ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Is it ethical for a PR agency to smear a competitor? The question came up after a recent report in The New York Times about Facebook’s handling of its PR problems over the past three years. Its strategies are right there in the first words of the title – Delay, Deny, and Deflect. The picture is one of a company doing its damnedest to work all contacts, tap all allies, and thwart all critics to salvage its reputation.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A Guest Post By Sarah D. Huckins, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Patagonia Community Board: Credit Ginny Lefler. Six months after graduation, the novelty of being in the “real world” may be beginning to wear off. Student loan grace periods are coming to an end, you may be wondering at what point will you be able to finally put your degree into practice.

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Prowly

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Did you know that the average human attention span is only 8 seconds? That’s 8 seconds to grab your readers attention and convince them they should stay and read on. You’ve probably already spent 8 seconds reading up to this point. Not too much time, is it? #1: A press release with pictures grabs your attention […] The post Can a Press Release Have Pictures?

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Business Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Business Wire news has been a part of the Associated Press and Press Association’s newswire for decades. As both organisations have introduced AI journalism in the last few years, we wanted to invite them along to discuss how the news industry is changing in the face of this new technology.

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Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Influencers are people who have a large following on social media and who’s knowledge and opinion has a large bearing on their followers. Influencers are increasing becoming a more prominent and trusted voice on social media, with their messages having a large impact on consumer trust in a product. Many companies have made it a […]. The post Mastering Influencer Marketing appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Bringing on an external PR agency , or really any outside firm, is an investment of time and budget for any company, no matter its size. Naturally, things will go better for both parties if the agency team gives their all, and the client manages for the best possible outcomes. Several times during a pitch meeting, a prospective client has asked our team, “What do you need from us to succeed?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A Guest Post by Jessica McClanahan, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Whether it’s a podcast, presentation, press conference, event, radio or television interview; vocal abilities matter in PR – though not many of us were born with a sonorous NPR-ready sound. Even if you can’t change your voice, you can always improve your technique.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

It started several months ago. I was writing a Gmail when grey words mysteriously appeared ahead of my typing. “Hmmm, must be some new functionality,” I thought. Then: “Hey, this just might be interesting and useful!”. The suggested words did fit. But I was stuck, kind of. Was I supposed to keep typing, right over the new text? How could I just accept them?

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Business Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For the sixth edition of CES Unveiled Paris on October 3rd, the organizers strategically co-located the event with the Mondial Paris Motor Show, the most visited motor show in the world. This is a clear sign of the importance CES is giving to cross-channel industries and technologies worldwide. In his introductory speech, Mr. Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), was keen to remember that Europe – and France – is well-positioned in innovation and emerging

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Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This past week, tens of millions of Americans rose before the sun and commenced the annual bacchanal of deal-seeking known as Black Friday. While the sale day itself has been extended, creeping further and further into Thanksgiving Thursday, and with Cyber Monday starting a week earlier and Small Business Saturday surging, there has been a […].

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Virtual communication can breed misunderstandings and yet how many of your meetings are virtual? Do you see where I’m going with this? Dr. Nick Morgan, author of Can You Hear Me? (amongst other great books) and founder of Public Words, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to discuss the impacts that the virtual world have on internal teams and the conscious efforts and actions that leaders can take to mitigate the risks that these impacts present on company morale, team-building, and ultimat

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to take a moment to reflect on our blessings, as well as to spend quality time with loved ones. Sometimes we travel long distances to visit with family with whom we rarely spend time — which can make for awkward communication. Families practice their own inscrutable form of PR when reunited for the holidays. Here are some PR-inspired tips for surviving this turkey day with loved ones.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

A Guest Post By Ken Jacobs, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP is the principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching. I’ve often said that leadership involves two choices: Your choice to be a leader, not a practitioner, not a manager, and not just a senior vice president, but to build trust with, motivate, and inspire one’s followers. And your followers’ choice to follow you…or not.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I’m always interested in topics related to my profession, PR, and the industry we serve, technology. So I was eager to see what NY Times had to say in Jack Nicas’s recent piece: How Facebook’s P.R. Firm Brought Political Trickery to Tech. Longtime readers know that I like to call out misperceptions about PR, hence the name of this blog. I dug in with my revenge hackles up, ready to pounce on inaccuracies.

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Business Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

It’s my favorite time of the year! We are at the point when press release goals move swiftly from awareness to purchase or donation. It is the time when products, events, guides and wrap-ups become lead stories.

