Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Education and workplace practices are critical to change according to Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre. Social mobility in the Creative Economy: Rebuilding and levelling up? Social mobility in the Creative Economy: Rebuilding and levelling up? billion and 2.2 million jobs. This creates double disadvantage.

Creativity 149

Creativity Industry Policies Mobile 149

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Fortunately, social media and technology, when implemented strategically, can serve as effective channels to navigate change and leverage it to help one become more original and creative, which are desirable characteristics of PR professionals. How can online communities help people facilitate change in their lives and careers?

Community 150

Community Social Media Media Education 150

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2025

Marketing technology and user-generated content now form the backbone of successful PR campaigns, fundamentally changing how brands connect with their audiences. The Martech-UGC Connection: Tools That Drive Results PR teams need the right technology stack to effectively collect, manage, and distribute user-generated content.

System 99

System Tools Policies Measurement 99

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

What sets theSkimm apart is first, our voice – meant to sound like your friend sitting next to you, telling you what you need to know for your day – and second, the community that has grown around theSkimm — who help us grow every day. What do you think is different about TheSkimm vs. other daily email newsletters? Interview PR 2.0

Interviews 329

Interviews Social Media Technology Resources 329

Flack's Revenge

MAY 4, 2016

My local tech networking and meetup wanderings took me to a cool destination last night – the opening party of Creative Tech Week , at the Clemente Center on the Lower East Side. What is all this about a mashing up creativity and tech? The Expo and Community hubs are in Brooklyn; Arts and Industry, in Manhattan.

Creativity 120

Creativity Print Big Data Fashion 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Which strategic positioning direction should clients pursue, what kind of media material should be featured and how important it is to create relevant and eye-catching messaging content are integral to each and every digital communications effort. Search dominates.

Creativity 120

Creativity SEO Mobile Journalism 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. I define myself as a PR generalist.

Industry 316

Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2020

The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. They’re under pressure to differentiate their brand communications to reach high-priority audiences in more thoughtful and effective ways. It’s essential to be community-minded. As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore.

B2B 276

B2B Social Media Brand Branding 276

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

Another great resource or ally can come from working with a trusted research firm that can help you “uncover the hidden patterns of understanding that undermine citizen action,” as the Topos Partnership has done for a variety of communities in at least seven different sectors. How do you qualify your audience for each campaign?

Community 102

Community Communications Case Study Customer Service 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The code too can be highly probable which is why the creative and design are what differentiates software products he said, rather than word choice. We have used keyboards and touch screens to interface with technology ever since the Graphical User Interface (GUI) was created. I just hadn’t thought about software that way.

Software 176

Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Below I’ll highlight a couple of simple and effective methods that’ll help grow a B2B Facebook community through engaging content curation. Offer something of real value instead.

B2B 100

B2B Facebook Community How To 100

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Here are the THREE big trends that communications professionals need to pay attention to closely, as they sharpen their skills to handle 21st century communications: Embracing Disruptive Technologies: Social, Mobile, Cloud, and Sensors. It’s not that you want to solely focus on the technology. Each practice is expanding.

Big Data 250

Big Data Data Education Internal 250

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since I work in technology, which is by definition the application of science for practical use, there is some direct professional development value. That provides me with different tools to think about work problems and break them down in different ways to solve them; I think it stokes creativity.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. It’s also the case with tech products that must continually improve and innovate to meet customer needs and take advantage of emerging technology. But the conflict typically runs deeper. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

ET, the #PRStudChat community will discuss how to advance your PR Toolkit with the best tools, apps, websites, and more. Some of the topics/questions Gina and the #PRStudChat community will answer include: Q1. What can you recommend for creative tools and resources? On Thursday, September 26th at 12:00 p.m.

How To 44

How To Resources Infographics Tools 44

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

One driving force behind the creation of Twitter Spaces seems to be the challenges Clubhouse faces regarding its community standards. The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. Twitter Spaces is seeking to offer a more inclusive environment.

B2B 405

B2B Social Media Media Twitter 405

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. Facebook, meanwhile is dramatically expanding its Community Help feature to address the pandemic. It’s not about the logo.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Brands must also make sure their community manager or agency has the experience, curiosity, and imagination needed to conceive, implement and measure their social efforts. I’m no longer hyperactive on Twitter, but still push out several tweets a day to keep our SO team, and my community up-to-date on social advents and need to know news.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

NewsWhip

JULY 15, 2021

Recently, we sat down with PepsiCo’s Lauren Powell to talk about how her team works to transform trends into successful campaigns and how data can power creative. Every successful modern creative campaign is powered by insight and data. The post How PepsiCo uses data to power creativity appeared first on Newswhip.

