The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 26, 2017

There is no doubt that social media is a part of our lives today – and, as such, social media has to be a big part of every company’s marketing plan. Your customers expect you to be active and responsive on social media. It is all about social media customer care.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

But there are lots of reasons your company wants to get its story out. Your company is excited about its new product, research paper, promotion, etc., The next time you’re looking to tell your company’s unique story, but have press release writers’ block, take some inspiration from the following examples of amazing press releases.

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Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Cision

APRIL 27, 2015

In 2015, it’s safe to say most companies view social media as a necessary communication channel for business. Despite this, the social media giant is the default social network for brands to be on, regardless of whether it makes sense. What happens to an infographic you posted to Facebook even two days ago?

Social Media 120

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Consider different formats, such as blog posts, articles, infographics, videos, and podcasts. Another strategy is to utilize social media. Identify the social media platforms most active for the target audience. Use social media analytics to track engagement and optimize strategy.

Strategy 78

Strategy Marketing Crisis Communications Analytics 78

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Social media has changed the world of PR and it’s for the better. Social media is about people, however, the technology helps to facilitate the great interactions we experience. Social media helps you to gather intelligence and to become more intimate with your customers and other important stakeholders.

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Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

As About.com became Dotdash and the San Diego Chargers were relocated and renamed the Los Angeles Chargers, social media was bursting with thoughts and opinions on these rebrands. This was in conjunction with a newspaper ad that explained the changes, along with updated social media profiles and a website redesign.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Small companies and startups face intense competition for attention in today’s crowded marketplace. Research shows that 70% of consumers prefer getting to know a company through articles rather than ads, according to Nielsen. This makes earned media particularly valuable for startups looking to build credibility.

Strategy 78

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Cision

JANUARY 6, 2016

These days a business does not have a choice to not be on social media. Or, how much to invest into social media marketing. Or even, what should one’s social media strategy be. Give your users content that they enjoy on social media. Multimedia Is The Way to Go. Don’t Be Afraid to Automate.

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5W PR

JANUARY 13, 2025

Thought leadership has emerged as a cornerstone strategy, enabling companies to establish themselves as industry authorities, build trust with their target audience, and ultimately drive business growth. Companies primarily focused on issuing press releases to announce new products, secure media coverage, and generate buzz.

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Leadership B2B Tools Engineering 78

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Design: An awful lot of content today is visual – photography, original images, social media images and infographics. It’s been estimated that nearly 40% of customers find a company through search. And video is growing at breakneck speed. Design skills are highly valued and likely to be more so in 2018.

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Analytics Infographics SEO Software 228

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

They’re unavoidable on social media and most of us quake in fear at the thought of handling them wrong. I came across this absolutely wonderful infographic yesterday that explains different types of complainers and how best to handle them. Complainers jump on social media, because it brings audience to their voice.

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Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2017

But for companies in less glamorous industries, this job may seem more challenging. A company blog might, for example, contain a story about how working in the industry helped one of their employees turn their life around. Take another example; Payson Petroleum is a relatively small oil and natural gas company.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To ensure that the goods succeed, it’s essential to understand the company’s target audience, create a strong brand identity, leverage digital marketing, utilize public relations, offer samples and promotions, and focus on packaging and point-of-sale (POS) CPG marketing.

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5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to the Content Marketing Institute , companies with integrated PR and content strategies see 72% higher ROI compared to those who keep these functions separate. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 97% more links to their websites than those that don’t.

Content Marketing 78

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

Companies issue a news release when they have a job to do: to spread the message of a product launch, an exciting corporate expansion, or the addition of a new executive. But it’s important to keep in mind that their audience, the media, also has a job to do. Companies have a story to tell, and the media needs to tell a story.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

This year, companies spent $167,000 per second on commercials during the big game, but how much reaction did that cash generate on social media? SB50 Social Media Oakland #oakmtg #Socialmedia #growthhacker #SDCC Comic Con #tech #vlogger. Sports reporter at ESPN Deportes. Zennie Abraham.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics. 1) Data visualization.

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Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 80

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Why is social media so attractive to consumers? Social media platforms have captured the hearts and minds of billions of people worldwide. Social media provides a sense of connection and community.

