ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. This isn’t really the case, of course, or at least it’s not nearly that simple. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advertising is a fascinating study in social strategy and messaging, and marketers tend to be observant of the initiatives other brands are taking to reach consumers. Several key factors likely played into this strategy to push out mainstream advertising in order to update a brand’s reputation or make a push for consumer involvement.

Advertising 68

Advertising Advertising Privacy Facebook 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. A strong public relations program lays the groundwork for the marketing that comes later, conditioning prospective buyers for sales messages conveyed through paid media, email marketing, or even price promotions.

Branding 185

Branding Brand Marketing Wireless 185

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 19, 2019

Occasionally a tech startup or small brand will tell us that the company has committed most or all of its marketing budget to public relations. With some exceptions, public relations is best used to build visibility and shape reputation over time. Media messages and various materials are needed for an all-out media outreach.

Nonprofit 271

Nonprofit Crisis Management Fashion Advertising 271

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. And based on personal experience, the platform’s algorithm has gotten very good at recommending related content on the “For You” page—including posts that come from brands. It depends. Teach us (quickly).

B2B 139

B2B Branding Brand B2C 139

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. It has credibility.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

PR and marketing pros can choose to take many directions when deciding how to best promote their brand. Earned media is among the most highly valued types of brand promotion, so organizations won’t want to miss miss out on the great opportunities it can bring. . What is Earned Media? Earned Media Examples.

Radio 104

Radio Media Newspapers Sports 104

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. How did I get started teaching social media?

Social Media 150

Social Media Exercises Media Resources 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Maybe the story idea simply isn’t compelling or timely enough to capture media attention. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. Stakeholders must understand that if they can’t secure assets to round out a story, media may not be interested.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling. And companies that are able to gain the trust of their customers outsell their competitors by up to “400% in terms of total market value” and customers are 88% more likely to buy again if they trust the brand.

Storytelling 102

Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 102

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations vs Marketing Public relations (PR) and marketing are essential components of an organisation’s strategy to promote and sell its products or services, but they focus on different areas and have distinct goals. It also involves crisis communication to mitigate damage to the company’s reputation.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Of course, the band wants the article to portray them as musical geniuses – great PR! Jerry McGuire (1996) – Reputation Management.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 17, 2014

PR Week covered their CommsConnect event last week – what caught my attention was the headline: Fortune’s Lashinsky: Branded content is ‘propaganda’ I’ll say more about this in a moment. Much of this growth has been fueled by “native” advertising. A funny thing happened on the way to the LinkedIn forum.

LinkedIn 218

LinkedIn Pitching Advertising Advertising 218

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Is social media too powerful? When our PR agency Firefly was born, I could not have imagined the mere existence of social media, let alone the impact it would have. Fast-forward to today and social media is not only dominating the world around us but playing an active role in the comms world too. Unfortunately, I’d misheard.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Television Ethics 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Will its reputation suffer real harm as a result, or will it rise to the occasion and grow up? voters, I was initially skeptical about any real impact on Facebook’s reputation or its business. Today it is unrivaled as a digital advertising platform. Perception is reality, of course.

Facebook 157

Facebook Reputation Mobile Privacy 157

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

Survey 143

Survey Software B2B Pitching 143

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Because earned media confers credibility, it can be decidedly more powerful than marketing and advertising. By consistently educating others the company is putting its values of inclusion on display while boosting brand visibility in a strategic way. See this post for more on winning these prime speaking engagements.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I was, of course, thrilled to be in it and eager to read Lin Pophal’s book. In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. Readers here know that it’s a pet topic of mine, and I eagerly replied.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What are brands doing differently today? As the only non-profit organization for U.S.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy 245

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. Some pretty impressive social media stats. 96% of UK social media users visited a social network in the past month. How can social media impact my business?

Social Media 69

Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

Maxim Behar

JULY 26, 2021

According to Behar, Bulgaria should not have visas for tourists, but rather advertise its tourism more and appoint a minister of branding, who is more than needed now than ever. I can compare it with my favorite Seychelles, of course, who have a visa-free regime for everyone, for the whole world, up to 90 days.

Tourism 52

Tourism Hotels Branding Brand 52

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over the past few years, there has been a significant advancement in social media marketing. These days, customer acquisition, retargeting, retention, and support are all being carried out through social media channels across the whole consumer experience. Hence, the popularity of paid social. What is Paid Social?

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Facebook 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Reputation management – more 24/7 than ever. And PR teams have had to be more vigilant than ever to provide guidance that will keep a brand in good stead. This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. 2017 PR Takeaways.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Is there a need to build or improve reputation? The communications goals should align with or complement those of marketing, advertising, and sales – but they don’t have to be the same. For example, direct-marketing will nearly always have an impact on demand generation, while PR affects brand visibility and reputation.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

Social media makes it easy to reach and connect with your audience, but are you engaging them effectively? Cheryl Byrne, a communications consultant in Marblehead, MA, says listening to your audience is one the most important things for a brand to do. Have you ever had to deal with a major brand crisis? How did you handle it?

Social Media 120

Social Media Reputation Crisis Media Training 120

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. Of course, most PR isn’t propaganda, and government work – even disinformation campaigns – presumably serve a higher purpose. Everything counts.

Publicity 120

Publicity Storytelling Journalism Viral 120

Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. She was then told by the brand that despite winning the competition, she couldn’t receive the care package or the outfit due to not being able to attend the virtual party. It was also picked up by the media.

Crisis 71

Crisis Government Social Media Reputation 71

Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

- Our industry has undergone huge changes, but it should be noted that the changes were not the result of a pandemic, but of the growing influence of social media over the years. Only 10 years ago, we were the communications intermediary between our customers and the traditional media.

Meeting 98

Meeting Advertising Advertising Agency 98

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I was studying acting at the time.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You can use your press release to establish a reputation as an expert in your field. As you build a reputation as an authority in your field, you’ll be able to communicate the value proposition of your products and services. By writing a press release and submitting it to the right places, you can build such a reputation.

Writing 104

Writing Small Business Consumer Reputation 104

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

Communication has been dramatically changed by social media. With companies still trying to figure out the best way to utilize the power of social media platforms, one of the most well-known marketing tools has transformed its original purpose. Are you aiming to create brand awareness of your website or products?

Engineering 128

Engineering Writing Social Media Report 128

Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. She was then told by the brand that despite winning the competition, she couldn’t receive the care package or the outfit due to not being able to attend the virtual party. It was also picked up by the media.

Crisis 62

Crisis Government Social Media Reputation 62

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 15, 2016

Research why your original brand didn’t fit the audience, and use that to inform your rebranding strategy. After you’ve researched and brainstormed, come up with a solid plan for how you’re going to unveil your new brand. Develop a strong brand identity. The new brand image should be everywhere. Click Here.

Employee 120

Employee Social Media Education Branding 120

5W PR

JULY 11, 2018

It’s safe to say that PR has seen some incredible creations over the course of 2017 and 2018. The advertising strategy placed interactive outdoor posters in bus shelters that encouraged people to breathe in and see how smoking affects their breathing. KFC is a fun and carefree brand with a great attitude towards marketing stunts.

Measurement 149

Measurement Education Social Media Film 149