Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) to the Creativity in PR study “believe creativity will be either ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important to business recovery post-Covid.”

Creativity 98

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2020

Use internal insights for leadership content. Sometimes organizations have internal data that can provide a potentially interesting news hook and they don’t even realize it. These methods not only allow clients to get creative with data in a budget-friendly way, but to support media and lead-gen as well.

Data 234

Data B2B Survey Banking 234

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Insights provided by the agency practitioner client-side include the importance of mobile, from both a creative and business standpoint. With increased competition arrives extra scrutiny as to those companies practicing internally what they promote and sell externally as a service or product. Search dominates.

Creativity 120

Creativity SEO Mobile Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These AEs and CSMs serve as internal advocates for customers. This is a true leadership challenge because the change has to be cultural. Get creative and be sure the sales team is involved in developing the plays. Their duties include everything about the account post-sale. This is an effective way to manage customer accounts.

B2B 140

B2B Case Study Study Conference 140

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. Internal linking is one of the least appreciated jobs in SEO. You don’t want to use the exact same anchor text on every internal link. Positional is now live!

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

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.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. There’s real personal and professional value in tactics like keynote and panel speaking opportunities, contributed opinion content, thought leadership, and industry recognition. Those are all desired outputs of a good PR campaign.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Delegation – understanding whether the situation requires strict adherence to rules or demands creativity (ex: the difference between a chess player and a sports coach). Some of our agencies have become slaves to these bureaucratic standards, keeping us from resolving the crisis through creativity or outside-the-box thinking.

Crisis Management 266

Crisis Management Crisis System Policies 266

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. We had two other part-time (agency) resources that worked under my direction to help – plus access to a centralized creative team for design and technical assistance. The results were clear and measurable.

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Behaviour change, internal communications, online events, training design and voice technologies are in huge demand. Brand and corporate agencies that have a track record in purpose-led are taking an assertive leadership position. It’s a mix of luck and good judgement. Agency M&A activity is also starting to warm-up.

Agency 122

Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. On creativity: “Recognize the importance of marketing partnerships.

Conference 109

Conference Internal International Storytelling 109

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

Along the way, we’ve collaborated on a variety of projects, met up for all kinds of drinks, and kept with a kind of synergetic sisterhood that only writers and creatives understand. By refusing to be bland and boring, Beth’s experience proves that amazing results come from being creative and having fun. How did they meet?

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In close to four decades in the communications business, Patti has held senior leadership positions in four different areas of the industry: PR, Advertising Corporate and Start-up. It demonstrates initiative, creativity and uniqueness. Gerry served in leadership positions at Producers Forum Inc.,

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Creativity, multi-disciplinary/integrated communications, reputation and specialized expertise were priorities in agency search. First, let’s discuss creativity. Creative brains and digital brawn are a winning combination. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind. With 5,000 U.S.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. If leadership insists that only splashy features in Fast Company or The Wall Street Journal will do, it will miss many opportunities. No creative spark . See this earlier post for more on the power of PR creativity.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 79

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 79

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Internal communication is an important management function that contributes to leadership, productivity, and employee engagement within organisations. The new CIPD guides provide practical advice for HR professionals but are also useful primers for internal communication professionals.

Internal 78

Internal International Communications Employee 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? Creative PR, media and internal communicators are qualified to create campaigns based on acts of kindness; communications that go deeper into the human heart. Such campaigns will lift eyebrows, turn heads and drop jaws.

Employee 154

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 154

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The United Nations Foundation (UNF)’s Girl Up campaign, for example, relies heavily on digital platforms such as Instagram , Facebook , YouTube videos, and blogs to encourage youth to advocate for health, education, and leadership for girls everywhere. Featured Image: Photo by Arthur Poulin on Unsplash.

Nonprofit 240

Nonprofit Storytelling Instagram Facebook 240

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

It’s not the most creative PR product, but the news release is still essential for announcements – and don’t forget the power of SEO. Blog posts can be key thought leadership assets and even help reflect the personality of the executive and the brand. Am I boring you?

