Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Creativity. How can we get creative with content marketing? With more creativity in marketing assets. 3 ways to embrace creative content marketing For now, let’s forget about SEO, analytics, company goals, and deadlines. You can’t produce creative content without one key ingredient: Consistency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

Though Twitter Spaces is still in a fledgling stage, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on for PR plans as it picks up steam. The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. Instagram Reels .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients. Explain what is required . Never make coverage guarantees.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But whilst we’re busy rushing to get sales and keep the cash flowing quickly, we could potentially be destroying our need to think creatively about the situation we find ourselves in. Explore ways to be creative and innovate. The post It’s not OK to hibernate your mind – bringing back creativity for Autumn appeared first on Firefly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Adding a creative twist, like a compelling photo, chart, or real-time visualization, is another way to kick up engagement. If video hasn’t been a staple in your marketing in 2021, 2022 is definitely the time to incorporate it. Evergreen content that will be relevant for months to come. Overlooking Facebook .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. While you certainly want to pitch and focus on the areas of client expertise, it pays to expand the definition of expertise beyond self-serving announcements. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Go for it in brainstorms – Creative sessions can be challenging. Brainstorms are by definition collaborative, so a resolution to participate is a good one. . Before you hit send, reread that note two or three times with an eye toward information gaps or obvious questions that are not answered.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Launched in 2016, Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad features co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im debating the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology. For someone with a small business, it’s a definite asset for learning marketing fundamentals and shaping a successful strategy. .

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Launching Reputation Shapers was most definitely a highlight for us – more on that below! With every crisis comes creativity, new thinking and differing outlooks on life, and so I wanted to share some of our best pieces of content. Unrestricted creative thinking in an ever more restricted world. Communicating in a global crisis.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 9, 2020

There are new marketing tools and more creative features being released on the regular—so much so, that it’s definitely possible to have missed out on some of them (especially if you’re not a hyper-connected Gen Z-er, a Silicon Valley techie, or an Instagram employee). Instagram as a social media platform is an ever-evolving space.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

With more than 24 million views on YouTube, obviously the creative had the right effect. Comments under the YouTube video emphatically declare the ad as a tear jerker. Duracell has long used imagery of emergency response professionals , and toys for kids in their advertising.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It’s definitely not a prerequisite to success. All I’m saying is if I were a hiring manager and I was looking for social media talent, an individual’s social media activity would definitely play into my decision. 4: Yes, you can set strategy, but creative ideas will come from those who are immersed.

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Cision

MAY 31, 2017

Though this was a one-time initiative, the creativity paid off handsomely for Netflix and Snapchat. There’s no one-size-fits-all definition of success, so set goals backed by data. Participants also found Snapcodes (Snapchat’s version of QR codes) on their coffee cups.

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

This week, this award-winning professional sat down with me to discuss his new PR role, a specific definition of success and how to create results that don’t always translate to a number, as well as the importance of truth and kindness in a difficult industry. Probably overcoming a misguided definition of success.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Reputation management definition. Mike Falkow is the Creative Director of Meritus Media Inc. It’s often used to talk about “cleaning up Google results”. And while that is certainly part of the process, it’s not nearly the whole picture. For more Digital PR Tips subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

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Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

I got an MBA and went into advertising back when we basically had general advertising agencies that did your research, media planning and buying, and creative, and we had direct marketing agencies. Becky Saeger, Board of Directors, E*Trade Financial. “I I actually traded jobs for a year to get an understanding of the other side.

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Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

And it’s killing your ability to be creative with your campaigns. This example is the definition of taking shortcuts. Staying Creative With Content. So how do you open the door to creativity beyond the world of Facebook?

