ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

In this blog, we often dispense practical media relations or PR advice based on years of experience in the trenches of tech PR. However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. It’s probably the most fundamental rule of pitching media, but it needs repeating. C’mon, PR pros!

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When done the right way, public relations allows companies to tell as many people as possible about a business in a cost-effective manner. Companies that are good at PR are preferred by journalists and editors because they understand the PR business. All in all, public relations is a marathon, not a sprint.

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5W PR

JULY 7, 2021

This helps generate positive brand awareness and grow the company itself. Goals and Pitches. Before creating any sort of PR campaign, the first step for every company is to set a clear goal for that campaign. However, it’s important to note that the startup has to find journalists who are willing to cover the company’s story.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. The post What You Can Do With a Public Relations Degree appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. Objectives The primary goal of marketing is to contribute to the company’s financial success by driving sales and increasing revenue. Marketing often involves specific campaigns tied to product launches or promotional periods.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies have to work hard to generate any sort of media coverage, and between that, creating content for social media, blog posts, copy, and email campaigns, it’s a lot of time and effort spent solely on promoting the business. Crisis Management. Event Planning. Media Relations and Outreach.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The PR plan has clear visibility objectives that call for earned media or branded coverage — and there’s news that will help tell the company’s story. But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? How does a PR team keep the momentum going if things get quiet?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Earlier this month, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) was acquired by events company UBM for a reported $17.6 Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging. The Blogging Gutenberg .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Once Labor Day is over, many companies refocus on end-of-year goals and work hard to reach their objectives as the fourth quarter looms. Another good idea: draft a simple byline or blog post on “Scary Customer Stories” or “Nightmare Product Launches.” Lead with the weather.

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

Traditionally, companies pushed for media placement on top-tier media – the likes of Huffington Post, The New York Times and similar publications. Notably, the rise of self-publishing platforms, informative blogs, and influencers has reshaped the landscape. Niche Targeting. Live Streaming.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. If Edelman had just quietly pitched media their story ideas and sources for how to grow awareness around mental illness in a sensitive fashion, it would have been perfectly appropriate. Tacky and tasteless.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The feature “provides real-time notifications on significant news items on the companies you care about, powered by artificial intelligence,” according to an announcement. Let’s say you’re a software company with dozens of competitors in each of your markets globally. Nielsen reported that 5.8

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A strong business case can help your proposal stand out amongst many competing priorities within your company and may be the key to securing your brand’s investment in PR. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. Here we will explore five food PR ideas that can help businesses successfully launch new products and menu items. This is where food PR comes in.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 2, 2020

So you’ve written a press release to highlight your company’s latest achievements? We want you to get the news about your company to as many readers as possible. The first option is to publish a press release on your company’s website. For example, if you have launched a gadget, find a notable tech writer.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

Companies issue a news release when they have a job to do: to spread the message of a product launch, an exciting corporate expansion, or the addition of a new executive. Companies have a story to tell, and the media needs to tell a story. Target your audience.

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Landis PR

MARCH 21, 2022

As a PR agency, one of our key asks is to determine what client announcements, product launches, new hires, etc., constitute a story worthy of the press or alternative channels such as blog posts, social media, media alerts or a newsletter. Impact – Is your announcement going to impact your company monumentally?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Byline articles or essays on an issue or topic, carrying an exec’s byline, that are pitched and placed for publication in media are often a core of a thought leadership program. But these pieces pack more punch when timed strategically within a company’s overall PR efforts. Collaborate on ideas for written pieces.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Do you have a product launch or an upcoming newsworthy event on which you want to get media attention? This guide will discuss how to write a press release and how to effectively send one to people who want to learn more about your company. Some of the purposes of a press release include: Sharing information about your company.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. company website, blogs). PR professionals often pitch op-eds to media outlets to showcase their clients’ expertise and perspectives.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

If your company isn’t leveraging social selling, you’re losing opportunities…and likely handing sales to your competitors. Some people think social selling means tweeting a pitch, or sending a proposal via InMail. Seeking recommendation requests within your product/industry category. Given the name that makes sense.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

In Wednesday’s blog , we covered strategies to prepare for earnings announcements, from surveying the competitor landscape, to creating killer media vetting processes, to drilling down to targeted coverage areas and more. The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. Revisit key company announcements.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

McKinsey & Company, 2023 By all accounts, PR pros are increasingly using generative AI in their roles and this is expected to steadily increase over the next year. But early in 2024, the company will introduce Gemini Ultra in a new experience called Bard Advanced. Implement customer feedback into product or service development.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. On a day to day basis, that could consist of anything from assisting my team in developing key account plans (tradeshow activations, product launch plans, etc.),

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Companies partner with PR agencies to add value to their business, and that means offering new ideas and innovative ways of looking at the organization’s challenges and goals. Unless the engagement is with a state agency or company spending $1MM+ in PR, an overlong RFP is a bloated relic of a bygone era. Not so fast.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

McKinsey & Company, 2023 By all accounts, PR pros are increasingly using generative AI in their roles and this is expected to steadily increase over the next year. But early in 2024, the company will introduce Gemini Ultra in a new experience called Bard Advanced. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”. We’ll see more companies hire copywriters to ensure narratives remain consistent.”. “I see a few things.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

To that end, I’ve enjoyed doing this, and I’ve had a lot of great calls with some really smart people behind these companies since. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. Testing features – A/B testing – to assist in seeing which pitches are performing.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In fact, it’s the most used social media platform among Fortune 500 companies. And according to LinkedIn’s Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn , 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel. Many companies put minimal effort toward their pages, and it shows.

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PR Fuel

JULY 5, 2020

Perhaps you have a new product launch or event that needs to be publicized. Press releases aren’t meant to act as marketing material for your company. Press releases are often written for: New product announcements Hiring announcements Event announcements Company mergers Rebranding Opening a new office Receiving awards.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

Most companies today provide website visitors with a downloadable media or press kit. Designed to summarize a business, product, or event, media kits are primarily utilized by journalists and are typically known as a “one stop shop” for media contacts when they need quick access to information. What is a Media or Press Kit?

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

While job seekers and people making career transitions provide marketers with an opportunity to glean intelligence about a company, it’s the employees of corporations who are decision makers, especially in B2B marketing. Even communicators could potentially use the service for pitching, if your media targets tend to be active on LinkedIn.

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Beyond PR

JULY 6, 2016

Follow this checklist to get brand leaders, content marketing and operations teams, and other stakeholders on board for a successful multichannel launch. Pitch your vision in full. It will also be promoting other channels’ promotions like press releases, blog posts, webinars, and videos. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

Cecilia’s company is sending her to work in Asia for four months,” said my husband to his boss. You are not gonna quit and join her company, are you?” As Silicon Valley tech companies compete in an arms race of perks, something like this doesn’t happen every day. If pitching in the U.S. asked his boss, half-jokingly.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. Shared media refers to content that is shared on social media or other platforms, such as when a user shares a blog post on their social media account.

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