Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

ISEBOX

JUNE 29, 2016

The FDA is tasked with regulating pretty much all aspects of drugs and medical devices in the US, including “promotional labeling” – or, advertising, as the rest of the world refers to it. But reporting on your online pharmaceutical communications is just one issue. But for now we wait, as additional Guidances will grace us in 2016 ….

Pharmaceuticals 79

Pharmaceuticals Advertising Advertising Healthcare 79

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Our top posts from the second quarter of 2016 focused on PR and marketing technology skills, Facebook branded content, and measuring influencer performance. In April of 2016, Facebook decided to change the game and reporting methods for the typical influencer. Want to see how to do this for your blog? Here’s how. Prioritize and share.

Technology 83

Technology Facebook Measurement Policies 83

PRSay

APRIL 27, 2016

PR Teams – Be On Alert Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. These guidelines have implications for public relations professionals to consider. A look at current and past practices, such as product and company publicity, makes this evident.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Guidelines Company 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. In this new series, AdExchanger editors invite top industry newsmakers and practitioners in digital and data-driven advertising – all while under social isolation. The post Top Ad And Marketing Podcasts For PR Pros appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You don’t need a new year’s resolution for your Twitter presence in 2016. Here are eight ways you can differentiate your brand from your competition on Twitter in 2016: 1. The best advice for content distribution on Twitter in 2016 comes from 2009. Want to know what new features Twitter will roll out in 2016?

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Twitter Brand Branding Customer Service 120

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. If there were ever a year that proved life is better than fiction, it was 2016. As always, subjectivity rules my curation of the best posts of the year.

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Storytelling Industry Communications Publicity 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

The year of 2016 brought a fairly significant evolution for this website. In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. Over the course of 2016, I published some 84 posts, on PR , marketing and social media.

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Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 102

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2015

2016 in the Chinese Zodiac is the year of the Monkey, whose attributes include being “smart, quick witted, frank, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.” Similarly, data-savvy businesses will push to marry insights with personalized communication at scale given the value personalized interactions hold in converting interest to dollars.

Marketing 60

Marketing Mobile Pinterest Analysis 60

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

In December 2015 the FTC laid out guidelines for paid content in an effort to prevent consumers from being misled by native advertising. If you are responsible for internal communication programs you need to be on top of these new services. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR.

Trends 100

Trends Skype Digital PR Guidelines 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

In December 2015 the FTC laid out guidelines for paid content in an effort to prevent consumers from being misled by native advertising. If you are responsible for internal communication programs you need to be on top of these new services. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR.

Trends 100

Trends Skype Digital PR Guidelines 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

In December 2015 the FTC laid out guidelines for paid content in an effort to prevent consumers from being misled by native advertising. If you are responsible for internal communication programs you need to be on top of these new services. Earned vs Paid Content: Publishing content is one of the core aspects of Digital PR.

Trends 100

Trends Skype Digital PR Guidelines 100

Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

How communicators can bring effective change to today’s media landscape. Today’s communicators are finding themselves stuck in ruts of all kinds when it comes to communicating the right message to the right audience. Disrupt by making your brand’s voice heard on a particular advocacy, policy or political issue.

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Communications Policies Storytelling Groups 209

Cision

MAY 23, 2016

What I want to do in this post is discuss five ways that we can communicate more effectively despite our overestimation of common experiences. Unless people understand clearly what you’re talking about from the get-go, your communication is doomed. In 2016, the No. Communicating is difficult. Experience. Conclusion.

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Communications Television Transportation Study 206

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2015

It’s the fall – which means back to school, back to work and pretty soon planning for 2016. Both in-house and agency marketing teams will be defending the year’s work, planning for 2016 and securing (or hopefully expanding!) How can you showcase your current work in the best light and set the stage for an even more successful 2016?

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Analytics Data 60

Prakkypedia

DECEMBER 27, 2015

It has struck me that this standard message is regurgitated by a lot of organisations in their marketing and advertising material and it’s a wasted opportunity. (I Advertising is an important communication channel that enables you to craft your own message, be creative, stand out, and say something interesting to customers.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Television Retail 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. In this new series, AdExchanger editors invite top industry newsmakers and practitioners in digital and data-driven advertising – all while under social isolation. The post Top Ad And Marketing Podcasts For PR Pros appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The largest social network in the world – and to some people, the entire Internet – released its Q4 2016 and year end earnings. Facebook must be part of every communications strategy, no matter how small, because Facebook is where all the people are. How is Facebook faring as the current king of the hill? User Growth.

