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

MARCH 18, 2023

Corporate communication is essential for effective branding and securing external funding. Values and mission To secure third-party funding, it’s essential to define a brand’s mission and values. This enables potential investors to comprehend the company’s ideology and gain insight into its operations.

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Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

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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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Welcome back to this four-part blog series where we’ve been discussing how you can build brand reputation in an era of greenwashing scrutiny and backlash. The more detail you can share about the actions your company’s taking, the improvements you’re making, and the results so far – the better. If you do it right.

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Reputation Automotive Branding Brand 195

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Applying this analytical lens to employees provides a comprehensive understanding of the workforce, including their needs, preferences, and communication styles. These learnings can be directly applied to internal communication, allowing for selecting the most appropriate channels for different types of information.

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Media Employee Internal International 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Moments ago I called the company to confirm this is in fact true. I have left messages with both companies requesting interviews. Burrelles is an iconic brand in PR. If you have information about this event, please reach out. I’ll update this post as I learn more. This is the end of an era. frank@swordandthescript.com.

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Newspapers Employee Interviews Company 178

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 23, 2022

Historically, social listening has been one of those things only the big companies with big budgets and social media monitoring tools do. However, according to a new survey by Social Media Today and Meltwater, a full 61% of companies now have social listening processes in place. Companies are leaving a lot on the table here.

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Barokas

AUGUST 22, 2019

How do you define company culture? It goes beyond perks like free snacks or quarterly company outings. Company culture rests on the values every employee brings with them to the office each day. It’s also the foundation for customer service, which in turn shapes the company’s brand and communications strategies.

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Customer Service Company Strategy Communications 84

MaccaPR

JUNE 12, 2024

How can you build a powerhouse employer brand that transforms your company into an irresistible “Best Place To Work” magnet? How did the concept of Employer Branding accelerate so rapidly? The whole notion of employer branding is relatively new. And that was OK then, because it was all about brand recognition.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The last couple of months have been filled with headlines of different brands and corporations announcing job cuts and layoffs, as companies started to cut jobs not just in the US but all over the globe. The company will have to figure out a way it will communicate the layoffs to the employees, which should always be done in private.

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Branding Brand Employee Resources 88

NewsWhip

AUGUST 4, 2022

And as the digital world changes, so does brand strategy. Companies must adapt to each social platforms ever changing features, using them to their advantage and setting themselves apart from other competitors. These short-form videos can help propel brands forward and garner huge engagement with their accounts. .

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Instagram Branding Brand Hotels 146

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, a PR crisis can happen to any brand, no matter how big or small. In times of crisis, internal communication is crucial for brands to ensure that their employees are well-informed, and aligned, and can support the company’s efforts to manage the situation.

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Internal International Crisis Communications 195

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As cyber threats evolve, so does the complexity of safeguarding sensitive information. PR helps build and maintain a robust and trustworthy brand image. Organizations can position themselves as reliable guardians of sensitive information by effectively communicating safety measures.

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Communications Measurement Reputation Employee 78

5W PR

MAY 25, 2023

The increase in social media and digital communication channels has made it easier for false information and fake news to spread quickly. When false information about a company is spread online, it can damage the company’s reputation, decrease consumer trust, and ultimately impact the bottom line.

Branding 88

Branding Brand Crisis Communications Reputation 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Among the findings are that buyers have more companies on their “short list,” more decision-makers are involved in the purchasing process, and being the incumbent vendor on the list is no guarantee. It’s also the foundation of a brand. Big tech companies are reporting fat margins, and then laying off thousands of employees.

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B2B Software Ethics Leadership 141

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Fact is, more companies are globbing on to this trend–and, for good reason. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. Easy-peasy, right? Everyone wins, right?

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Employee Branding Brand LinkedIn 74

5W PR

APRIL 10, 2023

Brands must align values with ethical practices. To connect with modern consumers, a brand can update its values using various strategies. Conducting Market Research To update brand values, start by conducting market research. This helps brands understand what matters to consumers and how they decide what to buy.

