ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix. Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it.

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. Although content engagement is social media’s baseline for success, one of the top mistakes marketers make is posting content solely for the sake of comments and likes. Filler content created solely for ‘likes’.

Social Media 323

Social Media B2B Media Video 323

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2019

Ever since Regis McKenna published The Regis Touch , high-tech marketing executives have known that their earned media (PR, for those of us antiquated enough to use that term) has far more credibility and impact than advertising, especially in B2B markets where purchase decisions are reviewed by multiple parties before a transaction is approved.

Communications 199

Communications Marketing B2C Advertising 199

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2021

And it’s not instructive for setting priorities in marketing. To that end, and assuming there’s a business strategy and marketing strategy in place, those priorities should be as follows: Owned – website, blog, newsletter. Paid – any form of sponsorship or advertising. Shared – social channels. Image credit: Pixabay.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Course 148

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. How can this be? That makes sense.

B2B 125

B2B Marketing Advertising Advertising 125

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. Experienced marketing consultant who helps nonprofits obtain funding” is better than “Director of Marketing” or, worse, “Nonprofit Marketing Guru” . Zone in on your audience .

LinkedIn 421

LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

While earned media is more influential than paid, because of the lack of measurement, paid media often receives the lion’s share of the marketing budget. For the first time ever, Cision is bringing to market technology that makes it possible for brands to measure the impact of earned media and marketing communications programs accurately.

Measurement 0

Measurement Media B2C B2B 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed Patrice Gamble as PR account director and Anna Julow Roolf as chief of staff. Anna brings over a decade of experience in the B2B PR industry, including leadership roles in agency and SaaS startup environments.

B2B 156

B2B Leadership Communications Agency 156

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 145

B2B Study Blogging Survey 145

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2024

As said by Ted Coine: ‘Influence will lead marketing efforts by 2020. It’s the most effective form of advertising, and coupled with a solid content strategy, no TV or Facebook ad can even compare.’ ’ Influence is surely taking the lead today in the B2B space through influencer marketing.

B2B 113

B2B Branding Brand Marketing 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Newsjacking is a powerful tactic for marketing and public relations. As B2B PR specialists, our team has helped adtech, data and cybersecurity brands like SOCi, MediaRadar, Lotame, National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), and Digital Remedy seize news opportunities.

Branding 323

Branding Brand eBook Advertising 323

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

The PR Week highlights news, opinions and insight from members of the PRWeek staff as well as newsmakers in the world of PR, marketing and communications. Marketing Smarts. This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. Check out our list of top advertising and retail podcasts too!

Sports 332

Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dorothy Crenshaw expects to see new tools that go farther – into predictive intelligence, search, and training for PR and marketing teams. To engage younger audiences on these platforms, she expects B2B marketers will be taking lessons from their B2C peers. And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety.

Trends 333

Trends Industry Government Data 333

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This B2B marketing pitfall risks wasting your spend on influencers – and may have implications for social advertising, email marketing and even internal communications The use of influencers is on the rise in B2B marketing. If you pick your influencers correctly, you can accelerate awareness and leadgen.

Social Media 150

Social Media Study B2B Media 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Privacy laws spook marketers. The changes have marketers scrambling, which gives ad tech the opportunity to be Ellen Ripley, the hero of this horror story. Marketers need guidance, and these changes are the perfect way for ad tech companies to use thought leadership to assure brands that they are not alone. It’s frustrating.

Privacy 434

Privacy Case Study Advertising Advertising 434

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

Although they’re sometimes confused, public relations and marketing are very distinct. Marketing builds brands by communicating directly to the customer, while PR drives reputation through third-party endorsement, among other techniques. Paid media and direct marketing are powerful ways of communicating brand benefits.

Branding 195

Branding Brand Marketing Advertising 195

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

3 statistics from the newest B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report shows the “subscribed audience” is missing from most content marketing efforts. I had a chance to be a judge for the annual content marketing awards hosted by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) this year.

Content Marketing 119

Content Marketing B2B Marketing eBook 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. From programmatic advertising to first- and third-party data, there are many hot topics and only so many gatekeepers for the stories we want to tell. . Marketing Land.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. Myth #4: PR is just advertising.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

For PR and marketing folks, it’s a key part of business communications. 71% of social media marketers say social media channels offer consumer insights that benefit other departments of their business, while 93% of all marketers cite more exposure for their business as its number one benefit. What about B2B marketers?

Social Media 272

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 272

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Stay with me, I’ll bring this back to B2B in a moment.

B2B 118

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 118

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 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

B2B 137

B2B Branding Brand B2C 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. What does this mean for digital advertising? How can marketers cope? Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful. Here are five of the most common. Call-to-Action.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Cision

APRIL 5, 2016

As a content marketer, you spend tremendous time and money to create content – be it brand awareness, thought leadership or lead generation pieces. B2B marketers, in particular, are missing a huge opportunity with social advertising to promote content. Facebook makes money by selling advertising.

Advertising 120

Advertising Advertising Facebook B2C 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis found B2B tech marketing prospects say they consume 11 or more piece of vendor content Pieces of content. There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. Consumption.

B2B 111

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 111

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. And a brand is bigger than marketing. In other words, it takes a good company and good marketing to build a valuable brand. Comment: This is an advertising association, so the question is naturally focused on advertising.

Financial 141

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 141

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.

Writing 189

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Meta gives advertisers access to influencer’s activity Meta’s Ad Library is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to look at what other brands and competitors are doing from a paid social perspective. Its new introduction, sees advertisers able to see influencer branded content.

Advertising 116

Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

While those outlets are undeniably desirable for B2B PR, the definition of top-tier media Isn’t the same for all programs. In B2B PR, you come across different audience segments, but the three main audience groups typically are: stakeholders, customers and reporters. The media landscape is cluttered, and it’s always changing.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

Conferences represent a new avenue, and one that college students should be more aware of before they enter the job market. PR is not marketing. Sometimes outsiders lump PR, marketing, and communications into the same boat, because they all have similar job functions. So, they work together. No two PR jobs are the same.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Agency Writing 368

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Drew Neisser is the founder and CEO of Renegade , the NYC-based strategic boutique for B2B renegades. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? And LinkedIn is a powerhouse for B2B lead generation and recruiting.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends Web 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2020

Executive visibility is a key component of any sound B2B PR program. It’s no coincidence that executives at market-leading companies consistently show up on hot-topic panels. Among our clients, it may be digital tech conferences like Advertising Week, trade group panels like those staged by ANA or IAB, or their own hosted discussions.

How To 232

How To Conference B2B Advertising 232

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Client testimonials are a fantastic way to make use of UGC for B2B brands, especially when they can be framed in a solutions-oriented light. It reads more like a subreddit than a content marketing hub — and that’s why it works. Luckily, that unpolished appeal of UGC is still something content marketers can lean into on owned channels.

B2B 97

B2B Branding Brand Case Study 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. . Not everything is about coverage. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334