ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2024

As I’ve outlined in previous posts , a corporate position on a social issue should be part of a fully developed plan , never a knee-jerk response to an event or question. If criticism doesn’t come, you’ve only lost the time invested to protect your reputation. Most importantly, stay the course.

Trends 203

Trends How To Ethics Reputation 203

Prowly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Typically, this is to build brand awareness, improve brand reputation, manage a crisis, or promote products, services and ideas. One of the best PR campaign examples of storytelling was Dove's Real Beauty, launched in 2004. The end result is (ideally) an increase in revenue as well. Because people buy stories, not sales pitches.

Examples 104

Examples How To Product Launch Print 104

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

Corporate 113

Corporate Communications Government Crisis 113

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Boast a Star Reputation, Not a Marred One. A solid reputation should be carefully curated in order to thrive. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

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. The three most important drivers are social listening, digital storytelling and real time marketing. Think again.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

Focusing on analytics for justifying their existence/ROI for budget as the overarching goal of the data-driven initiative instead of an analytical approach for actionable insights to enable PR/Communications’ critical mission of building/improving the organization’s reputation. If you follow the right path, the results will prove itself.

Data 195

Data Communications Reputation Data-Driven PR 195

Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Reputation Management is no Longer The Primary Goal of PR. When the same PR executives from USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism’s 2017 Global Communications Report were asked about the future of PR — 88 percent believe digital storytelling is the most salient trend. Digital Storytelling: The Future of PR.

How To 223

How To Marketing Storytelling Measurement 223

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 13, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post Communications at Its Best Serves as the Conscience of the Company appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Company 167

Company Communications Storytelling Facebook 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Today’s PR programs are less about selling and more about telling… stories that engage prospects or customers, and visual storytelling is hotter than ever. The explosion of digital and social media has made every aspect of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Rather, focus on securing placements that will increase your online reputation, reinforcing expertise and trust. They've leaned into playful, meme-driven storytelling, and in turn the brand generated a massive increase in brand awareness, increased domain authority and a getting boost in search engines.

Digital PR 104

Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Onclusive offers a proprietary media monitoring solution.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Lauri Pehar Borsh

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Storytelling not only shares information, it makes that information relatable to the audience, humanizing complex ideas and offering fresh perspectives. Christopher Hammond, senior vice president of corporate communications for Wells Fargo, shares some tips here on how to enhance your brand’s message through storytelling. #1.

Storytelling 83

Storytelling Brand Branding Corporate 83

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success? Using PR in your marketing mix helps manage your overall brand sentiment with continuous storytelling, which has an added bonus of improving your search rankings.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Using PR in your marketing mix helps manage your overall brand sentiment with continuous storytelling, which has an added bonus of improving your search rankings. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. Reputation is also invaluable at the individual level. You need both.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. Storytelling brings brands to life. PR helps differentiate.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department (out April 19), sounds like it should be about a corporate communications team. We are creators, storytellers and writers. Album: Reputation ) Prioritize relationships. We find inspiration in life, work and relationships. Swift’s songs are never formulaic.

Leadership 185

Leadership Storytelling Viral Banking 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. It’s not working well with others. But it isn’t usually quite so simple. Ignore SEO at your peril.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. Fill Your Storytelling with Purpose. But fortunately, and unfortunately, that story is told over and over.

Corporate 116

Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Because of this, public relations (PR) plays a critical role in shaping brand reputation, promoting services, and building trust. Maintain Reputation in Crisis: Respond quickly and transparently to negative publicity or errors. Pro Tip: Build Your Brand with Effective Storytelling. product recalls or data breaches).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Storytelling 52

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. This global communication firm evolves, promotes and protects the brands and reputations of businesses and organizations. Edelman PR.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. Use storytelling techniques to engage and connect with customers on an emotional level, ultimately building brand loyalty.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

His accomplishment has helped cement a reputation as an authority in a poorly understood sector. We are now in an era of burgeoning corporate social responsibility, in which many in the millennial generation expect companies to take a stand on issue(s) or initiatives designed to contribute to the social good. Write the book on it.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade. The crisis has had a devastating impact on financial capital but has led to a rise in social capital.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Employee Crisis 199

Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

Adrienne Weiss Corporation, or AWC, is a branding think tank that has been building successful brands since 1986. That is how we created the three pillars of storytelling, country building and club making. It is profound to step back and witness the storytelling that we have created over 30 years and for so many companies.

Retail 225

Retail Consumer Brand Branding 225

Stern + Associates

MAY 22, 2024

The Power – and Necessity – of Storytelling Having an interesting narrative is crucial to any organization’s communication strategy, but is even more important for a nonprofit. In fact, a corporate communications plan is crucial to build a stronger brand – for you or your company.

Nonprofit 114

Nonprofit Strategy Communications Conference 114

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 15, 2017

International Paralympic Committee (IPC): enhancing and protecting reputation. The strategic public relations function is fundamental to enhancing and protecting the corporate reputation of the IPC and the Paralympic Movement as a whole. Effective public relations is more a management discipline than it is a corporate function.

Publicity 118

Publicity Corporate Reputation Community 118

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What people believe to be factual matters more than what is objectively true regarding decision-making, public opinion , and reputation. Storytelling. Reputation engineering. Managing perceptions is especially critical in public affairs , corporate communications, crisis communications , and media relations. 1 Silfwer, J.

Ethics 52

Ethics Journalism Crisis Communications Public Affairs 52

Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

I went to Schwab and had responsibility as CMO, which included corporate communications as well as for PR, basically everything but Investor Relations. I’m fortunate to be able to take an approach where we say, ‘All right, we’re starting with storytelling, and we’re starting with what we want to accomplish.

Banking 199

Banking Marketing Measurement Meeting 199

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Yes, data can be compelling, but smart B2B marketers know that storytelling is more powerful than a list of facts. Because they’re purchasing on behalf of their organization, business buyers tend to be very conscious of the brand reputation of vendors or partners. A strategic PR campaign can influence the buying decision.

B2B 170

B2B Brand Branding Education 170

Presspage

JULY 24, 2024

The future of corporate communication The corporate communication job description is changing and PR makes up just one component of the daily work routine. That being said, creating formal processes to encourage collaboration between corporate comms professionals and marketers remains difficult.

Marketing 78

Marketing Corporate Reputation Storytelling 78

Presspage

JULY 24, 2024

The future of corporate communication The corporate communication job description is changing – and PR makes up just one component of the daily work routine. That being said, creating formal processes to encourage collaboration between corporate comms professionals and marketers remains difficult.

Marketing 78

Marketing Corporate Reputation Storytelling 78

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. It’s finally gaining respect for its importance in building and maintaining a brand’s reputation and raising its visibility.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.”

Writing 210

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 210

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 153

Employee Print Writing Survey 153

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It seems like maybe the C-suite is much more aware of the value that communications and reputation can add to an enterprise. We heard that old cliché about getting a seat at the table and having the ear of the CEO. Where do you think we’re at as an industry in terms of PR at the moment? Chris Lynch: Yeah, right.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202