Shift Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2014

If they manage to stay engaged for more than a minute, then you’ve clearly got the hang of good storytelling. If they’re immediately bored, then your storytelling isn’t compelling. Think you can’t apply compelling storytelling to “boring industries”? Christopher S.

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Content Marketing Marketing Storytelling B2B 167

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? As the CIO Bryan Pedersen leads MSL’s digital and innovation center of excellence that includes developing new offerings and tools, as well bolstering core capabilities like storytelling and influencer marketing. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Visual storytelling will be better and easier. If you’ve any doubt about the power of visual storytelling, check out these superb examples by brands large and small. In 2018 we’re likely to experience more technology-assisted visual storytelling and experimentation by brands. Get ready for more of the same in 2018.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Good PR agencies/teams don’t just talk about your brand from 9 to 5. Quality PR practitioners are expert storytellers. Authentic interactions, entertaining content, and honest storytelling can capture hearts and minds in ways paid advertising cannot. Your PR team offers 24/7 support. PR creates brand advocates .

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Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

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. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch. Creativity in PSAs helps make a tired message fresh.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

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 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

According to longtime industry vet Emily Scherberth: “It’s crucial that PR pros become skilled in market research, just as advertising agency folks have been for decades. 3–Visual Storytelling. “Traditional storytelling isn’t going away per se, but today visual is the new black.”

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Storytelling Technology Tools Infographics 230

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 18, 2019

PR is much more than a one-way broadcasting of information or storytelling; with the right research, it works as a two-way channel by responding to or tailoring messages to the right audiences. One of the unhappiest outcomes of a client-agency relationship is one of disappointment when grand ambitions aren’t realized.

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Strategy Measurement Advertising Advertising 220

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss how storytelling and content help to build relationships with your community. How do you know the best type of content to share to support your storytelling? She went on to work at a number of leading technology firms and one of the top global PR agencies.

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Radio How To Community Storytelling 170

PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

Each new season brings a flood of social media buzz, non-stop advertisements and climbing ratings. As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling.

Communications 161

Communications Storytelling Film Training 161

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. I wasn’t going to write about the FTC’s latest salvo on native advertising. When the agency announced its “enforcement policy” on Dec. When the agency announced its “enforcement policy” on Dec. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Construction Storytelling 60

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Everyone perceives advertising agencies as creative. Not even the perky nature of PR professionals can mask the fact that 50 percent of those on the agency side think the same thing. The Holmes study called out three areas, content creation/marketing, integrated ideas and storytelling as the big three in PR creativity.

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Creativity Communications Storytelling Transportation 122

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. With no boundaries, everyone wins.

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Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

One of the most potent tools for achieving this is brand storytelling. What is brand storytelling? Brand storytelling is the practice of using narratives to convey the essence, values, and purpose of a brand. Brand storytelling aims to evoke emotions, forge connections, and communicate the brand’s unique identity.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Consumer 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In just two weeks, the chicken mayhem had earned Popeye’s a boatload of new Twitter followers , a huge boost in profits and an estimated $65 million in free advertising. On top of standard visuals, Popeyes’ introductory video demonstrated the brand’s command of visual storytelling. Until the afternoon of Aug. Show some personality.

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Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Video 149

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In close to four decades in the communications business, Patti has held senior leadership positions in four different areas of the industry: PR, Advertising Corporate and Start-up. Craft a Narrative to Make People Feel Something As Patti and Scott both emphasized, we are all storytellers.

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Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

After talking with Mark to learn more about Company B, its business and its goals, we recommended an ongoing PR program, which would meld storytelling, publicity, media relations and thought leadership, and would work in concert with, and amplify, the company’s growing in-house social and digital media and communications efforts. Maybe more.

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Agency Company Automotive Mobile 97

Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

I got an MBA and went into advertising back when we basically had general advertising agencies that did your research, media planning and buying, and creative, and we had direct marketing agencies. Becky Saeger, Board of Directors, E*Trade Financial. “I

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

Disrupt the native advertising/sponsored content arena by shifting the focus away from your brand and more towards what benefits your audience. In the session titled, “Being Human: How Personal Stories Change the World,” the importance of storytelling in the ability to connect with audiences was discussed.

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Communications Policies Storytelling Groups 209

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Soon advertising may be the only way to reach some select audiences. AI-Powered Personalization of Advertising. Advertising has been quick to adopt artificial intelligence, but we’ve only touched the tip of a massive iceberg. Traditional news media is struggling to survive, hemorrhaging cash. SEO and PR Merge In Some Firms.

