Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. HubSpot has them for marketing and social media.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Internal Communications. The truth is that internal communications are really important to how things get done in any organization. Executive Thought Leadership.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

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. B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). Sponsors are a who’s who of big B2B tech brands.

Conference 304

Conference B2B Case Study Content Marketing 304

5W PR

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s beneficial to work with a SaaS digital marketing agency to achieve the best results. Personalized Communication Personalized communication is the cornerstone of building strong customer relationships. Community Building Creating a sense of community can strengthen customer relationships and improve retention.

Marketing 78

Marketing Knowledge Base Case Study Community 78

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Maybe running a targeted marketing campaign in tandem with PR is your best bet. PR and marketing are converging. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ For social amplification, go to your community.

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Insurance 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

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. How can marketers cope? Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The top problem in content creation probably comes from the fact that too many B2B marketers haven’t had a single conversation with a customer Most B2B marketers (57%) say creating the right content for their audience is their top content creation challenge in content marketing. This is a marketing leadership problem.

Content Marketing 200

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 200

Prowly

APRIL 11, 2025

Not necessarily the answer you wanted to see, but brand reputation management is mostly a shared responsibility across multiple departments in the company, such as: PR & Communications: To manage media coverage and the public's perception. Marketing: To align messaging, brand positioning, and ads.

Reputation 104

Reputation Measurement Report Brand 104

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. We’ve invited a few special guests to join our discussion who will share their expertise on healthcare issues and the many advancements that we’ve seen in communications.

Healthcare 150

Healthcare Community Twitter Communications 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. Promoting leadership. The two can and should work together – much like brick and mortar.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Valerie Merahn Simon, Co-Founder, #PRStudChat Valerie has been in the communications industry for nearly 20 years. An accomplished senior sales and marketing executive, Valerie is a motivated leader who provides vision, along with strategic and tactical leadership.

Crisis 312

Crisis Twitter Community Conference 312

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of PR and marketing, the ability to shape and capitalise on trends is vital for successful campaigns. After that, we’ll break down the five ways trend tracking helps PR and marketing pros, as the title suggests. These capabilities work in harmony to make your PR and marketing campaigns even more successful.

Trends 195

Trends Marketing Analysis Leadership 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Social media marketing and PR have recently become inseparable. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Extends the reach of thought leadership content . Helps build a community around common topics or interests .

Social Media 344

Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

Software 182

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 182

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To understand how analysts factor marketing into their assessment and valuation of the companies they cover. This is cited ahead of leadership quality (76%) and technological innovation (72%).” And a brand is bigger than marketing. In other words, it takes a good company and good marketing to build a valuable brand.

Financial 174

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 174

5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

PR professionals now manage an intricate mix of content creation, community management, and crisis response across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. LinkedIn values professional insights and thought leadership. TikTok’s algorithm rewards authentic, entertaining content that feels native to the platform.

Social Media 109

Social Media Brand Branding Crisis Management 109

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

For marketers, this makes brand awareness a huge challenge: How do we stand out above the noise? Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more. Duncan Alney, CEO, Firebelly Marketing. That’s participation marketing.”.

Brand 246

Brand Branding eBook Leadership 246

5W PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Research from the Content Marketing Institute shows that 80% of top-performing B2B content marketers prioritize building audiences through owned media channels. According to HubSpot’s 2023 Marketing Report, companies that maintain active blogs receive 67% more leads than those without blogs. Microsoft’s.NET Rocks!

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Journalism 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Beyond traditional marketing, PR acts as a strategic link between companies and their target audience, shaping perceptions, building trust, and ultimately fostering business growth. PR teams can pitch intriguing stories that emphasize the distinct features, advantages, and market potential of a new product. 

Product Launch 78

Product Launch B2B Industry Case Study 78

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. Research shows that stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone, making storytelling a powerful tool for public relations in the supplement industry.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Case Study Measurement Education 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As internship season arrives, public relations and integrated marketing firms worldwide are opening applications for paid summer roles. Businesses of all types hire interns for strategic communications, social media and public relations. This demonstrates initiative and allows you to contribute meaningfully to the community.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Our goal is to screen Pioneers in Skirts in schools, communities, and companies , and help them utilize the film to spark conversations about what inclusion really means, and how to support and actively promote gender parity in our culture today. Berst is a Raleigh, NC-based producer, writer, and activation marketer. What’s Next?

Film 194

Film Marketing Nonprofit Education 194

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

A good public relations professional will counsel their client to have a blog or content hub as a way to showcase thought leadership, earned media placements, company news, and announcements, and engage with fans and followers. Your blog is your community. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

What about creating prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” In my experience it works best in tandem with other, more controllable or scalable elements of the marketing mix – like email marketing, SEO, and sales promotion. .” Look at that marketing funnel. Look at that marketing funnel.

Publicity 255

Publicity Storytelling Automotive Software 255

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Does good PR create more prospects at the top of the marketing funnel? ” Earned media doesn’t work as consistently as email marketing or paid media. A well designed PR program will work along with other marketing services, from the top of the funnel to the post-purchase phase. Here’s how.

Storytelling 233

Storytelling Education Software LinkedIn 233

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At the intersection of politics, business, communications, and culture, author Dr Stuart Thomsons latest book explores the changing nature and implications of activism for the corporate world. His career has included academic and senior corporate and leadership roles in the CIPR and PRCA.

Company 93

Company Public Affairs Government Case Study 93

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. But what about other assets that the media or customers are likely to see?

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2024

South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 recently concluded, leaving attendees from 5WPR with a wealth of insights into the evolving landscape of technology, marketing, and leadership. However, for brands, striking a balance between growth and profitability while still valuing the importance of brand and community remains crucial.

Leadership 78

Leadership Conference Marketing Community 78

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A strong brand message is essential for any successful marketing strategy. For local businesses, this message is even more critical, positioning the franchise as a trusted, indispensable part of the community. The combination of corporate oversight and local adaptability is key to franchise marketing success.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Local Measurement 52

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Companies that meaningfully integrate social responsibility into their PR efforts build deeper connections with audiences and strengthen their market position. The most successful brands recognize that surface-level gestures fall flat – real impact requires embedding social responsibility throughout their communications strategy.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Employee 78

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2021

He connected me with the opportunity to explore communications and public relations, which led to an internship at a PR agency. For many young or career-transitioning PR professionals who represent under-resourced identity communities, an unpaid internship — even for academic credit or experience — is a non-starter.

Nonprofit 197

Nonprofit Financial Community Leadership 197

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The market for roles is booming as we learn to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. It also highlights priority skills areas for the future.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Whatever we can do to reflect consumer behavior is where we have the most success” in marketing, said Prince, Taco Bell’s director of brand communications and PR. There’s a really important lesson to be had here in leadership, which is, ‘You’re not gonna get it sometimes, and that’s OK.’ Prince said.

Energy 74

Energy Consumer Social Media Leadership 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color.

Local 118

Local Community Ethics Education 118

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 24, 2016

With the dramatic increase in podcast listening hours in the US, and the rise of mobile usage, marketing professionals are exploring the world of podcasting; how to launch a show and the strategies to attract and build a large community of engaged listeners. Are you trying to reach your base or perhaps increase your community size?

Energy 190

Energy Mobile Community Measurement 190