ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2024

So, when PR agencies in particular are called out for lying or covering up, it makes us all look bad. The agency was busted when the foundation filed its tax forms. The agency was busted when the foundation filed its tax forms. When we tell clients that we have no problem working with other agencies, it may be a white lie.

Agency 182

Agency Handbook Construction Pitching 182

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2024

But expert forecasters like PR and social media agency Birnbach Communications, who have been predicting the year ahead for 22 years now, have a certain knack for these things. With the worldwind changes that hit the business world last year, it’s not easy to predict what PR can expect in 2024.

Media 181

Media Social Media Agency Communications 181

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Yet many don’t know what makes an agency a ‘great’ fit. Some companies fall victim to the “big budget, big agency; small budget, small agency” myth. Regardless of whether an agency is big or small, it’s the account team is usually comprised of a few dedicated team members who will deliver on the company’s objectives.

Agency 322

Agency Creativity Strategy Communications 322

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

An inbound conversion platform for B2B revenue teams, Chili Piper tasked our team with developing a media relations strategy to generate awareness for its brand as a leader in sales enablement. Our campaign was a winner in the PRSA 2023 Big Apple Awards in the Online Media Relations category.

Software 156

Software Company B2B Agency 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Reach a Wider Audience In the past, PR was largely limited to traditional media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. Yes, social media changed PR.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

College courses in PR and communications can be very valuable; as PR students, we learn about topics as varied and vital as crisis communication, industry ethics, and social media management. As someone working at a top PR agency, I know there were some missing courses. Quality and personalization trumps quantity every time.

Pitching 292

Pitching Crisis Communications Ethics Course 292

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 1, 2021

Lots of ad and PR agencies tout their independent status in their marketing. Early in my career, after stints at two very different independent PR firms, I worked in the PR unit of a large ad agency. Traditional ad agencies like the one where I worked have been badly disrupted. But what does the label really mean?

Agency 421

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 421

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The role of a PR agency in this alignment, and in building an organization’s reputation among customers, employees, and stakeholders, is central. After selecting an agency partner, it’s imperative to lay out expectations, deliverables and success metrics for both sides. In media relations, timing is everything.

Agency 310

Agency Measurement Meeting Reputation 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

Are you a college student or recent grad looking to gain experience in a top B2B technology PR agency? Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Develop and main media lists. Monitor and track media; report trends, create reports as needed. Prepare pitch letters and assist with media outreach on behalf of clients as instructed.

Internal 323

Internal International Communications B2B 323

Prohibition

MARCH 26, 2024

Sharing the latest social media updates you don’t want to miss – here’s what’s new. Agencies just need to request the permissions to access, then creators can accept in just one click. Instagram has opened this up to eight new markets including the UK!

Creativity 62

Creativity Social Media Facebook Instagram 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Interact on social media. Stay up-to-date.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

Early in my PR agency career, our team was summoned by the CEO of a prestigious client. Of course he never would have found the time or discipline to manage a media a relations function, and it would have been a poor use of that time. As an agency person I’d always assumed that those in client-side roles were safe.

Corporate 308

Corporate Communications Reputation Employee 308

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology. A final pro tip: stay away from social content about domestic violence unless it’s directly relevant and in a stone-cold-serious context.

Construction 385

Construction Crisis Reputation Social Media 385

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. Most agencies and organizations have wised up to use more contemporary KPIs that capture the true value of PR.

Measurement 182

Measurement Agency Advertising Advertising 182

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. From business to technology to media, Axios delivers the news in a way that’s quick and painless for PR pros to take in. It’s guaranteed to make one more social-media savvy.

Company 203

Company Trends Case Study Crisis Management 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2024

Be proactive, not reactive The photoshopped image was released on March 10 by the Palace and “killed” by news agencies later that same day due to obvious alterations. Social chatter and tabloid culture will always fill a vacuum. The Princess’s apology came the next day, in response to the furor.