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Facebook Mobile Retail B2C 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 23, 2016

Sure, CEOs are far less likely to be wooed than a Tinder date, but there are certain steps you can take to put the odds in your favor when communicating PR results, why they’re important, and how you’ll evolve your strategy based on those findings. Compare that with digital advertising, in which.02% Molto impressivo! Leta holds a B.A.

Communications 150

Communications How To Analytics Public Affairs 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 4, 2016

Here, then is my list of five top tech stories of 2016 – defined as those that had the greatest PR impact. Apple’s entry made wearables a category to be reckoned with for 2016 and beyond. The post The Top Tech PR Stories Of 2015 appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Apple Watch set trends for wearables.

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Transportation Technology Google Software 227

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Maya Chakravarti V, Communications Specialist & Educationist.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 13, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Since starting the blog back in 2008, I’ve strived to offer perspectives that you won’t find in the Communications 101 handbook. I’m with the seagull. As my Mom will attest, I wasn’t big on rules.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Handbook Communications Blogging 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Advertisements for travel metasearch sites usually involve a cutesy gnome (Travelocity) or a charismatic spokesperson (Trivago).

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. Furthermore, a 2016 interview with the Associated Press revealed most major news outlets will not run a text-only story. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Our trio of guests included: Ashley Brown , Head of Global Communications at Spredfast; Austin Gaule , Media Analysis Director at Universal Information Services; and Angie Jeffrey , Vice President Brand Management at ABX Advertising Benchmark Index. The November edition of #measurePR focused on measuring engagement.

Measurement 40

Measurement Community Banking Advertising 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones. PR is about influence.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million. Back in November 2016 the shares were $18. It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks. This was way below Wall Street’s expectations.

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Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In November, we’ll be talking about measuring engagement with a really great panel: Ashley Brown , Head of Global Communications at Spredfast; Austin Gaule , Media Analysis Director at Universal Information Services; and Angie Jeffrey , Vice President Brand Management at ABX Advertising Benchmark Index.

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Measurement Comparison Banking Print 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. As noted in our post on long-form content , a CEO can help influence a corporate image as well as build a personal brand through regular video communications. 7 best PR uses for video. A public-facing CEO.

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Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

According to Hotwire PR’s seventh annual Communications Trends Report , online video will continue to be a major trend in 2016. As the New Year draws closer, we can anticipate some of this year’s social video trends to carry over into 2016, including: 1. Online video explosion to continue well beyond 2016.

Video 40

Video YouTube Web Case Study 40

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

If you had asked public relations professionals in 2005 what their daily routine would look like, there’s a good chance none would have predicted the landscape of 2016. Social media has helped to break down the siloed thinking of the past and we are seeing a much more communicative industry. Now, or in 2020.

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Television Radio Measurement Facebook 100

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. You feel connected to these brands.

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Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Shift Communications

JUNE 19, 2017

Marketers, advertisers, and public relations professionals are ill-informed and ill-equipped to manage the largest change in data and privacy in the last 20 years: GDPR. GDPR stands to impact advertising companies most of all. Public relations campaigns make take on more awareness building as advertising rebuilds. What is GDPR?

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Publicity Marketing Privacy Advertising 163

ISEBOX

DECEMBER 7, 2016

79 billion people scroll through Facebook every month, according to November 2016 statistics. Facebook is all about making things easy for marketers, going so far as to develop a common advertising structure that can be used across all of its sites – including Instagram. One billion of them accessing via mobile device every day.

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Pharmaceuticals Instagram Facebook Communications 70

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

’ The article’s lead-in question was a quick reminder that everyone’s not on the same page for many communication tactics, including use of profanity, which may spell problems for marketers and many others. A 2016 study found that compared to other industries, healthcare workers used the most expletives.

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Marketing Healthcare Study Advertising 100

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

In celebration of 2016* marking the 110th anniversary of PR, this article is the first in a series of reflections on the profession and its practice. (* Ivy Lee , arguably the founder of modern PR, published his Declaration of Principles about the purpose and value of PR in 1906.). Preparing all communications content.

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Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. It makes perfect sense – PR is a communication function and social media is all about communication. This is up from 39% in 2013. Only 28% picked the marketing department.

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Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100