ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The mobile craze, including a rise in mobile commerce (m-commerce), has advertisers and publishers trying to capitalize on consumerism. The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. But what does this mean for public relations professionals?

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Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 10, 2024

The way we consume media – in terms of formats, channels, platforms, and more – is in a state of constant evolution. Only then can we understand where brand conversations and messages make sense. In the media business, we talk a lot about how brands can get into those conversations through advertising.

Trends 320

Trends Mobile Twitter Consumer 320

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. AW 360 Great Minds.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Onclusive

APRIL 9, 2019

Measuring Reader Engagement and Brand Impact. The addition of Ozmotik will provide communications teams with two important new metrics: Reader Engagement which measures if earned media is actually being read and how much of the content is being consumed; and Brand Impact which measures the influence that content is having on its readers.

Analytics 284

Analytics Content Marketing Corporate Company 284

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. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Branding 149

Branding Brand Storytelling B2B 149

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling. Because it turns out that only 30% of consumers trust companies. So, if you run ads listing the six reasons consumers should choose your product, the consumer won’t believe you. That’s not a great percentage.

Storytelling 82

Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 82

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

A great PR campaign can generate positive brand awareness, which is clearly desirable. The brand may play only a small role in the coverage that drives awareness. That doesn’t mean public relations can’t build brand awareness; it can. Or consider today’s innovators – brands like Casper, Uber, and Amazon.

Publicity 255

Publicity Storytelling Automotive Software 255

Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

Billboards, people, advertisements, your friend, your boss. — Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. So, how do you do this with your brand? Below, I’ve outlined the rules of storytelling, as shared by the storyteller guru himself.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Skype Energy Software 120

Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

When the same PR executives from USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism’s 2017 Global Communications Report were asked about the future of PR — 88 percent believe digital storytelling is the most salient trend. Digital Storytelling: The Future of PR. Brands vote with their dollars.

How To 223

How To Marketing Storytelling Measurement 223

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Cision

MARCH 14, 2017

Capturing consumer attention has become increasingly difficult in a cluttered and ever-expanding ad space. From the moment commercials blare from your TV as you’re getting ready for work to the countless ads that populate your news feed as you surf social networks throughout the day, you’re bombarded with advertisements.

Creativity 208

Creativity Comparison Construction Retail 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2016

Gone are the days of pushing your brand’s message to your audience through traditional advertising. Today, consumers want complex, multi-level stories that will make them feel an emotional connection. The answer is brand journalism. So what will your brand get out of brand journalism? Build Awareness.

Journalism 120

Journalism Branding Brand Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Emerging tech companies are often challenger brands. Good PR agencies/teams don’t just talk about your brand from 9 to 5.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, building a strong brand identity is essential for a company’s success. One of the most potent tools for achieving this is brand storytelling. This artful practice goes beyond products and services, aiming to create a lasting emotional connection with consumers.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Branding Brand Consumer 78

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s just say it: Most branded content isn’t very good. Along the way, I’ve probably consumed more pieces of branded content than anyone else. A detrimental representation of their brand. Content is the primary way that consumers have that crucial first impression with your brand.

Branding 145

Branding Brand Healthcare Enterprise 145

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. MARCH 26, 2021.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Brand advocacy will grow. Shortly before the inauguration of the new president, some brands went against convention and waded into political territory. 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.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the competitive realm of hospitality PR plays a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions. A well-executed PR strategy can elevate a brand from obscurity to a sought-after destination. Brand Storytelling Storytelling remains one of PR’s most powerful tools.

Consumer 78

Consumer Branding Brand Crisis Management 78

Cision

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

When a brand can’t dictate the message anymore, it has to connect with its consumers. It means that PR is becoming even more valuable for brands. Conventional advertising is struggling. This means that brands will have to connect to consumers in different places. And who can connect those dots for brands?

Branding 120

Branding Brand Advertising Advertising 120

Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

Adrienne Weiss Corporation, or AWC, is a branding think tank that has been building successful brands since 1986. This past year, they celebrated their 30th anniversary with the release of their first book, Brand Buzz. Congratulations on publishing your first book: Brand Buzz: 3 Breakthrough Secrets for Building a Winning Brand!

Retail 225

Retail Consumer Branding Brand 225

Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

A common theme from the marketing and branding sessions at this year’s SXSW 2017 conference was very clear: Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Disrupt the native advertising/sponsored content arena by shifting the focus away from your brand and more towards what benefits your audience. Cision (@Cision) March 13, 2017.

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Communications Policies Storytelling Groups 209

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Consider the following stats: 91% of Americans own a cell phone; 61% own a smartphone; mobile ad spending doubled in 2013 and 2014; and, consumers spend 60% of their internet time on a mobile device. In van den Beld’s defense, he’s referring to the opening up of the LinkedIn publishing platform and its effect on brands.

Social Media 152

Social Media Mobile Marketing Storytelling 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

That means creative work, like generating innovative ideas for programs, and like — storytelling. And the heart of public relations is in storytelling. For one thing, a new generation of consumers are demanding more than just a bigger smartphone or a new flavor of sparkling water. What does it value? Why does it matter?

Marketing 173

Marketing Storytelling Creativity Privacy 173

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Most companies would agree that consumer trust is a valuable commodity — one that can’t be bought or sold. Because the more people that trust your brand, the more often they will choose you over competitors. So how can brands build trust? Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. That’s where data comes in. Audience Data.

Data 146

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 146

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness. PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Maintaining a positive company image. Developing stakeholder trust.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

When Carnival Cruise Line was faced with several crises back in 2012 and 2013 , it was a deficit that many brand experts predicted would take at least four years to dig out of. Want more insights on how your brand can combat a crisis? Read the crisis communications white paper! Then, it’s time to get to work.

Crisis 120

Crisis Branding Brand Crisis Communications 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In today’s era of heightened consumer awareness and social media scrutiny, authenticity has emerged as a cornerstone of successful beauty marketing. Consumers are no longer swayed by mere advertising claims. They seek genuine connections with brands that align with their values and resonate with their personal experiences.

Marketing 78

Marketing Ethics Consumer Advertising 78

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s also an extremely effective example of brand storytelling, as it was produced not by a gritty independent film studio but by the financial services platform Square. That’s a noble aim, but how can a piece of content that is not directly about a brand be one of the best examples of brand storytelling ?

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Examples Branding Brand 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . 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. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. GOLINglobal. Edelman PR.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

5W PR

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

But one of the problems for businesses – and their PR people, Instagram continues to limit access to paid advertising on their site. Your IG theme should be easily tied to your brand and what makes your business stand out from the rest. And the pictures on your IG account should tie easily to that theme. Instagram Generation.

Instagram 158

Instagram Publicity How To Social Media 158

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I think some in the C-suite do know things like brand awareness are important and they kind of just feel it in their gut that it’s the right thing to do. So, that’s an area of strategic value that I think communicators can think about. Steve Barrett: And get paid a proper wage as well. Chris Lynch: Yeah, right.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

5W PR

AUGUST 2, 2024

Consumers are increasingly skeptical of traditional advertising, seeking authenticity and real-world recommendations. Enter influencer marketing agencies , that are able to develop powerful collaborations between brands and influential figures commanding specific audiences. The marketing landscape has evolved dramatically.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Advertising Advertising 78

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. PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. It’s pure storytelling.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149