ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

The same is true for brands and businesses. ” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. That’s empowering to regular consumers. It’s even worse when a brand ignores the context. So how can you avoid being cancelled?

Construction 385

Construction Social Media Crisis Reputation 385

Onclusive

MARCH 24, 2022

Understanding your audience and their journey so that you have clarity around who to target now and in the future, what to say and when to say it — helping you to ensure your stories resonate and contribute to improved brand reputation. Do you know if anyone is consuming your content, and if so, how much and for how long are they reading it?

Measurement 396

Measurement Data Hotels Viral 396

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy. But with social listening you can get a true, real-time view of brand perception.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Unfortunately, hoping to go viral is not a video strategy. Everyone from big brands to middle schooler vloggers flood the space with content. Determine how you can show your brand, product, or service impacting people’s lives. It would be really strange to see a brand blog with one article.

Viral 109

Viral Video Strategy YouTube 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. And it’s often very cost-effective relative to consumer public relations. Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts.

B2B 170

B2B Branding Brand Education 170

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With a seemingly endless slew of platforms, daily content calendars filled with scheduled tweets and photos no longer cut it when it comes to brands making an impact. The average consumer’s attention span is short. Instead, bite-sized, short-form videos are where brands will see the most engagement. Data backs it up.

Video 148

Video Branding Brand Instagram 148

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consumers were amused by promotions such as Burger King’s Barbie burger with pink sauce, and the Barbies and Kens who started popping up on the Bumble dating app. The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions. Choose cross-promotions carefully.

Branding 133

Branding Brand Film Insurance 133

5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With its vast user base and engaging format, TikTok has revolutionized how beauty brands connect with beauty marketing agencies and consumers. TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for beauty marketing, offering brands unprecedented opportunities to connect with consumers and drive engagement.

Trends 78

Trends Consumer Marketing Viral 78

Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

Increased Brand Visibility: A successful PR campaign can significantly boost brand visibility by securing media coverage in various outlets. In the end, it created a viral sensation, resulting in increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.

Tools 354

Tools Internal International Resources 354

NewsWhip

JUNE 21, 2022

This month Kantar released their annual BrandZ Global Report that ranks, analyzes, and honors the world’s most valuable brands. This is done through Kantar’s financial model that calculates brand value (the $ amount that the brand contributes to the overall business value of the parent company).

Facebook 138

Facebook Branding Brand Measurement 138

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s a one-way ticket to social media #virality.” To have their own post go viral, even land new business. Robin Williams’ tragic death leaves consumers at high risk of identity theft. Not very human, Edelman, not very human. The post never should have been written. Go follow her on Twitter.

Pitching 272

Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

NewsWhip

JULY 7, 2021

Using that as a springboard, and alongside the fact that the shoes are now seen as something of a fashion statement , Crocs has entered into a partnership that has gained significant public interest in the last few weeks — a stiletto made with Balenciaga that debuted at the designer brand’s fashion show. Balenciaga x Crocs.

Consumer 78

Consumer Branding Brand Fashion 78

Shift Communications

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Megan Fredette, Account Executive, Consumer Throughout the last few years, the Stanley Tumbler craze has gained momentous virality, taking over as an online and in-store phenomenon. In turn, it has left many of us asking the question, “ how has a drinkware product taken over the consumer market space by storm?”

Consumer 78

Consumer Strategy Marketing Viral 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding. Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example.

Branding 136

Branding Brand How To Storytelling 136

Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

We see it every day: fast food chains challenge devotees to gather retweets for “ nuggs ,” personal care products advocate for women’s equality and airlines get called out — for both successes and major fails — in viral videos. Many consumers don’t just want to buy a product; they want to buy-in to a tribe.

Blogging 215

Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

With editorial staffs evolving and new brands popping up every day, the media have a constant barrage of news, trends and pitches coming their way, let’s remind ourselves about the relationship aspect of media relations while the rest of the world attempts autonomy. That said, brands cannot be expected to respond to every issue.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Not every platform or tactic will be right for your brand. In this interview, Kathy discusses the importance of knowing what is being said about your brand, how to properly prepare for potential crises and why basic marketing principles are still relevant today. What are the biggest marketing mistakes brands make?

Nonprofit 227

Nonprofit Crisis Viral Groups 227

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

In their annual analysis of trends in business and communications, the10company sees 2019 as a year of influence for employees and consumers. Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.”

Trends 151

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Boost your Brand Awareness. Instant notifications provide the opportunity for you to always be on top of who’s talking about your brand. Receiving instant alerts is key to boosting your brand’s name.