Creativity 78

Creativity Data Trends Analytics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Or, is it a campaign to position a business as a caring member of the community? From back-to-school season through Halloween and Christmas, brands relevant to Barbie should be thinking now about creative ways to capitalize on Barbie-mania.

Examples 293

Examples Consumer Software Analysis 293

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss how storytelling and content help to build relationships with your community. Several of the topics and questions answered by our special guests and our community members on the 22nd will include: How much time/attention do you give to the content you share and why?

Radio 170

Radio How To Community Storytelling 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

It may be summer, but #PRStudChat, sponsored by Spin Sucks, is focused on strategic communications all year round. In the spirit of learning, even when school is out, our community will gather for a Twitter chat on July 19th at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communications Media Community 150

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. While clearly data has an important role in marketing decisions, the community is also beginning to recognize data has several limits ( click fraud aside ). 1) Digital is killing creativity in marketing. We all want to be part of something.

Creativity 80

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications. New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

Study 170

Study Brand Branding B2C 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Staying relevant and up-to-date with the latest technology, trends and techniques will set you on the right path. Creative PR : According to the #PRStudChat Twitter community , creativity can’t be taught but it can certainly be inspired. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today. You cannot be complacent.

Creativity 150

Creativity Trends Technology Agency 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. I see a few things.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A Q&A on Citrix’s Standout Social Media Campaign with Heath Rudduck, Chief Creative Officer. Heath: Everyone has a product, an app, some sort of technology. Through a ton of research, we uncovered out insight: choosing a technology platform is a battle. Citrix is an incredible company with these incredible technologies.

Community 78

Community B2B Social Media Video 78

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 4, 2021

Human beings are creative social animals. Wake up and smell the energy Creative working is tough. In the shift from home working, we’ve overlaid a load of process and technology to make up for the lack of direct interaction. There is no technology solution for comforting someone in tears on a video call. This is mine.

Energy 177

Energy Survey Exercises Creativity 177

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT.

Analysis 173

Analysis Tools SMB Software 173

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. Community management specialist (community management, posting, pinch hitter in other areas).

Social Media 179

Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries. It demonstrates initiative, creativity and uniqueness. Gerry has served 50 years in communications and technology roles with Fortune 200 firms and NASA.

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Is creativity a talent or a skill? It seems to me if creativity is a talent it can be fine-tuned, like a natural athlete trains to compete in professional football. On the other hand, if creativity is a skill, it can be taught in the same way, we might teach our children to throw or catch a football. Or it might remain elusive.

Creativity 77

Creativity Analytics Study Exercises 77

PR for Anyone

MARCH 6, 2024

Even during the challenges of COVID-19, Patti found creative ways to keep the spirit of adventure alive, organizing socially distanced outings to parks and outdoor spaces. Technology can be an incredible tool in maintaining connections—it can help people stay connected and support one another, even if physically apart.

Travel 130

Travel Groups Technology Creativity 130

Shift Communications

JULY 10, 2015

Being a community manager may sound like a cool, trendy job filled with fun and creativity. Whether you’re managing a community of thousands or one of 100, you are the eyes and the ears of the company on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. A good monitoring tool can be your community managing BFF. Monitoring Tools.

Community 60

Community Tools Measurement Crisis 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 5, 2017

Big PR Results Start Small, Scale with Technology. Technology scales influencer efforts. Marketers use data to inform their creative campaigns, and digital ads are bought without any communication between agency and media company. Creative freedom for influencers. Micro-influencers are growing.

Trends 149

Trends Fashion Video YouTube 149

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s how we’re thinking about putting the customer at the center of digital strategy, technology, and story — now and in the future. Technology: Optimize your tech stack. There’s a plethora of technologies available. And what’s your roadmap for putting a great digital experience into action. Put the customer at the center.

Technology 73

Technology Strategy System Storytelling 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

Almost anyone who operates in the broader technology industry will flock to the many different TECHSPO events hosted around the world each year. It brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and more, looking to set the pace in the advanced world of technology, which of course includes adtech.

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Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156