Privacy 332

Privacy Video Crisis Publicity 332

Remote PR Jobs

MARCH 27, 2024

A well-crafted public relations case study can be an immensely powerful tool for PR professionals, agencies, and freelancers. Whether it was a viral social media campaign , a groundbreaking product launch, or a crisis management triumph, set the stage for the journey ahead.

Case Study 130

Case Study Study Writing How To 130

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Ever since the internet age began, PR firms and practitioners have considered media relations just part of their responsibilities. And once social media became a viable business tool, that multi-tasking role became even more complex.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Agency Media Technology 110

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 17, 2024

TL/DR version: AI is to PR now what social media was to PR in the early aughts. So when media database Muck Rack released the “ State of AI in PR January 2024 ,” I was curious to see if the data would support my theory. I imagine these are factors further agitating the misalignment between agencies and brands.

Report 182

Report Policies Survey Ethics 182

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One key thing brands look for in a PR agency is the ability to develop good relationships and create brand awareness using various PR tools like press outreach or social media management. As a new PR agency, you will be the voice behind the brands you represent and will be responsible for telling consumers what […].

Agency 157

Agency How To Consumer Tools 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. We can definitely generate XX earned media placements. Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. In the first place, quality usually beats quantity when it comes to earned media.

Agency 353

Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The voracious appetite for viral stories on social platforms will assure plenty of exaggerated, distorted, and downright fake stories that seek to stoke tribal divisions. Social commerce will flourish. Social commerce was a big part of that e-commerce explosion in 2021, surging more than 35 percent.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Throughout my public relations career, I’ve done the agency-to-in-house and in-house-to-agency dance a few times. My first PR internship was for a small PR agency in my hometown in South Carolina. I quickly became hooked on the PR agency life. At an agency, time management takes on a new meaning. What did I learn?

Agency 170

Agency Real Estate How To Construction 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? And even in the business, many reduce the broader public relations function to one outcome – positive publicity, often known as earned media. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2020

Traditionally at Crenshaw Communications , our offices would be filled with recent PR grads eager to learn about life at an agency and the ins and outs of the public relations business. But just because a new graduate isn’t working in an agency doesn’t mean they can’t learn about PR and start to plan a career.

Agency 284

Agency Interviews Journalism Instagram 284

Remote PR Jobs

JUNE 14, 2023

Is your business in need of a PR boost, but you're unsure on whether or not to hire an agency or a Freelancer? A Freelancer may be the answer to your business needs as you will not only save costs, but gain increased flexibility and media opportunities. Look no further!

Knowledge Base 130

Knowledge Base Policies Resources Employee 130

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

With the so-called ‘collapse’ of major digital news outlets like Vice Media and BuzzFeed and the much-hyped decline of traditional news, then earned media no longer matters. Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Wait, what is earned media?

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

5W PR

MARCH 25, 2024

While many social media platforms are rising in popularity today, nothing can come close to the success of TikTok in this space. It was also named Agency of the Year at the 2023 American Business Awards®. Notably, 5W consistently provides top-tier companies with an innovative, audacious, and goal-oriented communication strategy.

Agency 88

Agency Marketing Advertising Advertising 88

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Social media has disrupted Gen Z’s relationship with news media, forcing publishers to adapt content and business models to maintain relevance. Gen Z has a different relationship with news than previous generations, getting most of its news via social media rather than directly from publishers.

Study 111

Study Social Media Journalism Survey 111

Prohibition

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It has absolutely flown by, and yet at the same time, it feels like I have been here for longer, which is a reflection of how welcoming everyone has been and how easy it has been to settle into the agency. What’s your top tip for someone looking to get into the PR/social media industry? It sounds obvious but consume media!

Meeting 62

Meeting Agency Fashion Social Media 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

Social Media 92

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 92

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Buchanan PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One of the most impactful social media trends of the year is the rise of social commerce, a subcategory of e-commerce that allows for direct sales through social media platforms. As a result, social commerce is reshaping the way businesses connect with audiences and drive sales.

Social Media 80

Social Media YouTube Instagram Trends 80