Trust Relations: The Podcast

Today, April and Hamish shed some light on a recent social media trend that runs counter to mainstream influencer culture: deinfluencing. In this segment, our hosts unpack the implications of this trend for digital marketing and consumer culture. Today’s Campaign Essentials segment features tips and best practices about how to select the right promotional imagery and stock photography for your brand — without falling into the trap of false advertising or misleading content.  COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: superannuated (adj.) April: magniloquent (adj.) NEWS: Read more about Deinfluencing here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2023/02/03/could-the-tiktok-deinfluencing-backlash-topple-influencer-culture/?sh=167775775853   CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS:  Here’s how to choose the right imagery for your brand. Read more about the ethical use of digital imagery here:  https://www.prnewsonline.com/reader-response-ethical-guidelines-cover-use-of-imagery/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish share an in-depth discussion about creative brand activations, including notable examples from major brands including Frito Lay’s Potadomes at the Coachella festival in 2022 and the failed influencer event at last year’s Revolve Festival. They also discuss the reputational damage sustained by Southwest Airlines, in light of a recent report indicating that the airline’s recent holiday cancellations negatively impacted consumer trust of the air travel industry at large. As a bonus, the dynamic marketing duo also discuss Hamish’s experience at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert earlier this month — and the brand backlash that ensued following the Sydney show. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: promulgate (v.) April: communique (n.) CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here are 3 things to consider when developing a brand activation or event. Read more about brand activations and events on our website here: https://trustrelations.agency/brand-activations-events/ NEWS: Read about how Southwest cancellations damaged trust in airline here: https://www.prdaily.com/how-southwest-hurt-perception-of-airlines-twitter-sees-what-sticks-and-more/ CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

Today on the show, April and Hamish offer an analysis of one viral ad from Super Bowl LIV, with an in-depth look at Workday’s creative take on corporate overuse of the “rock star” moniker. Together, they discuss the strategic components that made the ad a success. For this week’s industry news update, our hosts cover a rise in international scrutiny of TikTok’s data security; the discussion arises in light of the recent media dominance of the Chinese balloon which was neutralized by U.S. military forces earlier this month. Tune in as they assess the risks and rewards associated with leveraging social media juggernauts like TikTok and Twitter in your brand strategy. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Read about Workday’s Super Bowl ad here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iconic-rock-stars-remind-workday-and-the-corporate-world-who-the-real-rock-stars-are-301738810.html NEWS: Read about increased scrutiny of TikTok here: https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-spy-balloon-escalates-rage-against-tiktok-ccp-1778699 Listener Note: Since the recording of this episode, additional information has surfaced about the alleged purpose of the balloon and its potential role in China's surveillance operations. You may read a recent update here, and we encourage listeners to revisit national news coverage as the story develops: https://apnews.com/article/biden-science-politics-united-states-government-china-8cff40ab7ede506cb0e998d6ae05fba3 COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: April: recondite (adj.) Hamish: quixotic (adj.) CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish discuss a hot topic for today’s brands — celebrity and influencer engagements. They’re covering tips to consider before engaging a celebrity spokesperson, including how to avoid the most common mistakes and risks associated with influencer relations. Later, our hosts dive into the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in content development and PR writing, with a look at CNET’s apology for errors made in the outlet’s recent AI-written articles. Stay tuned as April and Hamish test out the viral Chat GPT tool firsthand and share their thoughts on the future of AI writing for the communications profession. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here are three tips to consider when your brand engages celebrities or influencers. LOST IN TRANSLATION: Read about CNET’s AI-Written Articles here: https://gizmodo.com/cnet-ai-chatgpt-news-robot-1849996151 Try Chat GPT here: https://chat.openai.com/  COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: April: snye (n.) Hamish: sklent (v.) CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish discuss the rising influence of junior staff and Gen Z employees in social media management. They analyze the implications of these rising stars for brands and cover the long-term career impacts of early promotions to high-paying positions. Today’s Marketing Conundrum includes a look at Lake Superior State University’s annual list of “banished” words, including tips and best practices for avoiding lingo overuse in your marketing and PR writing process. Also in this episode, our hosts re-introduce a fan-favorite segment: Communications Buzzwords! NEWS: How Gen Z Social Media Managers Became the New CMOs: https://www.fastcompany.com/90827081/gen-z-social-media-managers-tiktok-taco-bell-duolingo-dunkin?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FastCompanyCoDesign-Jan%2009,%202023&leadId=31317&mkt_tok=NjEwLUxFRS04NzIAAAGJN_LnShdRq88gXT64IE4W6LrIYKYZAR-x75l41sz6Pb8xhhecL4MstlwFwjWPE9phMw_wfkAWTh2Hl3YzudG6aBsR_B95pZb7K8zLOw MARKETING CONUNDRUMS: Here’s how to avoid overused language and industry lingo. An inflection point for GOATs: Please quiet quit these 'banished words' moving forward: https://www.npr.org/2023/01/01/1146517288/goat-gaslighting-banished-words CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

