ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

Every PR person knows that strong customer case studies are powerful additions to the B2B PR toolkit. Here are a few fundamentals I’ve gleaned by crafting award entries for our B2B technology clients. Get creative with solutions. Big brands use cases are often winners. They also work well for sales and marketing.

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Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. The main goal of social media marketing is to generate a dedicated audience for your brand. billion, Facebook is still one of the best platforms for building brand awareness. Overlooking Facebook .

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Social Media B2B Media Video 323

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. And based on personal experience, the platform’s algorithm has gotten very good at recommending related content on the “For You” page—including posts that come from brands. It depends.

B2B 137

B2B Branding Brand B2C 137

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2024

Statistics show most B2B marketing shops are spending paltry budgets on performance marketing and customer marketing as the economy works through its sluggishness This year has been rough for many B2B technology companies. Below are 25 B2B marketing statistics that sum up 2024 so far. >>> Creative thinking.

B2B 137

B2B Marketing Survey Analysis 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash.

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Branding Brand Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

B2B marketers that outperform peers are more likely to devote 40% or more of their marketing budget to long-term goals Good things really do come to those who wait. That’s always the case in B2B marketing , no? Marketers across B2B tech all a similar language. There’s a lot of downsides to this too. Give our services a try.

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B2B Marketing Survey Creativity 145

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. And not every business is a household name. Look globally for reactive news.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

But there’s plenty of quality work in the B2B realm as well. B2B voices, on the other hand, are generally plainer and more understated. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. Calls to Action.

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B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

But there’s plenty of quality work in the B2B realm as well. B2B voices, on the other hand, are generally plainer and more understated. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. In B2C social media, you see a lot of product and brand-oriented calls to action. Calls to Action.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Barokas

MARCH 23, 2018

Rather, my opponent in this debate didn’t understand the value of Instagram for a B2B company, and while I understood her rationale, I didn’t agree with her conclusion. At first glance, Instagram is filled with consumers, and consumer brands trying to target those consumers. A unique content angle touts creativity.

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Instagram B2B Company Creativity 128

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

B2B companies always have to think a step ahead. In our brand new report, we set out to highlight tactics that could help your brand thrive. We analyzed the entire B2B industry, talked to experts, and broke down case studies from companies like Google, Microsoft, HubSpot, and more. Great content has the power to do that.

B2B 142

B2B Trends Video Course 142

5W PR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Creative Ideas to Generate Leads for Your B2B Business In the realm of B2B marketing, the challenge often lies in finding creative and effective ways to generate leads. Unlike B2C (business-to-consumer) marketing, where the focus is on individual consumers, B2B marketing strategies target businesses and organizations.

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B2B Creativity Case Study eBook 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients. Never make coverage guarantees.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

5W PR

MARCH 24, 2022

Companies in the B2B industry can bring new life to their content with the help of digital storytelling. There are plenty of opportunities for B2B businesses to utilize digital storytelling, given the amount of consumer engagement in the industry, as well as the consumer research that many companies have been executing.

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Storytelling B2B Branding Brand 88

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #2: I can do my own PR.

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Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Want more media coverage for your brand? Image: TopRank Online Marketing ( Creative Commons ).

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Technology 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Brand prioritizes perception, demand prioritizes behavior; integrated marketing teams tend to have stronger cross-functional relationships, are more involved in strategy, and generally have larger budgets Marketers who succeed at integrating brand marketing with demand marketing tend to produce better results.

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Study Branding Brand Marketing 148

Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2015

For B2B marketers, the struggle is real. Those Snapchat and Instagram tactics look fun, but they often don’t make sense for B2B companies. Last week, around 1,000 people attended MarketingProfs’ B2B Marketing Forum , a conference aimed to teach the latest B2B marketing best practices.

B2B 120

B2B Marketing B2C Employee 120

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Then, I met Mark Traphagen , who participated in my panel on branding and thought leadership at the Social Tools Summit in October (where he won a Social Guru award). Through this collaboration I learned of Stone Temple’s very creative use of video. We consider these videos to be mostly top-of-funnel, brand-awareness builders.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. Think outside the brand. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work.

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Twitter B2B Branding Brand 102

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers say too much work, too few resources and too much interference forces them to choose between quality and completion. Most B2B marketers aren’t thrilled with their own content. According to a survey by Radix Communications , “68% of B2B marketers are not proud of their own content.”. Check out our services.

B2B 138

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 138

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 16, 2024

B2B marketing has never been about tugging at the heartstrings with emotive storytelling. For decades, these comms pros have relied on facts and data to get the job done.

B2B 117

B2B Study Storytelling Strategy 117

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Each sentence is the start of a brand-new story. Creativity. How can we get creative with content marketing? How can we get creative with content marketing? As a content marketer for a B2B tech company, I know how burnout feels and how hard it is to generate new ideas. With more creativity in marketing assets.

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Holidays can bring a powerful opportunity for PR teams to elevate the brands they represent and engage with key audiences. By recognizing potential pitfalls and using a strategic approach, any PR team can elevate their campaigns, amplify brand visibility, and generate tangible earned media results throughout the calendar year.

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Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Or, if you want to keep tabs on the latest campaigns and creative, check out the Hot Spots column. . The Drum also features subcategories on different brands so it’s easier to track the news on major companies, from Apple to Amazon.

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Besides, elevating a brand or company’s image by carefully inserting their business or product into the existing conversation is exciting. And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. How Newsjacking Works. Are you fast enough?

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Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Sometimes PR objectives are described in vague terms, like “increased visibility” or “greater brand recognition.” But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. But there are also initiatives that simply come too early in the life of a brand or company. Muddling the message.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. In ad tech, for example, we (ideally) want to include the perspectives of analysts, agencies, vendors, publishers, and brands to get a full understanding of a topic. Start promoting early.

Leadership 332

Leadership Trends B2B Agency 332

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

Cliff Maroney named Vice President and Sasha Dookhoo named Director of B2B Tech to support expanding client roster and company growth. He was previously a Director and has been with Crenshaw since 2012 where he has worked on B2B brands in cybersecurity, ecommerce, AI, and enterprise technology.

Report 156

Report Communications B2B Enterprise 156

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Trusted sources of B2B information. What sources of information do B2B buyers trust? Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. B2B prospects want published pricing. Start there at first.

B2B 113

B2B Marketing Survey Software 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

A great PR campaign can generate positive brand awareness, which is clearly desirable. What about signed clients for a B2B company, or product sales racked up as a result of the investment? The brand may play only a small role in the coverage that drives awareness. And for B2B companies, storytelling is no less important.

Publicity 255

Publicity Storytelling Automotive Software 255

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. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A great PR campaign will obviously build brand visibility. But that awareness may be of the brand involved, or maybe just the problem it addresses. This is particularly successful in B2B PR campaigns, where the sales cycle is long and the products complex. But can it help where it really counts — customer acquisition?

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Software Education LinkedIn 233

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. A good content calendar is like a roadmap that helps a brand tell its story. Be sure to space out announcements.

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

One of the most effective engines of executive visibility is the bylined article, which B2B PR experts routinely help craft. It’s not the most creative PR product, but the news release is still essential for announcements – and don’t forget the power of SEO. For more fundamentals on how to pitch the media , see this earlier post.

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Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231