Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

So, why are some Purchasing and Procurement buyers still making decisions based on the lowest PR agency rates? If a buyer picks the agency with the lowest rate, they think they can get more hours from the budget, and therefore, more or better results. Some of the blame falls upon the PR agency industry itself. And why is that?

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. There’s a recurring theme to almost every meeting I’ve had in the past month. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. It leaves agencies working hard to find opportunities.

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Prohibition

JUNE 18, 2021

We’re back with another meet the team! For June, get to know all about our super talented, (and employee of the quarter!),Account I did various work placements both in house and agency during and after university as a way to get my foot in the door. Account Manager, Emily! How long have you been at Prohibition?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

He ended up completing his undergrad in English Philosophy at Loyola, ultimately deciding to leave the seminary after meeting his now wife, joking “you know, I couldn’t become a Catholic priest after that.”. He does admit that adding employees, just like deciding to start a business from scratch, takes a leap of faith.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. Pay promptly.

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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Our to-dos are more adaptable, we lose the notion of useless meetings and we learn much more independently. That’s how I was able to join a Parisian agency, even an international one, from my apartment in Lyon. And I’ve been enjoying it for nearly five months now at The Hoffman Agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 26, 2022

Over the last three years remote work capabilities have transitioned from a work perk to an industry-wide expectation, especially among PR agencies like ours. Suddenly you’re writing a press release from a foreign country, having a real French press instead of a k-cup at your house, and taking meetings with new cityscapes in the background.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 7, 2021

Many businesses, especially PR agencies, are looking to expand their teams to accommodate a resurging economy and recovering business sector. Traditionally, onboarding for new employees would entail face-to-face meetings, all-company lunches and even an after-hours happy hour. In early 2021, this still isn’t possible.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

We’re back with another Meet the Team feature! This month, get to know our creative and talented Account Manager (and also our Employee of the Year 2020), Victoria! How long have you been at Prohibition? I’ve been with Prohibition for just over 2 years now – 2 years, 4 months to be precise! Time flies….

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

With this in mind, what are the go-to questions aspiring public relations employees should ask in an interview? . Future employees should be able to list several things they love about their company to make it appealing. In larger agencies, you could be just a name on paper and get lost in a corner somewhere.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 12, 2020

The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. This is surely easiest for businesses that can continue operations with employees working remotely, but it’s even more critical for those who can’t. What do employees and customers need to know in the short term? Make a plan.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

This move would become the catalyst behind the forming of Bernadette Davis Communications , the boutique communications agency she currently owns and operates with the assistance of one other full-time employee and anywhere from eight to 12 contract workers depending on the client load. Pivoting from journalism to PR.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 31, 2021

She used the opportunity to step out on her own, forming Thought Bubble Communications , a boutique agency with a focus in multicultural PR. One of the key differentiating factors Meredith immediately noticed being on the agency side was the need for project and account management skills. That’s where [the name] came from.”.

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PRSay

JULY 13, 2022

Although it does present some challenges at first, adopting a hybrid-work model can lead to greater productivity, employee satisfaction and work-life balance. Allowed this flexibility, employees can emphasize their strengths, which in turn increases their productivity. Employees can work asynchronously in the office or remotely.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After working from home for nearly 20 months, many employees who’ve been given the chance to return to the office in person, even for one day a week, are finding they prefer to stay remote and say it makes them more productive. Some employees have living conditions that are not conducive to work, such as cramped spaces and noisy roommates.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 14, 2022

She also worked for an agency, a website and a radio station, where she stayed for seven years working in marketing and non-traditional revenue programs. Jen’s agency specializes in working with small- to medium-sized businesses, especially ones where she feels she can fill a gap and make a difference.

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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 will provide management advice.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

They brought me to my first PRSSA meeting. You began your career in the agency world before later moving into the public sector. My advice to new pros is to seek those seasoned professionals who empower their employees to consistently improve — regardless of which industry they want to go into. Don’t be complacent.

