Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Buyers no longer pay attention to traditional advertisements. A study released by Elite Daily found that only 1 percent of millennials would trust a brand after seeing a compelling ad. That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Here are three factors to consider to appeal to your target audience with brand journalism.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

What is brand journalism? Brand journalism is no different than content marketing. However, brand journalism is different. The difference between brand journalism and content marketing isn’t to be found in outputs. Brand journalism starts people on a journey with your brand. Brand Journalism in Action.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Your audience no longer responds to traditional advertising. In fact, custom content is 92 percent more effective than traditional advertising. So how can you create content that will spread awareness of your brand and drive sales? Make sure your brand journalism plan is concentrated on your brand’s goals.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Fashion 120

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

You can no longer simply email journalists and hope to get coverage online or in print-based media. This practice is also useful after launching a press release to track what’s being said about your brand and the recent news development. . Let’s examine three ways of distributing content and how to get them up to date.

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Likewise, it’s important to educate organizations on the difference between earned media and advertising. If media trust is waning, then brands must learn to connect and build trust directly with their own audiences. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships.

Media Relations 203

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 203

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2019

When a message goes out, is it public relations or advertising? Public relations is, essentially, a strategic communication program or process that connects brands or persons with a market or audience in a beneficial way. While PR and advertising do often intersect, there are some key differences. Paid Media. Earned Media.

Advertising 74

Advertising Advertising Enterprise Print 74

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There are thousands upon thousands of web, print, audio and video outlets, and as we’ve all become acutely aware, many of these publishers spread misinformation and extremely polarizing political content. Most consumers (inaccurately) believe that brands proactively select all the publishers upon which they advertise.

Communications 190

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 190

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. Digital-first publications, online video, podcasts, and even company blogs provide additional avenues for brands to connect with niche audiences.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

ReimaginePR

JULY 4, 2016

Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with a few particularly great brand stories. How many times have you had to stop midway through reading a brand story that was nothing but fluff without any real substance? Sadly, these aren’t the only two problems that I have seen as far as awful brand stories go. Or one that set off alarms?

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling Print 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

Beyond generating brand visibility, what do you want your PR coverage to communicate? A brand’s top messages are typically the basis for its narrative, and it can take time and skill to shape and convey those attributes in the right way. But that’s just the beginning. Prepping for Press. Define your message.

Media 199

Media Interviews YouTube Hotels 199

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

For decades, marketing and advertising professionals have had the upper hand when it comes to demonstrating the impact of their work. Paid advertising and owned media solutions have harnessed the powers of technology and data to target, distribute, and measure with a high degree of accuracy.

Communications 185

Communications How To Media Measurement 185

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Smart businesses use content marketing to build their brand. They then use their brand to amplify their content marketing efforts — and one of the most effective ways to amplify your brand value is by using press releases. 75 percent of buyers want branded content that helps them research business ideas.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 0

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . In an era where paid advertising access to consumers on television, radio, and print is drying up, influence marketing may become a primary source of consumer connection. 19 percent were piloting a program.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Media planning, the strategic allocation of marketing budgets across various media channels, is fundamental to successful advertising. Faced with a limited budget, there is an effective way for a brand to effectively increase awareness without overspending, and that’s to work with a media planning agency.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Print 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses. How can brands keep up? What advice do you have for brands looking to stand out in the marketplace? Simply: do they work?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

Even the most trusted brands like the BBC are seen as biased especially on issues such as Brexit and climate change. News media in pain Newspaper brands continue to suffer as readers shift from print to digital. Facebook and Google account for almost 60% of the online advertising market.

Print 115

Print Media Newspapers Local 115

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 7, 2024

With trust hanging in the balance for most brands these days, especially when it comes to their online practices, sometimes a basic-to-basics and trusted approach is the best way to go.

Study 109

Study Consumer Print Analysis 109

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. Interestingly, brands that take a stand, even a controversial one, are generally way ahead of those that sit on the sidelines. First, social media will be around for many years to come, just like TV, outdoor, radio and even print.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In public relations, media refers to any messaging channel or platform the brand might use to connect with customers. While the ultimate goal – building a positive brand reputation – is the same in all cases, the strategy to leverage each kind of media is distinct. Earned media is all about getting people talking about the brand.

