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.

Publicity 256

Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

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 Leadership 246

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. Social Media & Community Management. Speaking Engagements.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands. Youth brands fight bad info, promote mental health.

Branding 284

Branding Brand Small Business Retail 284

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Important, the five creative B2B marketing ideas below aren’t just a single video or ad as is often the case.

Creativity 99

Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 99

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. Branded content is king. Employees are in charge.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Jeff Bezos said that your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. The first step in boosting your brand is understanding what’s currently out there. Map out what social media accounts you still have, how you want them to work for you, and how they can be used to reach your target audience.

Branding 229

Branding Brand Pinterest Instagram 229

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

As someone who looks at Indeed, LinkedIn and other online job portals every week for my Friday e-newsletter, I am seeing FAR more digital marketing and comms jobs than just about anything else in the creative industry. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad.

Social Media 179

Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

The right public relations strategy allows brands to build visibility while creating or deepening connections with key audiences. Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Email marketing connects the dots.

Social Media 322

Social Media Data Report Leadership 322

Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. Three tips to riding a social wave: 1.

Analysis 318

Analysis Viral Trends Software 318

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.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Communications Conversations

APRIL 9, 2020

Just a few months ago, I set out to create my annual social media trends presentation , which I’ve now given to a handful of audiences. Instead, I’m re-evaluating that list and thinking about how wildly things have changed in the last four weeks on the social media marketing front. The community comeback.

Social Media 169

Social Media Trends Media LinkedIn 169

NewsWhip

MARCH 8, 2022

We’re used to auto brands captivating us through our TV screens, showcasing just how adventurous, practical, or seductive a car can make us feel, but in this digital age they’re learning that connecting with consumers is going to take more than just a flashy commercial. BMW relies on celebrity partnerships .

Social Media 148

Social Media Publicity Instagram Media 148

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. Though this was a one-time initiative, the creativity paid off handsomely for Netflix and Snapchat.

Consumer 243

Consumer Branding Brand How To 243

Brand24

MARCH 1, 2022

Learn from creative brands how to engage an audience through hashtags! The post 8 Creative Hashtag Campaigns You Should Look Up To first appeared on Brand24 Blog. There are lots of hashtag campaigns, most of them are boring.

Creativity 155

Creativity Blogging Branding Brand 155

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Because of this new reality, brands can no longer afford to just monitor text mentions – they also want to know what happens in all of these images and videos.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

5W PR

MARCH 24, 2023

As spring approaches, brands look for ways to engage with their audiences and stand out from the competition. Hosting unique and memorable brand events is one such way – these capture the essence of the season. Here are some creative event branding ideas for spring that can help brands make a lasting impression.

Creativity 97

Creativity Branding Brand Fashion 97

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

They embraced behavior and visuals that are most certainly not “on brand” (you think a guy longboarding down an interstate drinking Ocean Spray is “on brand” for the company?). His TikToks created millions of impressions for the brand. Tons of positive media stories about the brand.

Social Media 179

Social Media Viral Company Media 179

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

Survey 122

Survey Social Media Branding Brand 122

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? At this stage, it is useful to go back to the insights about what’s currently trending in your industry, what your competitors are talking about, and what is being covered by the media. How will it break through the noise?

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. corporate communications will be challenged to involve and engage employees, with an emphasis on mental health and wellness, team-building, and creativity. New social platforms drive influencer culture.

Trends 407

Trends Communications Employee Corporate 407

5W PR

MAY 2, 2023

Social media platforms have grown exponentially in the past decade. This makes social media a valuable tool for marketing and advertising campaigns as it allows companies to reach a large number of people at a low cost. With its large user base, Facebook is an important platform for companies to advertise on social media.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Social Media Reddit 97

Communications Conversations

APRIL 19, 2022

In case you missed it, last week Southwest Air turned the keys over to the social media intern on Twitter. It’s the Social Media Intern. And Southwest Air has a history of these kinds of creative tactics. And yes, the social media intern trope is getting old. Hey everyone. C’mon folks.

International 122

International Internal Social Media Twitter 122

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Each sentence is the start of a brand-new story. Creativity. How can we get creative with content marketing? There’s round-the-clock pressure to create new content—whether the goal of that content is to recruit for an event on social media or promote a new product on the blog. How do you make that happen?

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. Media Lists and LinkedIn.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

social media marketing efforts, social media marketing campaigns, entire video, many brands, drive traffic In today’s digital age, social media video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience.

Social Media 118

Social Media Video Marketing Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. Think outside the brand. Interact on social media.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Ever wonder which tool is most effective to create infographics, manage social media channels, or record the clearest podcast? What are some of your favorite social media monitoring tools? What can you recommend for creative tools and resources? What are your favorite free social media resources?

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How To Resources Infographics Tools 44

Prohibition

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As always, we’ve been keeping our eye out for some exciting and stand-out social media and PR campaigns. The Parisian fashion brand used a sprayable, liquid fibre, developed by Fabrican, to cover Hadid’s body which was then fashioned into a beautiful white dress by a Coperni employee who shortened the length and added a slit.

Social Media 118

Social Media Fashion Media Travel 118

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Describe how you tackled challenges, built strong relationships, or led creative strategies. Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. If you’ve worked with social media, you probably started by putting together a game plan.

Publicity 261

Publicity How To Examples Crisis Management 261

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. A good content calendar is like a roadmap that helps a brand tell its story. Measure performance daily.

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary. Email outreach to media has added efficiency, yet it has also been misused by many PR teams.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

An impactful PR campaign can attract positive media attention and influence brand awareness, reputation and sales for your brand for years to come. However, to generate that level of clout, PR campaigns require more than just a press release, media outreach or fundraising event. They must be carefully planned.

Data-Driven PR 369

Data-Driven PR Data Analytics Product Launch 369

Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so.

Social Media 118

Social Media Video Media YouTube 118