Onclusive

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Senior PR Engineer Kelly Byrd interviewed her customer Mark Delcorps of Overstock.com on how he and his team and company are using AirPR data to help them drive, maintain and replicate business impact. M : As far as our organizational structure we are part of the marketing department. K: Full plate!

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Interviews Retail Data Insurance 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Polaris

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Guitar Center’s YouTube channel beat out hundreds of leading brands, including Target, Four Seasons and General Electric, to snag the Project of the Year award at Content Marketing Institute’s 2014 Content Marketing Awards. At Guitar Center with Nic Harcourt: Exclusive Interviews and Performances with Featured Artists.

Content Marketing 242

Content Marketing Storytelling Marketing YouTube 242

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. In PR, we of course want to get as many quality stories as possible, and we typically have a good idea of what will result when we’re managing a news announcement, for example. It pays to think beyond only media interviews and coverage. .

Agency 353

Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

PR for Anyone

JULY 15, 2020

If there is one thing I’ve learned doing media interviews and teaching people how to do it, it’s expect the unexpected. When my clients land media interviews, we always do media training beforehand. How to politely break in and be heard if the host is dominating the interview. Of course I said “Yes” to all of the requests.

Interviews 165

Interviews Television Film Media Training 165

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. One term I heard a lot in my PR course was “media gatekeepers” and how to attract them, but it was mostly explained through press releases and how to write killer hooks. PR is not marketing.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

Larry Kim is one of the most well-known influencers in the world of digital marketing. We had the opportunity to get his insights into being a top influencer, his favorite social media platform and which aspect of marketing will stand the test of time. Q: You are consistently named one of the top marketers in the world.

Interviews 123

Interviews Facebook Software Social Media 123

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’re in the middle of the first quarter, which for many PR and marketing teams can mean close budget scrutiny. But unlike marketing, where we can count whitepaper downloads, webinar attendees and inquiries from marketing content, proving the ROI of PR can be a little more obscure. Does it reinforce the brand story?

Measurement 334

Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are the waters safe for social media marketing? interestingly, this Digiday articles says Facebook advertisers are staying the course ). It would be great to hear from others too, via comments, or DM me on Twitter if you’d like to do a full interview. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing?

Social Media 174

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 25, 2021

This transformation does not come easily and is not solely due to the courses we’re offered. Though formal college courses are presented by knowledgeable professors and test the ability to listen, reflect, and learn, they lack a dose of reality. College is a transformation for students. You cannot teach experience.

International 398

International Internal B2B Construction 398

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 21, 2018

These five phases provide a structure for course curriculums that is both easy to digest and implement. What types of courses does Crisis Ready apply to? Crisis Ready is being added as required reading for the following types of courses, in colleges and universities around the world: Business. Communication. Crisis management.

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Course Crisis Crisis Management Exercises 56

PR Insiders

APRIL 9, 2020

In the last PR Insider, I shared with you some tips for reaching out to the media during the coronavirus crisis; tips that I had also discussed in a webinar I participated in titled “Authority Marketing in a COVID-19 World.” ” That webinar was inspired, of course, by the many ways in which the coronavirus has […].

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Interviews Media Crisis Course 131

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If differentiation is crucial to marketing communications, then saying the same thing is the opposite of what we need. What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. This isn’t a new problem.

Software 176

Software Measurement B2B Training 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Because trade and business media typically cover the conferences and trade shows in their categories, a speaking slot can drive exposure to media and thus, interviews and features. It can be used in direct marketing, particularly email newsletters, press materials, sales presentations, and internal sessions.

Leadership 295

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 295

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 8, 2024

You’ve been asked to participate in a media interview, but this time it’ll be on camera. Prepare for the interview. Also stick to your key messages, revert back to them throughout the course of the interview to help stay on topic. Control the interview. Avoid common media interview pitfalls.

Interviews 96

Interviews Meeting Corporate Course 96

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc. Now I’ll go back to the good old days of digital marketing with on-line courses and virtual coaching. This can also be adapted to with Skype interviews.

