ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Smiling black businesswoman leader tells a story as part of her B2B Brand Storytelling Strategy. A fav client of ours asked me to review a pitch recently because they wanted to try out some brand spanking new B2B Brand Storytelling. Or your first interview. In B2B, relationships can last for years, even decades.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For PR specialists , few things are more exciting than landing that media interview. Every journalist interview, whether it’s a top business pub or a targeted trade outlet, is a win. But an interview isn’t a story until it’s posted. In that case, it helps to conduct interview over email. Interview is deadly dull .

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Interviews Product Launch Radio Media Training 309

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Glassdoor, the average interview process from first contact to a possible offer can last up to 23 days – varying of course based on the industry. Interviews are a conversation between candidates and employers to understand their experience better. The interview process can be long and tedious.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2020

A fast news cycle invites B2B newsjacking. For us in the B2B tech space, riding a news wave can be very successful. Here’s how to take advantage of newsjacking for B2B companies. Stay alert for B2B technology changes. The post Supercharge Your B2B PR With Newsjacking appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. But once you’ve made your interview subject comfortable, it’s not always easy to think of new questions on the fly. I never said this at the time, but now I can admit: I don’t really know what that means.

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Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the fiercely competitive B2B technology landscape, distinguishing a company from the crowd is crucial for success. Through strategic PR leverage, B2B tech companies can differentiate themselves, attract customers, and position themselves as industry leaders. It also builds trust among potential customers.

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B2B Company Publicity Media Training 78

5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In the dynamic realm of B2B technology, where innovation drives progress and competition intensifies, public relations has become an essential component of success. From product launches to industry influence, PR plays a crucial role in crafting the narrative for B2B tech companies. 

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Product Launch B2B Industry Case Study 78

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B tech, effective public relations can be a game-changer. Implementing these strategic PR tactics and continuously measuring and analyzing results can build credibility, foster trust, and drive business growth in the competitive B2B tech landscape.

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B2B Company Crisis Management Measurement 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For top B2B PR firms , approaching reporters and tech influencers carries a great deal of responsibility. There are some small measures that can maximize efforts to B2B technology media. Here are eight tips and tricks to form positive relationships with top B2B tech reporters and influencers with the goal of getting a story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here’s a look at the most reliable ways to generate content that supports a B2B brand outside of earned media. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper. Another excellent way to generate topical content, particularly for a B2B brand, is through a customized event.

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Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: 3 benchmarks for your B2B marketing budget as a percentage of revenue The post Build marketing and PR programs rather than executing campaigns appeared first on Sword and the Script. We also did external comms (PR), internal comms, social media and analyst relations.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. emphasis theirs].”

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B2B Study Marketing Education 181

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. I see it all the time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

In B2B PR , we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. For example, if you’re promoting a B2B sales enablement tool, you’ll want to focus on sales podcasts and not marketing shows. This way they’ll feel comfortable on the day of the interview.

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Pitching Interviews B2B Leadership 350

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. I believe this is an example of emotions clouding judgment.

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The Resolution Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

I interview Grace Keeling and James Beverage, co-founders of Made by Giants. Launching a B2B communications agency at the beginning of a pandemic may sound may sound like a tall order but for Made by Giants, […]. The post The creative comms formula that drives b2b sales appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. B2B tech companies are on the right track by investing in their marketing at launch, but in order for that marketing to be effective, they need to build a full content funnel for each stage of the buyer’s journey.

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B2B Company Marketing SEO 190

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

But in the B2B space, LinkedIn is still king. Even more impressive, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content marketing strategy. I don’t know what the other 3% of B2B marketers are doing, but they’re clearly missing out. Ok, we know B2B marketers love LinkedIn and would be lost without it.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

It was great for media pitching, and we landed a ton of interviews. I’ll never forget one interview we landed about the state of VC investing. And as I look back on those times, I think the economy in B2B SaaS feels reminiscent of the dot-com bubble (failed unicorns are arguably a product of irrational exuberance).

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B2B Government SMB Real Estate 163

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. That landed with me because most of my paid work is anuran B2B SaaS and software. This isn’t a new problem. Everyone knows it. Let’s talk.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2020

A fast news cycle invites B2B newsjacking. For us in the B2B tech space, riding a news wave can be very successful. Here’s how to take advantage of newsjacking for B2B companies. Stay alert for B2B technology changes. The post How To Supercharge B2B PR With Newsjacking appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Onclusive

MAY 17, 2016

After reading his interview in Bulldog Reporter, I quickly became “Twitter friends” with PR pro Ryan Greives. But before that, he worked at an agency, filling the shoes of Vice President of BLASTmedia’s B2B Practice Group. […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2021

For B2B PR, media training prepares company execs for press interviews and stresses how to make the most out of them. This is important because the typical interview situation contains many variables, including the journalist’s own level of preparation. Updating media interview best practices.

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Media Training Training Media Interviews 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

Timing is everything, even in B2B Tech PR. Peg your pitch to the right occasion The B2B tech sector offers unique opportunities to make the most out of holidays, events and occasions in PR strategies. There are scores of potential dates that B2B tech brands can use to generate high-impact coverage.

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B2B How To Privacy Retail 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. Tech and business media are uniquely receptive to interviews and commentary from executives who are subject-matter experts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. Influencer PR for B2B is about nurturing genuine relationships with personalities who can influence the customer journey, from lead generation to purchase and beyond. Business partners.

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B2B Branding Brand Trade Shows 136

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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Leadership B2B Study Survey 161

Polaris

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Interview some of the people who weren’t so happy with your product or service to get a 360-degree perspective. You get real data by talking to your sales or customer-relations teams – the folks who interact with your customers on a regular basis. And don’t just talk to your satisfied customers. What do buyer personas include?

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B2C Strategy B2B Marketing 242

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

In fact, earned media may seem simple when a company has news, but it’s not always so straightforward, particularly for B2B PR. The post B2B PR Tips For Embargo Pitching In A Crazy News Cycle appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Earned media isn’t always simple. That’s where the right media strategy comes in.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In B2B public relations , there are few assets more valuable than a terrific media spokesperson. Yet CEOs aren’t always available for interviews, and depending on a company’s size, they are most appropriate only for specific opportunities. . PR teams should also point out when someone is not the best fit for an opportunity.

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Media Interviews Financial Construction 323

Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

In B2B PR, you want to impact the decision-makers: executives, managers, C-suite Theres no better feeling than proving to your stakeholders that your media placements shortened the sales cycle. This feature is especially useful for targeting B2B bloggers, whose traffic and audience data are usually shrouded in mystery.

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Pitching How To Media B2B 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Over the years, PR people have learned that not every pitch will generate immediate interview opportunities. Who doesn’t love a news cycle that invites timely story ideas?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up. B2B Marketing Writers and the Sales Organization. The survey puts some data behind a long-standing problem in B2B marketing.

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Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help women succeed in spite of the obstacles.This is a must listen for all women in comms and PR! . This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. Marketing Smarts.

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Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

Stern + Associates

JULY 24, 2024

B2B marketing can feel like selling the invisible sometimes, so an integrated strategy is essential for creating a tangible and seamless buyer journey and driving business growth. Here are the latest best practices for implementing an integrated marketing strategy and how B2B brands can effectively utilize them.

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B2B Marketing Analytics Case Study 114

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. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I first learned of Stone Temple and their great work in SEO and digital marketing through an acquaintance, and interviewed CEO Eric Enge for a post on Maximize Social Business awhile back. On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. You can see the recording here.

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