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Study says influencers that turn off social media comments aren’t very influential  

Sword and the Script

Across seven studies, we found that online influencers, ranging from digital content creators to celebrities-turned-influencers, are perceived as less sincere, likable, and persuasive when they disable their social media comments.” As in the person he was speaking to was in “output-only mode.” Shut up and listen.” “I I know best.” “I

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The surprising 10 ‘decisions drivers’ that factor into B2B software deals

Sword and the Script

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. Like other recent studies , it also found that sales cycles are getting longer. Don’t skimp here.

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Employee Advocacy: Using Your Team to Build Brand Reputation on Social Media

5W PR

Social media has reshaped how organizations communicate with their audiences, creating opportunities for authentic brand storytelling through the voices of employees. Research shows that content shared by employees receives 8 times more engagement than content shared through brand channels.

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Ethics in PR Crises: A Leadership Guide to Crisis Prevention

5W PR

Studies show that 63% of consumers will stop buying from brands they don’t trust. CEO Kevin Johnson’s quick acknowledgment of the incident and commitment to addressing racial bias through employee training showed stakeholders the company took their concerns seriously.

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Avoiding Assumptions in Employee Communications

PRSay

Visit the April 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics for more insights on employee communications. It is the responsibility of every employee communicator to deliver messages free from assumptions. Employee communicators often have context that their audiences don’t. What do I need employees to do? Adopt a new process?

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The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing

Sword and the Script

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability.

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How Speaking Opportunities Support B2B Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. To win an industry software product award, you must show how the SaaS has performed in the real world using the case of an actual user, via the case study narrative. Awards in particular can be great ways to generate a morale boost for both leadership and staff.

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