ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

That’s the question I heard from clients, friends, and PR colleagues when I told them that Crenshaw Communications, the PR firm I founded in 2009, had become part of Mod Op, a leading digital marketing and communications agency. The agency’s tagline is “Accelerating Growth Through Data, Human Creativity + AI.”

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With artificial intelligence (AI) making significant advancements in the past five years, it is revolutionising the creative sector, reshaping the creative output of brands and agencies alike. As we enter a landscape where AI continues to advance, it’s crucial to address the ethical implications of AI in creative work.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Marketing content should be a key component in our ideation processes — especially during quiet periods. . With that in mind here is a refresher on ways that PR teams can use content marketing assets to drive PR results and ideas. Data and research. PR people should never let good data go to waste.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Public relations and content creation are indispensable to an effective marketing strategy. PR and content creation done by a creative agency can elevate brand awareness, foster engagement, and drive business objectives when strategically aligned. This results in more creative and effective material that achieves desired outcomes.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 19, 2022

Forty-two percent of CMOs believe data is hindering creativity among marketing teams, according to a new report from marketing data and analytics platform Adverity. The post 4 in 10 CMOs say data hinders creativity among teams: Is company culture to blame? appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A renewed focus on customer relationships and B2B video content are among the most commonly cited aspects of marketing that those in the trenches say are yielding success B2B marketing has seen better economic times. The challenge of the current environment is stirring debate about what works in B2B marketing and what does not.

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Cision

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Analytics has opened up an entirely new world to marketers, sending many down the data rabbit hole. Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. Creative is a critical factor in the success of any marketing communications team.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2024

Staying ahead of the digital marketing curve requires continuous learning and adaptability. As digital marketers, one of the most powerful ways to maintain our edge is by mastering Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Perplexity, CoPilot, Midjourney, and other innovative solutions like Jasper and Synthesia.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

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Buzzstream

JULY 24, 2024

Abi comes from digital marketing agency Propellernet, where some of my favorite, most creative campaigns come from ( dirty cars anyone? ) This includes: Preliminary data checks to support your concept. Be Prepared to Pivot If initial data doesn’t support your idea, be ready to pivot. Takeaway 4.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2020

One way to do it is through shrewd use of data. Whether it’s ad tech or cybersecurity , B2B news is generally underpinned by data. Yet, despite B2B companies often having unique access to insightful information, data is often underused when it comes to PR program planning and earned media outreach.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Winning digital marketing agency campaigns for tourism involve a blend of creativity, data-driven strategy, and a deep understanding of the target audience. Targeted Content Marketing Create Compelling Stories: Develop engaging content that tells compelling stories about the destinations.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2024

According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the UK creative sector employs almost 241,000 people and contributes £18.8bn to society and the economy. But where is the in-depth data about scaleups? They bring solutions to market, create highly skilled jobs, drive up productivity and maintain UK competitiveness.”

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Creativity Agency Leadership Sports 52

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. According to LinkedIn data published this week, communications and media professionals are among the least confident among the UK workforce. The latest ONS data shows that the economy contracted by a fifth in the second quarter from April to June 2020. It’s understandable.

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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.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A new year always brings unknowns, but this year preparing your digital PR and marketing strategy is more important than ever. This isnot theitme for PR and marketing folk to pull back. This isnot theitme for PR and marketing folk to pull back. These six Digital PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2023.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2017

Maximize the Impact of Your Earned Media Programs with Data-Driven Insights. Big data is behind many of the greatest technological breakthroughs of the 21st Century. Data transforms industries by uncovering new opportunities and enabling data-driven decision making, leading to better outcomes.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2020

In 2017, I shared a stage at Collision Conference with Alicia Hatch, the CMO of Deloitte Digital, when she captured the biggest problem plaguing most marketing teams. “They’ve got all this data at their fingertips,” Hatch said. What brands get wrong about data-driven content. That promise was flawed.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Influencer marketing is one of the most powerful channels for brands to reach their target audiences, with influencer partnerships becoming a cornerstone of brand strategies for brands looking beyond standard marketing channels to maximise reach. By using AI, marketers can automate many aspects of this process.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2024

Statistics show most B2B marketing shops are spending paltry budgets on performance marketing and customer marketing as the economy works through its sluggishness This year has been rough for many B2B technology companies. Marketing budgets are down considerably. Marketing teams are spread thin. Creative thinking.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 16, 2024

B2B marketing has never been about tugging at the heartstrings with emotive storytelling. For decades, these comms pros have relied on facts and data to get the job done.

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B2B Study Storytelling Strategy 114

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

In part one of this blog series, Sunita discussed the first cultural roadblock for PR/Communications’ Data-Driven Journeys – Lack of trust in a data management process and data analytics solution for PR/Communications earned media data domain. Why this roadblock shows up?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To ensure its success, a well-crafted marketing campaign is essential. Developing a successful video game marketing campaign for a new video game requires a strategic approach that combines creativity, data-driven insights, and targeted execution. The launch of a new video game is an exciting yet demanding endeavor.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. We shared ideas, concepts and I was able to watch how creative ideas came to life.

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5W PR

AUGUST 21, 2024

Paid social media advertising has quickly become a cornerstone of performance marketing strategies, delivering precise targeting, measurable results, and high engagement rates. Measuring success Performance marketing thrives on data, and paid social platforms excel at providing actionable insights.

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5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2024

Performance marketing, a data-driven approach focused on measurable results, has transformed how businesses connect with their target audience. Understanding performance marketing Performance marketing centers on the principle of paying for tangible outcomes, such as clicks, conversions, or leads.

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Remote PR Jobs

MAY 30, 2024

Creative Skills Creativity is a key component to successful PR and Communications efforts, as you need to come up with original, innovative ideas for product launches, storytelling campaigns, and digital content. Creative skills can be honed in any role that involves problem-solving, designing, producing, or performing.

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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.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

During a PRSA Boston event, Matthew Raven, VP of Marketing Technology at SHIFT Communications, presented an insightful discussion about the power of Google Analytics and how it can serve PR professionals. In Matt’s words, the current attitude is one where “marketing owns measurement.” The Solution. Amrit Gill.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The influencer marketing landscape has dramatically transformed in recent years, evolving from a niche tactic to a cornerstone of many modern marketing strategies. Authenticity and engagement are key factors in influencer marketing. This data can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign and inform future strategies. 

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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.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some top advertising and marketing podcasts. In this new series, AdExchanger editors invite top industry newsmakers and practitioners in digital and data-driven advertising – all while under social isolation. It’s by no means is a complete list, but a good starting point if you’re looking to raise your podcast game.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 3, 2024

It introduced me to a new passion — data. This new passion led to varying roles in digital marketing and corporate communications, but something always felt missing. Eager to learn more about data, I started my master’s degree in data science. Throughout this internship, I faced my share of challenges.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2015

Content marketing boils down to one simple question: what story is your brand telling? According to CMI’s 2015 Benchmark Report , 55 percent of B2B marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget in the next 12 months—essentially, pouring more money into telling their brands’ stories. Turning Data Into Trends.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 21, 2018

Limited is the operative word, because while measurements are important, you can’t directly measure everything, like the impact of creativity, and yet we know these things have value. However, I think the marketing community has over-corrected and the more strategic marketers value both the art and science of marketing.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Creating content marketing is a little like playing party host. Instead of just talking at your guests, the best content marketing engages in two-sided conversations, helps guests connect with each other, and maybe even invites them to play a game or two to keep things lively. Interactive content can help you do just that.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 10, when “Barbie” is up for several awards, including Best Picture, let’s reflect on the film’s marketing campaign to extract valuable insights for practitioners. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

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