Welcome to our first-ever crossover episode! In this podcast special, the hosts from The PR Wine Down and Trust Relations: The Podcast team up to deliver advice, insights and hot takes for brands and integrated marketing professionals. Today’s episode also features a celebrity guest, with a name anyone in PR or marketing is sure to recognize. We’re pleased to welcome April’s personal friend, mentor and former colleague: Doug Spong! Together, they discuss the latest trends impacting PR, media relations and agency culture in 2023. They also share a few favorite campaigns from Doug’s storied career, including his work with Ty Pennington, Paris Hilton, Will Smith, American Standard, Hasbro’s Rubik’s Cube, Silk Soymilk, and more. Later, April, Laura and Hamish read an anonymous listener’s PR Horror Story about one manager’s explosive reaction to a junior employee’s PTO request. In the Campaign Analysis segment, they discuss IKEA’s “Swedish Seedballs” campaign. About the Guest: Doug has an Accreditation in Public Relations and is a PRSA Fellow. He is also the founder and CEO of The Doug Spong Co. Previously, Doug was the founder, president and managing partner of Minneapolis-based Carmichael Lynch and Spong, which is owned by Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Connect with Doug here: https://www.dougspong.com/ Campaign Analysis: Read about IKEA’s Swedish Seedballs here: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/04/29/ad-the-day-ikea-and-wwf-partner-swedish-seedballs-campaign Anonymous PR Horror Story: Have an anonymous PR horror story to share or questions you want to be answered on the PR Wine Down? Email us at contact@prwinedown.com Send in a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/prwinedown/message OFFER CODE: Apply to use this episode’s offer code here: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Listen to The PR Wine Down: https://trustrelations.agency/podcasts/78-holiday-special-unwrapping-april-lauras-essential-tips-for-pr-success/ Listen to Trust Relations: The Podcast: https://trustrelations.agency/trust-relations-podcast/ Connect with Trust Relations: You can stream our shows live at 2:00 pm ET every Saturday, on ElectroMagnetic Radio. You can also connect with Trust Relations on our website or on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

Hi everyone — welcome to Trust Relations, the Podcast!  This week, we have a special announcement to share: We're interrupting your regular listening schedule for a special episode release! Tune in this Friday, January 20, 2023 for an exclusive episode you won’t want to miss.  We even have a celebrity guest in the lineup — with a name anyone in PR or marketing is sure to recognize. So, mark your calendars and join us wherever your favorite podcasts are found. We promise it will be worth the wait!

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish chat through what PR practitioners and marketers can do when a client needs to tighten their budget — but expects the same amount of results a higher retainer would accomplish. They discuss managing expectations, strategies for maximizing impact with a limited marketing budget and more. Your favorite podcasting duo also discusses one of the most surprising brand mash-ups from the end of the year, with an analysis of Juice Couture’s collaboration with Kraft Real Mayo. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here’s what to do when a brand needs to tighten their marketing budget without wanting to sacrifice work or results. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Learn about the Juicy Couture X Kraft collaboration here: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/kraft-mayo-juicy-couture-tracksuit-luxury-marketing/635404/ OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish share advice on how to strengthen your PR and marketing efforts with updated tactics for 2023. They’re covering how to leverage your media hits to strengthen any marketing campaign with the added credibility of earned media. They also share hot takes on Tropicana’s recent toothpaste campaign, which aimed to solve the problem of how a fresh glass of orange juice can taste bitter after consumer’s have brushed their teeth. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here’s how to use your PR media hits to strengthen any marketing campaign. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Tropicana Toothpaste Campaign: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/tropicanas-new-mimosa-maker-adds-spritz-to-your-brunch/ OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

