Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Advertising spend is at an all-time high and Retail Media Networks (RMN), in particular, are among the fastest-growing segments when compared to other categories like social media, search, and connected TV. With retail media advertising anticipated to grow 21.3 With retail media advertising anticipated to grow 21.3

Retail 114

Retail Brand Branding Media 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

A private company or startup wanting to catch investor attention has different objectives than a public company looking to increase their customer base and market share. The audiences are fundamentally different. Newer forms of media – a game changer.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

When seven Chicago residents died from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, J&J immediately halted all advertising and issued widespread safety warnings. Pepsi’s 2017 Kendall Jenner advertisement controversy shows how quick course correction can minimize damage. ” Chipotle’s 2015 E.

Crisis 78

Crisis Examples Industry Crisis Management 78

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2025

Seasonal toy sales represent a significant portion of annual revenue for manufacturers and retailers, with the fourth quarter alone accounting for nearly 50% of yearly toy purchases. Most major retailers finalize their holiday toy lists by July, meaning PR teams should begin their campaign development no later than early summer.

Retail 78

Retail Storytelling Pinterest Product Launch 78

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites. If you’re launching a new product or service, it therefore makes sense to include blogger outreach in the marketing mix. If your product falls into a niche, blogs are a terrific way to get the word out to your target market.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Despite economic headwinds, the global advertising industry has been robust and seems poised for more growth. Post-Covid, brands are spending on connected TV (CTV) ad platforms and the industry is abuzz about retail media. In fact, per this report , 98% of brand advertisers believe CTV will exceed mobile ad budgets.

Retail 170

Retail Brand Branding Advertising 170

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

In my last article , I laid out the three steps to introduce marketing ventriloquism into your organization: focus on what you can control; install control systems; amplify earned media. I also speculated on some of the reasons more organizations are not connecting the dots internally to maximize marketing effectiveness in this way.

Marketing 195

Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. But I couldn’t help but think – for the price of the video ads and promotion, why not simply offer extra pay to those on the front retail lines? Sure, what helps its advertisers helps Google, but it’s real money where it’s needed.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Content marketing isn’t a panacea. More important, however, is that content marketing can hit diminishing returns very quickly, in a phenomenon first described by marketing expert Mark W. Our ROI on content marketing will go down. If the list is wrong, it doesn’t matter how good your direct marketing is.

Content Marketing 158

Content Marketing Marketing Facebook Creativity 158

PRSay

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The idea of using email marketing to further your company’s goals sounds simple enough. Most believe the success of their email marketing campaign depends on compelling copy and a clean visual presentation. Here are five basics to keep in mind before your email marketing campaign takes off in 2022: 1. Everyone can send an email.

Marketing 210

Marketing Apparel Data Software 210

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Brands that are shying away from emotion as a motivator, or merely only as a data-set to inform a marketing persona are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. . Brands that do it well leverage our memories, fears and dreams to position themselves in the market.

Brand 252

Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2023

Insider recently named multiple Crenshaw Communications clients to its second annual list of up-and-coming advertising tech talent. Insider recognized Deepthi Venkitaramanan, senior product manager, LiveIntent for helping the people-based email marketing platform push into new areas.

Retail 156

Retail Engineering Advertising Advertising 156

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As internship season arrives, public relations and integrated marketing firms worldwide are opening applications for paid summer roles. If you currently work in retail or food service, then consider pitching customer outreach or social media initiatives to your employer. Create your own opportunities.

LinkedIn 87

LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 87

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It features a “Join the Discussion” section highlighting trending topics that are relevant for data scientists, from embeddable AI to decision optimization (topics I, as a content marketer, totally understand inside and out). It reads more like a subreddit than a content marketing hub — and that’s why it works. The result?

B2B 96

B2B Brand Branding Case Study 96

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2018

With an interlocking combination of PR, marketing and advertising components, social media influencers have become a cornerstone of communicators’ digital strategy.

Retail 156

Retail Advertising Advertising Consumer 156

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. How do you use the data to make changes in your business and marketing that are meaningful in 2015?

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

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. Those of us who work in public relations and marketing can benefit enormously from automation of rote tasks.

Marketing 173

Marketing Creativity Storytelling Privacy 173

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. Chances are you’ll be asked for any existing market research that’s you’ve done. Systems you may be asked about: market research, previous campaign performance data.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation. With the rise of online shopping and the increasing influence of digital platforms, traditional marketing strategies are no longer enough to stay competitive. These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 22, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial for retailers to employ effective marketing strategies to drive in-store sales. Retail marketing involves a combination of traditional and digital tactics aimed at attracting customers, building brand loyalty, and increasing revenue.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Measurement Product Launch 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. For online retailers, cutting through the noise and engaging with their target audiences is becoming increasingly challenging. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Advertising Advertising 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2020

Suddenly, most marketing was irrelevant, or worse. But most eyes were on marketing like print and TV ads that could be quickly adapted to the new situation. Marketers quickly moved to recontextualize campaigns to align with our new and unexpected circumstances. And email campaigns work. Images reflect social distancing.

