ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. The HBR co-authors divided corporate behavior in an economic downturn into four groups, from most reactive (“preventive-focused”) to an “optimal combination” of offensive and defensive strategies. Defensive strategies don’t pay.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

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. Prohibition PR handle media relations.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. Whether it’s media relations or developing social strategies, we help them drive powerful connections between themselves and the greater good. We give a s**t. Volunteering.

Corporate 60

Corporate Employee Community Banking 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

6) “That it plays a critical role across the organization – like no other function; key to sales, marketing, handling crises or public perception, motivating employees, communicating mission, vision and values to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, stockholders. 7) “It’s a foundational necessity. Talk to Us

Corporate 77

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 77

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. For creative marketing agencies, CSR often takes the form of pro-bono services.

Agency 80

Agency Nonprofit Real Estate Public Affairs 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. He started the PR agency that still bears his name in 1952. Some things never change. Edelman elevates marketing PR.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. I was a solo corporate comm.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Onclusive

MARCH 18, 2021

Be honest: how often have you presented a report on the results of and next steps from the past month or quarter of public relations and communications work without knowing who was going to see it? If you work for an agency, this is your client. What is the most important piece of information that you’d like from these reports?

Measurement 195

Measurement Report Reputation Analysis 195

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Respondents identified the top comms challenges as 1) cutting through the noise (35%); 2) too many priorities (31%); and 3) lack of employee experience (25%). The lack of employee experience is a new challenge near the top of the list for the first time. Owned media is the top area of emphasis. Top three comms challenges.

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. The results?

Survey 98

Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Not all startups understand how best to take advantage of an investment in public relations. Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy. Bad timing.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. The award-winning , Canadian-based agency, a Critical Mention client, provides agile and responsive public relations, content creation, digital advertising and SEO solutions to those in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area.

Agency 79

Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Golin’s News section shares recent announcements, expert insights and employee perspectives. Finn Partners. FinnPartners. Take risks.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

When asked about specific functions, respondents overwhelmingly said employee communications (93%) grew in importance compared to pre-pandemic times. More than half (54%) of respondents think more work will be shipped to outside agencies to help relieve the pressure. The media relations struggle. Blog: What is PR?

Survey 121

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 121

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues and continued marketplace uncertainty, the attitudes of marketing agency clients are diverging into three distinct categories, according to the recent 2021 Agency Edge Research conducted by the Agency Management Institute and Audience Audit.

Automotive 84

Automotive Agency Tourism Mobile 84

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations . Livestream goes mainstream.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Consider the following scenario: You take a job out of college as a coordinator at a big agency. You develop a feel and love for social media marketing, and move up into a AE role and then a Senior AE role. You then find a job on the corporate side as a social media manager. Focus on digital marketing.

Social Media 109

Social Media Media Corporate Survey 109

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. Technology Days/AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum are slated for Wednesday, Sept.

Automotive 78

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 78

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

Craft rather than technical or management skills account for the most popular skills in public relations at all levels. In junior roles media relations (58%) and social media relations (45%) make up the top three most commonly undertaken tasks after writing. Practitioners don’t identify these as strengths.

Writing 84

Writing Survey Government Media Relations 84

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key Expertise of Ellun Kanat Ellun Kanat is a visionary change agency that helps organizations navigate their ways through turbulence and instability – and helps them find inspiring opportunities as well as enjoy the ride! This applies to the media also. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The median salary breaks down across corporate, agency and non-profit sectors of PR as follows: corporate communications median salary was $127,100; PR agency median salary was $96,000, and non-profit communications salary was $85,000. . 4) Earned Media: 3 PR Studies Quantifying the Impact of Media Relations on Sales.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson). Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? I once worked with an agency team that had placed a client in the Wall Street Journal. 8) Employee engagement surveys: 36%. Tying outcomes to communications has long been a challenge.

Measurement 122

Measurement Communications Survey Web 122

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. At Thought Bubble Communications , one of our many strengths is media relations. One of the reasons we are so successful is because we relate to people as people. What is your secret to media relations success?

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

COVID-19 impact: The crisis is already putting pressure on agency-side employment in the PR industry according to the PRCA. Community of practice Two-thirds (66%) of public relations professionals feel they are part of a professional community. This will have a knock-on impact on salaries and likely see further reductions.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. When I first left my corporate job, I could not believe how much business was out there for someone who had strong media relations skills and good crisis experience,” Susan says.

Meeting 91

Meeting Retail Groups Hotels 91

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Meanwhile, some of the respondents from government agencies cited various Under Secretaries – or senior administrators at the municipal level. The survey solicited respondents from 300 executives in UK-based businesses with 1,000+ employees. In my experience, PR is best reporting to marketing with business are in startup mode.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. If the country is divided, you can bet for most companies, their employees and customers are too. 1) A Difference in Communications Goals.

Technology 134

Technology Study Communications Survey 134

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Now employees at several large and well-known companies are raising their voice and informing their employers how they feel about different social and political issues. Many corporations have voiced their position on issues like the environment, clean water, and sustainability that polls say most people support. Why Now? .

Brand 68

Brand Branding Marketing Employee 68

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Besides customers or clients, all have employees and owners. Ascertaining the answers to the above will arm you with critical information on how to fulfill your major corporate mission which is to protect its reputation while helping it to develop and grow its target audience. In many instances, the owners are shareholders.

Publicity 68

Publicity How To Case Study Meeting 68

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103