On the show this week, April and Hamish discuss a challenging topic for marketers: knowing when to take a creative risk. First, they discuss advice for managing clients who take an overly-cautious approach, and how to encourage strategic risk-taking to improve marketing success. Next, they share hot takes about a recent, ill-advised creative campaign from Mentos that missed the mark on brand authenticity. MARKETING CONUNDRUMS: Here’s what to do when a client is extremely risk-averse — and it's hampering your campaign. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Reach about Mentos’ Recycling Raccoons campaign here: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/mentos-sustainability-ads-recycling-raccoons/633876/ CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish welcome special guest Trena Blair, founder and CEO of FD Global Connections. Trena was recently named the winner of two awards at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, alongside TR President April White, who won a gold award herself. Trena won Gold for Best Female Entrepreneur in Asia, Australia or New Zealand Business Services (10 or Less Employees), and Silver for Best Female Entrepreneur (Global), Business Services (10 or Less Employees). April won the gold award for Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Advertising, Marketing and Public Relation’ in 2022. Together, they discuss how to craft a winning award submission or speaker nomination for any brand or thought leader. April and Hamish also share their thoughts on how third-party honors like these can boost brand credibility for your company or organization. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here’s how to create a strong award or speaking submission. GUEST INFORMATION: Learn more about Trena Blair here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trenablair/?originalSubdomain=au Learn more about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business: https://stevieawards.com/women CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: OFFER CODE: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

In this episode, hosts April and Hamish share an in-person discussion about creative content marketing. They discuss best practices for developing innovative content marketing and brand messaging, with advice for brands seeking to stand out from their competitors online. For today’s Lost in Translation segment, our hosts discuss an ad from the 2010s that stood the test of time and made an international impact. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here’s how to create innovative content marketing campaigns. Read more in PR Daily: https://www.prdaily.com/6-keys-to-creating-non-cliche-content-marketing/ LOST IN TRANSLATION: Ashton Kutcher breaks up with a “sexy pizza” in this clever Wrigley's advertisement: https://www.digitalspy.com/media/a618981/ashton-kutcher-breaks-up-with-a-sexy-pizza-in-a-new-wrigleys-ad/ OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

On today's episode of Trust Relations: The Podcast, hosts April and Hamish are sitting down for an in-person chat in sunny Sydney Australia! They’re here to share their advice for successfully launching a sub-brand — and how to navigate constructive criticism branding clients as a part of that process. They also discuss April's plans for her working vacation in Sydney, and analyze a recent report on how global ad spend is impacting the marketing sector as we approach the new year. MARKETING CONUNDRUM: What to do when a parent company launches a sub-brand, but the messaging is too similar to their existing offering. NEWS: About the Standard Media Index’s September 2022 Core Data report: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/ad-spend-declines-fourth-consecutive-month-september-report-finds/634699/ OFFER CODE:  Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on Trust Relations: The Podcast, April and Hamish discuss best practices for brand positioning. They’re sharing some insight into the characteristics, expertise and skills that can help you to select the right spokesperson for your company’s next PR opportunity or marketing feature. They also analyze a new campaign from Champion, with an in-depth look at the company’s attempt to reach younger audiences by staking claim to the origin story of the hoodie. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here’s how to choose the right spokesperson for your brand. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Champion Invented the Hoodie: https://www.adweek.com/commerce/champion-invented-hoodie-100-years/?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Adweekender_Newsletter_220903094406&recip_id=1417196&lyt_id=1417196# OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

April and Hamish are kicking off season 2 with a new, fresh and fast-paced format. Tune in as they tackle a common issue agency teams face when working on long-term creative campaigns: excessive revisions. Our hosts also discuss another Australia-based advertising campaign from Google, and chat through the reasons why this video ad went viral. MARKETING CONUNDRUM: What to do when your client has excessive revisions that delay the success of your campaign. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Google’s “Helping You Help Them” ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vKNN-TFTI OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