Marketing 156

Marketing B2C Retail Print 156

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. To cope with the amount of advertising that pesters people daily, brands have reinvented how they sell products.

Creativity 208

Creativity Comparison Construction Retail 208

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

People will say they dislike advertisements because of the disruptive nature of them. This is why the event is so interesting for marketers: it’s a moment to study the marketing pitch, storytelling and irrational behavior. That’s why it’s the subject of this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML).

Advertising 90

Advertising Advertising B2C Retail 90

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a mom and marketing guru who works with brands to target this important demographic, Maria has been advocating for brands to recognize and embrace the buying power of this group for decades. Tune in to learn about the impact of mommy marketing and how important you truly are—not just within your family but also in the economy.

Marketing 130

Marketing Consumer Advertising Advertising 130

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 6, 2018

New research from performance advertising software firm Nanigans examines retail marketing leaders’ attitudes about their roles. The survey of 100 digital advertising decision-makers—including CMOs at some of the largest online retailers in the U.S—found

Retail 60

Retail Marketing Software Advertising 60

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

How do retail marketers plan to spend their advertising budgets in 2020? suggests that social media advertising will be a primary focus for retail brands hoping to reach consumers where they are most active. New research from social ad automation firm Smartly.io

Social Media 86

Social Media Retail Marketing Media 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

A company’s sales and marketing teams should consider PR as a lead-generation tool that can work in tandem with business development and paid advertising. Big wins in earned media can help elevate a brand into the consideration set of a customer who’s in the market. PR as a lead generation machine.

SEO 125

SEO Case Study Conference Retail 125

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 2, 2018

There’s lots to learn for media, marketing and PR from Mary Meeker’s annual Internet report but be wary of the US bias if you live or work elsewhere. Internet usage, voice innovation, the impact of search and social on the marketing funnel, the modernisation of retail, and the future of work are all highlights from the report.

Report 92

Report Trends Retail Marketing 92

Cision

JULY 26, 2017

What I want to do in this post is look at the social targeting tools available to PR pros and marketers on the major social platforms answering two questions: How effectively can I target the followers/fans that I currently have on the platform? How effectively can I target new customers/prospects on the platform?

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2023

Meta, Google, and Snap are using generative AI to power augmented reality features, to create images and videos, and helping to jumpstart their marketing campaign plans. Cooler Screens , the world’s largest in-store digital media and merchandising platform for retail, turns refrigerated doors into interactive advertising displays using AI.

Advertising 170

Advertising Advertising Analytics Data 170

PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In his nearly 19 years at Amazon, Herdener has seen Amazon’s PR function move from a retail-consumer focus to a multifaceted approach that includes employee communications, social media, executive communications and reputational marketing. That is traditionally the advertising and marketing function.

Employee 217

Employee Leadership Crisis Management Viral 217

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Advertising photography – You know the shots. A company called Stackla recently surveyed consumers and marketers in the UK about social content preferences. The study found 92% of marketers believe that most or all of the content they create resonates as authentic with consumers. But, what about B2B brands?

Brand 215

Brand Branding Instagram Video 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Still, a prime impediment to PR teams’ showing out-of-the-box creative chops is clients’ aversion to risk– something not so prevalent in the advertising field. Advertisements for travel metasearch sites usually involve a cutesy gnome (Travelocity) or a charismatic spokesperson (Trivago). 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

They explain, to compete in the market you must tell stories, create communities, and craft a culture your target audience wants to join. It is the culmination of thirty years of building and re-energizing world-class brands in entertainment, retail, food and beverage and sports.

Retail 225

Retail Consumer Brand Branding 225

Mindful Marketing

JULY 19, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing As a marketing educator, I take some pride in understanding organizations’ marketing and sharing it with others. I asked her if she recognized the retailers.

Analytics 99

Analytics Data Retail Advertising 99

5W PR

AUGUST 22, 2019

The cannabis market is similar to where clean beauty was five years ago – The hype has piqued interest, but consumers and media alike are eager for quality, effective offerings. The answer determines success with stakeholders across the board, from media to retail and spa accounts to end users.

Brand 121

Brand Branding Retail Education 121