How PR and Digital Marketing Go Hand in Hand
In the fast-paced world of digital information, crafting a solid brand image needs a multi-dimensional strategy. Public relations and digital marketing may seem like separate entities, but they’re really just two halves of the same whole. When used together, they create a powerful duo that can catapult a brand’s message into the spotlight, while weaving a tapestry of trust and credibility, and setting the stage for long-term growth and success.? Public relations (PR) PR is all about building and nurturing positive public relationships via earned media. This involves spinning engaging brand stories, pitching irresistible narratives to journalists, keeping media relationships going, and managing crisis communication. The result is that the brand gets a shoutout in news pieces, industry publications, and…
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The Power of Strategic PR to Shape Corporate Narratives
In the digital age of today, not only do a business’s goods or services matter, but so does the story that surrounds their journey. This story, carefully woven through strategic public relations, shapes how the public sees them, builds trust, and ultimately lays the groundwork for success.? Strategic storytelling? It’s not the old days anymore when strategic PR was all about press releases and sharing info. Nowadays, PR is all about storytelling. By telling an engaging corporate story that captures a company’s mission, values, and goals, PR professionals turn dry facts into experiences that both resonate and connect emotionally.?A good story can achieve many things for brands. Brand identity A well-spun story becomes the foundation of a company’s brand identity.…
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Communicating Safety Measures for CBD Products
CBD, or cannabidiol, derived from the cannabis plant is becoming popular for its potential health benefits. With the increasing number of CBD products Amazon offers, the availability of items such as CBD sleep products or CBD oils is spreading. Having so many products available on the market means that CBD companies must focus on safety and transparency in production processes. To meet the rising demand, brands should be ready to provide information such as CBD certification, ingredient sourcing, and more. Testing Third-party testing of CBD products is essential for safety. Companies send products to independent laboratories to check that they are free from contaminants and that content is accurate. Customers should be able to access the results of these tests,…
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Best Social Media and PR Tips
Despite all the investments in PR and social media, many companies still end up missing the mark on occasion, which is why they need to know some of the top tips that can practically guarantee their success in these efforts. Tone and voice This might sound simple but a key element to a successful social media and public relations strategy is to make sure that all of the content that a company creates and distributes across its public relations efforts on social media campaigns is making sure the company is able to appear as authentic as possible to the target audience, instead of the company simply focusing on pushing sales across every channel, instead of using those channels to communicate…
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In pursuit of lifelong customers
The best companies are those that use strategies to acquire customers and keep them for life. No matter how aggressive competition may be, a business should have a goal to hold on to customers with the help of long-term customer relationships. Many strategies can be implemented to win customers for life. If a customer chooses a business, it means that a business has already done something right. Given below are strategies that will help a business to win over clients and hold on to them for life. Welcome new customers It is important to know details about a customer that would make them feel special. Being compassionate is important, and that has to be genuine compassion, not fake. A proactive…
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B2B landing pages for better conversions
A B2B landing page cannot afford to be generic. What might seem to be simple might end up being boring. One should not lose sight of the fact that it is the landing page that convinces visitors to take the next step. When it comes to a business, it has to be kept in mind that a business mind will be more careful than individual customers while making buying decisions. Given below are certain elements that would help to create high-converting landing pages. Focus on the unique value proposition The unique value proposition or the UVP should clearly communicate the benefit that a business promises to deliver to its customers. The visitors should know that the value proposition is what…
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PR tips for wineries
Whether it is a new brand, or an established winery, PR can help to increase visibility and establish trust. Wineries can always benefit from PR strategies. Whether a wine brand is a supermarket favorite or is ultra-premium, it can always do with a boost in sales. Given below are some PR tips for a wine brand that wants to expand its reach and tap into new audiences. Use storytelling We are living in uncertain times and in such challenging times, a PR professional can help to tell the story of a wine brand in a way that would be worthy of attention. To tell a story effectively, research should be carried out on the target customer. The story can be…
Read MoreBrands are Using Loyalty to Cut Acquisition Costs
The ongoing battle among brands today is the one raging over customer loyalty. The environment of digital marketing is shifting, and this causes competition in various forms. As more brands become aware of the importance of building a loyal customer base — while also keeping their new customer acquisition costs low — some creativity is needed to entice those customers not only to stay loyal, but to bring more people into the fold via referrals. This challenge has led to an increase in loyalty and rewards programs. For example, the recently announced Target Circle is one of the latest iterations of loyalty programs promising perks and benefits for those who choose to spend their money in Target stores. Another way…
Read MoreBoeing: A Case Study in How Not to Manage Your PR
As one of corporate America’s most recognizable brands, you would think Boeing would be well-poised to deal with public relations crises of all shapes and sizes. Indeed, as a major exporter and military contractor, Boeing has deep pockets when it comes to lobbying in Washington; you would think this kind of spending would carry through to the firm’s PR department.
Read MoreApple v. Qualcomm: A PR win
The scene is this: The opening arguments for Apple vs Qualcomm are well underway in the Southern District of San Diego, with the US District Court Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel first disallowing, then reversing his decision and allowing live tweeting. Included in the passionate arguments are allegations of double-dipping, talk of KFC and its secret recipe, debates over chicken and potatoes. Who says the world of corporate law is a dull one?
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