Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. We shared ideas, concepts and I was able to watch how creative ideas came to life.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand. It may be time to review and optimize your profile to ensure that it’s presenting you and your brand in the best way. Create polls.

LinkedIn 421

LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Important, the five creative B2B marketing ideas below aren’t just a single video or ad as is often the case.

Creativity 99

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. 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. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

5W PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Alcohol advertising, while a lucrative avenue for many brands, is a heavily regulated industry. Alcohol advertising presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. By prioritizing public health and safety, alcohol advertisers can contribute to a more responsible and sustainable industry.

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Advertising Advertising Guidelines Television 78

5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Alcohol advertising has long been a controversial topic, subject to stringent regulations and public scrutiny. While these restrictions aim to protect public health and promote responsible consumption, they can also pose significant challenges for brands seeking to create impactful campaigns.

Advertising 78

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

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. . Thankfully, almost all outlets that cover the business of advertising cover the ad tech sector, and many have dedicated sections for it. AdExchanger.

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

It’s always fascinating to take a look at how a brand is marketing to us as consumers. For marketing pros, looking at advertisements or seeing branded content may be more detailed than the average consumer. We prefer to see things through the lens of the brand, learning their process and their creativity so that we […].

Strategy 210

Strategy Marketing Advertising Advertising 210

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

For a creative services firm – like ad, PR or marketing agencies – differentiation is key. In the advertising world, that may mean the company isn’t part of a consulting firm. The implication is that its team is free to offer top creative and client-centered work. Value for money.

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5W PR

MAY 2, 2023

This makes social media a valuable tool for marketing and advertising campaigns as it allows companies to reach a large number of people at a low cost. With its large user base, Facebook is an important platform for companies to advertise on social media. TikTok TikTok is a valuable platform for advertising on social media.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Social Media Reddit 97

Cision

MARCH 14, 2017

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. Creative Strategies. Standing out from the crowd takes more than creativity, however.

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Creativity Comparison Construction Retail 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

The right public relations strategy allows brands to build visibility while creating or deepening connections with key audiences. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands can also use social media channels to share thought leadership insights.

Social Media 322

Social Media Data Report Leadership 322

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. The main goal of social media marketing is to generate a dedicated audience for your brand. Adding a creative twist, like a compelling photo, chart, or real-time visualization, is another way to kick up engagement.

Social Media 323

Social Media B2B Media Video 323

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. There are many ways to use PR initiatives to add depth, color, and cohesion to the building blocks of brand identity. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

Branding 185

Branding Brand Marketing Wireless 185

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. It doesn’t compare to paid advertising when it comes to frequency of message, and it will never offer the type of control that paid content will. It can’t replace marketing.

Nonprofit 271

Nonprofit Crisis Management Fashion Advertising 271

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients. Never make coverage guarantees.

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Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last year, Shea Moisture released an advertisement for a campaign called “Break Free from Hair Hate” that was meant to be empowering and uplifting. The ad received backlash because Shea Moisture failed to represent the key demographic that made the brand so popular: black women with diverse hair textures. By failing to represent them.

Advertising 295

Advertising Advertising Twitter Communications 295

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Advertising gaffes, which may reach millions, are much more damaging and difficult to roll back, so why do some of the world’s most creative companies and brightest people continue to make promotional faux pas, and what can be done to avoid them? Fortunately, a personal apology can often atone for such individual indiscretions.

Advertising 86

Advertising Advertising Ethics Fashion 86

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. “Nail the elevator pitch.”. Today, Mika runs TMI (The Mas Ink), a boutique PR firm.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Branding is an essential part of a business, with 77 percent of marketers stating that it’s a critical factor in future growth. Every enterprise needs to create a brand around which business advertisements will revolve. Top marketers go out of their way to generate as much brand awareness as possible. What Is Advertising?

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Advertising Advertising Writing Product Launch 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. What is an editorial calendar?

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As adtech PR specialists, we know that the sector is increasingly crowded, with companies tackling similar issues across the digital advertising and marketing landscape. And that’s just one of many; the folks at LUMA have similar graphics for CTV advertising, martech, ecommerce, mobile, and much more.

Publicity 203

Publicity Marketing Advertising Advertising 203

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? That it’s not that advertising is declining, it’s just that consumers are changing. And the way that they’re consuming media is changing, and by nature of that, how they’re consuming advertising is changing, right? MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #4: PR is just advertising.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the fiercely competitive landscape ͏of digital marketi͏ng, businesses are increasingly turning to paid advertising as a ͏strategic tool to amplify their reach, engage target audiences, and dri͏ve business growth. What is paid advertising? Advertisers bid for ad space, and the highes͏t bidder gains visibility.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Exercises Measurement 78

Cision

MAY 17, 2016

Anthony Bianco, executive vice president and general manager at República, says brands need to invest in each component of communication to ensure success. How did you get your start in advertising and communication? I knew that I wanted to be around creative people so I majored in graphic design and minored in fine art.

Real Estate 227

Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Automotive Healthcare 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Cision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

With nearly 91 percent of people saying advertisements are more intrusive today than they were two years ago, earned media or word-of-mouth approach provides an excellent opportunity to improve conversion rates and generate sales. People are not interested in hearing how great your brand is. Decide on The Resources You Will Use.

Strategy 244

Strategy How To Media Measurement 244

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There’s a new trend in the creative world — more companies are building their own in-house teams for a range of creative work that used to be assigned to external agencies. Despite the trend to go in-house, brands still collaborate frequently with external agencies. In the early years at AOL, we mostly did everything ourselves.

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Agency Creativity Internal International 189

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Branding is the core of every business, and you need to implement the best strategies you can to develop a successful brand. There’s plenty of competition out there, and an entrepreneur only stands out with well honed creativity and the ability to reach target audiences.

Strategy 103

Strategy Branding Brand Advertising 103

Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

Leveraging MMM, they were able to investigate variables like advertising at different levels, in different parts of the country, or at different times of the year. For example, they could choose to advertise Jell-O products in 10 cities over 5 weeks and see if sales increased. Data integration across all marketing channels and efforts.

Media 221

Media Measurement Analysis Television 221

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. I love the moon.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This practice is also useful after launching a press release to track what’s being said about your brand and the recent news development. . Creating content that website visitors will naturally share is one of the most elusive yet rewarding practices a brand can implement. User-Generated Distribution. Influencer Distribution.

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Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

NewsWhip

MARCH 24, 2022

He’s back again this year, but this time around that famous mustache has led to some big deals with brands off the court. The decision has since transformed athletes from all collegiate sports into influencers for big and small brands alike, and for the first time ever March Madness is part of that mix. .

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Branding Brand Instagram Sports 148

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 Radio 172

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.

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