Onclusive

JULY 7, 2021

Successful brands put a lot of thought into their messaging, how they want to deliver those messages and through which channels, and how they want to evolve them over time. Being ranked on the first page of Google search results under specific terms related to your company is one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness and equity.

Branding 370

Branding Brand SEO Engineering 370

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With big names like Amazon and Dell mandating a return to the office , employees are taking a hard look at their work environments. For starters, it’s a fresh opportunity to shape company culture and use employee advocacy as a secret weapon. As comms pros, we know how valuable employee voices can be.

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Employee Strategy Measurement Energy 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2020

Early efforts have been led by African-American CEOs, entrepreneurs, and companies that serve a diverse customer base, but nearly all major brands have stepped up. But six years after their first diversity reports, a string of technology players have seen only marginal increases in the number of black employees.

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Technology Company Enterprise Community 248

5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

Social media has fundamentally changed how brands connect with their audiences, shifting public relations from traditional press releases to real-time, multi-platform engagement. The NFL’s TikTok strategy shows how traditional brands can adapt to new platforms. LinkedIn values professional insights and thought leadership.

Social Media 109

Social Media Branding Brand Crisis Management 109

Prowly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brand advocacy happens when customers, employees, and other stakeholders actively support and promote a brand through recommendations, word of mouth, positive reviews, or by sharing content about the brand. They promote the brand voluntarily. FIND BRAND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES WITH PROWLY What is brand advocacy?

Branding 104

Branding Brand Employee Case Study 104

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. But what does LinkedIn think of the brands using its platform? What brands are leveraging LinkedIn’s audience-specific insights?

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LinkedIn Examples Branding Brand 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. A swift and reactive response to news lets brands insert themselves into ongoing conversations, offering timely and relevant insights. Mishandled timing or execution can damage a brand’s image.

Branding 323

Branding Brand eBook Advertising 323

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? Plus, people would use this opportunity to backslash brands, right? So, how do you socialize your brand?

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Branding Brand Social Media Employee 256

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Today’s consumers demand authentic commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact from the brands they support. Companies that meaningfully integrate social responsibility into their PR efforts build deeper connections with audiences and strengthen their market position.

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Strategy Branding Brand Employee 78

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

As parts of the country continue to emerge from the coronavirus shutdown, business owners are rethinking their workspaces to help their employees feel safe and productive. Many companies are opting to carry on with the work-from-home policies they started during this past March and April. But not everyone has those options.

Employee 190

Employee Skype Meeting Nonprofit 190

5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Whether the issue stems from a product failure, a public relations misstep, or an ethical controversy, the damage to a brands reputation can be significant. Customers, stakeholders, and employees may all feel betrayed, making it difficult to regain their confidence.

Crisis 78

Crisis Branding Brand Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Now, five weeks into the lockdown that has decimated so many business sectors, many companies have settled into a new normal. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals.

Branding 284

Branding Brand Small Business Retail 284

5W PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, building brand loyalty is crucial for long-term success. It involves creating a deep connection between a brand and its customers, fostering trust, and encouraging repeat business. Loyalty to the brand leads them to choose it over competitors.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Storytelling Employee 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2022

In the years since “purpose-driven” brands have become hot among marketing and PR people, one thing has become clear – having a well communicated purpose is good for business. As Joanna Seddon of Presciant brand consultancy puts it, “Purpose-drive brands are more successful (than others) in every way.”

Branding 296

Branding Brand How To Corporate 296

5W PR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

company leaders report misinformation directly impacting their corporate reputation, with financial consequences following close behind. For brands, the stakes couldn’t be higher consumer trust , once lost to viral falsehoods, proves difficult to rebuild. Recent data shows that 63% of U.S.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Viral Training 78

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 15, 2021

Recently, the employees at the video game studio Activision Blizzard ended up walking off their jobs after news of ? sexual harassment and gender discrimination lawsuit inside the company surfaced. The post Crisis case study: How to turn an employee lawsuit into a brand disaster appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Case Study Employee Study Crisis 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Employees are in charge.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Corporate reputation has become the most important brand asset—a company with a favorable public image is more appealing to customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. However, today there are many internal and external influencers that affect how companies and brands are perceived.

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Analysis Corporate Reputation How To 397

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. In fact, you can turn a brand crisis into a PR success if you act fast swiftly.

Crisis 271

Crisis Branding Brand How To 271

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. Remote work will be a permanent option for many employees, and all internal and externally focused campaigns must be fully digital. The stakes rise for employee engagement. Livestream goes mainstream.