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Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

After dabbling in various PR and integrated marketing roles both in-house at major brands like Hyatt and at a few agencies, Susan found herself working for a publicly held company which would soon become her last traditional 9-to-5 job. She got her start serving on a marketing committee for an agency working in both the U.S.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 12, 2022

Ben’s role at Edelman enabled him to dip his toes into agency life. Ben then returned to the agency world, including roles at Fleishman-Hillard, Widmeyer Communications and Glen Echo Group. Ben’s previous agency experience mostly centered on energy and environmental clients, which is what he mainly works with through his business, too.

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Remote PR Jobs

JUNE 14, 2023

Is your business in need of a PR boost, but you're unsure on whether or not to hire an agency or a Freelancer? This is especially beneficial for smaller businesses or startups that may not have the resources to commit to a long-term employee or larger agency. Look no further!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Understand and manage deadlines.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And I was involved in the student AdFed chapter, which allowed me to meet all sorts of people inside and outside my college. And over those 13 years, I’ve probably had upwards of 1,300 coffee meet-ups. 1,300 meet-ups over 13 years = 100 per year. 100/52 weeks in a year = 2 meet-ups per week. Here’s my math.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

First, my social feeds were filled with posts of Cannes attendees at sun-dappled meetings against a brilliantly blue Cote d’Azur, sipping Rosé and dropping celebrity names. The other reason is that for many PR agencies, Cannes simply hasn’t been on the radar, except when a client is a sponsor or honoree.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

They hire high-powered PR agencies. But a reputation can unravel quickly when a public-facing employee mistreats a customer, and the customer takes the case to the social mob. Yet given customer expectations, they’re hard pressed to meet an Amazon-like level of customer service. It’s a standard largely set by Amazon.

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PRSay

JULY 22, 2021

Until March 2020, working from home was, for most employers, an idea that raised many concerns — especially regarding cybersecurity, employee productivity and accessibility. A 2020 study from Growmotely, a company that matches organizations with remote workers, found that 97 percent of employees prefer not to return to the office full-time.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 26, 2018

Because that’s the only message I can possibly come up with as to why these corporations and agencies don’t want to hire independent consultants. After all, solo consultants possess many of the skills necessary to not only survive, but THRIVE, in the agency and corporate worlds. It’s purely preposterous.

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PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

After dealing daily with the health and financial concerns for employees and their families in a COVID world, genuine empathy will underpin all communications as never before. The imperative is creating a unique culture for all employees when many will not be in the office full-time — or at all. Avoid remote culture shock.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 10, 2020

We are so proud to announce that the Los Angeles Business Journal has ranked Konnect Agency, a brand strategy agency , as the number one Best Place to Work in 2020 within the small business category. Humble brag alert: Konnect Agency is routinely included on Best Places to work lists and we are incredibly proud of this.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. But again, the PR people are busy in meetings and planning out quarterly and annual plans. And, they often look at three distinct buckets: * In-house (either training existing employees or hiring additional head count). So, content often gets short-shrift.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

In-person connections are still important, and there is value for companies bringing their employees back to the office—but making that commute needs to be worthwhile. Employees of all ages have expressed a desire to not be in the office five days a week. ACEing Flexibility So, what is ACE?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. click image for higher resolution) Some of the other statistics from the report that stood out: Meeting peers. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2020

Right before the outbreak, as the weather became warmer, we were starting to escape to our rooftop deck for meetings. Now that we’re settled into another month of working remotely, our leadership team has focused on working better together and keeping our agency’s supportive culture at the front and center. Keep the routine.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With Google announcing work-from-home plans through 2021 and other giants like Facebook, Twitter and Slack telling employees they can work from home permanently — not to mention the many PR agencies shuttering their own offices for permanent work-from-home plans — it’s clear that remote work is not a passing trend. percent to 5.4

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Maxim Behar

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Opportunities of the Crisis We were hiring new employees who still need to meet in person. Finally, we get to meet in person.” Our entire team meets in Zoom every day. You can never meet in person with so many people simultaneously, so everyone has the opportunity to speak and hear the rest in the same manner.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

They hire high-powered PR agencies. But a reputation can unravel quickly when a public-facing employee mistreats a customer, and the customer takes the case to the social mob. Yet given customer expectations, they’re hard pressed to meet an Amazon-like level of customer service. It’s a standard largely set by Amazon.

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