Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling. And companies that are able to gain the trust of their customers outsell their competitors by up to “400% in terms of total market value” and customers are 88% more likely to buy again if they trust the brand.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” In the meantime, the rise of shared or social media complicated things further.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

People who work in the marketing communications field have grappled with a very existential question in recent years: If marketing comms is becoming a more data-driven profession, then what happens to the art of storytelling I’ve cultivated my whole career? The science of data and the art of storytelling shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the way alcohol brands connect with consumers. It offers a powerful platform to build brand awareness, engage with audiences, and ultimately drive sales. Crafting Compelling Content While adhering to regulations, alcohol brands can still create engaging and visually appealing content.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For PR professionals wondering how to create an email signature that makes an impact, the answer lies in storytelling. While we obsess over press releases, media pitches, and social media campaigns, one powerful PR tool often sits quietly at the bottom of our emails, underutilized and overlooked.

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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2025

No longer confined to traditional press releases and media outreach, modern PR campaigns and public relations firms are embracing AI to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Personalization at Scale One of the most significant ways AI is revolutionizing PR storytelling is through hyper-personalization.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

But unlike a magical baseball diamond in Iowa where the masses unwittingly flock, social media is a different animal entirely. The post How social media can help executives hit a brand storytelling home run appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. However, if […].

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we move into 2025, PR professionals must adapt to emerging trends that will define successful communication and brand storytelling. Authentic Storytelling Storytelling has evolved from a communication technique to a critical engagement strategy. Precision Audience Research Gone are the days of broad-stroke messaging.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. Connecting Data and Storytelling. Who saw it?

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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.

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PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2025

The year ahead promises more of the same, raising important questions for PR professionals and the clients they serve: how to cut through the noise to craft authentic connections with customers, how to tailor storytelling for the channels customers use most, and how to adapt our PR approach to best serve our clients bottom-line results.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Audio storytelling has taken center stage in public relations, with branded podcasts becoming a cornerstone of strategic communications. A BBC study found that branded podcasts drive 89% higher awareness, 57% higher brand consideration, and 24% higher brand recall compared to traditional advertising.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Social media stands at the center of modern gaming and gambling PR , offering direct paths to connect with audiences and build lasting brand value. Recent data shows that 84% of adults aged 18-29 actively use social media platforms daily, making these channels perfect for reaching younger demographics in the gaming space.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 11, 2024

In today's saturated market, brands face the challenge of rising above an ever-increasing number of competitors. However, one universal strategy to ensure your company stands out is to humanize the brand , imbuing it with a unique personality that resonates with target audiences. They know what they are and they own it. Innovative?

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2025

Creating compelling narratives that resonate with audiences has become essential for supplement brands looking to build trust and stand out in a competitive market. Research shows that stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone, making storytelling a powerful tool for public relations in the supplement industry.

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5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

A strong brand identity forms the foundation of any successful business in today’s digital world. Research from McKinsey shows that brands with consistent presentation across platforms see an average revenue increase of 33%. Document these traits in brand guidelines that all content creators can reference.

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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. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

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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.

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Cision

OCTOBER 8, 2015

When my friends at Cision suggested we publish a second Social Business Journal , we considered several topics. We arrived at a topic that appeals to every marketer active in social media. The brands we showcase in this Social Business Journal are: Dell, Humana, NASA, Southwest Airlines and Walmart. Storytelling.

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Ronn Torossian

MARCH 13, 2025

Learn how Oatly disrupted the CPG industry through innovative digital PR, blending humor and controversy with authentic storytelling and social media engagement. The post Digital PR Done Well for CPG Brands: The Case of Oatlys Disruptive Marketing Strategy appeared first on.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This is the power of brand recognition. Today, we'll explain what brand recognition is, how it differs from brand awareness, and give you actionable advice on building, measuring and leveraging brand recognition. Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The toy industry faces unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to brand loyalty, as companies must appeal to multiple generations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Crisis Management Protocol Having a solid crisis management plan is essential for maintaining brand loyalty during safety concerns.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The social media landscape has fundamentally shifted how brands connect with their audiences, and TikTok stands at the forefront of this change. Building Meaningful Connections with Journalists PR professionals can use TikTok to catch journalists’ attention through creative storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

The go-to social media platforms for B2B PR are probably LinkedIn and Twitter. But a too-narrow social focus for B2B leaves out at least one very powerful social channel – Instagram. . Instagram has more than one billion users , making it one of the most popular social media platforms.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By carefully managing its public image, a company can build trust, enhance brand loyalty, and ultimately drive business success. Implementing successful corporate PR strategies is essential for building a positive brand image, fostering trust, and achieving business success.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Good, authentic storytelling never goes out of style. No matter how much technology changes the media and industry, if you can tell an authentic story, you can succeed. brand promise. What do you think are the biggest communication mistakes brands make? These media are now much more accessible because they have to be.

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Onclusive

JULY 13, 2021

Would it be valuable to understand how your messages get amplified on social media and drive website actions? Automated & unibased: NEO offers automated, unbiased, data-driven feedback for understanding which brand messages should continue to be incorporated into future marketing and PR efforts and which ones need to be dropped.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 9, 2024

She works with scientists, storytellers and educators around the globe to craft PR campaigns using scientific research. Here, she talks about protecting the National Geographic brand, synthesizing complex scientific research to create impactful campaigns, and understanding challenges and opportunities ahead. That can seem overwhelming.

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5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

Integrating Storytelling Across PR, Blogs, and Branded Content Public relations and content marketing share a common foundation: storytelling that connects with audiences and builds lasting relationships. Developing Content Themes Content themes provide a framework for consistent storytelling across all channels.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR is no longer a linear process.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Navigating polarization within your audience While it’s near impossible for a brand to predict every scenario, Zach says that starting with your business’ core values is a key starting point for managing comms. Or, as Zach deftly puts it… “Just because you’re swimming in data, it doesn’t mean you need to bring everyone into the pool with you.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 9, 2022

Encouraging employees to share content on social can be significantly more cost-effective than upping your ad spend. And, these programs can have a big impact on recruiting–which is front-and-center for almost every brand right now. The post Are employee social media advocacy programs really working?

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands. If you send your story to someone who is likely to be as passionate about telling it as you are, you’ll be one step closer to generating impactful coverage for your brand. Where do you find impactful journalists?

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Personal branding shapes how event organizers, audiences, and industry peers perceive you as a lifestyle event speaker. The most successful speakers build their reputations through calculated positioning, consistent messaging, and authentic storytelling across digital channels. Make your booking process clear and accessible.

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