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What The PR Agency Isn’t Telling You

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Any good public relations agency should want to have an open conversation about what clients can expect for their investment. But even the best agencies don’t always spill the tea at the very first meeting. Here are some things to keep in mind for companies looking to bring on an outside PR agency for the first time.

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How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

.” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. It’s more constructive to build relationships from the start. Be thoughtful about sensitive issues.

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At Crenshaw Communications, We Stand For Racial Justice

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We also pledge to learn more about issues affecting the African-American community in our country and encourage our employees, like-minded friends, and our community to do the same. The good news is that client companies have led the way and the agency community has made a commitment to reversing our lack of diversity. Campaign Zero.

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Appetite remains for agency acquisitions across UK and Europe

Wadds Inc.

Behind the numbers, there is definitely turbulence – we have experienced some nervousness from buyers, particularly from the US, and interest rate increases definitely makes leveraged deals harder to construct. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? Agencies in niches often perform well and are sought after.

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Why You Should Hire a Crisis Communications Agency?

Prohibition

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. We offer communication spokesperson training support.

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The Competent Courage Playbook for Open Communication that Drives Innovation

Stern + Associates

Jim Detert (“ DEE-tert”) , an award-winning social scientist who focuses on improving the agency and effectiveness of individuals and the cultures within which they work, is the leading expert on the role of workplace courage. Leader behavior is the most important lever for creating a culture of psychological safety,” Detert explains.

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Thank You, Mr. Burson

PRSay

Harold Burson, named the 20 th Century’s most influential PR practitioner by PRWeek , thought his two most valuable contributions to the profession were, first, for Burson-Marsteller having led the way for agencies to move past being a “cottage industry” to become international institutions. A champion of research. A valued counselor.