ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

All players are working on solutions to keep advertising effective. . They take most of the money in advertising, play by their own rules, and face few consequences. We see new reports and studies highlighting the money at risk when this frankly outdated technology disappears. Behemoths build ‘walled gardens’. It’s frustrating.

Privacy 434

Privacy Case Study Advertising Advertising 434

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But for B2B companies — particularly in the technology space — sometimes the best way to get in front of a key audience isn’t just with trade and business press, but through industry analyst reports that influence media and customers. With that in mind, here are a few things B2B companies need to know when it comes to AR.

Wireless 309

Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. Just as with targeted advertising, data is the holy grail of ad tech PR. They want to see third-party validation to understand just how valuable the technology is to the industry. It makes sense.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Technology companies gearing up for a new product launches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. It can be particularly challenging for B2B startups offering SaaS or other tech services to generate visibility when the category isn’t new. How can they make it big to the people who matter?

Technology 157

Technology Product Launch B2B Facebook 157

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. B2B companies should be actively working to strengthen relationships with their current customers by creating well-crafted, and timely curated content that’s relevant to their audience. . Overlooking Facebook .

Social Media 323

Social Media B2B Media Video 323

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 168

B2B Study Blogging Survey 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. In general, a thought leadership piece is not an advertisement. Don’t be commercial.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Shift Communications

JUNE 24, 2016

In this series, we’ll examine the tools, techniques, and strategies of paid advertising as they apply to public relations work. Advertising Strategies. The four advertising strategies to drive attention, awareness, trust, and behavior are syndication, brand building, direct response, and retargeting. Let’s explore each of these.

Advertising 109

Advertising Advertising Strategy Publicity 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

Working in B2B public relations probably isn’t what idealistic young people dream about, but that doesn’t mean misconceptions about it are true. B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B doesn’t have to be dull!

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

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? We love this type of piece because we represent high-growth technology companies often led by entrepreneurs, and they all have stories to tell. How can marketers cope?

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

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. There were many great speakers who shared gems of information.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since I work in technology, which is by definition the application of science for practical use, there is some direct professional development value. Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products. 3 recent surveys predict #B2B #marketing budgets will get a boost in 2025 1. And I have.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The platform is now offering new advertising options, making it easier to reach specific customer segments. What about B2B marketers? Before you dismiss the idea, remember that many B2B decision-makers are millennials. Even B2B companies like Intel and Hubspot have used Instagram stories successfully. Tech takeover.

Social Media 272

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 272

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. . What better way to see which companies in the industry are the most recognized?

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This is cited ahead of leadership quality (76%) and technological innovation (72%).” Many financial analysts believe advertising is an investment More financial analysts “perceive advertising as an investment (37%)” than those that believe it’s “a cost (24%).” Need an extra pair of B2B marketing and PR hands?

Financial 173

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. With complex subjects to distill and technical and product-based pitfalls to address, disruptive technology needs PR.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

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. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption.

B2B 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. Before Adweek, she served as a media technology analyst at Digitas North America.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The right advertising generates reach and frequency of message to inform specific audiences. This is particularly true for B2B categories where products or services need explanation and customers face a learning curve. And there are specific situations when it’s particularly important for PR and marketing functions to team up.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Power of Native Content and Boosting Native advertising continues to prove its value, but boosting can take campaigns to the next level. Navigating Signal Loss and AI’s Consumer Impact While AI took center stage from a B2B and marketer perspective, there’s still uncertainty from the consumer side.

Retail 78

Retail Privacy Advertising Advertising 78

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Vice President, Marketing Technology. Advertising Content Marketing Marketing Press Release Public Relations' The story was presented as a Lord of the Rings-style adventure, in which a plucky band of adventurers fought dragons like technophobia on the way to the promised land of integrated communications. Other great examples of this?

Content Marketing 167

Content Marketing Marketing Storytelling B2B 167

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. If you are in a B2B space, personal value drives nearly twice the commercial outcomes as business value. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. The B2B buyers’ journey has been evolving rapidly, with research indicating that “decision makers don’t just go to a website, add a data center to their shopping cart and check out. How trade coverage wins.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Businesses draw on a large and diverse talent pool, especially in financial services, technology and life sciences. This creates a large pool of talent for all marketing, PR, advertising and communications companies. As a 50+ employee firm, the agency has strong capabilities in consumer, corporate, B2B and issues management.

Print 100

Print Marketing Instagram Newspapers 100

5W PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In recent times, the B2B tech PR scene has felt the ground shift beneath it. This online revelation hasn’t just changed the way B2B tech businesses communicate with their audience, but it’s also given PR a whole new definition. Collaborating with these influencers can give B2B tech PR efforts a considerable boost.

B2B 78

B2B Social Media Media Community 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Is programmatic TV advertising reaching a tipping point?

Pitching 180

Pitching Technology Trends Consumer 180

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

B2B marketing relooks brand marketing and awareness “The building of an actual pipeline doesn’t start with merely laying the pipe in the ground. Something similar has happened in B2B marketing over the last 20 years. So, more companies are chasing fewer in-market customers in B2B and doing so at the expense of brand.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

For example, if you’re a B2B technology company, you hopefully have a fairly good idea of where your desired buyers spend time in the media. Systems you may be asked about: competitive advertising data, competitors’ ad copy, prior competitor PR data if available. Earned Media. Owned Media. Paid Media.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

Reddit 183

Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

A positive recommendation in a Gartner or IDC is a valuable third-party endorsements for an up-and-coming B2B technology player. Taming the technology beast. But PR agency teams today can face an extra challenge when it comes to poorly understood sectors like digital advertising technology or blockchain, for example.

Privacy 149

Privacy Technology B2B Data 149

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Nearly three-quarters (73%) say they are using gAI, according, to a survey of 1,000 B2B and B2C marketing professionals in March by Botco.AI. PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. How is it being used?

Survey 178

Survey Software B2B Pitching 178

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. I have seen firsthand in my own analysis – across many B2B tech press releases – that readership has fallen precipitously. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Study 161

Study Media Relations Media B2B 161

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2024

Gartner survey shows B2B marketing leaders divvy up ‘anemic’ marketing budgets, which are at the lowest levels in four years If it feels like your marketing budget is tight, you are not alone. Top channels include search (13.6%), social advertising (12.2%) and digital display advertising (10.7%).

Agency 112

Agency Survey B2B Media 112

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

Instead of highlighting the latest technology, newest features, or energy efficiency, real people talk about how the product makes their lives better. The answer should be “never,” because they don’t use traditional advertising and don’t spend any money on paid ads or endorsements.

Storytelling 82

Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 82

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? Tom is award winning international B2B specialist, Editor, and Director of Sticky Tactics, a data-driven digital marketing and advertising consultancy focused on real ROI. But there’s a huge difference between short-term and long-term ROI.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy B2C 77

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics. The phrase has specific meaning in advertising – and PR too, as we’ll learn. But they are now more important than ever.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204