ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

What happens when your big story from last quarter has run its course? Media relations can be a lot like that Ariana Grande song, “Thank U, Next.” You’re only as good as your last story. . But in many cases journalists covering a breaking story don’t have time to chase quotes or do interviews.

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How To Media Healthcare Survey 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2021

But many successful founders do have an innate grasp of PR and media strategy. But when it comes to the hand-to-hand combat of media relations, an instinct for the game surely helps. On Monday, January 7, the Enquirer emailed Bezos “to request an interview with you about your love affair.” Change the story.

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Newspapers Media Relations Reputation Interviews 296

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Why Life Time?

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

[RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR is more measurable than ever.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it means that the credibility of media and information sources is more important than in the past. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR is more measurable than ever.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Part of making that product, of course, comes not only through brainstorming in editorial meetings but working constructively with PR professionals who bring them interesting story ideas with their audiences in mind. Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism?

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

I was struggling to land interviews, and the few that I did get ended in rejection or radio silence. As I contemplated giving up hope and settling for a job outside of my field, Tori Quinn came to my rescue with a LinkedIn message: an invitation to a 30-minute interview for the Spring internship at The Hoffman Agency in Portland.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. You get the best of both worlds.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

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Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

PRSay

MAY 14, 2018

That’s the ultimate goal of great media relations — just not so soon. There’s been an evolution in the last few years among the influencers I interview for my Inner Circle (a “Today” show producer, an editor for The Washington Post , and writers for USA Today and The Wall Street Journal ). So save that thought.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. The media follow-up discussion is a burning issue in public relations circles.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Long story short, the battery level in the car I was driving plummeted way faster than I expected, but I wound up too far away from any charging stations to change course. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? A summer internship at Forbes in 2016 introduced me to actual, fact-based journalism.

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

“In addition, instructors who can teach specialty courses are in high demand. Courses may be as broad as Principles of PR or PR Campaigns, or as focused as Working with Influencers, Crisis Communications or Nonprofit PR.” I now teach a variety of PR courses, usually just one course a semester.

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. What has been most helpful?

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Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

We EV owners hear some of the same silly questions over and over, so this was about how I might like to answer (but in real life of course, I always try to be patient and helpful). I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Oh, I could go on and on!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 1, 2016

For many tech start-ups, investing in a strategic public relations plan is the first step in preparing a product or service for “prime time.” ” In our experience, timing is critical to getting the best press response, and the tendency to rush headlong into mass media relations can backfire.

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Engineering System Journalism Interviews 159

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Muck Rack releases podcast media database Muck Rack said this month it released the “first” media contact database for podcasts: “You can now search for podcasters by keyword based on their past podcast episodes, articles and tweets. Muck Rack released a free online course called “ The Fundamentals of Media Relations.”

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Pitching Survey System Technology 85

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). If you work in media relations today, you have to be always on as well.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Many of these findings support and add to what you reported in your book, “ Social Media and Public Relations: Eight Practices for the PR Professional.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

I went on to write a breaking news story for the paper I was working for at the time, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, for which I had to call my friends and former coworkers to interview them. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I later went home to report out a story about the end of The Vindicator.

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Meeting Report Automotive Real Estate 95

Critical Mention

APRIL 13, 2020

Of course, as with any crisis, there are also plenty of stories about organizations who have mishandled it in one way or another. The brothers were interviewed for a number of news articles, TV shows and radio programs, demonstrating the power of a positive story during a difficult time.

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Media Analytics Healthcare Crisis 111

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Not Understanding the Media’s Toil It is imperative for companies participating at CES to acknowledge the reality of the show for the reporters covering it. Journalists are bombarded with thousands of pitches, invites, interview offers and “exclusives” from exhibitors and attendees from the industry sectors they cover.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 21, 2015

There’s no question that this move lessens dependence on third-party media. With that said, the value of media relations doesn’t disappear. In today’s environment where information gets flung about with the care of a ditch digger, one could make an argument that media coverage is more valuable than ever to a brand today.

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Company Media Storytelling Interviews 60

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

And if nothing unexpected comes up by mid-afternoon, I can be reached by phone on the golf course feeding balls into the lake and deep into the woods — laptop at the ready in case of a true emergency. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Over the course of about four years, I spent Sunday afternoons with him, documenting his stories and anecdotes. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I needed a few extra course credits for the year, so because I’ve always loved to write, I opted to join some friends taking journalism.

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Meeting Newspapers Agriculture Media 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

I’ve had the chance to drive just about every truck, from pickups, dump trucks and snow plows to big rigs, in every possible way – drag race, off-road, street course, race courses, and more. As noted I enjoy the educational side of journalism. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Paul Business Journal). Vineeta Sawkar, senior media relations manager, University of St. Tell us about your media background–and about your current role on the PR/comms side. I am now a senior media relations manager at the University of St. The journalism world is much more fast-paced.

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Media Journalism Report Video 112

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Of course, COVID-19 is still a primary concern for business and society. Working in China and northern Iraq early in my career opened my eyes to the possibilities of journalism. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 74

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Our driver, who took us through the course, let all 702 horses of the 6.2 The two-day series featured interviews with industry experts on the topics of ADAS and autonomy, along with virtual demonstrations of AEye’s CES Innovation award-winning 4Sight LiDAR. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Of course things have changed a lot—in the communications business we can point to countless differences between today and the turn of the century. From Pinterest fails to parenting mishaps and workout blunders, I can relate to them on many levels. If you have a CEO who can slam dunk every interview, good for you.

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Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

So, with the help of a retired, if not grumpy, master chief petty officer , I invited her to a Q&A interview and she obliged. Finally, there is so MUCH content out there now that government organizations have to be very smart and targeted with their media relations and digital presence to stand out from the crowd.

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Government Publicity Public Affairs Agency 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been with SAE International’s Media Group for nearly 23 years. And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University. This was my first taste of the remarkable experiences journalists occasionally are afforded.

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Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 78