Real Estate 290

Real Estate Skype Radio Pitching 290

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about your 2024 marketing and PR strategies. Now is not the time to pull back on PR and marketing efforts. These PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2024. And in the current climate, it’s vital to keep your finger on the pulse of your digital PR and marketing campaigns.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

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. This is why earned media – the stories and interviews produced by PR – will always be relevant.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Event marketers and executive thought leaders should now set sights on Q4 and 2021, of course.

Conference 284

Conference How To Trade Shows Leadership 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. But it helps to establish a cadence for ongoing meetings, email contact, course corrections, and reporting at the beginning of a PR program.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

Heres how Prowly will help you understand journalists and their audiences like no other tool on the market. Go through a Q&A that mirrors an interview with a journalist and discover smart angles for your story. And of course, AI-powered tools are crucial, according to 74% of respondents in the PR Trends 2025 report.

Pitching 104

Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 19, 2019

Here’s what every business person, from marketers to CEOs, should know about public relations. It can’t replace marketing. Occasionally a tech startup or small brand will tell us that the company has committed most or all of its marketing budget to public relations. It’s not a quick fix. Good PR takes time.

Nonprofit 271

Nonprofit Crisis Management Fashion Advertising 271

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. This is my first in series of interviews on the topic. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Social will evolve both as an organic and paid channel and of course, new social networks will arise. Absolutely. Yes and no.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. This one sounds obvious, of course, but it’s funny how often an initial proposal is put on a shelf after the agency team dives into the program.

Agency 310

Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

4. What characteristics do professionals look for in an interview candidate? Jess conceived the idea of Don’t Panic Mgmt based on a fortune cookie (and the Coldplay song of course). Joe attended Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey where he graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2007.

Twitter 281

Twitter System Community Healthcare 281

Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Of course they are closely related. In other words, it would make no sense at all to be changing course to avoid icebergs if the ship is already sinking and people are drowning. By Tony Jaques. It’s a major mistake to treat issue and crisis as interchangeable terms. Issues can be the warning signs that a crisis is possible.

Crisis 249

Crisis Chemicals Television Crisis Management 249

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It was a time of easy money, market exuberance, and a drive toward the big score. If you couldn’t be a successful VC or a techpreneur who cashed out at the right time, the next best thing was to have a PR or marketing agency when the dot-coms came knocking. Part of the winning formula, of course, was a splashy PR campaign.

Agency 220

Agency Retail Reputation Course 220

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Kathy Walsh, director of marketing at Fallston Group, recommends thinking about your goals and letting them guide your strategy. In this interview, Kathy discusses the importance of knowing what is being said about your brand, how to properly prepare for potential crises and why basic marketing principles are still relevant today.

Nonprofit 227

Nonprofit Crisis Viral Groups 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The past five years or so have seen drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape that impact PR and marketing. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. But does it scale?

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. PR is an investment of not just a portion of the marketing budget but a proportionate time commitment as well.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Survey Content Marketing Marketing Measurement 90

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A company called Stackla recently surveyed consumers and marketers in the UK about social content preferences. The study found 92% of marketers believe that most or all of the content they create resonates as authentic with consumers. Of course, not all brands are failing in this area. Let’s take interviews, for example.

Brand 215

Brand Branding Instagram Video 215

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Branch out of your client’s industry and consider other online vertical market applications. No matter what kind of product or service a client provides, there is always a way it can be connected to other markets. Can you record a quick CEO interview related to last month’s press release or next month’s predictions?

Real Estate 195

Real Estate Pitching B2C Fashion 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 1, 2021

There was a healthy amount of FOMO among influencers as well as marketing and PR folks. As investor Shaan Puri points out in a thoughtful Twitter thread , live content is very compelling, but only if it’s truly interesting content, only if it captures those magical moments like Elon Musk interviewing the Robinhood buy.

Leadership 321

Leadership Conference Sports Meeting 321