Social Media 88

Social Media Consumer Media Crisis Management 88

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. New PR serves three pivotal roles to build your corporate brand and support your sales and marketing organizations: PR is digital storytelling through content and social amplification. ” 4.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

5W PR

APRIL 7, 2025

According to SEMrush’s State of Content Marketing Report, companies using three or more analytics tools are 57% more likely to achieve their content marketing goals. Identifying Content Opportunities Through Data Data analysis reveals gaps and opportunities in your content strategy.

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Data Strategy How To Analytics 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Defense Public Relations plays a vital role in connecting defense technology companies with the general public. Visual storytelling through infographics, videos, and interactive content helps break down complex concepts. For defense technology companies, this trust deficit requires special attention. trillion in 2021.

Publicity 78

Publicity Privacy Technology Ethics 78

Cision

MAY 3, 2017

The media attention that companies get can positive or negative. Richard Levick in the recent livestream Breaking Down the State of the Media said, “We’re entering a generation where drinking a Starbucks coffee and wearing Nordstrom shoes is suddenly a political statement. Companies cannot lose sight of this.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Start conducting thorough brand research today using Prowly's media monitoring and social media listening. An all-in-one tool like Prowly isnt only known for its robust media database. Tools like Prowly's media monitoring and social media listening can measure these metrics by analyzing media coverage and campaign impact.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

Every person in your company is a representative of the brand and now that we’re all online, that’s truer than ever. Anyone considering doing business with your company moves along a particular path, often referred to as the customer journey. It could be to buy the product, join the company as an employee or invest in the business.

Engineering 188

Engineering Interviews Infographics Social Media 188

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

.” Too many content marketing teams try to half-ass a bunch of things—blog posts, whitepapers, video, social media, SEO—in the pursuit of a cohesive content program. Part of the problem is that small and mid-sized companies want to compete with huge corporations out of the gate. Click here to read our whitepaper.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Company Strategy How To 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, there can be long-term ramifications for tech companies and even risk to brand reputation if PR budgets are slashed reactively. Once it’s well executed, a successful PR strategy can drive immense value for companies, even during a recession. Many tech companies have announced staff reductions, for example.

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Strategy Reputation Infographics Banking 193

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

Many B2B companies engage in lengthy sales cycles where customers make a large commitment of capital – and faith. If you’re a scrappy startup or an early stage tech company, you may not have the capital for massive advertising budgets. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).”

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Advertising Advertising B2B Trade Shows 178

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

Depending on your audience and goals, a long-form blog post, a video, or an infographic may be more appropriate. For example, you can adapt longer-form content to rank for certain keywords or repurpose a blog post into bite-sized social media posts for better engagement.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What role does social media play in your media relations strategy?

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2014

It’s not just about social media, checking email, conducting a search or shopping. iPhone users prefer spending time consuming media, with news apps, radio, photos, social networking, and weather as the highest-ranking categories, while Android users spent more time in search (Google) and email (Gmail).

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Mobile Strategy Web Consumer 201

PR Fuel

APRIL 2, 2021

Are you wondering how you can make your press releases more sharable for social media? If you want to boost engagement when it comes to sharing press releases on social media, keep reading. You can include other media, such as videos and images to make your blogs more interactive. Craft a Creative Headline.

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Social Media Media Mobile Infographics 76

The Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

. If you don’t already have a website for your company, it’s high time you started preparing yourself for one. This would include anything from photos of your company building, staff headshots, to approved stock images that were purchased and approved for use. versions and png. Approved Photos. Digital Files.

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Prowly

APRIL 23, 2025

You think your company is doing great, but do you have data to prove it? Track brand mentions across news, social media, and industry publications. How Prowly helps Use Prowlys media monitoring tools to track brand mentions and compare SOV with competitors. We've got you. How to measure it? There you need actual data.

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Measurement Branding Brand How To 104

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, 5W PR CEO Ronn Torossian and others share tips on how executives can use a blog and other social media avenues to spark conversations and conversions, establishing themselves as a leader within their industry. For this reason, PR professionals are converting their media publications into blogs and e-newsletters.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. Because of social media, we’re able to use our creativity and apply our skills in other areas that were not traditionally in our wheelhouse. Creative PR 2.0

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MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?". The podcast is eminently shareable on social media channels.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report found that 92 percent of journalists said that their companies were already mobile-ready. Widen your social presence. You probably already know your organization needs to be using social media. Consider using a responsive design for your website.

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Mobile Public Affairs Infographics Social Media 159