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you want to soar as an organization, to meet your goals and have an engaged employee base, you have to think creatively” and find ways to build a positive work experience. Backstage at the conference, he asked Porter how an organization can align its internal culture with its strategic objectives. Ahead of her Oct.

Company 66

Company Employee Internal International 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That isn’t true; earned media is generated by hard work, research, and creativity. To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. Unrealistic expectations. Most importantly, it’s a cooperative effort.

Pitching 205

Pitching Agency Internal International 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

Can you offer an example of a creative strategy? This insight into their thinking provides a glimpse of how creative they are, which is typically the spark that takes a ho-hum idea to the next level. Look for examples of work that demonstrate a grasp of strategy and thought leadership where relevant.

B2B 159

B2B Agency Creativity Meeting 159

Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

This week, Cortés sat down with me to discuss the importance of internal communication, creating and following an effective business plan, and knowing how to add value to your team. Not applying the same energy and creativity to their brand/company as they do to their client’s needs. For starters, do your homework.

Local 227

Local Energy Agency Policies 227

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

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. must-read for any internal comms departments! Employee communications after sudden transformation. The COVID-19 casebook.

Reputation 133

Reputation Creativity Crisis Employee 133

Stern + Associates

MARCH 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. When an organization makes it a priority to remove barriers and equalize opportunities, they can better tap into the potential of their workforce while encouraging innovation and creativity.

Leadership 118

Leadership Groups Viral Crisis 118

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I’ve huge admiration and respect for the leadership team and colleagues around the Ketchum network. Ketchum is an agency that defines itself by its creativity and its culture. It’s been a privilege to work with some of the smartest and most creative people in the industry. My work here is done. More on that to follow.

Creativity 113

Creativity Leadership Agency Internal 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

While some PR firms boast comprehensive intern or entry-level programs, they may be short on actual PR practice and long on busy work. A chance to show creative flair. . We also encourage everyone – even interns – to write blog posts and try their hand at short videos for social sharing. Build industry tech acumen.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

With so many thought leadership pieces written about what’s in store for any given industry at the start of the year, it makes sense that there’s a conference dedicated to what’s coming in adtech. These are just some of many different industry conferences that PR agencies can recommend for internal or external clients.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Our PR intern, Lauren McDonald , stepped forward to suggest creative ways of building awareness for the movie and educate the public as we do it. Pioneers in Skirts is taking its first steps of our impact campaign – with an outcome of having an international deep dive changing-of-the-world for women who dream big. Go Pioneers!

Film 194

Film Marketing Nonprofit Education 194

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

wtf) are gaining momentum as one of the hottest digital trends because they allow you to design a website URL that is more creative, meaningful and memorable. Here are three others: Executive thought leadership; Influencer marketing; and. Executive Thought Leadership. New endings such as ‘dot-photography’ (.photography),

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. Internally, a diverse team sends a message that the company values inclusion and is committed to creating that kind of work environment. The problem is simple. As an industry, PR is predominantly white.

Employee 156

Employee Community Groups Interviews 156

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow. Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. With the new dynamics of hybrid work established worldwide, Public Relations – as a professional who builds and consolidates relationships – becomes an even more strategic professional regarding the internal audience. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter .

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Brad MacAfee will be presenting a professional development session on “ Innovation in Leadership ” on Monday, Oct. 9 at PRSA’s 2017 International Conference in Boston. There were challenges: limited client visibility and minimal access to leadership. The year was 1992. I had to pay my dues before I could express my opinions.

Financial 147

Financial Employee Leadership Training 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

That may mean flawless execution and robust reporting, but it can also mean it’s time to get creative with fresh thinking and add-ons for Q4 initiatives. Early September is an excellent time for a review to date, as part of a check-in meeting with the client (whether internal or external.) Get an early client check-in.

Retail 136

Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136