ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. According to an IDC study , 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level/vice president executives use social media to make purchasing decisions. Journalists use social media, too.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Especially given consumers are looking for brands to take leadership right now. Best Buy shares CEO video message initially aimed at employees on LinkedIn. Best Buy stole a page out of Microsoft’s playbook when it posted a message from CEO, Corie Barry, this week that was initially shared with employees. Very transparent.

Social Media 198

Social Media Branding Brand Employee 198

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Internal communicators must be savvy enough to turn dry content like company policies into info employees actually want to read.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 12, 2016

We expect leadership from the ones on the high end of our organizations. I am going to show you how you too can develop leadership skills and behavior, even if you don’t have a corner office just yet. Moreover, you can connect with experts directly on social media. Leadership is More Than a Job Title. Read…a lot.

Leadership 150

Leadership Social Media Community Interviews 150

PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

As employees ran for safety, one stopped to take a photo of the fireball, then sat in his Ford F150 and created a Facebook page. Social media is your competition. Meanwhile, social media posts from the affected police agencies were weak and sporadic, as were any attempts to simply post statements to their official websites.

Crisis Communications 160

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 160

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Executive Thought Leadership.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Whether facing product recalls, executive misconduct, natural disasters, or social media backlash, how an organization responds in the first hours and days can determine long-term impact. ” This coverage, combined with public scrutiny through social media, can quickly escalate a situation into a full-blown crisis.

Crisis 78

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 78

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2025

million annually through energy efficiency programs while generating positive press coverage that reinforced their leadership in sustainable operations. Internal Engagement: Employees as Sustainability Ambassadors The most effective sustainability PR starts with internal alignment. For example, Vail Resorts saved over $2.5

Energy 78

Energy Education Employee Training 78

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. Half of C-suite executives say they leverage thought leadership to make purchasing decisions in tough economic times. What is thought leadership?

Leadership 141

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Public relations teams and their agencies typically want to advise a CEO directly, and we routinely urge leaders to build a public profile through social media and high-level content. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow.

Trade Shows 271

Trade Shows Airlines Leadership Corporate 271

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. What do your key stakeholders, including employees, customers, shareholders and analysts, care about the most? Elizabeth Barrett. VP Research, Gartner.

Strategy 418

Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

Branding 323

Branding Brand eBook Advertising 323

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Consider your average employees — each day before that first cup of coffee is poured, they are likely inundated with messages from a variety of sources. The average American consumes nearly 13 hours of media each day, according to 2022 industry research firm Insider Intelligence. Find employee voices. Show don’t tell.

Employee 151

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program. Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful. Here are five of the most common.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

What started as a social media experiment has quickly become an integral part of the Socialfly brand, company culture and our favorite part of the week! Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency.

Video 283

Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Prowly

APRIL 11, 2025

Whether it's across social media platforms, in online discussion forums, or even in newspaper coverage, your brand reputation can change in an instant if even slight changes in your audience's perception go undetected. Leadership: To speak about the brand with confidence and integrity.

Reputation 104

Reputation Measurement Report Branding 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. 5) Thought leadership builds trust and drives sales. 82% of respondents to an Edelman study “said thought leadership has increased their trust in a vendor organization.”. State of Media ).

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. It led to a lot of comments and chatter on social media, and teeth gnashing about the state and future of media and PR. Those with known brands and large social media followings can directly reach large audiences.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Facebook Trends 282

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

What starts as a single negative comment or review can spread across social networks within minutes, potentially damaging a brand’s reputation before teams even know there’s a problem. Social media amplifies both positive and negative messages, making swift, strategic crisis management more critical than ever.

Crisis Management 78

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Training 78

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Beyond their well-known flavors, they consistently use their platform to support causes like racial justice and climate action across social media, advertising, and corporate communications. A comprehensive PR strategy should emphasize consistent messaging across earned, owned and paid media.

Strategy 78

Strategy Branding Brand Employee 78

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Social media has fundamentally changed how brands face public scrutiny and criticism. PR professionals now operate in an environment where public opinion shifts rapidly, and social movements can mobilize massive audiences against brands perceived to have crossed ethical lines.

Reputation 78

Reputation Branding Brand Crisis 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120

PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In his nearly 19 years at Amazon, Herdener has seen Amazon’s PR function move from a retail-consumer focus to a multifaceted approach that includes employee communications, social media, executive communications and reputational marketing. The very first question out of the company is always: ‘What are the facts?’

Employee 217

Employee Leadership Crisis Management Viral 217

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. For example, let’s say you’re a B2B company that sells cybersecurity services.

B2B 118

B2B Social Media Company SMB 118

5W PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

While companies invest millions in corporate branding, many overlook the immense value of their leadership’s personal brands. Research shows that 82% of consumers trust a company more when its executives maintain an active social media presence. What insights can you share based on your experience?

Branding 78

Branding Brand Leadership Corporate 78

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 10, 2018

You develop a feel and love for social media marketing, and move up into a AE role and then a Senior AE role. You then find a job on the corporate side as a social media manager. You notice social media specialist and social media manager listed–but not social jobs above that.

Social Media 109

Social Media Media Corporate Survey 109

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Here is what they told us: “Your brand will no longer be defined by a logo or cute creative ad, but by your thought leadership: Content Marketing and the way we experience that content is the key to your brand identity.”. Use social media marketing – such as Facebook – to build awareness for your brand.

Branding 246

Branding Brand eBook Video 246

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The growth of the internet and social media led to a growing need to nurture and curate one’s digital reputation, with search results as a core part of that reputation. There’s no erasing those negative comments from old employees with an axe to grind and nothing better to do with their time. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

Digital PR 246

Digital PR Reputation Employee Social Media 246

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The role of a PR agency in this alignment, and in building an organization’s reputation among customers, employees, and stakeholders, is central. For example, a campaign might be evaluated based on a set number of brand mentions; social media engagement; positive sentiment analysis; or sheer reach. .

Agency 310

Agency Measurement Meeting Reputation 310

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Here’s how it works … if you can FEEL, which ultimately makes you more human, open and credible in your interactions, then all of your stakeholders from your employees and partners, to the media and your customers will trust you more.

Communications 184

Communications Skype Ethics Leadership 184

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. If you’re tempted to post a rainbow flag photo on your company’s social media feeds and call it a day, don’t. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. Do you have employee resource groups or other affinity organizations for diverse staff?

Employee 202

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

Businesses must communicate proactively to employees, customers, and stakeholders about practical matters like business changes, measures to protect health, and the eventual return to business. In times of crisis, change, or transition, leadership is critically important. In an uncertain situation, communication matters.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

Social Media 120

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 120