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Consumer Brand Branding Ethics 88

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

It falls on April 2nd every year and presents a unique opportunity for brands to show support for this important cause. In this article, we will discuss some ways in which brands can effectively show support for World Autism Day. Brands can show support for World Autism Day by donating a portion of their profits to these organizations.

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Brand Branding Employee Resources 88

Stern + Associates

MARCH 31, 2023

When it comes to successful PR and social media strategies, it’s really easy to get caught up in the day to day loop of trends, breaking news, and how to make your company seem really great online. A lot of content today, particularly from brands, is simply adding to the noise. that of the original company status update.

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Social Media Brand Branding Media 103

PRSay

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

There are more ways than ever to become a well-informed job candidate and employee. Develop your personal brand. More than ever, your personal brand, including your brand narrative, will be more important in achieving job-search success. Just like Google, Amazon and Nike, your brand needs a compelling storyline.

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How To Employee Nonprofit Technology 179

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.

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Social Media Branding Brand Employee 198

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. Innovation tends to grind to a halt as acquiring companies try to figure out integration.

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Branding Brand Reddit Pitching 149

Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

JUNE 26, 2023

The large-scale wave of layoffs in international companies in 2023 is the beginning of a big storm. The announced numbers of layoffs in branded companies are impressive. However, the companies are trying to soften the shock with remarks like: "This is just 5% of the total number of employees worldwide".

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Reputation Company How To Employee 52

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

But there’s one aspect of your business that I’d encourage you to pay more attention to — brand situational awareness. Why Leaders & Execs Need to Know How Their Brand is Perceived. It’s easier than we like to admit to become out of touch with what’s really happening in the marketplace, as well as what the image of our company is.

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Branding Brand Employee Data 231

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Are your employees passionate about working for your brand? Whatever the case, you can bet your employees share their opinions on social – and your audience is taking note. If you aren’t empowering your employees on social, it could have a negative effect on your brand’s reputation. Humanize Your Brand.

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Employee Reputation Social Media Education 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2022

That task typically starts with an information session, often before the letter of agreement is signed. We download information and ask questions, probing for the key points of the narrative we envision will make the company stand out. It made the brand more interesting, and best of all, media loved it. Get personal.

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How To Transportation Software Employee 310

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023. TikTok is probably the best-known platform for brand videos. It’s a good bet that your brand’s next customers are among those two billion. They are not in “buying mode.”

Branding 134

Branding Brand Instagram Video 134

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2016

Looks like LinkedIn is revamping the layout for “company pages”–and it’s testing the concept with some of its biggest customers (GE and IBM are the two I’ve seen so far). Win for companies. On the downside, company updates are relatively minimized with the new layout. Jobs section simplified.

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LinkedIn Company Branding Brand 84

PRSay

JUNE 14, 2024

As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday of profound historical significance, it is crucial to reflect on its importance and the continued necessity for brands to support the Black community. Brands play a pivotal role in this effort. By visibly supporting the Black community, companies can: Demonstrate leadership.

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Community Employee Groups System 144

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.

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B2B Branding Brand B2C 139

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s an interesting trend going on in the employee communications world. More brands are shifting to a mobile-first, newsfeed-like approach. 10% of employees have downloaded the app and used it in the first four weeks. In employee’s email inboxes by 6:30 a.m., 80 percent?

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Mobile Employee Communications Retail 122

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.

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Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Feel free to start a free trial to get an understanding of the tool.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Every day, countless brands compete for attention on popular digital channels , yet only a few leave a lasting mark in people’s memories. After all, by creating short yet meaningful content, you can capture your audience’s attention and nurture brand recall in one fell swoop.

Video 87

Video Branding Brand Energy 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Branding 149

Branding Brand Storytelling B2B 149

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Beauty aficionados aren’t just buying beauty products, they’re seeking experiences, belonging, and brands that resonate with their values. The best way for brands to connect with these customers is to avoid generic marketing strategies and delve into the captivating world of strategic PR, tailor-made for this coveted crowd.

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Strategy Brand Branding Product Launch 78