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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 5, 2017

Any PR or marketing expert will tell you that for a brand to connect with customers, it should strive for authenticity. But what about brands that don’t have a compelling story, or who have strayed from their roots due to their very success? It’s like the joke among PR and ad agencies that every client wants a viral video.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Can a good story create value for a brand? While I look for my next gig, I’m doing some consulting for a range of different companies helping to set their brand strategy and developing plans for them to attack their respective markets. From your perspective what is storytelling? . If there’s no story, there’s no brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

In today’s atmosphere of continuous communications from a multitude of channels, PR people (and their marketing peers) must come up with original approaches to storytelling to break through the noise. To urge people to give their eyes periodic breaks from screens, it filmed a series of snappy, fun viral videos called 20 Second Daydreams.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. Unveiling surprising facts or data can also make your online PR content go viral. So, Samsung, a leading mobile brand in the country, unveiled a new road safety campaign called #SafeIndia. Humanize Your Brand.

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Mark My Words

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Guardian’s Data Blog recently compared Russell Brand’s reach with that of the newspaper attempting to discredit him, The Sun. They did : in the form of a viral hashtag that has seen The Sun ridiculed for the premise of its campaign, #TheSunLogic. Though anathema for some, there is a reason why Brand has 8.7m

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. Too often, new business owners make the mistake of committing to their brand name before researching available domain names. What’s your niche?

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. 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. The brand’s success was about more than just going viral or getting lucky.

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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.

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Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Think about what your brand wants to achieve.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s also an extremely effective example of brand storytelling, as it was produced not by a gritty independent film studio but by the financial services platform Square. That’s a noble aim, but how can a piece of content that is not directly about a brand be one of the best examples of brand storytelling ?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Two years later, Popeyes chose to debut its chicken sandwich announcement with a video from Sweet Dixie Kitchen, where they would give a preview of the sandwich, giving an in-depth and viral feel to the announcement. On top of standard visuals, Popeyes’ introductory video demonstrated the brand’s command of visual storytelling.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

We are creators, storytellers and writers. And we are influential to our teams, across our organizations and in our communities — demonstrating daily how smart, strategic communications can advance your brand, even in times of crisis. Her storytelling is personal and intimate and gives a glimpse of what she’s feeling at the moment.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

With an overflow of information vying for the spotlight, brands must adapt their strategies to stand out amidst the noise. Especially when faced with the task of engaging individuals who may not inherently express interest in a particular product, the question arises: how can brands forge lasting relationships with these audiences?

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Beyond PR

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. This is in part because like attracts like; large brands can bring more of the same, they reason. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s about capturing the essence of your brand’s story and presenting it in a way that engages your audience. Visual storytelling not only complements copy but can also provide an instant emotional connection that pulls prospective customers deeper into your brand. Storytelling: Visuals can tell a story instantly.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Storytelling: Telling a story that resonates with your target market is essential if you want to cut through the noise online. Align your stories with your brand purpose. Every piece o f content should have a purpose and should align with your overall brand purpose. Video trends for 2023. And it should move them emotionally.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I think some in the C-suite do know things like brand awareness are important and they kind of just feel it in their gut that it’s the right thing to do. Steve Barrett: And get paid a proper wage as well. Chris Lynch: Yeah, right. Steve Barrett: That’s a good point because we talk a lot about AI, now, don’t we?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

Emotions layered with happiness make up the majority of top drivers of viral content. We admire brands that leverage good opportunities into great ones. Lyft co-founder and president Jon Zimmer has refused to chide Travis Kalanick or outwardly engage in schadenfreude, staying true to his brand’s personality.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Landsberg went on: first ask yourself, ‘why does our brand exist?’ Let your audience/fans know that you see and hear them, and that you, as a brand, are listening. Landsberg used a great example from REI, a brand that is currently anchoring around its audience’s human needs exceptionally well. Start by starting.”.

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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.

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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.

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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. For brands, different audiences across all social media platforms.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing influencer landscape, we help brands strategically navigate where and how to show up across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitch, and beyond —ensuring impact at any scale. This ongoing investment strengthens loyalty and drives long-term brand advocacy.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the virtual realm continues to expand, brands and PR professionals must adapt and harness the power of digital PR to effectively engage their audiences and build lasting relationships. Social media platforms, blogs, websites, and podcasts provide an unprecedented opportunity for brands to connect with their target audiences directly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

By attacking the advertising model that supports sites like World News Daily Report and NewsBuzzDaily, they might help slow the viral spread of false, defamatory, and even dangerous stories. Like many PR professionals, we’ve had experience with web-based rumors that threaten a brand’s reputation. Attribute everything.

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

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Marketwired

MARCH 22, 2016

They’re meant to be a tool for business communication, not fine art or viral spectacles. In the goal to get noticed and be creative in the competitive PR industry, it can be easy to become distracted by judgments of “is this unique / shocking / outside-the-box enough to go viral?” While they can (and should!)

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Cision

JULY 20, 2015

.” Similar to Birchbox, Triberr also is heavily invested in increasing their utility acquiring Scoutle , an analytics company that can help bloggers to predict the virality of their articles. It’s a common understanding that storytelling is an effective way to share ideas. Conclusions.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling.

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Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. With such a promising consumer base, luxury brands cannot afford to ignore the potential of TikTok as a marketing platform.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. Slowly, they brought on other smart people with great storytelling skills to join them in the fight. The brand purpose craze. Creativity strikes back.

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David PR Group

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The old tricks aren’t working, and all roads are pointing to brand building and authentic communications. Storytelling and compelling visuals, as well as attention-getting video, all need to be considered as we weave our marketing tales. DavidPRBlog google algorithm Google+ marketing public relations SEO storytelling writing'

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Prowly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

And, as a PR pro, your job is to track all mentions that matter to your brand and boil them down to crucial insights , like trending topics, customer sentiment, and competitive intelligence. Your brand is an athleticwear company called lululemon and you’ve launched sustainable clothing packaging. No wonder you might feel overwhelmed.

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Again, I like the consistency of Khanna’s branding in his social platforms, and this time, he’s got the upper hand with 21,848 likes compared to Honda’s 11,510 likes. Just don’t expect a future Honda campaign to deliver a viral video of a cat coding a mobile app. What about Facebook? Taking a look at Instagram ….

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Shift Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Based on the recent influencer campaigns we’ve managed for clients (and are loving from other brands), here are the tricks for getting more value out of current and upcoming influencer marketing initiatives. When you treat influencers as brand ambassadors, more trust is developed between the brand, the influencer and their followers.

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