Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at regulating endorsements and testimonials in marketing and advertising, particularly in the multi-billion dollar social media influencer industry. Advertisers bear the weight of ensuring that endorsements are honest and backed by evidence.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I’ve been asked to help a startup recruit a PR agency partner. UK PR Agency Brief Skidz: Uber for men’s underwear About the company Skidz is the Uber of men’s underwear. Brand promise and purpose The purpose of Skidz is to empower men to lead healthy lifestyles and realise their full potential. Here’s the brief.

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Pitching Instagram Agency YouTube 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Is programmatic TV advertising reaching a tipping point?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. For too long, advertising value equivalent (AVE) was used as the only method to evaluate PR. Share of voice.

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Measurement Agency Advertising Advertising 182

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method. Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff.

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Agency Creativity Media Relations Nonprofit 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. Here are some of the top conferences in the adtech space that can bring exposure to senior executives and help drive their brand visibility. In a similar vein, Digiday hosts a conference focusing on programmatic advertising.

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Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Why should your company or agency use social influencers and native content in your PR strategy? Changing media habits coupled with massive pushes in ad blocking, including iOS9 ( TechCrunch ), are increasing the importance of organic content and native advertising. You now have a different, more exciting challenge. Changing Habits.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. With better expectations-setting, PR can be less stressful for those of us on the agency or corporate side.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 21, 2020

The objective will be wholly unconnected from organisational outcomes and measurement will be based on advertising value equivalent (AVE). Purpose washing Celebrating two-faced brands and organisations jumping on issues such as the environment and diversity that are otherwise wholly unconnected with their business.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

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Brand Branding Training Viral 52

MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. So what was your favorite campaign? “I’m

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Agency Interviews Film Advertising 97

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. Opt-in advertising? Looking for a content marketing agency partner that can both. Talk to Us !

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Training Viral 52

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Blockchain PR is a specialized form of PR that caters to the unique needs of blockchain and cryptocurrency brands. One of the Key Aspects of Blockchain PR is Media Relations The best PR agencies have established relationships with crypto journalists and influencers, which can help brands gain media coverage and generate buzz.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s always an exciting time of the year when we get to look back at what trends and tactics were successful, and which emerging practices can be implemented by a public relations agency to make our clients “All-Stars” in the new year ahead. Why You Need A Public Relations Agency To Help You Keep Up With Trends. are safe for now.

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Trends Publicity Communications Marketing 119

Buzzstream

JUNE 5, 2024

There are also asset-less digital PR strategies that include pitching quotes to journalists. Ultimately, digital PR is designed to build high-authority links to help you build your brand and rank better. Lastly, bigger brands that don’t necessarily need many links to rank can rank more quickly with a little link building.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At Konnect Agency, our experts have identified some common pitfalls we’ve seen in Public Relations, Social Media and influencer, Creative, and Paid marketing…and our tips on how to avoid them. Open-Ended Pitches: Editors are bombarded with pitches daily, and their time is precious.

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Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

MaccaPR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Does your PR agency love you? Does your PR agency explode with joy when they come by your office, as they lavish you with their best ideas, assign their strongest talent to your account, surprise you with above-and-beyond ideas, and relentlessly share strategies that will push your brand and your business forward? It’s simple.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2020

If your story isn’t relevant now , then it may not be worth pitching. The advertising landscape may never be the same. As brands suffer across the globe, many companies are postponing or canceling their ad campaigns. That’s bad news for publications that rely on advertising to make up large portions of their budgets.

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Skype Media Interviews Advertising 198

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Publicity Training 52

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Generative AI is being used in industries such as entertainment and advertising to create personalized content for audiences.

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Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Career advancement Many PR job opportunities aren’t advertised. Pitching and placements Building rapport with journalists and media professionals can make the difference between a successful pitch and a rejection. The PR landscape is ever-evolving, and staying informed through these connections is crucial.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Have your elevator pitch handy in a simple way to understand. However, it can also be relevant when speaking to these so-called “outsiders” that will certainly have no clue what it means when you say “ I work at a PR Agency in Los Angeles.” ” Your elevator pitch is not a rap song, so let’s not act like it is.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Prospects who take PR agency searches seriously. Let’s face it, an agency search is arduous and time-consuming for both sides. Yet for a typical PR agency, particularly a small firm, participation in a formal search is a big decision and a major time commitment. What’s on our holiday PR wish list.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. Having more media coverage means a company receives more customers and more brand awareness.

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Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. The agency life is the only life I’ve ever known.

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Cision

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today’s consumers aren’t interested in hearing your brand shout at them. Instead, they want their voices heard first, so your brand can address their needs. Angela DeRusha, vice president of advertising services at French/West/Vaughan, believes understanding your consumers is key to effectively communicating with them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Emerging tech companies are often challenger brands. Good PR agencies/teams don’t just talk about your brand from 9 to 5.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. There was also a significant increase in agencies who employ a formally named creative director, from 37% to 56%. Creativity helps express company values in a distinct brand voice.

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Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2017

The wall that used to separate church and state (editorial vs. advertising) is now a sieve. The tolls are many and varied (these are based on my own experiences and those on my team ): The publication has decided to charge for that byline, as part of their new native advertising arm.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 18, 2019

Think in terms of measurable brand preference, increases in website traffic, lead generation, or even specific deliverables, like speaking opportunities generated for the CEO. Yet that’s meaningless until you have the media pitches, seminar opportunities, or content to support and show off that expertise. They’re actionable.

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