In the last episode of Season 1, April and Hamish are tackling a common issue for integrated marketing professionals at every stage of their careers—burnout. Special guest Rachael Stockton, founder and leadership coach at Inner Compass Leadership, joins the show to share her advice for female professionals and others in the marketing industry. She’s covering actionable tools and strategies to combat imposter syndrome, manage burnout and improve work-life balance. Next, Hamish offers insight into how selecting the right content management system can benefit your company’s SEO efforts. This week’s Campaign Analysis features an alarming PSA from the city of New York, which featured safety tips to prevent death in the event of a nuclear incident. Our hosts also close out the Communications Buzzword competition, officially crowning Hamish as the winner. Learn more about Rachael’s work: https://www.innercompassleadership.net/ CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: CMS & Search Rankings: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/does-the-cms-matter-for-search-rankings/457580/?utm_source=daily-carnage&utm_medium=email#close COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: riposte  (n.) April: perfunctory (adj.) NEWS: Mars Wrigley Family Interviews: https://www.c-store.com.au/mars-wrigley-to-welcome-loved-ones-into-job-interviews/#:~:text=Mars%20Wrigley%20Australia%20has%20announced,the%20right%20fit%20for%20them CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Nuclear NY: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/13/1111281998/nyc-nuclear-attack-video-psa-eric-adams?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR2KvEjDM1d_qZO9mfWB_D2ju0gOU7hbH9Md5XhXqehIDaatPHtNVKQEl0k&fs=e&s=cl OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week, April and Hamish discuss long-term marketing strategies, from crisis preparedness to business-building goals. They’re sharing advice for brands to avoid a Shein-style public reckoning by developing preemptive crisis preparedness plans. They also discuss how the impending economic downturn can be an opportunity for brands to reevaluate marketing tactics. Our hosts also cover tips on what to do when your client has no internal marketing plan in place and share the basics of building an executive thought leadership profile. Today’s Campaign Analysis segment features Birkenstocks “Ugly for a Reason” campaign. Communications Buzzwords: April: draconian (adj.) Hamish: convivial (adj.) NEWS: Shein: https://www.wsj.com/articles/shein-haul-backlash-11656504321 Economic Downturn: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/pause-your-brand-for-an-economic-downturn MARKETING CONUNDRUM: What to do when your client has no internal marketing plan or roadmap. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Here are the top 3 basics of building an executive thought leadership profile. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Birkenstock:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ugly-for-a-reason-birkenstock-launches-its-first-global-paid-content-campaign-on-nytimescom-301579539.html?utm_source=daily-carnage&utm_medium=email#:~:text=LINZ%20AM%20RHEIN%2C%20Germany%20and,around%20the%20world%20on%20the LOST IN TRANSLATION Dumb Ways to Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

In today’s show, hosts April and Hamish are covering long-term strategies for success — and how to manage expectations when a client wants to see immediate results. They also share their thoughts on the public criticism over Daily Harvest’s influencer relations strategy amid a recent product recall. In “Campaign Essentials,” Hamish shares his best advice for brands that are new to SEO strategy and how to implement the fundamental components of a strong content program. For “Campaign Analysis,” they share their hot takes and strategic insights into this summer’s Gucci X Adidas collaboration and explore Kraft’s branding shift to embrace the mac & cheese title. Hamish’s Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com.au/Hey-Whipple-Squeeze-This-Creating/dp/1119164001 COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: opprobrious April: fortuitous NEWS: Daily Harvest influencer controversy: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/27/tech/daily-harvest-recall-influencers/index.html  MARKETING CONUNDRUM: What to do when your client wants results today for an initiative that's more long-term. CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Semrush State of Search 2022: https://www.prdaily.com/these-seo-trends-can-help-your-content-rank-higher-in-search/ CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Gucci X Adidas: https://www.adidas.com/us/gucci?gclid=CjwKCAjwzeqVBhAoEiwAOrEmzfGZrSe6NXb4G96F2thElMo4cfByioVKA_T4SdgB69WLAh08xma1YRoCtKwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Kraft Mac & Cheese: https://www.adweek.com/commerce/kraft-macaroni-cheese-classic-comfort-food-new-name-box/ OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