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

The specifics of how to engage the community are going to change depending on how broad or narrow the definition is of the market. Not applying the same energy and creativity to their brand/company as they do to their client’s needs. The community shapes how we make decisions to interact and engage.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Something came up in both these situations that was an important reminder for me – strategic thinking combined with a good dose of creativity has tremendous impact! At the same time, we’re creatives. Likewise, creativity came up in many sessions during the PRCA International Summit. It’s a powerful combination.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Parajon — who has agency and creative experience working with National Geographic and HBO, and in-house experience at Spotify and now Netflix — is learning what it takes to build a global entertainment brand and keep it at the forefront of culture. Make your own path, and stay human.”.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Although PSAs have been around since World War II and have been a tactical public relations mainstay for decades, the methods of distribution and best practices for PSAs have definitely evolved over the years. Today, competition for attention can be fierce.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. Give us your best definition of strategic communications? How can PR pros be more creative in their strategic comms? PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

It’s important to have a clear definition of success at the outset. No creative spark . See this earlier post for more on the power of PR creativity. Strategic PR takes a long-term commitment by an experienced team, and that comes at a cost. See our earlier article on how PR agencies set budgets and billing.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The thing is, you can’t schedule creativity. A diary or a journal is, by definition, a daily written record of things – news, happenings, ideas, thoughts, opinions, questions, you name it. moment in which a creative solution emerges. You might find that your blog content gets a creativity boost. So give it a shot.

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PRSay

MAY 29, 2019

Although commercials still rule when it comes to disseminating a message, we’ve definitely come a long way from the “Mad Men” days of advertising and marketing. You can also find ways to build on your relationship with creative incentives like free memberships or discounted services that will drive your rapport. The reason?

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Well, it’s definitely not secret any more (and really, was it ever?) Pledge to leave creative control in the hands of the Instagrammers – it’s better that way for both parties, for reasons explained above. We’re talking “all-expenses paid trips to Iceland” levels of incredible.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Of course, there’s plenty more each did, but you get the gist. 4) SnapChat.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. 10 years later, the answer is a definitive yes! I discovered public relations while pursuing my master’s degree in Communication (spurred by my undergrad focus in Media Studies).

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

Getting others excited about moving forward to reach executive level positions in any industry motivates and inspires me to stay creative and open to what’s to come. Good competition helps keep you flexible, nimble and creative. Recognize the difference and never stop learning. What is your favorite aspect of being a Lady Boss?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Launched in 2016, Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad features co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im debating the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology. For someone with a small business, it’s a definite asset for learning marketing fundamentals and shaping a successful strategy.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Karen Freberg

MARCH 12, 2021

My name has definitely had a tough year in pop culture!). I saw these videos and I am so inspired by my students and their creativity! Definitely was having some #ProudProf Moments here! Here’s the commercial. Of course, I was amused and I “felt seen!”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Hypercreativity – the state of extreme creativity – can be a negative, but, if harnessed, it’s a PR person’s best friend. The most skilled among us push creative limits to come up with new content ideas for the mindboggling media options out there. Here’s a look at some. Harnessed hypercreativity.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I definitely have more thoughts on the skills the social media pro of 2022 should have. Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities. Creative Eye/Design/Photography/Video. Social media managers need to have at least one or more of these creative skills.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Instead, the PR agency or team should work with leadership to commit to a strict definition of the brand voice — and it should come from a place of authenticity. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 31, 2021

The sense of greater appreciation is definitely a thing. It can be seen in adjacent business functions as detailed in two separate surveys of creative teams and of public relations. The company definitely automates it’s marketing attribution. Businesses need these professionals more than ever in uncertain times.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2020

Webinars are still a marketing staple , but we’ve also seen some incredibly creative storytelling in the virtual space. Translating that type of connection into a virtual world requires thoughtful creativity. Marketers slap together a deck and say their piece in front of a small audience. Storytelling that stands out.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

To work successfully for your company’s needs, a PR agency needs to know up front all about your PR needs, your expectations and definition of success, and, importantly, budget. Include a decision-maker at your company in the search and vetting process. Use a simple RFP.

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