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.

Marketing 78

Marketing Financial Case Study Education 78

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.

Agency 351

Agency Creativity Corporate Internal 351

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.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

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. With complex subjects to distill and technical and product-based pitfalls to address, disruptive technology needs PR.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2025

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

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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.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

When I say I am working with a newspaper reporter on story, they ask me why my clients don’t just advertise in the publication because: ”PR and advertising are the same, right?” Many share these misconceptions because advertisements are familiar to them (thanks Mad Men ) and PR is not. (In She whined a lot.

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Advertising Advertising Newspapers Education 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But for B2B companies — particularly in the technology space — sometimes the best way to get in front of a key audience isn’t just with trade and business press, but through industry analyst reports that influence media and customers. Additionally, PR teams need to get creative about staying top-of-mind with analysts.

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Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

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

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2019

It can be especially difficult for creative professionals to adapt to advancements in technology, according to new research from The Creative Group, a division of global staffing firm Robert Half. The firm recently surveyed advertising and marketing managers about how their teams cope with […].

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Creativity Technology Survey Advertising 68

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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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Celebrating 15 years of bringing together the who’s who of the advertising and media ecosystem from all over the globe, this year’s Advertising Week boasted 4 bustling floors of activity over 4 days at the AMC Loews Theatre in New York. How have you seen the advertising industry evolve over the past 5 years?

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Advertising Advertising B2B Creativity 89

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? I mean, I think it starts with really that technology layer, because now there’s so many things that we can start to kind of measure in comms that we really couldn’t measure even just one, two years ago. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript. Bryan: Yeah.

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Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

Cision

AUGUST 17, 2017

Big data is behind many of the greatest technological breakthroughs of the 21st Century. While advertisers and marketers have been busy pioneering ways to use this type of data, the PR industry has been left behind. PR will always be a creative discipline.

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Big Data Data Communications Creativity 166

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

Cision

MAY 17, 2016

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. One of the great benefits of being in this field is bearing witness to the evolution of technology and human interaction with it. From my spaceship….

Real Estate 227

Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Automotive Healthcare 227

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Power of Native Content and Boosting Native advertising continues to prove its value, but boosting can take campaigns to the next level. It’s crucial to stay on top of these changes to help clients navigate the shifting landscape of digital advertising and ensure their messaging remains effective in a more privacy-conscious world.

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Retail Privacy Advertising Advertising 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

In a similar vein, Digiday hosts a conference focusing on programmatic advertising. The Interactive Advertising Bureau’s NewFronts is the “world’s largest digital content marketplace that gives media buyers a first look at the latest digital content from the biggest names in media and entertainment.” Advertising Week.

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NewsWhip

JULY 15, 2021

Recently, we sat down with PepsiCo’s Lauren Powell to talk about how her team works to transform trends into successful campaigns and how data can power creative. Every successful modern creative campaign is powered by insight and data. The post How PepsiCo uses data to power creativity appeared first on Newswhip.

Creativity 78

Creativity Data Trends Analytics 78

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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Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 80

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 80

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.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Sure, it’s only February, but if a technology company is serious about a consistent thought leadership drumbeat at industry conferences, its PR team needs to be nailing down third and fourth-quarter events now. Advertising Week NY, September 23-26, New York. Get your speaker submissions ready! 8 top tech events for thought leadership.

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries. It demonstrates initiative, creativity and uniqueness. Gerry has served 50 years in communications and technology roles with Fortune 200 firms and NASA.

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Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2023

Generative AI jumpstarts creative If you google “Generative AI” you’re likely to see at least five news stories about tech companies using it for search, products and tools. Fraud costs advertisers billions of dollars each year. Brands can use generative AI to create new images and videos that are unique and personalized to users.

Advertising 170

Advertising Advertising Analytics Data 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Adding a creative twist, like a compelling photo, chart, or real-time visualization, is another way to kick up engagement. Advertising on Facebook also offers a better return-on-ad-spend with a lower CPM compared to LinkedIn. Evergreen content that will be relevant for months to come. Overlooking Facebook . But with a user base of 1.6

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Social Media B2B Media Video 323

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. Before Adweek, she served as a media technology analyst at Digitas North America.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

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. Several popular topics covered in their news & views section of their site are advertising, digital, diverse, creative and awards news.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

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. More often than not, in-house content creation narrows down your creative ability significantly.

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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. Agencies also need to be educated on your internal data, technology platforms, and processes, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

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Agency Creativity Internal International 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Is programmatic TV advertising reaching a tipping point?

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Pitching Technology Trends Consumer 180

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

For example, if you’re a B2B technology company, you hopefully have a fairly good idea of where your desired buyers spend time in the media. For example, previous PPC ad data that shows certain taglines in ads to be more effective would be very useful for a creative team building an infographic on the same topic. Earned Media.

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Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

And it’s killing your ability to be creative with your campaigns. Staying Creative With Content. So how do you open the door to creativity beyond the world of Facebook? Journalism teaches writers to pivot and learn quickly when new technologies or angles change a story. About Dan Curran.

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Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

Sure, what helps its advertisers helps Google, but it’s real money where it’s needed. But it has also used technology in an innovative way, to create a survey map of self-reported symptoms people are experiencing during the pandemic. Self-serving? Facebook, too, is working to correct misinformation and rumors.

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Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

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.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For PR practitioners, keeping pace with technology (e.g. We are an award-winning creative agency with a track record of success helping national and international brands to grow awareness and build profile. the rapid rise of influencer marketing) is one of the main challenges today.

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Radio Sports Marketing Local 83

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

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