Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #2: I can do my own PR.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintain a positive brand image and connect with your audience effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the latest PR trends for 2023 that will help your business thrive in an era of rapid change and digital dominance.

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Champion Communications

JULY 24, 2023

Today, she stands as a symbol of empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Barbie organisation’s PR team. From trailblazing PR campaigns to ground-breaking collaborations, we delve headlong into the extraordinary world of Barbie’s PR revolution. Rebrand. Rejuvenate.

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DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between content marketing and PR? Both heavily leverage content, but they serve very different objectives for most companies. Get the insights you need to build a successful marketing strategy that infuses the benefits of both content marketing and PR!

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Contently

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And everyone from AOC to Ja Rule questioned the company’s integrity. As users owned more and more stock of companies like Gamestop, AMC, and Blackberry, Robinhood’s required clearinghouse deposits rose tenfold. But the company only tweets it out, instead of emailing it to customers or surfacing the post in the app.

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Champion Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Journalism and PR come hand-in-hand, with professionals in both industries leaning on each other to build credibility and trust with their audiences. Each year Muck Rack puts together their State of Journalism and State of PR Reports to uncover any changes in the industries. Building relationships with journalists is a key part of PR.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Who would have thought getting fired from a major real-time information company would lead to a hugely successful career in marketing? He currently travels the world acting as an adviser to emerging transformative companies and speaking at conferences, expos, meetings, and just about anywhere with a podium. In This Episode.

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Champion Communications

JULY 17, 2023

But did you know that PR has inspired some of the most popular TV shows over the last decade? Shows such as Succession, Emily in Paris , and Gossip Girl have captured the essence of the PR industry and portrayed it on screen in a way that has garnered millions of viewers worldwide. What is Succession and how does it relate to PR?

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2019

There’s no way around it, companies that have access to data and the means to analyze said data are often among the most successful. In fact, according to research, companies that have embraced a data-driven culture are three times more likely to be substantially ahead of their competitors financially ( source ). Simple enough, right?

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 24, 2023

Public Relations (PR) plays a pivotal role in shaping a company’s brand image and promoting its products or services. For building product executives, selecting the right PR agency is crucial for their success. Unfortunately, the PR industry is not devoid of unscrupulous players.

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

Public relations is often at the bottom of the list of priorities for companies that are worried about rising prices and falling profits. However, in reality, PR is essential to facing these headwinds and successfully responding to any crisis that comes your way. How to Leverage PR During a Recession. What Is Public Relations?

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2021

Earned media is the opportunity to publish your content on another company’s channels through PR efforts. Keep in mind that paid media strategies tend to differ quite a bit from PR and inbound marketing. The original PR goal was to land one placement (e.g., The original PR goal was to land one placement (e.g.,

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

However, it’s critical to understand how PR works and how you can execute a successful campaign. However, scanty appearances may not be effective, so you may need to partner with a PR company to ensure consistent results. And since PR is about relations, ensure your company introduction is attractive.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4

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Content Marketing Institute

APRIL 28, 2023

The PR Council this week published guidelines on how brands and agencies should act ethically when using AI content tools. Meanwhile, another survey highlights some problematic thinking about AI. Robert Rose explains it all today. Continue reading →

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Champion Communications

MAY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, B2B PR has become an increasingly important tool for companies looking to build their brand, establish credibility, generate leads, and improve their search engine optimization (SEO). Spreadsheets Create a simple spreadsheet that records how PR is used to help grow the business.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 9, 2023

One of my PR Heroes, Mark Borkowski said in The Guardian last week: “They’ve massively got this wrong…They should have put a blanket on the fire when it first ignited. I doubt anyone would have considered that this could have led to the resignation of the CEO and Chairman of the Board. Instead, they’ve thrown petrol on it.”

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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

Bedell broke it down like this: “On one hand, you have companies that are embracing AI. On the other, there are companies that have chosen to prohibit its use entirely because it’s too new. We’ll continue to find more applications for AI in communications, media and PR. That said, not using AI also presents risks of its own.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 22, 2020

Public relations (PR) and communications pros constantly preach about crisis communication strategies, hoping clients will be ready to act when the unexpected happens. In the past, many companies haven’t had to execute those plans. What Can PR Pros Learn from the Initial Shock of the Pandemic? Now they have.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These days, ecommerce companies are having to work harder than ever before to build brand awareness, differentiate from competitors, and attract the right people to their online stores. The post How to Get Incredible (and Free) PR for Your Business appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. As an ecommerce owner, it’s up […].