On the show today, our hosts offer a sneak peek into Trust Relations’ proprietary branding assessment tool, the Trust Analysis! Bilal Qzilbash, founder of EasyKale, joins us in the virtual recording booth for a brand assessment to identify his company’s key strengths and brainstorm next steps to boost his ongoing marketing efforts. April and Hamish also chat through some recent industry news, with a close look at the recent crackdown on Elvis look-alikes in Las Vegas and the implications of marketing agencies that have begun to target OnlyFans content creators as clients. For this episode’s “Campaign Essentials” segment, they discuss the dos and don’ts of a successful brand collaboration. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: hokum (adj.) April: stravage (v.) GUEST: Bilal Qzilbash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilalqizilbash/ EasyKale: https://www.easykale.com/ NEWS: Elvis Crackdown in Vegas: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/cease-and-desists-for-elvis-themed-weddings  E-Pimps of OnlyFans: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/16/magazine/e-pimps-onlyfans.html  CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Brand Collaborations:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/sboyd/2022/05/24/the-secrets-of-successful-brand-collaborations/?sh=4c619e897e2d  OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

On the show today, hosts April and Hamish analyze the rise of “shadow banning” on social media, with a deep dive into the PR and media implications of censorship online. They also chat through some advice for marketers on what to do when your client wants to DIY their new website, including the pitfalls of failing to seek help from SEO and design professionals. For this week’s Campaign Essentials, Hamish is taking the reins and sharing the top mistakes brands tend to make at the start of a new marketing campaign. For the Campaign Analysis segment, your favorite integrated marketing duo covers the “Sneaker Wars,” with a critique of the decades-old marketing rivalry between Nike and Adidas. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: bilous (n.) April: aegis (v.) NEWS: Shadow Banning: https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/social-media-platforms-deny-but-content-creators-and-tracking-websites-confirm-that-shadowbanning-or-silent-censorship-is-real/articleshow/91589975.cms MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s what to do when your client wants to DIY their new website. CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Sneaker Wars: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/sneaker-supremacy-nike-adidas-brand-rivalry/621712/ OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week, April and Hamish are covering the top mistakes brands tend to make at the start of a new PR campaign. They also break down some tips to help marketers make an impact with their audiences online, despite users’ shrinking attention spans. Today’s news segment covers some recent, ongoing issues at Netflix as the company introduces new advertising options and reckons with increasing market competition. For our Campaign Analysis, April and Hamish get lost in translation, as they chat through some of the best Aussie and Kiwi ads from the past year, and discuss whether those ads are effective for an international audience. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: April: aver (v.) Hamish: yakka (n.) NEWS: Netflix ads: https://fortune.com/2022/05/03/netflix-ad-revenue-streaming-platforms-tech-advertising-media-rajeev-goel/ Netflix bouncing back: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/what-can-netflix-do-to-bounce-back/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1657635593746440&usg=AOvVaw3jjz5aK1yfQ5rP7JYECz5J CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Best Aussie and Kiwi Ads: https://mumbrella.com.au/the-best-2021-aunz-ad-chosen-by-creatives-717832 MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s how marketers can combat users’ shrinking attention spans. Article: https://mumbrella.com.au/is-marketings-reliance-on-social-media-compromising-our-ability-to-capture-attention-in-the-future-734848 CAMPAIGN ESSENTIALS: Today, we're going to cover the top 3 mistakes brands make when they're launching a new PR campaign. MUST-WATCH LIST: Bridgerton: https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398 CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week, April and Hamish are discussing a tricky topic in agency operations, with advice for navigating client relationships. Our hosts offer their tried-and-true advice for dealing with nepotism, family business dynamics and toxic company cultures on the client side. They also share tips to help marketers manage expectations and set their working relationships up for success. Next, they discuss recent news from the streaming sector, with a look back at some major changes happening at Netflix, including how the company has responded to increasing competition. Also in the news segment, they cover a recent study from the Harris Poll and Google Cloud on corporate “greenwashing” and its impacts on brand authenticity. Today’s Campaign Analysis segment features key learnings from the failure of the Revolve Festival, the now-notorious exclusive party held during Coachella 2022. Communications Buzzwords: A: predilection (n.) H: specious (adj.) NEWS: Netflix: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/20/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html Greenwashing: https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/google_cloud_cxo_sustainability_infographic.pdf CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Revolve Festival: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/viral/revolve-festival-coachella-fyre-fest-rcna24892 MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s how agency teams can navigate nepotism, family business dynamics and toxic cultures at clients’ companies. MUST-WATCH LIST: MacGruber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eigpR6BOoUE&feature=youtu.be OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on the show, hosts April and Hamish confront a foundational component of strategic positioning: brand archetypes. Together, they share advice for founders, marketers and brand managers to identify their brand archetypes to drive more inefficient communications. They also analyze two Aussie ad campaigns, from agencies The Works and DDB Melbourne. This week’s industry news features the closure of e-commerce startup Fast, the departure of Dunkin’s new CMO and Skittles brand’s recent apology conference stunt. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: ballyhoo April: misnomer Listen to April's TEDx talk: https://trustrelations.agency/trust-weekly/april-white-for-tedxalmansorparklive-is-living-united-worth-the-fight/  NEWS: Fast startup shutdown: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/05/1091077398/checkout-startup-fast-is-shutting-down-after-burning-through-investors-money?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR0uLmPwl4kzzmARnz04bebor3ibBUgUNXglQlpCVa6CMVFBCn64CqWs0PI Dunkin’ CMO Departure: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/dunkin-cmo-departs-after-9-months/621109/ Skittles Apology Conference: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/skittles-apologizes-to-sour-lime-fans-with-twitch-press-conference/620957/ CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: AUSSIE + KIWI ADS: https://mumbrella.com.au/the-best-2021-aunz-ad-chosen-by-creatives-717832 MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Brands often don't know their archetypes or what they stand for — and this can drive inefficient communications. OFFER CODE: Trust Analysis: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on the show, hosts April and Hamish discuss a critical metric for any integrated marketing campaign — share of voice! Together, they’re diving into the best ways for smaller companies to move the needle on their SOV in a crowded market. They also share their thoughts on the Today Show’s rebrand, amid a cultural shift away from TV news and toward independent content creators. For this week’s Campaign Analysis segment, April and Hamish dish about Burger King’s poop emoji ice cream campaign to promote good-for-you ingredients, and evaluate the impact of star power in the recent collaboration between Pusha T and Arby’s. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: demodé (adj.) April: elucidate (n.) NEWS: TODAY Rebrand: https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2022/03/17/readying-the-today-brand-for-tomorrow CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Burger King Poop Emoji: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/burger-king-drops-a-crappy-new-ice-cream-to-introduce-preservative-free-desserts/ Arby’s + Pusha T: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/pusha-t-arbys-mcdonalds-diss-1323869/ MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s what to do when a small client wants to compete with A-list leaders in their industry for share of voice. CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week on the show, hosts April and Hamish discuss the role of strategic messaging in building brand reputation, guiding business decisions and impacting public perception of important issues. They’re covering best practices for walking a client through the challenging process of reevaluating their strategic messaging and website copy. They also discuss the issues at play with The New York Times’ handling a mislabeled photo of tennis star Venus Williams, and the censorship challenges women’s health brands are facing on social media. For this week’s Campaign Analysis, the duo delivers their hot takes on a recent Old Spice ad campaign. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: slapdash (adj.) April: compendious (adj.) NEWS: NYT Non-Apology: https://www.prdaily.com/twitter-users-slam-nyt-over-non-apology-promoted-posts-on-social-media-appear-less-authentic-and-google-pushes-a-return-to-the-office/ Twitter users slam NYT over non-apology, promoted posts on social media appear less 'authentic' and Google pushes a return to the office - PR Daily Women’s Health Ads: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.prweek.com/article/1738037/womens-health-brands-communicate-social-media-cant&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1652804759785136&usg=AOvVaw36INtWLqwgc4JgIj2yvltx CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Old Spice: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.marketingdive.com/news/campaign-trail-old-spice-deepfake-80s-action-movie/619386/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1652804840111059&usg=AOvVaw0MVynigcKSyJftbocuIeCZ MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s what to do when a client doesn’t feel ready to update their strategic messaging. CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

