Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Legacy publications find themselves more under the gun every day, with declining subscribers and decreasing advertising revenues. Every new channel reduces the friction needed for consumers to get what they want. At the same time, generation after generation of new media pop up, from blogs to social media to video influencers and more.

Publicity 166

Publicity Analytics Data Advertising 166

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. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. Experiential marketing generates the kind of customer interaction that is key to attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

So, how did Keurig find itself in hot water this week after pulling advertising from Sean Hannity’s program? Among other brands, Keurig was targeted as a Hannity advertiser when protesters were steamed by what they saw as Hannity’s defense of Roy Moore, the Alabama Senate candidate now facing accusations of child molestation.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 136

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. Partnerships. Honesty is always the best policy.

Trends 108

Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

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. PR must function in real time. PR will embrace paid media.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

5W PR

MAY 3, 2021

This news comes amidst reports that 6% of marketers expected bigger 2021 advertising budgets. That data came from the 650 member plus trade association, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), which surveyed an unidentified number of agencies and marketers in late November. What Else Increased? What’s Important Today.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Customer Service Consumer 88

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. Social care (customer service) continues to be one of the top reasons that people initiate social media interactions with brands. Conclusion.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Twitter Print 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

If everyone’s already talking about artificial intelligence and customer service, for example, a good byline will address a newer industry frontier, or weigh in on the impact of customer service bots on the consumer relationship. In general, a thought leadership piece is not an advertisement.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 30, 2015

They aren’t likely to cannibalize my video reach as a pay-for-play advertising opportunity when they make revenue stuffing commercials in front of videos already, and do that based on organic reach. It could help customers by saving them a few mouse clicks. ” Okay. For PR pros wanting more brand visibility? Time will tell.

Facebook 100

Facebook Customer Service YouTube Crisis Management 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Entrepreneur and presidential contender Andrew Yang has used his 15 minutes to warn us of the hollowing-out of key industries like retail, customer service, and trucking as a result of AI. For one thing, a new generation of consumers are demanding more than just a bigger smartphone or a new flavor of sparkling water.

Marketing 173

Marketing Creativity Storytelling Privacy 173

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”.

Brand 111

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 111

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. Because your customers and prospective customers get a vote. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. For example, bring your PR and customer service teams into the advertising planning process.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

AI has the capacity to create richer, more personalized digital experiences for consumers, and meet customers’ increasingly high brand expectations.” ” The rise of customer segmentation. Customers in the B2B space don’t want to be delivered messaging tailored to B2C consumers, and vice versa.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Cision

MAY 6, 2015

Advertising Value Equivalency (AVE) (the measurement equivalent of the self-esteem movement), justifies what you have by what it would have cost if you’d bought it. Marketing is responsible for X, Customer Service for Y, PR for Z. And of course that reasoning informs very little about how PR drives business objectives.

Engineering 120

Engineering How To Measurement Retail 120

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method. However, smart organizations will continue to advertise and to engage in media relations, despite a downturn in the economy. Reevaluating Twitter.

Trends 126

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 126

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Customer service company Zendesk even incorporates interactive elements into their media kit, dubbed “Brandland” that allow visitors to learn about the brand, find resources, and ask questions. If consumers and journalists trust the company, they’ll want to follow and work with it in the future.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

Visual content, logos, and reputation are still valuable, but getting the attention of today’s consumer has gotten more difficult because of all the advertising chatter and clutter. A recent Sprout Social poll asked consumers why certain brands stood out among their competitors. 32% added it was the brand’s storytelling.

Tools 88

Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

5W PR

JULY 19, 2023

In the apparel industry, competition is fierce as multiple brands vie for consumer attention. Consumers are drawn to captivating images and videos that showcase the products in an appealing and aspirational way. Personalized experiences These days, consumers expect personalized experiences. This strategy attracts attention.

Apparel 78

Apparel Industry Customer Service Pinterest 78

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

We’re recommending Instagram to clients more often as part of influencer outreach programs for consumer brands—and at the same time trying to determine the best approach to measure and evaluate results. If you need help developing an influencer outreach campaign for your consumer brand, get in touch.

Instagram 100

Instagram Measurement Twitter Customer Service 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. Performance marketing and digital ad spending will continue to become less effective as consumer brands continue to fight for the same broad audiences. The good news?

Marketing 202

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

So, in the spirit of forging ahead into 2018, we offer a look at some brands poised to find their way into consumer hearts and minds this year. As a business story, Avocado is also unusual in that the company is self-funded with very little advertising. Brands to watch in 2018. Bulletin experiential retail stores for women.

