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How a PR agency can contribute to your communications strategy, and how to select the right agency for your business

Onclusive

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization?

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6 PR Tips For Staffing A Media Briefing

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR people are nearly always involved in setting up these briefings, and at our agency, we always staff them as well. Not only do you want your spokesperson to succeed, but creating a friendly relationship with a journalist will pave the way for future pitches. We like to be constructive, but candid. Am I in the way? Follow up .

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5 Tips To A Successful PR Career

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s not enough to research the agency you’re applying to – that’s your baseline. We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. Be tech-savvy – and then some.

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5 PR Mistakes And What To Learn From Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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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We Asked Today’s PR Influencers: What is #CreativePR?

Marketwired

Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR. Take a giant step back: Rebekah Iliff .