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Now that you know what your consumer wants, you have to interest them in your story. The way to do that is to introduce a problem. Why? Because consumers love to solve problems.
In every great story, there is a character who battles a problem. In order to successfully tell a brand’s story, you must incorporate the problems or issues that consumers will come across that the brand can help solve. These problems will allow consumers to relate to the brand and to truly begin the “storytelling” process. Without consumer problems, how would you communicate the effectiveness of your products or services? You wouldn’t be able to because a story without a problem or “plot” isn’t a real story.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning
Before you can talk about strategy and have one, you must know how to define it.
Most public relations practitioners throw around the word “strategy,” but they don’t really know what it means. This post will help you understand, define, and develop a public relations and corporate communication strategy that stands out from the competition.
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Topics: PR planning
High-quality content plays a critical role in your company's digital marketing efforts. Even with upcoming changes to Google, a good page experience doesn't override having great, relevant content.
How do you create a content marketing strategy for your company that works? Many digital marketing experts strive to attract leads and convert them into loyal customers.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning
It might seem daunting to figure out where to start with a public relations strategy and program. It’s much easier with a public relations plan, but if you’ve never developed one, it might seem challenging. That’s for good reason. The craft of public relations isn’t something you learn overnight. It takes time and experience.
To help you get started, we’ve provided the 10 components of a strategic PR and corporate communications plan outline here, and we’d be happy to help you take it to the next level. This 10-step plan should begin after you define what you want to accomplish and the things you want to correct, prevent, or maintain.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning
Have you ever wondered why brands with excellent products and services sometimes record poor sales? The answer is simple: poor communication of your brand’s message.
In this post, we’ll discuss a revolutionary marketing tactic that makes optimal use of fundamental elements of human nature to help companies effortlessly get to the core of their brand message. Author Donald Miller developed this marketing framework, inspired by principles of storytelling called the StoryBrand 7 Part Framework. The “main character” of one’s branding and marketing is the customer, not the brand. The brand plays the role of the guide, leading the “main character” to success.
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Topics: branding, PR planning, story telling
Axia’s 60-Second Impact
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April 2021 – Use Emotional and Functional Marketing to Connect With Your Audience
March Madness is a time for brackets, upsets, and Cinderella stories. It’s also an opportunity to connect with your audience on a truly visceral level. We’ll look at strategies that help your team capitalize on all the action right alongside your brand’s community.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning, 60-Second Impact
Axia’s 60-Second Impact
60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy
March 2021 – Keep Your PR Team Running Like A John Deere in 2021 and Beyond
Top companies are realizing the benefits of diversity in both operations and workforce on a massive scale with the pandemic continuing to alter daily life. Embrace variety to create more engagement, better retention, and a more positive personal outlook.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning, 60-Second Impact
Axia’s 60-Second Impact
60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy
February 2021 – Leading a PR Team in 2021 and Beyond
2021 is already shaping up to be just about as interesting as its predecessor. With a myriad of hot-topic issues derailing positive brand attention, we’ll cover the ways top brands are responding and the best strategies for leading your PR team through any quagmires.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning, 60-Second Impact
Axia’s 60-Second Impact
60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy
January 2021 – New Year, New Plan
Agile Marketing Strategies Your PR Team Needs in 2021
In a few short days, we’ll be able to put 2020 to rest and usher in 2021. As companies settle in for a brand new year, marketing leaders have the opportunity to set new priorities and shift roles and responsibilities to meet new demands. Check out the ways top companies like Nike, Salesforce, and Apple are implementing agile marketing strategies focused on empathetic communication and reimagining what’s possible in a post-COVID landscape.
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Topics: PR tips, PR planning, 60-Second Impact
Five essential elements that will guarantee a successful campaign
There’s a lot that goes into releasing a successful PR campaign. It’s more than just writing a news release for a new product or coordinating with the media.
A PR campaign can offer many benefits, including creating a long-lasting impact on your brand and its future reputation. That’s why it’s important to plan a roadmap for your organization’s PR campaign.
Here are five elements that will help guide you in creating a successful PR plan:
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Topics: public relations, PR tips, PR planning
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