Brand 136

Brand Branding Retail Comparison 136

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Parked outside of a rest stop on Interstate 95, a truck carrying soda to refill soda machines, double-dipped by offering billboard style advertising on the side. The anecdotal evidence is compelling, but most companies I know relish the idea that their marketing is even consumed, let alone earning a profit.

Marketing 115

Marketing System Viral Insurance 115

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 23, 2015

Brand advocates are most often customers passionate about the brand who support and promote it online because of their loyalty and enthusiasm for the brand. Many consumer bloggers who do product reviews, for example, are brand ambassadors because they are paid in money or product, not unpaid brand advocates.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Community Wikipedia 100

Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Facebook, for example, has vacillating organic reach, and constantly tweaks their advertising options. Twitter is is another example where the advertising product and the user product will most likely change in the next few months. The extent that people consume content diminishes throughout the route of the piece.

Resources 120

Resources Measurement Technology Examples 120

5W PR

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Digital marketing comes heavily into play around the closing part of the year as consumers gear up for the holiday season. Though consumer shopping has seen a bit of a downturn in recent years, retail is still a strong performing sector year after year as shoppers get into the gift-giving spirit.

Facebook 60

Facebook Tools Advertising Advertising 60

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

These insights can be used to inform messaging wherever it may live, i.e. speeches, press releases, advertisement, etc. In maintaining and building brand reputation, social media also allows public relations professionals to empower their customer advocates with shareable information.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

So, if you look at certain industries where marketing is such a beast from a paid media perspective, and in terms of the millions and millions that are getting pushed in monthly around advertising, in a lot of cases communications might be managed as somewhat of a discrete function because the discipline is very different.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Image: betsyjean79 via Flickr , Creative Commons Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Design, Digital, TV, Radio, Podcasts, Blogging, Social Networks, Newsfeeds, Affiliate Marketing, Web TV, SEO… Creative industries have evolved just as the environments, mediums, consumers and needs of our clients have evolved over time.

Travel 87

Travel Case Study Creativity Advertising 87

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

We value honest feedback as it plays a vital role in our continuous growth and impacts the choices consumers make when purchasing. Anonymous User in Marketing and Advertising “Simple UI; easy to use. At NewsWhip, we’re dedicated to improving our products and delivering reliable solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients.

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This level of personalization increases engagement and helps build stronger connections with consumers. This level of responsiveness enhances customer satisfaction and helps brands establish a reputation for excellent customer service. Social media and review platforms empower consumers to voice their opinions openly.

Viral 78

Viral Digital PR Storytelling Reputation 78

PR 20/20

JANUARY 22, 2019

Consumers rely on others, especially ones they trust, to provide them with honest feedback. Whether it be a book you’ve been interested in reading or a service for your home, reviews are critical when making a purchasing decision. This is customized to tailor to the receiver's needs. Saves consumers time. Social media.

Strategy 55

Strategy Marketing Customer Service Consumer 55

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Most brands have learnt that the customer service or reputational impact of the occasion rogue tweet isn’t worth the cost of 24/7 social media management. Workplace, launched as a commercial product in 2016, applies all the learnings from the consumer product to a private enterprise environment.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media International Internal 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2015

Mad Men may come to mind for culture, but what McKinsey says heralded that golden age was “a happy marriage of advertising and technology.”. As a benchmark, in 1960 US advertising spending totaled $12 billion according to AdAge. It points to the ability of a consumer company to collect survey feedback from 10,000 people in a month.

Marketing 60

Marketing Telecommunications Customer Service Technology 60

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

These days, customer acquisition, retargeting, retention, and support are all being carried out through social media channels across the whole consumer experience. Paid social advertising has evolved into an integral part of advertising on social media platforms. provide customer service to their clients.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Facebook 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Social Media Ecommerce Marketing Imagine this as a big umbrella that covers lots of stuff—building up your brand’s popularity, guiding customers to your website, advertising and selling products, and even the art of social selling and social commerce. Bombarding consumers with promotions can turn them away.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. These devices have provided the means for consumers to connect to the internet wherever and whenever. It can be exclusive access to content, products and services, or financial remuneration.

Government 103

Government Print Education Ethics 103

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

My biggest inspiration is Adam & Eve, because they came in and upended other agencies by taking their current advertising and re-inventing it. For a lot of big brands there had become this lethargy of consumer comms all looking the same, so they’d go try different agencies but get the same result.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Energy Creativity 120