On today's episode of Trust Relations: The Podcast, hosts April and Hamish are getting to that critical element at the heart of a cohesive campaign: brand values. They’re discussing how today's biggest brands and savviest startups can stay true to their values, back up their claims and make headlines that really move the needle. They also share advice on what to do when a client’s value propositions can't be backed up with facts, and analyze creative campaigns from Truly and Zaxby’s. In this week’s news, our hosts chat through the recent scandal at 5WPR, IBM’s age handling of age discrimination accusations and the rising importance of owned media. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: avouch (v.) April: prodigious (adj.) NEWS: PRSA + 5WPR: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.prweek.com/article/1747390/prsa-new-york-condemns-5wpr-ceo-ronn-torossians-masked-ownership-everything-pr&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1651521031787633&usg=AOvVaw0L6oqdMYGI2R9QSeflIHQT IBM + Dinobabies: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/12/business/economy/ibm-age-discrimination.html Owned Media: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/opinion-businesses-that-dont-monetise-owned-media-are-missing-out/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1651521031798748&usg=AOvVaw0r1Yxl9r3Rp7TnXHg0WrW- CAMPAIGN ANALYSIS: Truly First Dates: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/truly-cracks-open-love-with-contest-to-encourage-valentines-day-first-date/618332/ Zaxby’s Buffalo Wing: https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/film/zaxbys_guy_on_a_buffalo_wing MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s what to do when a client’s value propositions can't be backed up with facts. CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