Media 103

Media Print Advertising Advertising 103

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Calling themselves advertising agencies or interactive agencies feels dated, and while they might have a public relations department (or person), calling themselves a public relations agency is too limited – so they substitute the word digital. Dollars spent on advertising just aren’t what it used to be. Here’s Why.

Agency 188

Agency SEO Advertising Advertising 188

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. Where a few years ago, print was dragging the publishing industry into a morass of unprofitability, today, it is hinting at revival.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

Austin & Williams, the advertising, branding and digital marketing agency has recently tapped Jody Fisher, a NYC PR veteran, to head up its new in- house PR practice. What do you think is the biggest PR challenge facing brands today? How do you help brands create communication that inspires action?

Enterprise 227

Enterprise Agency Radio Fashion 227

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 22, 2016

The most important part of branding is storytelling. You must cultivate a brand story that adds context and meaning to what would otherwise be dull facts and figures. Your brand story should be authentic, relatable, and deeply human. To do that, you’ll need to tap into your personal history and also humanize your brand.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Storytelling 156

ISEBOX

MAY 16, 2016

She was managing print and TV ad campaigns long before she started using online and social media channels to promote her current employer, ABC Drug Corp. Oktavia has years of experience as a pharmaceutical communications professional, so she has a firm grasp on how to walk the narrow path of FDA regulatory compliance.

Pharmaceuticals 79

Pharmaceuticals Advertising Advertising Communications 79

Cision

MAY 27, 2015

Whether you’re looking to provide journalists with easily accessible information about your brand or attract potential advertisers, having a digital media kit is a smart idea. If you remember back in the day when PR folks would print their press kits, you already understand what a digital media kit is. Choose Your Format.

Media 120

Media Trade Shows Print Advertising 120

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

Multimedia content, such as infographics or Slideshare presentations, will help you stand out from other brands pitching the same old standardized template. Native Advertising. While mobile and multimedia continued on an upward trajectory, native advertising’s importance fell. This explains why almost half (48.9

Trends 120

Trends Media Mobile Print 120

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2024

These touchpoints could be online (social media, email marketing, and the website) or offline (physical store and print advertising.) A customer experience (CX) platform is the sum of any tool or technology used to help a company manage customer interactions across various touchpoints to improve customer service.

Print 109

Print Customer Service Advertising Advertising 109

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

A perfect storm of distribution and falling advertising revenue is a blow to the newsprint business after two decades of battling the shift from print to digital. The COVID-19 crisis is hastening the digitisation of news from print to internet services. Print accounts for 80% of UK newspaper revenues and digital 20%.

Print 102

Print Newspapers Crisis Local 102

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Not every platform or tactic will be right for your brand. In this interview, Kathy discusses the importance of knowing what is being said about your brand, how to properly prepare for potential crises and why basic marketing principles are still relevant today. What are the biggest marketing mistakes brands make?

Nonprofit 227

Nonprofit Crisis Viral Groups 227

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Although he had worked for an impressive pedigree of tech brand before starting his company and raising venture funding, I quickly picked up on the fact he didn’t understand the differences between media classes. largely centers around advertising. The context in which your content appears can impact brand safety.

Media 102

Media Advertising Advertising Print 102

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. While a media kit is a collection of information about the brand, not all media kits will look the same. Evolution and History of Media Kits.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

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. Just as some celebrities are famous for being famous, big-media notoriety can build the ego without building the brand. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement. As opposed to paying for advertising, PR pros earn media coverage by pitching stories reporters want to write, and readers want to see.

Agency 192

Agency Internal International Pitching 192

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In their book, “Think Like a Freak,” Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt describe an group of marketers who assert that video advertising is four times as effective as their print advertising. Berger describes six attributes that most “viral” word-of-mouth brands and products share: Social Currency.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Twitter Print 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

Brand marketers often look to public relations to accomplish a great deal of “heavy lifting” in terms of creating awareness. An exec I worked with once told me he didn’t exist until he saw his name in print. PR is least effective at: Substituting for advertising. Helping shape an image for a key executive.

Print 120

Print Advertising Advertising Survey 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. However, when a client from the PR side of the house needed some branding work, creative design for a media kit, or a newsroom, it was so much fun to work with the marketing and web teams.

Creativity 150

Creativity Web Social Media Data 150