ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2024

The nitty gritty of journalist negotiations PR teams often invoke their media relationships, with good reason. But few media relations specialists will share their verbatim pitch verbatim to a journalist with a client. This is another one that should be in every pitch deck. That means a fair hearing. It’s not sexy.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 28, 2022

Let’s talk about media relations. It’s often what companies seek help with because they want to earn media coverage – which can help them build and maintain their reputation, increase visibility and draw new prospects and customers their way.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2023

In B2B public relations, we use these to help us understand what a publication plans to cover so we can place stories for clients by pitching the media. But, do … Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? Read More » The post Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media?

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? After attending Ragan’s PR & Media Relations Summit in New York, it’s clear relationships are still the foundation of good PR. Want to do media relations better?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. 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.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. 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.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Discovering, pitching, corresponding and managing relationships with impactful authors has never been easier! Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists.

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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. Here’s a reminder for those just starting out in media relations. Don’t be a bully.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical. Content, content, content.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Social media is essential for brand reputation because it allows companies to connect with their audience, build a positive image, and have professionals know what to do in a crisis. With the use of social media and various platforms to share information, a positive reputation is critical to the success of your brand.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. I did my best to defend the company’s reputation. In January of 2022, a private equity firm acquired Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive – and merged them under the Onclusive brand. Users can track and share media mentions on the go.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. The truth about media relationships is that they’re most valuable in generating a fast answer, not a guarantee of coverage. . Do you have any news for us to pitch? Never ask an executive if they have anything for us to pitch.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

Reputation Revolution by Trevor Young I only recently discovered Trevor Young , but he talks about a topic that is close to my heart: thought leadership and “reputation marketing.” Become a Media Maven by Christina Nicholson I love Christina Nicholson ’s unvarnished hot takes about what does and doesn’t fly in the world of PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. In fact, a media placement strategy with the perfect balance of quality and quantity is one of the unsung secret of great PR and media relations. Media contacts aren’t magic….they’re But media contacts aren’t magic.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We help build and manage reputations. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. You’ve drafted the perfect pitch, sent it to relevant targets, and now you’ve secured a media interview. Being strategic with your communication is key.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Sometimes we travel long distances to visit with family with whom we rarely spend time — which can make for awkward communication. Pitch your story to grandpa. A classic codicil of media relations is to carefully research your media targets instead of firing out a wide, spray and pray pitch.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

After all, we are communicators. Credible and trustworthy work helps build a reputation for individuals as well as the clients and brands they represent. The best communications people don’t try to shade the truth or blur ethical lines to gain a temporary advantage; rather they keep it straightforward and credible. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

We see this most often in the art of media relations, where a PR pitches a story idea to a journalist who’s just posted a similar piece, or when we’re too late offering comment on a hot topic. This can particularly apply to media relations, where you typically get one shot at a story idea. Bad timing.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Media relations is one of the PR team’s essential functions, and having access to a reliable and accurate media contact database is a must in today’s dynamic environment. Then we confirm which of them are full-time, active journalists with recent contributions to reputable publications.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. What is Media Monitoring? Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic.

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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. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Consider starting with trade and local or regional media while you ramp things up with your business. The big placements you land are often the result of months or even years of effort building your reputation and media relationships. If you pitch something to a reporter and they bite? Yes, reporters are human.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

One of your brand’s most valuable resources is your reputation. Media monitoring is a must-have for successful PR and communications professionals. You need to be in the know about all of the media coverage around your brand, your competitors, and keywords that are important to your business.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

As one of the only public relations agencies that is a Google Analytics Certified Partner, we are always looking to see how we can use Google’s tools and programs to strengthen both our PR and marketing teams’ efforts. They can also use Google Trends to help dictate the timeline within their pitch calendars. Casey Egan.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As brands compete to successfully ride ChatGPT’s popularity wave, communications efforts have become incredibly important. The emerging technology media landscape is fluid, with new inventions and subsequently new questions and considerations arising each day. Need help with your tech communications in 2023?

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

PR companies can handle all of the communication and promotion for a client, through paid, owned, and earned efforts, communicate with the press and the public, manage reputation and generate brand awareness. Reputation Management. Media Relations and Outreach. Crisis Management.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

If your role is in any way connected to your organisation’s reputation, think… Do you really know the reputation of your organisation? Some people like to guess, but is that the real reputation of your business? Reputation goes beyond building awareness and understanding with prospective customers. It can be done.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Most media criticisms of the way PR pros operate have to do with poorly targeted pitches, careless e-mail blasts and apathy or ignorance about a journalist’s beat. On the flip side, an informed pitch to a handful of media targets can get the same results or better, without causing aggravation.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The whole industry is based on trust -- brands trust consumer electronics agencies with their reputation, and journalists put their faith in PR professionals to provide them with relevant content. Pitching stories to a journalist who has nothing to do with your industry will only harm your employer or your client.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. Again, communication is key. . Walk away from any PR person who tells you they can guarantee earned media coverage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. The post Navigating Media At High-Profile Events appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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