Viral 70

Viral Radio Media Sports 70

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. But, if the Wall Street Journal mentions your brand, what is that worth? So why should we argue that the way we tell them shouldn’t? Who saw it?

Storytelling 0

Storytelling Data Communications Technology 0

5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing trends. For lifestyle brands looking to connect with this demographic and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world, following TikTok trends isn’t just a choice but a necessity.

Trends 78

Trends Branding Brand Viral 78

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok is an extremely beneficial social media platform for many businesses and small creators alike and the use of TikTok influencers can be easily implemented into a brand’s social media strategy. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. khaby.lame.

Branding 118

Branding Brand Video Social Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Few things are more satisfying than a brand handling a potential public relations crisis with grace, aplomb, and humor. A starring role in a hit TV series, particularly at such a critical plot point, is something brands can only dream of, so of course Crock-Pot wanted to take advantage. What’s a brand to do?

Crisis 199

Crisis Twitter Course Viral 199

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

Many years ago, one of the currently most successful personal care brands, Old Spice, faced the problem of not appealing to a younger audience. Although back then the company was promoting its products to the older generations of consumers, after assessing emerging market trends , it decided to switch to a younger target audience.

Branding 88

Branding Brand Marketing Viral 88

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

About a week ago, before a Consumer Behavior class, one of my students asked, “Dr. ” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. A veteran marketer and an up-and-coming rookie argue the call. Still, many marketers find it fascinating.

Consumer 80

Consumer Marketing Television Viral 80

OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. Read how you should implement these five elements into every consumer product pitch based on insights we learned from our 2023 Coffee With A Journalist guests. Master all five, and your product will likely land in the spotlight.

Pitching 93

Pitching Consumer Trends Viral 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. according to a new 9,000-consumer study commissioned by RadiumOne: The Light and Dark of Social Sharing. This helps to explain why marketers tend to be so misguidedly fixated on “ going viral ” on social media: we can “see” it happening.

Viral 115

Viral Marketing Web Case Study 115

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Align your stories with your brand purpose. Every piece o f content should have a purpose and should align with your overall brand purpose. Social media listening can provide invaluable insights when it comes to telling the story of your brand. Instead of ‘talking heads’ describing something, show it.

Video 162

Video Film Facebook Social Media 162

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

With thousands of brands competing against each other to win over customers, event-based campaigns are becoming an essential part of public relations today. Consumers are spending more and more each year on Halloween, with an increase from $8.4 This video quickly went viral and has more than 40 million views on YouTube.

Film 131

Film Viral YouTube eBook 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

And as smart marketers know, an affectionate nickname is branding gold. A brand nickname is like a viral video. Pizza Hut tried to adopt just “the Hut” but consumers turned it down cold. WW has been trying to lose the “weight” since I worked with the brand two decades ago, and with good reason.

How To 101

How To Viral Advertising Advertising 101

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2020

However, the video went viral, gaining over 46 million views and almost 8 million likes, while also grabbing mainstream media attention from the likes of CNN to NPR. Allowing whoever happens to shoot a viral video of themself become the face of one’s brand seems like a pretty nonstrategic approach.

Consumer 68

Consumer Viral Video Social Media 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

They might be limiting the glitz for customer events, but their presence reaffirms the prominence of technology brands in today’s advertising landscape. It’s not surprising that marketers and brands are eager to connect with celebrity creators and those who are rising stars.

Creativity 156

Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

For consumers, distinguishing legitimate sources of news and information from illegitimate sources is more challenging than ever before. When I worked with the Ukrainian government on strategic communications, we were always trying to get away from just issuing a statement branded with an administrative foreign-affairs logo, for instance.

Communications 177

Communications Government Viral Radio 177

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With people becoming influencers overnight and reaching millions of followers before they know it, brands have leveraged this power to push products and messaging to consumers more so than ever, it’s almost impossible to avoid ads and promotions when online. However, brands should not see de-influencing as an outright threat.

Strategy 62

Strategy Viral Branding Brand 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2016

But consumer public relations professionals have their work cut out for them, as media quickly grow weary of endless pitches about “perfect gifts” for the day. Still, clever ideas that win earned media and positive brand buzz do exist. Here are a few. Turn data into holiday fodder. Offer DIY ideas that are real.

Local 120

Local Viral Survey Consumer 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. Brands can easily tap into these specific markets, reaching a highly targeted audience. I have witnessed the power of the kidfluencer firsthand.

Branding 83

Branding Brand Marketing Ethics 83