Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Initially, a well-known spokesperson (such as a celebrity or influencer) can lend interest and credibility to your brand, but be careful of becoming too reliant on such individuals. Journalists share that they want to speak to people involved in the company: the person who had the ideas, built the brand, and can answer specific questions.

How To 221

How To Media Training Storytelling Financial 221

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

The negative reaction caused by unplanned events can quickly snowball into a full-fledged mess, but that’s where a PR agency comes in to provide documentation, analysis and actionable advice to help companies handle their most sensitive high stakes situations with professionalism. Book a free consultation with us today!

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2018

Most PR agencies bill on an hourly basis, or in monthly retainer fees. But there’s another way of billing that’s fairly controversial among agency professionals, — the pay-for-placement method. So, we talked with someone here who used to work at a pay-for-placement agency and did a little research.

System 220

System Agency Media Training Reputation 220

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2018

A charismatic entrepreneur serves as the face of his brand, its best media spokesperson, and the embodiment of its values. He’s now blaming the marketing agency involved in a media training session for goading him into uttering a racist word. It starts with an apology. The red flags were there.

Leadership 136

Leadership Media Training Employee Travel 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it.

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Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. Intrepid PR strategists pitch an editor a trend piece on new IoT security or other products and voila, a round-up story with five or six brands appears.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

And that’s only counting start-ups – established businesses, big brands, political movements, personalities, not-for-profits – everyone needs good PR. It’s not enough to research the agency you’re applying to – that’s your baseline. Think you’re up to the challenge?

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Training Pitching Writing Video 159

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 23, 2018

In my interactions with Cydney over the years, I’ve always found her to be uber professional, smarter than hell and yet easy-going (she was a great “professor” at our recent sparked social media training!). From way back when he penned his now infamous letter telling us FH was a brand agency–not a PR agency.

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Marketing Leadership 141

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Public relations professionals must understand and embrace artificial intelligence (AI), machine language, and big data, from the resources that keep them up to speed to how brands are using advanced technologies that may affect their roles in communications. Martin is a communications strategist and teaches digital strategy.

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Community Big Data Media Resources 148

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Whether you are working with an agency, handling in-house or preparing to kick off the RFP process, make sure you ask these questions among your team to spur the development of a comprehensive and executable media relations program in the new year. Does it include thought leadership? Are your spokespeople working? Should you?

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Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

O’Connor said The New York Times leadership has been “aggressive” in improving diversity among their staff, while reporters like him are trying to do the same in the stories they’re reporting. One of the best outcomes of 2020 so far has been a renewed focus on diversity and representation, and that theme reaches into journalism as well.

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Barokas

JANUARY 9, 2019

Whether you are working with an agency, handling in-house or preparing to kick off the RFP process, there are a handful of key questions to ask in building your media and communications strategy for 2019. A charismatic, media-darling mid-level exec is better than a guarded or overworked CEO any day. Keep her in the limelight.

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Strategy Media Pinterest Storytelling 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We all get out into the field on a regular basis to meet with our store leadership, identify great Blue Shirt spokespeople and meet with reporters. Before joining BBY, you worked at four separate PR agencies. How did that agency experience prepare you for your role in corporate PR?

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Sports Retail Local Report 113

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

You are (quite literally) the face of your brand to a variety of audiences. So when you get a little nutty and have a naked public meltdown or go fruit loops on an airplane headed for Vegas…and you’re the pilot , it’s going to negatively affect your brand. Tarnishing your brand doesn’t have to happen in such a dramatic fashion.

Media Training 70

Media Training Crisis Training Crisis Communications 70

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Of course, PR professionals have long been trained to be mindful of the consequences of unintended recipients of critical information, and they know how to counsel clients not to engage in the worn out ‘off the record’ argument. That’s media training 101. Social media can be a tremendous asset to leverage for global awareness.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Are you looking for good photos for your brand’s blog or social media posts? Our take on PRsay’s blog: PRsay is an excellent resource for those looking for professional development advice or PR leadership tips. Building brand awareness is essential for businesses to succeed. PR Couture. PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to Cision’s “ 2022 State of the Media Report ,” which surveyed more than 3,800 journalists at about 2,160 media outlets, 76% of respondents said news releases are the content they want most from brands. Outlets want to receive information as soon as possible, not just before a news show airs.

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Report Local Media Pitching 170

Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2016

They create content – everything from award and speaking submissions to infographics, videos, photos, bylines and white papers – as well as train executives on speaking and presentation skills, assist HR with creative ad copy, manage crisis situations and even manage social media channels for brands and executives.

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Analytics Training Meeting Measurement 50