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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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Also, since I regularly invite auto, energy, and environmental leaders to share their perspectives in Green Car Journal and on GreenCarJournal.com, know that it’s better to pitch a Perspective or Voices piece authored by an executive you represent rather than ask if I’d like to do an interview. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

A brand story may be interesting, authentic, and even compelling, but that doesn’t mean it’s easily transformed into a feature story or interview. When it comes to media relations, timing is key. Media relations is a process that builds over time. He’s right. Your timing is off. Neither is likely.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Energy and sustainable tech are other fast growing sectors. The slowdown in inflation is explained in particular by falling energy prices. It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation. For instance Google and Microsoft both have large data centers in Finland.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whatever your point of view on outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. Sometimes you get lucky and you land a story with a reporter you haven’t worked with before because it’s timely, relevant, or perfect for that particular media outlet.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB? As public relations professionals, we need to focus on the greater good. What has stayed the same?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

This year we’ve interviewed Daimler Truck’s director infrastructure and eConsulting, who was on-location at their Portland electric charging island , and taken our viewers on a tour of ACT Expo , one of the trucking industry’s most exciting shows that’s growing by leaps and bounds. People relate to challenges faced by their peers.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why ask your PR team to guarantee media results? To guarantee timing of a bylined article placement or published article after an interview? So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? Ahem, by the way, that's against our code of ethics.).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I recall being enraged watching members of Congress take energy drink marketers to task for allegedly pushing their products on kids, then realizing that, contrary to what my client believed, it was really not being as responsible as everyone thought. Sometimes perception truly is reality. Hang on to your credibility.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2022

Media relations remain an important part of the PR world. Whether you're just getting into the world of solo PR or are already a seasoned pro, we're giving you in-depth tips on working with the media in 2022. 5 tips for working with the media. Ready to brush up on your media relations skills?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

But whatever your point of view on the merits of outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. So instead of rushing the funding news, consider spending an extra two or three months meeting journalists for background interviews. Build relationships.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2017

There’s a certain rhythm to working in public relations – agencies tackle new business opportunities, work closely with client teams and do the day-to-day work of media relations and thought leadership. In the ebb and flow of work, we like to incorporate music. Being humble will help you earn the respect of your peers.

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As a celebrity booker, personal story points are best- interviews aren’t just about the project with daytime/talk formats so if there’s information about a person’s background, life story, socially conscious interests, etc., What will catch your attention? that’s helpful.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2017

Over time the well-tended analyst relationship can result in positive coverage in the trade press, and general business media as well. Some top tech companies actually consider analyst relations as (or sometimes more) important than media relations. Here are some tips to foster and nurture positive analyst relations.

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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

I feel like the energy in our business comes from the fact that I’m still a creative person but I’m not going to be the person to tell anyone what the cultural tipping point is anymore. Are most of your projects traditional media relations or are you looking at social? What’s the makeup of each campaign? It really differs.

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

If you’re not providing the media with anything of value, they won’t give your story a second glance. In this interview, he shares the pitch that got him the most coverage, his strategies for building relationships with the media and why social media is so important. Social media is incredibly important.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I always enjoy reading your interviews with other communications professionals, and I am humbled you asked me to participate. Every day I get the opportunity tell our company’s story about where and how we are breaking new ground in the building and energy industries. Tell us more about your current role and what it entails.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Finding traditional news media harder and harder to reach in the modern age, OhioHealth saw an opportunity to showcase their internal communications stories alongside their media relations efforts to truly create a one stop shop brand journalism website. And social media also sits at that table. So that helped a ton.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. He was a natural networker and community builder – full of more energy than anyone should be allowed. Years later he came to work with us at Risdall to help build the social media and content function. Over those 15+ years, he published 5,638 blog posts!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

I had a brief stint at Bloomberg Industry Group, where I was a Houston-based correspondent covering energy, environmental, tax, health, politics, and legal issues in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Mora Communications

AUGUST 12, 2015

One of the primary reasons people become disenchanted with public relations is because of what I call the grand slam mentality. Too many people believe that next TV interview or magazine article is going to be “it”. You are launching a professional media relations campaign, not playing the lottery. It did its job.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Courses taught: Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Communications Ethics, Media Relations, Campaigns (graduate program). I said I would, and she put me in touch with the assistant dean, I went in and interviewed, and got the job. DePaul University College of Communications, 2011 – 2022.

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PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

When I worked in media relations, it was all I wanted to do. However, the real reward is in seeing the impact my related work has on organizations and the value that PR brings in helping to build and maintain relationships. Who do you think has great public relations? That’s ego, I know; it’s something I’m working on.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Anthony and Dave Shaffer, who covers Xcel Energy and other energy news. I remember being shocked years ago when the Star Tribune sent a reporter to cover a “Junkyard Pilates” class that our PR agency client was offering – she put away her notebook and took out a camera to shoot a video interview. Interviews Media Relations'

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

The 2018 report suggests that copywriting, campaign delivery, media relations, strategic planning and social media relations are among the most common PR activities. In a podcast interview Paul Sutton said the images served as highly visible warning signs for practitioners.

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wiredPRworks

JULY 25, 2016

L'Oreal Thompson Payton , Media Relations Manager at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. It’s about that time - to dust off the resume and steam your “Interview suit”. Barbara Rozgonyi , CoryWest Media CEO, Founder Social Media Club Chicago. Len Perez , Sr. UX Designer at Purchasing Platform.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I primarily cover product, vehicle reveals and first drives, so that’s where most of my energy is spent. Basically, I do everything (or at least it feels like I do, LOL). . Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? But the two biggest trends I see today are pretty obvious: autonomy and electric vehicles.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

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. And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead?

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 16, 2016

Pitching the media often feels like preparing for a first date. First impressions matter and it can be difficult to find an angle that leads to an interview and media coverage. Here are three of their pitching tips to help you clinch that coveted media coverage. Target the appropriate business outlet.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). Current role: Co-founder and CEO of a women’s apparel startup, Alice Riot LLC.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 26, 2017

If an issue of this magnitude occurs, the PR and messaging doesn’t come from the Athletic Department, but rather from the University’s News or Media Relations department. Every ounce of time, energy and human resources was needed, but the end result was creating memories for a lifetime for tens of thousands of fans.

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Mora Communications

AUGUST 31, 2015

As to your first point, that you don’t have a story that could interest the national media: why not? Remember everyone who is quoted in Time magazine, or interviewed on the Today show lives and works in some local town or city. Why couldn’t you generate national interest in your story?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 7, 2015

And, therefore, why it’s so important for you to consider a multi-faceted PR strategy that is not solely or significantly based on media relations. As Lee Odden , one of my favorite A-listers, said in this interview for Scripted : “I think high-quality content is content that satisfies the needs of your reader.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 10, 2007

CITY turned out to be a perfect fit for this high-energy company. “We If you are interested in interviewing CLIENT co-CEO’s NAME1 and NAME2 regarding their networking strategies and entrepreneurial success straight out of college, please contact me at EMAIL or PHONE. - Some colleges are woman-only. Bryn Mawr happens to be both. “It''s

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 6, 2006

Pardon the pun, but the Bad Pitch blog is pleased to bring you 10 tips to improving your approach to media relations. Now let’s be clear—the biggest media relations mistake people make is not taking the time to do their homework. This list is NOT a short cut to good media relations. It’s also a lot more fun.

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