5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Social media influencers have become central figures in modern marketing strategies , but brands are moving away from short-term, transactional relationships in favor of sustained partnerships. This shift reflects a deeper understanding of how authentic connections drive consumer trust and brand loyalty.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Marketing Guidelines 78

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2025

The digital landscape adds complexity to brand building, as you must maintain consistency across websites, social media, email marketing, and other online channels. According to research by Sprout Social, 86% of consumers say authenticity matters when deciding which brands to support. Are you formal or casual? Serious or playful?

Brand 78

Brand Branding Guidelines Storytelling 78

5W PR

JANUARY 21, 2025

How Brands Are Using Micro and Nano-Influencers to Build Trust and Drive Results Social media marketing has shifted dramatically in recent years, with brands moving away from celebrity endorsements toward partnerships with smaller, more focused content creators. Their followers view them as trusted peers rather than distant stars.

Guidelines 78

Guidelines Pinterest Advertising Advertising 78

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re launching a new product or service, it therefore makes sense to include blogger outreach in the marketing mix. If your product falls into a niche, blogs are a terrific way to get the word out to your target market. What it means for marketers: Bloggers are “pay for play,” and the more popular the blog, the more you’ll pay.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats why its ideal to work with an alcohol marketing agency to navigate these waters effectively. Understanding Local Laws and Regulations One of the most critical aspects of alcohol advertising is understanding the specific laws and regulations that apply to each target market. Guinness’ “St.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Ethics Local 78

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Visual marketing design trends are evolving more rapidly than ever, thanks to a highly interconnected media culture that provides nearly instant feedback. Staying on top of the latest visual marketing design trends is essential for building an enduring brand, telling engaging stories , and emotionally connecting with customers.

Trends 52

Trends Marketing Strategy Brand 52

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many supplement companies limit their market reach by overlooking accessibility initiatives that could expand their customer base while building meaningful brand equity. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide clear standards for creating accessible digital content.

Industry 78

Industry Nonprofit Guidelines Community 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at regulating endorsements and testimonials in marketing and advertising, particularly in the multi-billion dollar social media influencer industry. When are disclosures required?

Guidelines 89

Guidelines Brand Branding Advertising 89

5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When product recalls occur or safety standards change, manufacturers must respond swiftly while maintaining consumer trust. The stakes remain high – according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, toy-related injuries led to 152,000 emergency room visits for children under 15 in 2021.

Communications 78

Communications Education Consumer Guidelines 78

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends Web 170

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 14, 2014

This fact would have been material to consumers in their purchasing decision regarding the PS Vita. “Respondent has represented, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, that these comments about the PS Vita were independent comments reflecting the views of ordinary consumers who had used the PS Vita.”

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Employee Training Social Media 168

5W PR

APRIL 12, 2025

The integration of new technologies and wellness-focused amenities has become a driving force in water park marketing , with successful parks seeing up to 25% increases in visitor satisfaction through these innovations. These shareable moments extend the park’s reach and create organic marketing opportunities.

Trends 78

Trends Strategy Publicity System 78

Axia PR

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This episode explains how brands can respect consumers and the law by following responsible data privacy guidelines. Guest: Our episode guest is Sharon Toerek, intellectual property and marketing law attorney and owner of Toerek Law, a national law firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Privacy 117

Privacy Data Guidelines Marketing 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. But even without a universal formula for measuring brand mentions, PR is catching up to marketing. PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Business Wire

MARCH 7, 2017

Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire The following is Part II of Business Wire's article providing a closer look at influencer marketing and how it can help you amplify your message. Were contract guidelines met? Were FTC #spon/#ad disclosure guidelines met? These articles are great!

Marketing 157

Marketing Guidelines Measurement Analytics 157

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What started out as a Snapchat-like platform for younger generations of social media influencers and general users for sharing video snippets has grown into an essential platform for marketing and advertising. It’s open to all formats, and there are no distinct guidelines or rules on how the app should be used. Why TikTok?

B2B 310

B2B Video Social Media Creativity 310

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. First, it’s important for you to spend some time with your data and your stakeholders considering your content marketing program and its purpose.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the way alcohol brands connect with consumers. By following these strategies, working with an alcohol marketing agency , and staying informed about the latest regulations, alcohol brands can effectively leverage social media to build strong brand relationships, drive sales, and maintain a positive reputation.

