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

JUNE 20, 2023

As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. ” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. As Oli Marlow-Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer for Smartly.io

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The move to ban third-party cookies has precipitated an “identity crisis” in digital advertising. It will revive contextual advertising and give rise to new data targeting tools. The bits of code have long been used to track web visits and collect data to drive ad targeting.

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Steve Barrett on PR

MARCH 2, 2023

Creativity in advertising has declined in the aftermath of COVID-19, which many put down to a lack of in-person collaboration — but PR is faring better due to its agile heritage.

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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. Provide personal observations and opinions on the latest news; for example, what privacy updates mean for advertising or lessons to learn after a company’s been breached. Go beyond a resume .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. In this new series, AdExchanger editors invite top industry newsmakers and practitioners in digital and data-driven advertising – all while under social isolation. It’s by no means is a complete list, but a good starting point if you’re looking to raise your podcast game.

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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. Each structure had its merits.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

Launched in 2016, Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad features co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im debating the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology. Check out our list of top advertising and retail podcasts too! Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad. What are your must-listen podcasts?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What started out as a Snapchat-like platform for younger generations of social media influencers and general users for sharing video snippets has grown into an essential platform for marketing and advertising. Creativity is the only rule. What separates it from other social media platforms is the creativity it affords users.

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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.

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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. The right advertising generates reach and frequency of message to inform specific audiences. Sometimes that’s because each team struggles for their rightful piece of the same budget pie, especially during lean times.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. Just as with targeted advertising, data is the holy grail of ad tech PR. Weshould get creative with tactics. A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development.

How To 241

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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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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Every enterprise needs to create a brand around which business advertisements will revolve. Another popular way of marketing your brand is through advertising. To use both business press releases and advertisements effectively, you need to understand how the two differ. What Is Advertising? billion in 2021.

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5W PR

APRIL 2, 2025

Financial technology companies face unique marketing challenges that traditional advertising alone cannot solve. Recent data shows that 92% of consumers trust influencer recommendations over traditional advertising, while fintech-focused influencer campaigns generate 11x more ROI than conventional digital marketing.

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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.

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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 […]. It’s always fascinating to take a look at how a brand is marketing to us as consumers.

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5W PR

JANUARY 21, 2025

Research shows 92% of consumers trust micro-influencer recommendations over traditional advertising or celebrity endorsements. billion valuation while spending very little on traditional advertising. Creative Freedom Within Guidelines Micro-influencers build trust through their unique voices and perspectives.

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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.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications. It does so by accounting for the effects of controllable elements like advertising and pricing, as well as semi-controllable things like PR or sponsorships. A new approach.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Allow the agency creative freedom. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 2, 2019

For years, advertising and PR firms have touted their “independent” status. Here’s what “independent “means to me in the PR or creative services world, with bias acknowledged. In an “integrated marketing” environment, the highest-margin service can dominate the client relationship or even the creative product.

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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.”. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Creativity, multi-disciplinary/integrated communications, reputation and specialized expertise were priorities in agency search. First, let’s discuss creativity. Creative brains and digital brawn are a winning combination. Lowest ranked were digital and traditional advertising.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2019

Ever since Regis McKenna published The Regis Touch , high-tech marketing executives have known that their earned media (PR, for those of us antiquated enough to use that term) has far more credibility and impact than advertising, especially in B2B markets where purchase decisions are reviewed by multiple parties before a transaction is approved.

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Landis PR

APRIL 14, 2025

The recent partnership between Save the Redwoods League (the League) and the new Broadway musical Redwood , starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, demonstrates how creative collaboration can amplify important messages about forest preservation while reaching entirely new audiences.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Provide clear guidelines and a creative brief to ensure the content aligns with the brand’s messaging and aesthetic. Encourage creativity and authenticity from the influencer. Offer fair compensation for the influencer’s time, effort, and creative contribution.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Paid Advertising Paid advertising can be a highly effective way to reach a wider audience and drive traffic to a game. Experiment with different ad creatives and targeting strategies to optimize the campaigns for maximum results. Identify relevant keywords and phrases that potential players are searching for.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications. It does so by accounting for the effects of controllable elements like advertising and pricing, as well as semi-controllable things like PR or sponsorships. A new approach.

Media 221

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients. By the same token, an internal executive may think PR content should look and feel like advertising or sales materials. Explain what is required .

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 19, 2019

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. What we call PR can include paid influencer marketing, content or inbound marketing, social content, and other varieties of paid creative services. Today’s PR is specialized.

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5W PR

MARCH 27, 2025

Social proof through authentic customer voices carries more weight than traditional advertising, with 92% of consumers trusting peer recommendations over brand messaging. Marketing technology and user-generated content now form the backbone of successful PR campaigns, fundamentally changing how brands connect with their audiences.

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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.

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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 advertisement could have included darker-skinned women and white women. Edmunds, G raduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. By failing to represent them.

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Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Although that notion might seem right at first glance, a bit more digging reveals content for any industry can be exciting and engaging — all you need to do is think about creating content differently and add some extra creativity. For ideas, consider the following tips. Add a Human Element. Use Visuals.

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