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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Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. From short-form content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, to live streaming on Facebook and YouTube, video content has revolutionised the way we connect, share, and engage with others online.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2020

Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. 1) What is storytelling? To understand storytelling, you have to understand what makes a good story. 2) Why storytelling works: The Angel’s Cocktail. So, what are some good examples of storytelling?

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

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. There’s nothing wrong with holding on to the art of storytelling. There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. Connecting Data and Storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. WebpageFX predicts that by next year, 90% of online content will be video. Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

First-party data has taken precedence, offering invaluable insights into the preferences and behaviors of consumers. Porsche Nederland decided to choose a strategy based on consumer pull, instead of brand push. In a digital world overflowing with content, Porsche's journey of storytelling is a beacon of innovation.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

We all love a good story, and research shows that conducting media relations through the lens of storytelling provides optimal results. To make your storytelling effective, approach it as you would a strategic communications plan. Storytelling can come to life in written, audio or video forms, or in a blend of all three.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 10, 2024

The way we consume media – in terms of formats, channels, platforms, and more – is in a state of constant evolution. For PR professionals, it’s not enough to be “on social,” “into video,” or “always on mobile.” PR and other media professionals think in terms of paid versus earned media – but consumers don’t. But what about PR?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These days, consumers are more selective with where they spend and brands looking to reach customers face a very specific challenge. 5W’s Consumer Culture Report revealed more than half of all consumers are interested in investing on their health and wellness journey by splurging on products and services within the industry.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In this video, Baer tackles the issue of why earned media continually takes a back seat to paid and owned media. Click the image to view the video or read the transcript below. First, consumers of all types are spending more and more time in digital environments. Do we suddenly care LESS about influence and storytelling?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Video is a powerful PR and marketing tool, used by so many in the industry to build stronger, more impactful relationships with businesses and customers. A brand using video marketing effectively will enjoy an increase in sales, conversions, and brand image. video marketing important, good video pr, best pr video.

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5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumer spending is taking flight, and travelers are eager to rediscover the world after a period of grounded dreams. Storytelling Let go of the travel marketing jargon and tap into the power of authentic voices. The answer lies in understanding the evolved traveler. Let them see, hear, and feel the adventure.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 11, 2024

For example, a brand aimed at millennial, tech-savvy consumers might adopt a lighthearted and humorous tone, whereas a company targeting seasoned professionals might use a more formal or straightforward voice. Leverage Storytelling As you know by now, storytelling is a powerful tool when it comes to developing your brand’s voice.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2017

Contemporary public relations has appropriated the classic cultural art form of rich storytelling, because no one can resist a good story. PR professionals know that in the “attention economy” where consumer engagement is elusive, the most effective way to connect with an audience may be to tell your story.

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Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. Clayton created divided 88 Acres into chapters and sprinkled in short videos and strong imagery. Below, I’ve outlined the rules of storytelling, as shared by the storyteller guru himself.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. More directly, the rising popularity of podcasts and other mobile-centric media channels indicate new storytelling opportunities and platforms for PR.

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Prohibition

JUNE 17, 2021

If you’re working in the PR and social media industry, you will be well aware of how video content has grown in popularity and relevance in the past few years. This means there are so many avenues for brands to utilise video content to engage their target audience. But it’s not just the social world where video has a key presence.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Video content is a fantastic way to engage audiences, informing and capturing your brand’s message to your target audience in ways which still imagery simply cannot. Videos are also a great storytelling device. For example, the type of video that suits an Instagram audience may not work for a LinkedIn audience.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Consider this: Where both video and text are available at the same source , 72 percent of people prefer video to learn about a product or service. Anyone on my team will tell you how much I love video. Eighty-one percent of people have been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Are you using video as a part of your marketing strategy? Video, my friend, is no longer optional. If you want to build a business in the 21st century, you need to reach the 21st century consumer, and that person is on Facebook or YouTube liking cat videos as we speak. Video is no longer optional. Please say yes.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s no secret that video is champion content when it comes to social media. With social video generating 1200% more shares than text and image combined, this social media trend continues to dominate platforms and is helping companies improve brand awareness, conversion rates and sales figures.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

