ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Allow the agency creative freedom. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Similarly, learning to prioritize client and team needs while finding a way to be creative with messaging (even if it’s just in an email) has been one of my favorite lessons. My favorite thing about PR and being at The Hoffman Agency is that creativity and collaboration are present in every meeting, piece of content or website.

Creativity 69

Creativity Storytelling Agency Journalism 69

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Well-written press releases, social media posts, and blog articles help PR practitioners capture attention, build credibility, and influence public perception. Further, quality communication enables PR practitioners to shape public perception and manage reputations effectively.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, our PR team published dozens of blog posts, sharing PR insights and unpacking trends from a variety of perspectives. Here’s a countdown of the five Crenshaw blog posts that have attracted the most attention throughout 2023. They’re based on the experience and direct observation from people at all staff levels.

Construction 182

Construction Storytelling Tools B2B 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one.

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Follow up, but know when it’s time to stop.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

Now, it has finally come for us: AI in public relations is here. Generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in late 2022 with the public availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of many apps that create text, images, videos and audio content based on its learnings from massive data stores. You’ll have read the headlines.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

Its applications are currently being explored across industries, and public relations is no exception. This is where public relations (PR) comes into play. This means that companies looking to reach out to journalists need to find creative ways to present their stories in a way that will capture the imagination of people.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re a public relations (PR) or marketing professional, you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT , the recently opened AI-powered chatbot built by OpenAI that’s taking the world by storm. It can serve as a strong foundation for the creativity and individuality that human writing creates.

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals. newsjacking).

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Trends YouTube 130

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As such, it can potentially help you structure more effective and efficient public relations campaigns. Opportunities For Using AI In PR But how can public relations professionals make the most of this resource? As a result, they can quickly respond to any potential crises or capitalize on positive publicity.

Publicity 90

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 90

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Even though we’re a completely integrated agency, our roots have largely been in public relations. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch? This is like picking a favorite child!

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

Now, it has finally come for us: AI in public relations is here. Generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in late 2022 with the public availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of many apps that create text, images, videos and audio content based on its learnings from massive data stores. You’ll have read the headlines.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. Consider publications like steps. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com. Now that you know who you want to pitch, slow your roll before you send an email. The New York Times and the like).

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Writing Local 120

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about data-driven PR campaign planning! To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? Which authors, publications, influencers that are most crucial to connect with and/or influence your audience? Set your messaging, write the story.

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. There are several tools and creative ways to get your post read by the audience you’re targeting.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. And whose voice do you use?

Writing 294

Writing Journalism Pitching Guidelines 294

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. later as our roles evolve.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What does that really entail, though? Media Training.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The most effective public relations teams develop strategies to “newsjack” for opportunities to keep pace with the news cycle. And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. How Newsjacking Works. Are you fast enough?

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch.

Pitching 100

Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

Consider trade outlets over top-tier publications. With publications like The New York Times , you have the potential to reach an audience numbering in the millions, which is precisely the problem. This is likely why they requested a top-tier publication in the first place.) Talk about the outlet’s audience.

Media Relations 136

Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 136

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before. While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Every public relations professional, whether they’re involved in corporate PR or work with a PR agency, is looking for a competitive advantage. And when looking at some of the articles and blog posts found in that search, I’m reminded of something I learned through running. What’s running got to do with PR success? Stay with me here.

Automotive 105

Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyday journalists are inundated with pitches from business owners and PR professionals looking to get their products and services features in an article. They are fighting for a spot in the limelight because media exposure is a great way to introduce your product or service to the public. Understand what the journalist writes about.

Pitching 60

Pitching Sports Writing Examples 60

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. It’s also coming from those without a lick of public relations experience who are suddenly writing content and pitching bloggers. Anyone can create content, blog and launch a new social media page. I think of HOW FUN our job has become.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Publicity Pitching Social Media 100

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. The partnership gives PR Newswire customers access to AKA creatives – ostensibly to help produce videos to go with their press releases. Pitch podcasts by noon. Kick-ass” PR blogs. Why do vendors in PR skip this part?

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

And… at work, when you use a photograph of Angelina Jolie in a blog post on breast cancer. (It Be sure to check out her blog and grab a copy of her $3.99 book, The Legal Side of Blogging: How Not To Get Sued, Fired, Arrested or Killed. Or when you scan then post your honor roll student’s school photo on Instagram.

Blogging 194

Blogging Agency Social Media Content Marketing 194