Trends 161

Trends Publicity SEO Advertising 161

Communications Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

The post outlined the success the New York Times brand studio (T Brand Studio) is having with their custom advertising content (referred to as “paid posts”). We’ve seen differing stats on the “effectiveness” of native advertising. And, we’ve seen many different formats for native advertising.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Trends Storytelling 60

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Samsung has used fear in their advertisement to talk about the serious issue of increasing selfie deaths. As a PR pro, you must have heard a thousand times about emotional storytelling. Avinash Nair is a digital marketer at E2M, India’s premium content marketing agency. Humanize Your Brand. Share Relatable Stories.

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Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2018

The PR agency/client relationship can be a delicate dynamic, especially when things aren’t all rosy. The fortunes of a company and its PR agency are inextricably linked, and a good PR team must have the confidence and courage to deliver bad news when necessary. A good PR agency tells you when. Your branding is holding you back.

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Apparel Construction Agency Interviews 160

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Not every tech PR agency is familiar with the ad tech category, but it keeps growing in size and significance. The boom comes thanks to data privacy concerns and the call from major advertisers for greater transparency and control over their digital advertising. CTV ad spend alone will rise to $7 billion by year’s end.

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Privacy Advertising Advertising Data 156

5W PR

JUNE 28, 2018

Press releases and marketing campaigns naturally contain a lot of storytelling characteristics. By giving an audience something to resonate with – like an underdog brand fighting against injustice, or an innovative company creating a new world, PR agencies can make their marketing campaigns far more appealing.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Infographics Agency Strategy 60

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The most common approach to social media management is an agency or junior member armed with a monitoring tool and limited ability to feedback to operational areas of the business.

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Storytelling Social Media International Internal 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2018

The most common trigger for hiring a PR agency is a hot new product or service. Relatively simple items like white papers, explainer videos, bylined articles, and op-ed pieces can help educate prospects in a less commercial and more credible way than advertising or SEM. You have news. Perception lags reality.

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Education B2B Employee Crisis 178

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Since Craigslist showed up on their doorstep and eviscerated classified advertising, media properties searching for new revenue streams seem to have a certain Ponce de León quality to them. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Agency 60

Agency Storytelling Media Advertising 60

5W PR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Consumers are no longer swayed by mere advertising claims. This shift towards authenticity has compelled beauty brands to rethink their marketing strategies and prioritize transparency, inclusivity, emotional connection, and working with good beauty marketing agencies.

Marketing 78

Marketing Ethics Consumer Advertising 78

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

. ~ Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’ PR grows more in demand.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

A recent article in AdAge reports that ” the emergence of skippable, blockable, opt-out-able advertising, not to mention ever-more integrated campaigns, means PR can suddenly demand more than a supporting role—and maybe even take center stage.” ” That’s great news for PR. See this post. ).

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Digital PR Storytelling Advertising 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

A recent article in AdAge reports that ” the emergence of skippable, blockable, opt-out-able advertising, not to mention ever-more integrated campaigns, means PR can suddenly demand more than a supporting role—and maybe even take center stage.” ” That’s great news for PR. See this post. ).

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Digital PR Storytelling Advertising 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 12, 2016

A recent article in AdAge reports that ” the emergence of skippable, blockable, opt-out-able advertising, not to mention ever-more integrated campaigns, means PR can suddenly demand more than a supporting role—and maybe even take center stage.” ” That’s great news for PR. See this post. ).

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Storytelling Digital PR Advertising 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Like many in PR, advertising, and journalism, I was relieved when Google and Facebook announced they would ban “fake news” sites from using use their ad services. Storytelling hasn’t been done through mass media channels for a good while, but in the post-factual universe, communicators need to adapt.

Publicity 120

Publicity Storytelling Journalism Viral 120

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

So, if you look at certain industries where marketing is such a beast from a paid media perspective, and in terms of the millions and millions that are getting pushed in monthly around advertising, in a lot of cases communications might be managed as somewhat of a discrete function because the discipline is very different.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

22) “I am a storyteller and I look out for people.”. 46) “Help transit agencies communicate to the public.”. 51) “My team tells the stories of how my state government agency protects us and our environment.”. 46) “Help transit agencies communicate to the public.”. 63) “I am a storyteller.”. 115) “Advertising.”.

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