care. Here are a few of the tools that have a variety of functions: 1. They have a stellar reputation.”

Reputation 111

Reputation Tools SEO Customer Service 111

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Canadian news site CBC explains, in a great piece on Words Invented by Marketers : When I was growing up, Certs breath mints had a long-running series of TV commercials with a “Two mints in one” theme. It was an interesting marketing strategy from parent company American Chicle – whose other product was Chiclets.

How To 194

How To Wikipedia Engineering Web 194

Cision

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Social media makes up a large portion of modern marketing strategies, but 63 percent of marketers don’t plug in the most important piece to finish the puzzle. Many brands are hesitant to let employees speak up on social media, but restricting these organic brand advocates closes the door to many opportunities.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Employee Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Many of the media monitoring tools are the market offer podcast monitoring through a third-party partnership with the company. business is now supporting Instagram Messaging, which will provide a “unified inbox” for customer service teams with “high-volume” messaging. Check out our services.

Instagram 140

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 140

Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

When employees at one of the companies went on strike over the summer, customers and vendors joined them. The employees wanted him back and weren’t going to work until he was. The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. What to do.

Employee 120

Employee Print Customer Service Local 120

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. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. But the storytelling should go beyond the founders and employees.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: The Book Clubbin’ series recaps business and marketing related books read by the PR 20/20 team each quarter as part of the agency book club. Marketing is everywhere, whether you realize it or not. Although marketing has been around for ages, how have new consumer demands shifted the way we market?

Marketing 40

Marketing How To Customer Service Groups 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 19, 2015

It seems to me the same is true of customer service. Every few years there’s a new book that forewarns of a customer revolution. Mass media, the web, social media were all destined to change customer service. Good customer service isn’t the rule, it’s an exception. And yet it hasn’t. Litmus test?

Infographics 60

Infographics Customer Service Exercises Software 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Don’t bother with the “customers have been very pleased with the product” or “our reputation has been enhanced…” Anecdotal evidence won’t earn the award; you’ll need as many hard campaign ROI numbers as possible for the entry. Award entries need not be dull. Leverage the win.

Case Study 136

Case Study B2B Conference Industry 136

Cision

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Is your brand part of the majority of marketers risking failure? At first glance, this marketing strategy seems straightforward – log onto your accounts and simply pay attention to what people are talking about. Mark your calendars, because we’ve got five marketing masterminds ready to teach you. Scott Stratten.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Employee Reputation 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Thought leadership is usually associated with top-of-the-funnel as far as marketing outcomes are concerned, but there’s evidence to suggest it meets the needs of existing customers. Studies have shown that somewhere around one-fifth of companies identify related metrics such as customer retention as a content marketing objective.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Customer Service Content Marketing 60

5W PR

MARCH 13, 2017

The purpose of your company culture is not entirely about having happy employees ; it’s also about strategy, and happy employees is often a positive by-product. Company culture should be focused on getting the most revenue, not on making sure all the employees love their jobs. Productivity Isn’t Just the Culture.

Company 94

Company Employee Strategy Customer Service 94

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

At times, working in a marketing department can feel like being on trial. HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound Marketing annual report asked marketing teams about their top challenges. The primary reason I’ve seen inbound marketing programs get squashed is not lack of resources, lack of data or lack of success, but lack of buy-in.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

That can make the people on the receiving end of social-media marketing feel snared in corporate traps.” ” He goes on to summarize his argument that brands can’t be friends with customers on social media: “Social media has made it easier than ever for companies to connect with people. See the difference?

Social Media 79

Social Media Brand Branding Media 79

David PR Group

MARCH 16, 2020

Upon reaching VRBO on the phone, the customer service representative reminded me that I would normally have forfeited the entire cost of my trip, but the platform was encouraging its property owners to give full refunds for rentals impacted by COVID-19. I looked for similar news from VRBO. And found nothing. –John.

Communications 106

Communications Brand Branding Policies 106