” YouTube series, which shows that any brand, no matter how sexy the product, can use video to drive sales. The series, which debuted over a decade ago, was one of the first majorly successful examples of video content marketing. Media and marketing experts have been anointing video as the trend of the year for over a decade.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The rise of video content has made it an exciting time to have a presence in the production industry. As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. But what can we do to keep creating videos that engage and drive business? Viewers Becoming Participants.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

Faster phones, the abundance of phones and ubiquitous WiFi make videos that much more appealing. On April 29, PR News’ Matthew Schwartz will join Cision’s Heidi Sullivan on “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ,” a free webinar that will provide the latest video best practices for communicators. Does video have any weaknesses?

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2018

You’re confident this great video will get people talking. You wait a few days to check the data and… your video got a whopping 12 views. Unfortunately, hoping to go viral is not a video strategy. The online video space is a deeply crowded market. Every minute, 400 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2015

From ancient cave drawings to photojournalism and broadcast TV, people have enjoyed visual stories for the speed at which people can consume the content and the emotion it elicits. If you want people to share your video, ask them.” – Jay Baer. Best Practices Featured Content Marketing multimedia Photography podcasts video'

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With infinite digital space coupled with dwindling consumer attention spans, a PR agency’s greatest task is to cut through the content clutter and help brands attract, capture, and retain consumers by way of the media’s reporting. A PR Agency’s Brand Video Fundamentals. One of the most succinct and successful ways to do this?

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Years ago we resigned a big brand account in the consumer electronics space. At the time we supported their consumer electronics business in the U.S. handling their video camcorders, cameras and laptops.more. You’ve probably heard of them.

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5W PR

AUGUST 8, 2024

Press releases, blog posts, and educational videos can highlight the advantages of breastfeeding for maternal health and infant development. PR, through strategic messaging and storytelling, can play a pivotal role in normalizing breastfeeding. PR campaigns can effectively spread this message through targeted content.

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Cision

JULY 10, 2015

With audio and video, don’t assimilate. It’s your favorite audio or video producer. Want tips on how to make your story stand out with visuals and video? Get a copy of our “A Roadmap to Multimedia Storytelling” e-book now! How can you use those devices in your own audio and video pieces? Be Recognizable.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2014

For consumer companies, Facebook offers one of the easiest platforms for brand storytelling. Take that photo of a customer smiling over the company’s product/service or that video of employees raising money for a worthy cause, publish on Facebook and voila! I think we can agree that this is not brand storytelling at its best.

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ReimaginePR

JULY 18, 2016

Who can even remember a world without online videos? Between sharing funny videos on social media, looking up helpful how-to’s or learning about a brand on their website, it seems like we can’t go a day without watching at least one video online. So, what makes videos so appealing to so many people? Click Here. #1:

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2015

If content marketing is about connecting with consumers and driving engagement, video is a tactic that must be employed. Video viewing, particularly on mobile, is surging. Native video advertising builds on the premises found with video and native advertising. Facebook already penalizes links to external videos.

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Inbound PR

MAY 14, 2019

For consumers, the colossal amount of content, PR and marketing messages out there can be quite a turn off. The power of video storytelling. Sound familiar? We’re busy people and we don’t have time to sift through it all. So, how do you do it?

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Cision

MAY 25, 2017

Owned Media Requires Great Storytelling. One of the best cases for owned media, in a world where every brand is creating more content, came from Managing Director of Consumer Marketing at Edelman, Stephanie Smirnov. Cision’s own CMO, Chris Lynch, echoed this idea when he talked about data-driven storytelling.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Years ago we resigned a big brand account in the consumer electronics space. At the time we supported their consumer electronics business in the U.S. handling their video camcorders, cameras and laptops.more. You’ve probably heard of them.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content.

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