Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. We shared ideas, concepts and I was able to watch how creative ideas came to life.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 28, 2023

Embarking on a partnership with a PR agency is one of those business purchasing decisions that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But how can you be sure you are choosing, or working with, the right-sized communications and PR agency and getting value out of every dollar, pound, or euro you spend on comms? Have solid and relevant connections.

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The Resolution Blog

JULY 30, 2019

To shine against all the noise, you need to be extra creative. Instead, once it had started to pick up momentum, its creators (advertising creatives Chris Godfrey and Alissa Khan-Whelan) decided to use its visibility to power something good. There’s no better example of this than the Holocaust. This shows that?—?when

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. That’s a simple example of lateral thinking.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

3-4 , CES is the most influential tech event in the world, bringing together companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s most relevant issues. Taking place Jan. 5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 29, 2020

One of the fun things about being a creative is, well, you get to be creative! – that mapped out the best possible creative solutions? When you automate creativity, you discover the best options. Small changes in creative lead to big changes in performance. Marpipe is a multivariate creative testing platform.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 29, 2020

One of the fun things about being a creative is, well, you get to be creative! – that mapped out the best possible creative solutions? When you automate creativity, you discover the best options. Small changes in creative lead to big changes in performance. Marpipe is a multivariate creative testing platform.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Example of video recognition technology. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what? on the Talkwalker listening & analytics platform.

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack. Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Career paths will evolve.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 12, 2018

I recall an agency staffer running around the PR firm making sure everyone knew how to prevent it from happening. It’s one of two creative press releases examples that recently crossed my radar and I’m sharing here in this post. For example, it included a comment suggesting “more exclamation points.”.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

In this episode, Erica sits down with Christina to discuss the impact of technology both in the workplace and our education system, evolving dynamics between generational workforces, current issues such as remote work, and recent shifts occurring in the professional landscape that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Of course, there’s plenty more each did, but you get the gist.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without. January is the perfect time for new beginnings. ??. Pattern89 : Forget blind A/B testing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

3-4 , CES is the most influential tech event in the world, bringing together companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s most relevant issues. Taking place Jan. 5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 24, 2024

For example, in a past event we organized for Diamond Crystal Salt, where our goal was to promote their baking salt during the key holiday season through a “Salty Swap” event. Leverage technology to enhance the attendee experience. When selecting swag items, consider the interests, preferences, and lifestyle of your guests.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ant discusses a number of important issues, including: Cision’s AI ethics policy The ethics implications of the use of AI in public relations How much human agency do we require in public relations? In the EU AI Act, the best example is a description in there of what they call high-risk AI applications. That’s just one example.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2020

As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. A platform like Facebook, for example, may not be a fit for a business audience, but that can only be determined through demographic data. Finding the right platforms.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Agencies and clients alike need to walk the talk when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. corporate communications will be challenged to involve and engage employees, with an emphasis on mental health and wellness, team-building, and creativity. DEI becomes mission-critical. There are no more excuses.

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PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

In today’s PR agency world, with its seemingly endless permutations of team structures and hierarchies, there are several scenarios in which younger workers might help guide their more experienced counterparts. An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? I’d like to believe, PR agencies that specialized in crisis communications can identify here. The Role of Technology on the Legal Market.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

New and creative social channels should be key elements for consideration in any PR plan , especially for brands aiming to reach a younger audience. Creativity is the only rule. It’s “For You” discovery page engages far more than Instagram’s “Discover” page, for example. Why TikTok? . Do you have a CEO with a unique story?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Take Chris Forhan for example. An interest in digital marketing and technology eventually lead him to a sales gig with Vocus, the former PR software maker that was eventually swallowed up by Cision. From there, he parlayed that experience into helping agencies with sales and business development.

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Stern + Associates

JULY 18, 2023

With the ever-growing influence of technology on business and society, how will advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) impact how we work and conduct business? An optimistic economist, Brynjolfsson’s predicts a productivity boom in the coming decade driven by the combination of new technologies and business transformation.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What are some examples of public relations? Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. ChatGPT does a fair job of describing both sides of the argument and adding a specific example. This is a pretty solid answer.

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The social distancing rules and economic impact of Covid 19 seem to have hastened conversations about automation (from software to robotics), with many organisations including PR agencies and publications looking at where it can improve efficiencies. A hybrid approach for PR agencies and media companies. So what’s the solution?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Real-life success stories Take, for example, a small artisan coffee shop that used targeted storytelling and influencer partnerships to expand its reach. With technological advances and the rise of new platforms, the possibilities for creative and impactful brand storytelling are endless.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

At the same time, the need for education and clever promotion has never been more pertinent, with emerging cryptocurrency firms demanding nuanced communications strategies in a way traditional technology firms and products have never had to do. Some have never worked for a company before.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

That’s clear in the findings from the annual marketing and creative salary survey conducted by The Creative Group and parent company Robert Half. While there’s always been a demand for marketers with marketing technology skills, the Coronavirus seems to have redoubled the emphasis. The survey polled, 2,400 senior managers (U.S.)

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Can you describe an example where local practice and the need for nuance might trump how things are done globally or across the subcontinent? India has specialist agencies, like Fuzion PR, Simulation and Total India who focus purely on regional public relations as their niche and are finding great success in that model.

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Shift Communications

JULY 20, 2015

We pride ourselves on our smart, dedicated, creative (and who can forget ballsy) culture. This week, we check in with Jenny Lafortune, the Agency’s Art Director based in our Boston office. Jenny gives us insight into her role on the Creative Services team and offers advice for those looking for a glimpse into the SHIFT life.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Staying relevant and up-to-date with the latest technology, trends and techniques will set you on the right path. Creative PR : According to the #PRStudChat Twitter community , creativity can’t be taught but it can certainly be inspired. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today. You cannot be complacent.

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Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

News flash: We work in technology. Technology is always changing, disrupting, reshaping, and often improving how we work. While AI can automate, streamline, and improve the work we do, it can’t bring the same level of creativity, intuition, and certainly not the relationships (putting the “relations” into public relations.)

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. .”

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. I define myself as a PR generalist.

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