Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you haven’t set any, now is the time to start thinking of ways to improve your branding strategies to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. True branding starts from within. Narrow Down Your Niche.

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

. Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). We started down a path to renew our brand work over two years ago, which has been instrumental in changing the way we go to market by providing information on services we offer to satisfy a set of customer needs vs. telling customers what we do.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

For our high-growth B2B tech and SaaS solution provider clients, conference speaking, exhibiting, and sponsoring represent crucial PR tactics for thought leadership visibility and business development. They can also build credibility and visibility for their brands by taking a booth. B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston).

Conference 304

Conference B2B Case Study Content Marketing 304

5W PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Media platforms and algorithms change daily, leaving brands vulnerable to shifting rules and uncertain reach. Smart companies now recognize the power of owned media channels – their blogs, podcasts, and newsletters – as stable foundations for building lasting brand authority. The benefits extend beyond just control.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Journalism 78

5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses looking to increase brand awareness are already familiar with the popularity of thought leadership when it comes to their marketing tactics. The same thing goes for content marketing, which is frequently praised for creating more leads compared to other strategies.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Leadership Marketing B2C 88

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Half of C-suite executives say they leverage thought leadership to make purchasing decisions in tough economic times. What is thought leadership?

Leadership 141

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 141

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. How Dubin pulled it off is the stuff of marketing legend. It established Dollar Shave Club as a funny, irreverent, bold, and most importantly, helpful brand. Brands love to talk about going viral; Dubin actually did it. In 2010, Michael Dubin used to work at Time Inc.,

Leadership 106

Leadership Brand Branding How To 106

Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

Journalists are more prepared today to engage in a digital-first environment and they see sponsored content and native advertising as less important than last year. Mobile compatibility, video and image-based content, influencer marketing and social media as a journalistic resource were all cited as rising trends.

Infographics 266

Infographics Brand Branding Video 266

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. Content Marketing Statistics. 2) Content marketing supports lead nurturing. 3) Quality matters in content marketing.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

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.

Leadership 162

Leadership B2B Study Survey 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As voice-enabled devices and virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant become common, voice search is also transforming how consumers interact with brands and information. This includes maintaining a strong brand reputation that is accurate and positive. According to Demand Sage, there are 4.2 billion by 2024.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

Building trust in cybersecurity requires more than technical expertise – it demands strategic brand development focused on transparency, reliability, and proven results. Recent data from Deloitte shows that 91% of customers consider brand trust a key factor when selecting cybersecurity providers.

Case Study 78

Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Digital Sales and Marketing World. Formerly Impact Live, this conference is a team-focused event that aligns marketing, sales, and leadership groups. The conference is currently calling for keynote speakers, but one that they have announced already is Abigail Posner, Head of Strategy at Google’s Brand Unit.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

As communicators, we will be increasingly asked not only to create relationships and generate coverage for brands and organizations, but to build the kind of relationships that actually influence behavior, and do so in a transparent way. To be shareable, content must be optimized, so fluency in SEO basics is a necessary skill.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. Millions of people read Monster’s content each month.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 110

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Consider ways to expand editorial placements with personal branding campaigns for c-suite leadership and your subject matter experts !

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

Today, brand communications is much more of a two-way street. In a depressed economy, a business that maintains marketing and communications will bounce back more quickly than one that cuts its budgets. To be sure, the pandemic has changed everything, including how businesses market and promote their brands.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. PR Daily News Feed.

Retail 320

Retail Healthcare Crisis Management Social Media 320

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

” Too many content marketing teams try to half-ass a bunch of things—blog posts, whitepapers, video, social media, SEO—in the pursuit of a cohesive content program. For those us who don’t have endless resources, we can still aspire to be like prolific brands—as long as we have a realistic content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Company Strategy How To 110

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. These authentic accounts of real results help supplement brands overcome skepticism and build trust.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Case Study Measurement Education 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Public relations (PR) offers a strategic method for enhancing brand visibility, establishing credibility, and driving business growth. With effective PR strategies, companies can enhance brand awareness, generate leads, stand out from competitors, manage crises, and attract investors. It also builds trust among potential customers.

B2B 78

B2B Company Publicity Media Training 78

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

For all you media folks out there who are planning a switch to marketing , we’ve put together an introductory translation dictionary for you. You can also use this dictionary as a lead tool, if you’re a marketing exec who wants to hire a team of Pulitzer Prize-winning writers for your brand’s blog.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 100

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” Start with your brand. What are your brand attributes and keywords? It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. It is vital to know your voice and hone a tonality that reflects your brand. Create a cadence.

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. But can we say that for sponsored content ? What is sponsored content? Here are the chief ones. .

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Buzzstream

APRIL 2, 2025

It’s no longer just a link-building tactic; it can grow a brand. Digital PR is more than “PR done online” ; it’s a strategic blend of content marketing, SEO, and traditional PR tactics, focused on earning links and building brand credibility. So yeah, hopefully now’s the time. Vince: Yeah.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Emerging tech companies are often challenger brands. Good PR agencies/teams don’t just talk about your brand from 9 to 5.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Every day, your audience decides what content to read and what to ignore. How many eyes are on your content? Approximately 82 percent of consumers actually enjoy reading branded content, if it’s relevant to what they’re looking to learn about. Uncover what already exists by revisiting your brand’s mission and goals.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Guidelines Content Marketing 120

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

It’s a transition to a new way of life, and brands hoping to succeed through content creation need to adapt. Branded video views increased 73 percent from Q3 of 2013 to Q3 of 2014. To what do you attribute the tremendous growth in branded video? Product/plant demonstrations are very popular, particularly among B2B brands.

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2017

Can influencer marketing work for B2B brands? PR programs that include influencer campaigns are often linked to emerging YouTubers or glitzy Kardashian-type personalities, but influencer marketing works in B2B public relations , too. Collaborate on content. The names may not be as glamorous, but the impact is real.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 136

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The value of content marketing has been proven time and time again. To set themselves apart, companies act as publishers, providing unique and interesting content to their consumers. Promote Your Thought leadership With a Press Release . Personalize Your Brand. Use Your Press Release to Drive Traffic to Your Blog.

Infographics 283

Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Steps for Building and Extending Your Brand.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Healthcare B2C 149

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2017

The recent commentary on content marketing by Gartner Research may have given B2B tech marketers motivation to reconsider the concept. Every B2B tech marketer is familiar with the analyst firm because of the implication the four corners of one certain magical graphical quad chart can have on a short list of vendors.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Analytics 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183