Trends 407

Trends Communications Employee Corporate 407

5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Social media has fundamentally changed how brands face public scrutiny and criticism. PR professionals now operate in an environment where public opinion shifts rapidly, and social movements can mobilize massive audiences against brands perceived to have crossed ethical lines.

Reputation 78

Reputation Branding Brand Crisis 78

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 7, 2023

They will view these companies more favorably, trust them more, and do more business with them.

Employee 148

Employee Consumer Branding Brand 148

Communications Conversations

MARCH 9, 2022

One of the questions I’ve heard the most from friends, clients and prospects over the last 6 months or so is: How should I set up a successful employee advocacy program? From a certain perspective, it makes sense why more companies are taking a closer look at Employee Advocacy Programs in 2022. Or, these kinds of posts.

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Employee Social Media Media LinkedIn 183

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

CMOS and CEOs Sound Off on the Essentials for Getting Buzz and Building Your Brand Awareness. For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? To help, AirPR asked leading CMOs, CEOs and marketing leaders to share a piece of advice on brand awareness.

Branding 246

Branding Brand eBook Video 246

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you want to soar as an organization, to meet your goals and have an engaged employee base, you have to think creatively” and find ways to build a positive work experience. Company culture is measured by “How well your team members enjoy and have bought into the mission of your organization.” How’s your kid doing?

Company 68

Company Employee International Internal 68

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 20, 2020

Smithfield Foods was in the news last week after delivering some disappointing news to thousands of company employees. After hundreds of employees tested positive for coronavirus at a single Sioux Falls, SD processing plant, the company announced that it would be closing that plant “until further notice.”

Branding 195

Branding Brand Employee Local 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget. Polish the company story, but don’t lose authenticity. Know that not everything is news.

Publicity 256

Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

PRSay

JULY 6, 2021

It takes a specific type of person to succeed — to thrive — inside your company, doesn’t it? The secret lies in your employer brand. Every company has one, whether it was built intentionally or not. It’s the reputation your company has as an employer. Developing your employer brand. Your corporate brand.

Branding 179

Branding Brand Employee How To 179

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Consider your average employees — each day before that first cup of coffee is poured, they are likely inundated with messages from a variety of sources. Storytelling can be an effective way to create messages that can reach your employees and build a stronger connection to your brand. Find employee voices.

Employee 151

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 151

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Should brands take a stand? So, what’s a brand (and their top execs) to do? Fence-sitters might alienate those who want to know the brand’s political and social colors. What all these companies have in common is a cadre of leaders ready to stick to their principles and take the heat. So, what should you speak out on?

Corporate 198

Corporate Branding Brand Agriculture 198

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And another one: “Another new piece of researc h [download page], this time from Ascend2 in partnership with TopRank Marketing, indicates that influencer marketing is now a part of the marketing mix for 85% of B2B mid-market and enterprise brands surveyed in the US.” What are the top use cases?

Social Media 165

Social Media Study B2B Media 165

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 1, 2024

Employee marketing has been around in some form or another for a while, but it’s taken a new and interesting turn with the advent of social media. Now, everyone can share company events and promotions easily with 300+ friends online, broadening the reach of the company organically.

Employee 105

Employee Reputation Branding Brand 105

Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A strong reputation can lead to increased customer loyalty, investor confidence, and employee satisfaction, while a damaged reputation can have far-reaching consequences.

Corporate 195

Corporate Reputation Branding Brand 195

Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak began last month, I noticed there seemed to be two kinds of brands. But, the point is these seven brands adapted and changed quickly to their new environments and they acted decisively and knowing full-well they were taking a bit of a gamble. Nice to see a local company doing that here in Minnesota.

Social Media 198

Social Media Branding Brand Employee 198

5W PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Personal branding stands as one of the most significant factors in executive success today. While companies invest millions in corporate branding, many overlook the immense value of their leadership’s personal brands. His personal brand helps position Microsoft as an AI leader and attracts both customers and talent.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Leadership Corporate 78

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 12, 2024

Building a successful and trustworthy brand identity was never easy, but it’s certainly gotten more complex in the post-pandemic age, as the variables that define it have multiplied exponentially—sustainability, DEI, stances on political and societal issues, and other purpose mandates have become part of a brand’s associative culture for consumers, (..)

Employee 110

Employee Company Branding Brand 110

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees. As the suit proceeds, it will surely result in more messy revelations for the company, which spends millions to promote a family-friendly brand. Keeping the golden arches golden.

Employee 286

Employee Reputation Corporate Journalism 286