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Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

You’ve created the perfect content and now it’s time to let it out into the social media stratosphere. You’ve sent out witty, relatable and relevant tweet – but if the tweet isn’t shared by your audience, then it simply doesn’t achieve its goal. You’re content isn’t influencing people unless it can be found and consumed […]. The post Five Tips to Get More Twitter Shares appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Humor is a powerful choice that can help shape everything from your team’s outlook, to their productivity, stress level, problem solving skills, and so much more. Humor Engineer, Drew Tarvin, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to discuss how humor can be used to effectively help solve many common workplace issues, such as a lack of employee engagement, stress management, communication issues, and more.

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Are you ready to face the unexpected? When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, there's no time to waste - you must be prepared to communicate clearly and confidently. In today's unpredictable world, mastering the art of crisis communication is a must-have skill for any public relations professional. Whether you're facing a weather disaster, a cyber attack, or a PR nightmare, knowing how to craft a clear and compelling message can mean the difference between chaos and calm, confusion and

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this age of short attention spans, it may seem counter-intuitive to champion long-form content for PR and marketing. But in recent years, data has shown its efficacy. Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. 6 benefits of long form PR content.

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Prowly

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It doesn’t really sound like it has anything to do with PR in the classic sense. But just take a quick glance at how communication and PR function today to understand that SEO may have a huge influence on the outcome of your PR campaigns. The post SEO For Public Relations – 8 Reasons Why It’s Important For Every PR Strategy appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Everyone in PR has a story flop at some point. It’s the nature of the beast; we can’t possibly sell every story that comes our way, but it’s still a shock to the system when we get a “no” instead of a “yes”. When this happens, it’s time to re-evaluate what you’re selling?—?and be honest with yourself here: is it really a good enough story? A failed sell in doesn’t mean that your story is dead?

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Garrett Public Relations

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

While talk of artificial intelligence, or AI, permeates the public relations world, there’s little understanding of how it’s impacting what we do now – and what we’ll do in the future. Christopher Penn, THE person you should follow to get smart about AI, and I had a chat recently about how PR pros can expect […]. The post What PR Pros Need to Know About AI: A Conversation with Christopher Penn appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthin

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Communication professionals can sometimes face difficult questions from internal stakeholders about the impact of their PR marketing initiatives. We know that nearly half of these professional say they need help with turning their PR data into actionable insights; and at least 20% don’t think they can measure their campaigns at all—but what if we told you all these obstacles can be easily combatted if you implement a few key habits.

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Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The tech sector is the largest and the fastest growing industries in the world. Any public relations professional knows the importance of being tech savvy when it comes to sharing information, communicating with your audience, and creating your online brand. In terms of PR and branding, we have benefited greatly from the wide reach […]. The post Tech Lingo Public Relations Professionals Should Know appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Discover how utility company, Alectra, successfully manages issues and crises as a regular course of business—and how their learnings and successes can be implemented into your crisis ready program. Utility companies are no stranger to the multitude of challenges that present themselves in times of crisis. As a result, they have a ton of real-time crisis management experience that others can learn from.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The #metoo movement has claimed the reputations of many high-profile men. But its real impact may be at the corporate level. Our heightened awareness – and the corporate reluctance to address systemic misbehavior – presents serious public relations challenges for established companies in every sector from technology and media to food service and sports.

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Prowly

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

2019 will most likely be another exciting year for the world of public relations. Some of our beloved best practices will most likely be replaced and, rest assured, more technology will come on the scene. Yet, as we just touched on, email still has so much to offer. The post What 2018 Email Industry Report by Campaign Monitor Is Telling PR Pros appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Sell-Ins Aren’t Always Successful?—?Here’s How To Break The News To Your Manager Seeing your story flop is never fun, but it’s an inevitable part of the PR business. Sometimes you need to re-evaluate the story but, most importantly, you need to voice your concerns?—?and that means standing up to your manager. If you don’t do this, you might end up continuing to flog a dead horse which won’t sell your story any quicker and might even ruin your reputation and your hard-earned relationships.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Despite an improved job market and increased competition for skilled workers, recruiters still skim resumes for superficial features such as layouts, job titles, text flows and keywords, says a new study from Ladders , a website for jobs that pay more than $100,000 per year. According to the 2018 study, which analyzed the amount of time professional recruiters took to review résumés, the average initial screening time is just 7.4 seconds.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With the advent of social media and review websites as major sources of consumer education and communication, modern companies must use every tool at their disposal to remain competitive and keep their organization in the public eye. Companies must be mindful not only of what their brick-and-mortar customers say about their products and services, but […].

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