ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. 100 million internal comms platform.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

By Mariah Botkin, Associate Account Executive During my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency, I grew into a far stronger communicator, learning industry lessons and discovering things about myself along the way. The more you jump into the media waters and dive deeper — the more you bring original, creative ideas to the pitching table.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pitching and placements Building rapport with journalists and media professionals can make the difference between a successful pitch and a rejection. Joining PR associations Consider joining PR associations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) or the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Pitches can make or break a PR campaign. You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Getting Pitch Perfect. It’s as simple as that. However, I’ll explain exactly why this is in point 9.

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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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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

For aspiring public relations professionals, starting your career with an internship at an agency is a great way to build valuable skills and learn more about the many areas of PR. At first, the agency world may seem overwhelming. Every day is different at an agency. Summer PR Intern. Be flexible. Winter Calkins.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. Look at the flipside of the PR agency that wants to offer a range of marketing services.

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. Brushing up on Basic Skills One of the most important things a new intern can do to prepare for a PR internship is to brush up on basic skills that will be essential to the job.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

2) If I’ve published a briefing , product review or substantive blog posts on any company mentioned here in the past, I list those as well. Resources: newsroom , company blog , Bulldog Reporter , news search. Resources: newsroom , company blog , news search. Resources: company blog , Beyond Bylines , newsroom , news search.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

There’s a recurring story in PR that goes like this: A long-time agency executive grows weary of expensive PR software that overpromises and underdelivers. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? Reporters get pitched – a lot. So, they set out to do something about it and start a new PR tech company.

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The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2022

Starting as a full-time intern with Hoffman is like eating Pad Thai at a spice level four. I learned what media lists and scans were, the differences between in-house and agency work, and the history of PR all while transitioning to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of my junior year.

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The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As I am reflecting on my internship here at The Hoffman Agency, I am overjoyed with all the amazing opportunities that came my way. Diving into a fast-paced agency felt overwhelming and intimidating at first, but the company culture that Hoffman offers made me feel welcomed and supported during the entire internship.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

Journalists are bombarded with email pitches, many which stink, and there seems to be less opportunity to build an actual relationship with journalists.”. A high profile blog was “tipped off” to the feigned outrage and the rest of the media then picked up on it and duly reported the incident as controversy.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The most successful pitching involves pulling out unique angles that will resonate with specific outlets so that journalists feel that the story is tailor-made for their audience.) Finally, writing your own blog post to be posted on your company site, LinkedIn, and Medium, allows you more opportunity to frame the news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. Pay attention to details.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. Pay attention to details.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

My first PR agency boss, Bob Dorf, used to say that his inventory went down in the elevator every night. Some of us laughed, but I blogged about this after Dan died, because, as self-evident as it was, that simple mantra has stayed with me. Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. Dan was right.

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OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her career in the editorial department at InStyle magazine, before transitioning into the world of corporate communications at a leading talent agency, and eventually, consumer PR. Of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without a steady drumbeat of client calls and internal meetings to hash out priorities and deliverables.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. The post What You Can Do With a Public Relations Degree appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Interns in Public Relations. When it comes to interns in the industry, their main job requires them to support a client’s public relations strategy as well as its execution. The post Jobs in Public Relations appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. Crisis Managers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches. Then, the generative technology can tell PR practitioners how to make those media pitches more exciting and persuasive. With AI, we’re going to find more roles for people in PR agencies and inside organizations.”

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Think of this as the company’s elevator pitch with some festival flair. Bringing the A-game Design a visually stunning and functional booth, train the internal team to be brand ambassadors, and prepare eye-catching promotional materials because presentation matters.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Internal Communications: Ensures effective communication within the company, keeping employees informed about company developments and fostering a positive internal culture. PR specialists pitch stories, arrange interviews, and share press releases to secure positive media coverage for the company or its products.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

So, in the fall of 2023, my business partner and I made some changes to our agency structure, and I acquired his half of the agency that we’ve been running together for 13 years. Before starting B2 Communications, I’ve always been in the agency world. I was pitching four reporters, three of which I knew pretty well.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo. Don’t let the agencies/solos tell you otherwise (and this COMING from a solo consultant). Take a peek: In-house.

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The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Rest assured, future interns, my past four months at The Hoffman Agency couldn’t be further from this image. Since it was my pitch that got them there, my team thought I should attend to see it come to fruition. This is what entertainment taught me to expect when trying to break into an industry.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. I didn’t pitch it.

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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? To be honest, yes.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You can just craft your own media strategy and hire a few interns to execute it for you. You should not, for example, fire your agency just because they’ve been in business for 25 years. Go work for a collection agency. I mean figure out what I actually write about and how, and pitch me something that fits.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 19, 2012

Now, I’m used to getting bad pitches on a regular basis (which is an extremely sad thing to admit as a state of regularity for the public relations industry), but this one made even my jaw drop: Hello, My name is and I am the current intern at __. And then I looked up the agency the intern had cited.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

One reason the press release has a bad reputation is that it’s often drafted by a PR agency or internal officer but touched by many hands along the way, from marketing to legal counsel. It opens doors for new forms of content to cover the same subject — like blog posts, white papers, webinars, and social media posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

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