ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

With that in mind, here are five questions that anyone interested in tech PR — especially B2B tech PR — should be able to address in a job interview. Good questions for a tech PR interview. How would you support a product launch for [insert client]? Where do you get your news?

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

In my last post , I shared three ways to bungle your product launch and touched briefly on preparing your executives for media interviews. 1) They think an interview is just about answering questions. In the majority of media training sessions I’ve done, the spokesperson plays “ping pong” with the interviewer.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. Instead, when I heard camouflage was a new fashion trend for women, I took the camo Sock-It that was originally designed for men and coupled it with a hot pink Strap-It and created a “new” combination that appeared to be a new product launch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

For example, news around Apple launching a new iPhone or Tesla bringing on a new CEO will typically drive widespread coverage across all types of media. . News announcements like product launches, partnerships, and new data all make for interesting embargo topics. Why PRs should consider embargos.

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Pitching B2B Product Launch Report 177

MaccaPR

MARCH 12, 2019

After 500 product launches, 250 online videos and 150+ digital campaigns for healthcare brands, StoneArch’s approach to brand strategy and content is likely to intrigue even marketers who aren’t involved in the world of pacemakers, stents, neurostimulators, hospitals, physicians and near-miraculous devices to treat chronic illnesses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Before a PR firm was hired, unfortunately, an assistant to the president gave an interview full of inaccuracies which haunted the company for years. Your innovative new product is close to launch…but competitors are close behind. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc. For example, your brand can create a positive image by allowing your representative to become a speaker at an event.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, that new product feature you’re releasing next month might add a new workstream to the calendar as you create a set of content assets to support the launch. For example, the sign-up target number for a new product’s landing page can be one of the metrics tracked for the new product launch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Store openings, fundraising rounds, new product launches — consumers and businesses have come to expect these, but our Instagram feed shows us they don’t have to be a yawn. It’s the perfect example of how different mediums converge. Here are some PR lessons we gleaned from some of our favorite Instagrammers.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Your website is a perfect example of owned media. Examples of earned media include newspapers, TV news, magazines, and digital publications. Examples of earned media include newspapers, TV news, magazines, and digital publications. You earn it with your company’s activities, product launches, events, and updates.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Here are three great examples of partnerships that every PR team should consider if they’re interested in opportunities that will raise the bar and produce results. A new product launch can have a predictable trajectory. An expert spokesperson.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Can you share an example of one that worked? News & World Report. What makes a good subject line?

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Presspage

JUNE 19, 2018

At other times, the essentials have a narrower audience, as when Mayo Clinic posts a b-roll interview with a medical expert. A story on the clinic’s first face transplant story was a prime example of media outlets using b-roll that Mayo produced.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. Consider the following: 68% “said they wanted data” such as original research; 37% said they won’t consider covering a product unless the pitch includes “data showing trends and problems the product is solving for my readers.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

For example, few people outside the industry would be familiar with a publication like Convenience Store News, but scoring a placement there can be a big win if your target includes customers in the $ 700 billion convenience store sector. We’ve touched on this topic before , but it’s worth repeating.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For example, if the company is restructuring its internal management structure in a way that only affects employees, it’s likely not newsworthy. In an ideal world, these announcements will lead to interviews or, at the minimum, coverage from various target publications. But how do you know if your news is …newsworthy?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Reporters do not appreciate wasting their time demo-ing a product or service that doesn’t fit in with their editorial mandate.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Perhaps the best example of “interruptive” marketing (or outbound marketing as it’s also called) is the call you received from the local duct cleaner just as you’re sitting down to dinner. (If You can’t forward a clip of a recent television interview. But what about Randy’s other arguments?

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OnePitch

MAY 3, 2022

Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. Yeah, I just want as possible to be straight, on the point of what the news is, what the product launch is, what the raise is, etc., Was that an exclusive, for example? What He Writes About. [00:02:10]

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Banking Product Launch Pitching Interviews 52

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

From product launches to hosting an event, there is no shortage of creative ways and strategies to leverage celebrities and influencers for your brand. Celebrities are also utilizing their platforms to find ways to go beyond basic endorsements and product launches. Influencer Collaborations.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

For example, if an organization’s media contact prefers email, list their email address and provide their direct office phone number to reduce the risk of the journalist reaching someone else within the organization who is not an approved company spokesperson.

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Media Leadership Product Launch Television 68

Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

Others focus on food and beverage product launches, working closely with food companies to generate excitement and media coverage around new offerings. Questions to ask when interviewing food PR agencies When selecting a food PR agency, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure a good fit.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

For example, the product launch sits with let’s say brand Y. It’s a new product launch, that’s exciting. ” You’re talking about a new product, a product launches in the restaurants or something that’s going on. The task needs to be across all departments.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

At Aveda, most of our news is B2C around product launches, or B2B to a targeted segment of salon owners, stylists and opinion leaders in the beauty and wellness space. A great example was a connected worker release we did several years ago. We continue to get calls today for interviews based on that one release.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2015

So, all those posts and media reports you’ve read the last couple days talking about the big “hit” Target’s taking for this supposedly failed product launch? Grade-A photography that’s “platform specific” Sure, Target had fantastic photography to support this launch.

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Social Media Product Launch Instagram Media 60

PRSay

MAY 6, 2016

An Interview with Ken Hunter, APR. For example, many of us use a version of the “four-step” planning process, however the research component often gets put aside at the expense of jumping straight to the development of the great ideas. He develops communication strategies that grow relationships.

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Real Estate Healthcare Product Launch Crisis Communications 60

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For example: Are you hosting a large event to build awareness for a specific cause? Do you have an upcoming product launch of an innovative product? A product launch may seem exciting to you, but it is not newsworthy if your product is the same as millions of other products on the market.

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Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2015

Don’t rely on basic corporate announcements or product launches. Is your client developing a new product within a budding industry? Support your pitch with examples of other companies in the ecosystem, ideally complementary versus competitive, to give it more weight and demonstrate the broader impact (e.g.,

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Print Product Launch Fashion Report 60

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I interviewed all the partners, developed a profile of the practice, and wrote biographies that turned their experience from a listing of major cases into a description of their accomplishments. At a minimum, I believe that every contract should include a scope of work, a production schedule (i.e., Production Schedule.

Product Launch 40

Product Launch Interviews Print Writing 40

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

It could be man-made—for example, a product recall. For example, a customer gets angry about an error in billing or service and posts a complaint on Facebook or Twitter. ? An intermediate crisis. For example: A lawsuit alleging dangerous product defects. It could be natural—an earthquake or a flood.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This time, for a more thorough understanding of how the situation might have changed or evolved, I decided to conduct a series of opinion interviews with several Italian female PR practitioners (recognized by name at the end). All of the women interviewed are PR practitioners, some at the executive level. today’s biggest challenges.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Below are a few examples of how PR has evolved in the digital world. Content Performance It takes more than a heartwarming story or innovative product launch to earn a story in 2019. Unlike TV, radio or print, PR has evolved and is as relevant, if not more relevant, today than it was 20 years ago.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

In an interview with TIME Magazine last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

For example, if you have a big charity event in December, you could schedule a few posts in the weeks beforehand to tackle a related topic and promote the event. June: Plan Around Product Launches. One launch could spur posts like a video review of the product, a tutorial on how to use it, or even the story behind its creation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

If the product or service is new and unusual or the company’s research is groundbreaking, an exclusive (actually a “first-look”) should absolutely be considered, before going out to other media. For example, to sample a new IoT security device or other tech product, we often send the item directly to the media to test.

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