This week, hosts April and Hamish are tackling one of the core questions in PR and marketing: How can you get to know your audience? Whether you’re a household name or a burgeoning startup, it’s critical to reach the right eyes and ears with the content that’s best for them. Tune in as the dynamic marketing duo chats through why it’s important to know your audience, do your research and deliver valuable content. They also discuss a few high-profile examples of brand wins and losses from the news, including an analysis of Peloton’s recent brand crisis saga and the latest rebrand at The New York Times. They also discuss a recent industry report from Technavio about the rise of content marketing and chat through the best ways to reach millennials in the era of digital saturation. Also this week, we’re adding a special promo offer into the mix! In this episode, we’re sharing an exclusive offer for listeners of Trust Relations: The Podcast. Listeners can access a special code, mentioned during the show, and enter for a chance to receive a free Trust Analysis brand workshop. Terms and conditions apply, and you can check out our website for more information and to enter: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ Each podcast episode contains a special discount code. Listen to the latest episode to find the offer code for that week, then fill out the form below. View Hamish's X-Factor graphic, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LfuRTsc0I0QtdiSHwm8Dx5qjiYDW__t-/view?usp=sharing NEWS THIS WEEK: NYT Rebrand: https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/new-york-times-introduces-independent-brand-campaign/2398061 Millennial Marketing: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/403951 Technavio Report: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/content-marketing-market-to-grow-by-usd-417-85-billion-from-2020-to-2025--evolving-opportunities-with-adobe-inc--contently-inc-17000-technavio-reports-301460326.html COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: April: rebuke (v.) Hamish: yen (n.) MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s what to do when your client doesn’t know their audience. ____________________________ Click here for more about our promo code offer: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/ April White is the President and Founder of Trust Relations, a fast-growing and virtual PR agency: https://www.trustrelations.agency/. Hamish Anderson is the Executive VP, Marketing Group Director at Trust Relations. Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Follow Trust Relations on social: www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ www.twitter.com/trustPRelations www.facebook.com/trustrelations www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.

The team at Trust Relations is celebrating three years since our founding with a new podcast that gets to the heart of our mission: helping clients build trust with their target audiences. Meet Trust Relations’ founder April White and resident marketing expert Hamish Anderson as they chat through the news, media and marketing trends that matter most to today’s brands and entrepreneurs. This week, you can get to know your new favorite podcast hosts with a mutual interview session on brand trust and media credibility. Hamish shares his expertise on the power of perspective, the importance of asking "why," and the proper role of data in modern marketing. Then, April dives into an analysis of the future of media and PR, how brands can build trust and, of course, the inspiration that led her to found Trust Relations–and coin the term “trust relations” to replace PR. COMMUNICATIONS BUZZWORDS: Hamish: skookum April: obdurate NEWS: Viral TikTok couple: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/tiktok-couple-viral-survive-i95-traffic-jam Retired at 15: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-a-10-year-old-girl-could-retire-at-15-2022-1 Frito-Lay and Rick Astley: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/frito-lay-and-rick-astley-renounce-new-years-deprivations/616676/  O'Doul's and Match: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/odouls-and-match-connect-for-sober-curious-virtual-dates/593376/ MARKETING CONUNDRUM: Here’s how to help a client when they don't have a big budget. PROMO CODE OPPORTUNITY: https://trustrelations.agency/landing-page-brand-workshop/  CONNECT WITH TRUST RELATIONS: Email us at trustrelationsthepodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website: https://www.trustrelations.agency Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustrelations/ https://twitter.com/trustPRelations https://www.facebook.com/trustrelations https://www.instagram.com/trustrelations/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.