Creativity 78

Creativity Social Media Strategy Brand 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Research shows that 63% of a company’s market value is attributed to its reputation. The 2018 Nike campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick demonstrated how taking a clear stance, while potentially polarizing, can strengthen brand authenticity and consumer trust.

Reputation 78

Reputation Brand Branding Crisis 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Creating Nostalgic Connections Through Strategic PR Nostalgia marketing has become increasingly powerful in the toy industry, with studies showing that nostalgic feelings can increase consumers’ willingness to pay for products by up to 45%.

Company 78

Company Brand Branding Crisis Management 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies. Even consumer brands need to position themselves and their companies as leaders.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

According to a 2023 PwC survey, 85% of consumers say they’re more likely to trust brands that consistently demonstrate ethical behavior. According to Content Marketing Institute, 78% of B2B buyers use case studies when researching solutions. Strong crisis management protects brand reputation.

Case Study 78

Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. Search marketing and SEO statistics. B2B Content Marketing ).

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Having a distinct PR voice means that the consumers are going to be able to connect to the brand a lot quicker because they are going to get familiar with that personality, and as a result, develop better brand awareness. All of the employees can stick to the outlined guidelines and always refer back to them when creating new content.

Publicity 158

Publicity Guidelines How To Social Media 158

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Marketers need to] adapt. Marketing Land.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

MaccaPR

JANUARY 13, 2025

Changes within the public relations landscape dont only affect us as PR professionals, but were also responsible for guiding our clients through the ever-evolving world of Marketing, PR and Communications. Consumers expect transparency and genuine interactions with people which builds trust and loyalty. In one survey, consumers were 2.4x

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Social Media Reddit 62

Shift Communications

JUNE 19, 2015

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) came out with guidelines regarding disclosure of endorsements that were significantly updated to take into account the ever-expanding domain of online advertising and social media. Reading and then understanding said guidelines in the Federal Register caused many a migraine for marketers.

Guidelines 60

Guidelines Agency Pinterest Privacy 60

Shift Communications

MAY 24, 2022

By Kelsie Axelrod, Director, Consumer. Influencer marketing is still on a bull run, and we are all in. It has become an essential arm of any consumer marketing program. But nowadays, influencer marketing strategy is not just about finding social media stars with big followings to post your products and news.

Strategy 97

Strategy Marketing Guidelines Creativity 97

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Over the last year, influencer marketing has been one of the most talked about digital tactics in all of marketing. And, of course, agencies will talk about the relationships they have with influencers (some agencies are completely built around the concept of influencer marketing) and how powerful those can be.

Marketing 98

Marketing Case Study Instagram Guidelines 98

Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Since then, his work at MCS has included the successful implementation of PR activities through the many stages of a drug’s lifecycle including early clinical trial data, FDA approval, direct-to-consumer and reinvigorating older brands. Rapid Fire Round: If I could change one law, it would be ….

Healthcare 266

Healthcare Analytics Agency Trends 266

Barokas

JUNE 7, 2019

Consumers are savvy and audiences are simply not responding to the same old methods of outreach. With so many product reviews being generated both organically and paid across multiple platforms—Instagram, blogs, vlogs, YouTube—the marketing and advertising game has changed. And, rightfully so. The key players? Influencers. Influencers.

Marketing 94

Marketing Guidelines Consumer YouTube 94

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In today’s hi-tech, fast-moving, cluttered digital world, content marketing is one of the most practical, effective and useful marketing strategies to date. It’s an essential aspect of today’s digital marketing landscape. So what does content marketing mean? Is content marketing important?

Content Marketing 98

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Consumer 98

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

You could develop a content marketing strategy , but that doesn’t mean that it will be a good strategy, or that it is related to the corporate goals in any meaningful way. What I want to do in this post is to identify 11 content marketing mistakes that you should avoid. Entertain, don’t sell. I re-wrote the article.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Mobile YouTube 120

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

From B2B to non-profit to consumer technology, I knew I loved PR, but I wasn’t serving the right industry. There are so many ways to consume the news today, it’s important to make an impact where your customer is. Today, we put a heavier emphasis on social media and influencer marketing than ever before.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228