ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

It used to be that when things got tough, the tough cut marketing and PR budgets. ” But that conventional wisdom was from a time when PR and marketing worked through one-way channels. In a depressed economy, a business that maintains marketing and communications will bounce back more quickly than one that cuts its budgets.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Each year, more than $30 billion is invested in corporate communications, publicity and public relations. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. Oversee the development of our product marketing playbook, including positioning, packaging, and ideal customer profiling.

Marketing 46

Marketing Case Study Software Transportation 46

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success? However, the integration process can be challenging.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Integrating PR and marketing. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. However, the integration process can be challenging. What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Half of C-suite executives say they leverage thought leadership to make purchasing decisions in tough economic times. What is thought leadership? There are differences, however.

Leadership 140

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 140

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

B2B 140

B2B Case Study Study Conference 140

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 1, 2025

The Chief Communication Officer (CCO) position in large organisations is evolving faster than any other corporate function, making it one of the most dynamic roles besides the CEO. Political change driving communications leadership shifts Political change, risk and innovation are driving significant evolution in the CCO role.

Leadership 72

Leadership Public Affairs Corporate Study 72

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. It’s bigger than that.

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Infographic: Step Up—Or Step Back Practice symbolic pacing in your communicative leadership. Leadership pacing is about managing your energy and ensuring you’re ready to lead actively when the situation demands it. Leadership pacing is about managing your energy and ensuring you’re ready to lead actively when the situation demands it.

Leadership 52

Leadership Communications Infographics Energy 52

5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

LinkedIn values professional insights and thought leadership. LinkedIn: The B2B PR Powerhouse LinkedIn has become essential for B2B public relations and corporate communications. The platform’s professional audience and strong SEO performance make it ideal for thought leadership and corporate announcements.

Social Media 109

Social Media Brand Branding Crisis Management 109

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL. When I joined UL three years ago, corporate marketing was a small central function.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

5W PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

While companies invest millions in corporate branding, many overlook the immense value of their leadership’s personal brands. Their content generates 8 times more engagement than content shared by corporate accounts. Creating valuable thought leadership content starts with identifying your unique perspective and expertise.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Leadership Corporate 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Unlike traditional corporate communications, employee advocacy provides authentic perspectives that resonate with audiences on a personal level. According to a study by Marketing Advisory Network, companies with structured advocacy programs are 2.3 times more likely to report increased lead quality.

Employee 88

Employee Social Media Reputation Guidelines 88

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2025

This level of clarity in corporate communication requires careful planning and precise execution. Implementing strategic timing The rollout strategy for price increases requires careful consideration of market conditions and customer sentiment. Under his leadership, 5WPR has been named one of Inc.

Corporate 78

Corporate Leadership Communications Strategy 78

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 171

Financial Marketing Survey B2B 171

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

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset. Understanding the purpose and contribution of the communications team to organizational success.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 1, 2021

There was a healthy amount of FOMO among influencers as well as marketing and PR folks. ” Clubhouse can drive PR thought leadership potential for PR. For B2B tech clients in particular, thought leadership drives the right kind of visibility and is a big part of many successful PR campaigns. Just like real life.

Leadership 321

Leadership Conference Sports Meeting 321

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Content marketing as a discipline is still relatively new, and it’s evolving into whatever we professional communicators and marketers say it is. How do you most effectively package your company’s unique value propositions and expertise, and deliver it to the market? What’s the right channel to use? Focus on the content.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

We have all been on the front lines of the convergence of marketing and communications, but the transformation has not been without challenges: cultural challenges, organizational design challenges and measurement challenges. We could do marketing mix optimizations and even ROI, but PR was always on the outside of that.

Banking 199

Banking Marketing Measurement Meeting 199

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2024

Forty percent view understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion as among the most important leadership attributes for those in their position. In an age where the country’s best-selling beer can see its market leadership evaporate over an influencer promotion, it’s hard to stick your neck out.

Corporate 203

Corporate Leadership Study Survey 203

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” Are you commenting on serious policy topics, taking a stand on social change or supporting a corporate social responsibility program? An active thought leadership program needs a content calendar that is eminently doable. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. Thought leadership is more important than ever. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. billion over the next five years. The takeaway for PRs? PR and SEO are joined.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new report examines how the core strategies, structures and capabilities of the corporate affairs function are evolving as companies strive for growth amid disruption and uncertainty. The study investigates the function's role from the perspective of corporate communications leaders and senior management.

Corporate 98

Corporate Reputation Telecommunications Study 98

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR and marketing are converging.

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Storytelling SEO Community Insurance 329

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A strong brand message is essential for any successful marketing strategy. A well-defined target market ensures your marketing efforts are focused and effective, allowing you to craft messages that resonate with the right people through the right channels. Begin by defining your unique value proposition.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Local Measurement 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Corp comm departments are chronically underfunded and lower on the corporate priorities list. This means they don’t use PR and comms and therefore don’t really understand the market. Cision shakes up C-suite again Cision has swapped out its leadership again. Do you need help with B2B tech marketing and PR?

Software 180

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 180

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2018

Every two years, the New York-based Corporate Communication International ( CCI ), conducts an in-depth survey of senior PR and communications officers at Fortune 500 companies about the latest global PR trends. Communications professionals must act decisively to safeguard corporate reputation, and many worry that they may miss something.

Trends 199

Trends Corporate Employee Reputation 199

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Corporate CEOs rallied to aid those affected by the administration’s suddenly announced travel ban. Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. Paid and earned media will come together.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Corporate blogging has never been bigger. According to the annual University of Massachusetts study of how Fortune 500 companies are using social media, a whopping 77% of companies are using a corporate blog. Those blogs probably drive organic traffic to their corporate sites (a huge goal, I’m sure).

Blogging 109

Blogging Corporate Survey Interviews 109

PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2025

They dont want to hear PR spin, corporate-speak, or false promises. 3 Position PR as a strategic business driver for clients Clients increasingly recognize PRs potential to influence business growth and market positioning. Here are three ways PR agencies can harness the latest trends to best serve their clients in 2025. #1

Trends 94

Trends Brand Branding Publicity 94

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 181

Survey Marketing B2B Study 181

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