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Champion Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

So, from a PR perspective, what can be done to help businesses accelerate conversion rates and close more deals? It demonstrates the company’s ability to attract and retain customers, indicating a healthy and growing business. This can give a morale boost that improves team culture and boosts employee retention.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When the country seems like it’s in an emergency state when it comes to the economy and it’s hard to predict just what will happen next, it’s only natural for decision-makers at companies to want to freeze budgets and put a pause on what they’re spending money on to protect their bottom line. This conclusion is more than just anecdotal.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Comment: Generally, companies that experiment always seem to do better than peers. click image for higher resolution) 2.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

When I look at other companies, I don’t see enough diversity at the top. ” Words from Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill PR, a high profile agency in the adtech and martech space. Companies applying must be led by women, BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA founders. Previous programs highlighted ESG and clean or green tech.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 21, 2022

Last week, we were honored to have our work recognized among Boston’s top PR campaigns at the PR Club Bell Ringer Awards , where our teams took home two wins for our work with Sophos and Affectiva. Affectiva Acquired: A PR Journey to M&A. Our PR work for Affectiva received the Bronze Bell in the “High-Tech” category.

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BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 15, 2019

You’re going along with daily operations as usual, and then someone makes a mistake, or there’s an unfortunate misunderstanding or miscommunication and all of the sudden you’re plunged into a PR crisis, no lifeboat in sight. . The longer you’re in business, the more it becomes apparent that no one is impervious to a PR nightmare.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 23, 2020

If you work in communications or at a PR agency helping companies run their media campaigns, your job looks a whole lot different than it did a few weeks ago. As PR professionals, you have the job to help these business owners and marketers make sure their livelihoods still thrive. increase from 2019 to just a 7% increase.

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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

84% of B2B CEOs say they find talking to their CMO about PR ‘awkward’ Getting CEO buy-in is so important in the world of B2B PR. Often, the CEO is not only the primary spokesperson but also the final decision-maker when it comes to signing off on PR budgets. So, what’s creating this tension?

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. However, relying solely on this PR strategy means overlooking significant opportunities to get your brand name out there. And there’s nothing wrong with this approach! Take Spotify, for example.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 24, 2015

C-level executives often don’t fully understand that public relations personnel need the ongoing involvement and support of upper management in order to meet PR goals. Many senior executives have a simplistic and mistaken view of PR. PR doesn’t work that way. What Does PR Do? highlight to tweet).

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

In the past, PR focused on traditional media like print, radio and television for coverage. Social media has cultivated a 24/7 news cycle, forcing PR professionals to always “be on”. Similar to social teams, PR practitioners need a variety of skills and expertise to be successful.

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Walker Sands

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we’ve grown from a PR and digital marketing firm into a fully integrated marketing agency, several of our PR leaders have played an important role in guiding our teams to execute exceptional programs for our clients. Each of these leaders has provided strategic oversight to some of the PR department’s largest clients.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 2, 2023

In fact, in a recent survey of SaaS companies, almost 2 in 5 said that case studies were the most effective form of marketing when it came to increasing sales. The post PR Insights: Harnessing the Power of Case Studies appeared first on Champion Communications. Case studies are so important when it comes to driving B2B sales.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 8, 2018

In a survey of corporate crises since 2010, the top eight companies involved in a major scandal suffered a 30 percent loss in value since its crisis, and in all but one case, the top […]. The post How to Recover from a PR Scandal appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Alaniz

MAY 4, 2023

When you’re growing a company, you sometimes have to think like a detective — constantly seeking clues and piecing together information to solve the mystery of how to maintain relationships with your current clients and customers while creating relationships with new ones. To that end, most companies rely on marketing.

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Contently

JANUARY 20, 2023

It also encouraged companies to be proactive in handling customer complaints. It also served as a reminder for other companies to take customer complaints seriously and to respond promptly and effectively. The post User-Generated Content: How to Use It for Good and Avoid a PR Crisis appeared first on Contently.

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