Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For example, the study found that 71% of B2B marketers poll believe their marketing is “communicating a distinct brand position” or strong unique selling proposition (USP). It’s also the foundation of a brand. Is a brand that aligns with my personal values and ethics.” By contrast, only 68% of buyers feel the same.

B2B 179

B2B Software Ethics Leadership 179

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.

Branding 78

Branding Brand Storytelling Exercises 78

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

But also livestreaming is still novel, so people are glomming onto it, giving you ample opportunity to introduce your brand to people who might not otherwise find it. Branded Content Creators Note Important Facebook Changes. Long have publishers been creating branded content on Facebook. Pokemon Go: It’s Not Just for Kids.

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Branding Brand 319

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2024

News coverage fuels social media; but increasingly, social media fuels the news; shaping opinion on social media boils down to authenticity, experience and customer service More consumers trust social media for information than other conventional sources, including traditional news, business and government.

Survey 176

Survey Social Media Consumer Media 176

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

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.

Social Media 120

Social Media Branding Brand Airlines 120

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.

Instagram 333

Instagram B2B B2C Case Study 333

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

There’s a new social media app taking the world by storm. Media interest peaked over the weekend with reports that a deal involving TikTok, Oracle and Wal-Mart would avert a ban of the app in the U.S. billion downloads to date , more than 30 million active monthly users in the U.S., Branded hashtags drive discovery.

B2B 310

B2B Video Creativity Social Media 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But unlike marketing, where we can count whitepaper downloads, webinar attendees and inquiries from marketing content, proving the ROI of PR can be a little more obscure. Numbers are helpful, but it’s the context behind those numbers that should truly make them resonate with brands. Does it reinforce the brand story?

Measurement 334

Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why over a decade ago, Onclusive invented, trademarked, and launched PR Attribution to help PR pros connect earned and owned media content to behavioral outcomes –website visits and website actions that result in more customers, sales, and brand loyalists. Article sentiment toward the brand. What is PR Attribution ?

Consumer 370

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

When it comes to generating leads, creating a community, and interacting with your customers, nothing tops social media. Social media is the perfect way to build exposure for your brand and increase traffic to your website, but how do you do that? Here’s a handy social media marketing checklist.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

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. Microsoft’s.NET Rocks!

Branding 78

Branding Brand Media Journalism 78

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our final blog series of the year, we take a closer look at 2021 G2 Crowd ratings and spotlight the key criteria for choosing the unified earned, owned and social media monitoring, media relations and PR analytics platform that best suits your needs as a modern communicator. Why technology ROI matters.

How To 397

How To Media Software Analytics 397

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Unfortunately, in my experience, most professionals don’t think about their professional brand , how well it represents them, and how strong it is within the search engine result pages, until it’s too late. How well do those findings represent you and the brand that you represent? Auditing and optimizing your social media presence.

Branding 234

Branding Brand Reputation Crisis 234

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. Calls to Action. … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. Calls to Action. … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

Going beyond just tracking content quantity versus competition (aka share of voice), Power of Voice also weighs the importance of each article along the dimensions of content relevance, publication authority, social media amplification, and sentiment, in a single measurement. Influence: Brand Impact. Action: PR Attribution.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

Going beyond just tracking content quantity versus competition (aka share of voice), Power of Voice also weighs the importance of each article along the dimensions of content relevance, publication authority, social media amplification, and sentiment, in a single measurement. Influence: Brand Impact. Action: PR Attribution.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

How can you be a credible resource for your audience, stakeholders and the media by consistently sharing objective information and advice? The next question is: what assets do you have that could position your brand as a trusted authority for the media?

Strategy 418

Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

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

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

AUGUST 14, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. And social media. The purpose of your press release is to remind the media, your clients, and other businesses why your company is relevant. Use multimedia.

Writing 310

Writing How To Infographics Pinterest 310

Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

However, to reach journalists tomorrow , agencies and brand communicators must consider the other options gaining ground. Turn to social media instead, which was a close second to email as the most preferred form of contact between journalists and PR professionals. First, though, put down your phone.

Infographics 120

Infographics Social Media Media Journalism 120

Cision

MAY 18, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . There is no better story to illustrate the power of social listening to generate business. Social Conversations Aren’t So Random. Your product or service brand name (if different).

How To 198

How To Instagram Social Media LinkedIn 198

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When developing a public relations or marketing strategy, many companies decide to start by jumping on the social media train. While getting started with a social media strategy may be easy, it needs to be consistent and well thought out to make it truly successful. Not all social networks are the same.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Media Training 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Social commerce Social commerce is mobile’s latest opportunity. While not all social shopping is done on mobile devices, the addition of one-click pay and the ubiquity of digital wallets have propelled m-commerce. Podcasts and mobile-first media Podcasts are riding the mobile wave big time.

Mobile 334

Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

Onclusive

JANUARY 27, 2020

The study reveals benchmarks for average social media and news engagement of news releases, the optimal days and times to publish a news release to maximize social engagement and earned media articles as well as best practices for boosting news release performance with multimedia.

Data 273

Data Report Study Analysis 273

Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

According to a recent study by Fluent , consumers who are reached through a greater number of channels engage more with, and buy more from, brands. Another study by Statista found that as many as 43 percent of Canadians relied on traditional media to research Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in November 2015.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Media Study 120

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There is one very obvious reason why social media and influencer marketing do not make up the majority of a brand’s communications or advertising budget. We’re having a hard time selling the higher-ups on social media. The decade-old dilemma, whether you work for a brand or agency, is a limited budget.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Measurement Advertising 120

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT FOR FREE Top 5 PR Trends for 2025 Trend: AI-powered PR Trend: Data-driven strategies Trend: Hyper-personalization Trend: Focusing on the niche Trend: Strategic partnerships Trend #1: AI-powered PR In 2025, AI will no longer be excluded from anyones workflows. Let's dive in! The key benefit?

Trends 104

Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120

5W PR

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When a campaign goes viral, it can lead to a surge in downloads, increased brand awareness, and, ultimately, greater success for an app. Leverage Social Media Social media platforms are powerful tools for spreading virality. Craft a Compelling Hook The hook is the first impression the app will make.

Viral 78

Viral How To Advertising Advertising 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 23, 2018

Can public relations help consumers fall in love with a brand? With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and many looking for tips on love in their personal lives, we thought it a good time to look at how to do the same for the brands. Make consumers love your brand. Make consumers love your brand.

Consumer 168

Consumer Branding Brand How To 168

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 26, 2021

I am asked all the time about whether or not to pay for influencers to promote your product, service, and brand. Whose audience will engage and be interested and click through to learn about your product, service or brand? There’s no cost to download it. So, download that. It’s s dicey question. PR FOR ANYONE.

How To 234

How To Branding Brand Video 234

Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Customer Service 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Fashion bloggers generate not only visual and social buzz for a brand but often drive more traffic and attention to what you are promoting than traditional media, due to the organic and personalized voice of a blogger. Many brands do offer partnerships to fashion bloggers, but most do so with the top bloggers in the U.S.

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Fashion Pitching How To Real Estate 236