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How Public Relations And Customer Relations Can Work Together

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Good customer service and good public relations have never been more aligned. One of the quickest ways to understand an organization’s reputation is to look at its response to a consumer complaint. In 2016, however, it seemed to steer things back onto a positive path. Involve PR in customer service messaging.

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8 Surprising Reasons To Raise Your Internal Communications Game

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Internal comms drives good customer service. As most business people know, it costs five times as much to capture a new customer than it takes to keep an existing one. A company that boasts stellar internal customer service are leading by example, inspiring (and teaching) employees to provide great external customer service.

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The Myth Of The Social CEO

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

One of the better studies is from 2016, with data collected in 2014 – quite a long time in digital media years. A strong leader is expected to be a brand ambassador, a voice for corporate reputation, and even a social media influencer. It’s a tall order. How can a business leader engage without risking a social backlash?

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The Future of Twitter

The Proactive Report

That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million. Back in November 2016 the shares were $18. And according to the 2016 Cision State of the Media Report they don’t think Twitter is going away anytime soon. This was way below Wall Street’s expectations.

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Who Were The PR Winners And Losers of 2017?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here’s a look at those who came out on top, and others who took a reputation beating last year. After “Today” show star Matt Lauer was abruptly fired following allegations of sexual misconduct, it seemed that NBC would take a terrible blow to its reputation. The Winners. Tired of hearing about Uber?

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR and CX go hand in hand, since it’s PR’s role to burnish a brand reputation and the job can only be done when the customer experience lives up to expectations. Everyone loves a story of customer service that goes above and beyond. As election 2016 showed, social media has arrived as a primary news source.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. In 2016, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook took a controversial stand (on its news site and in TV interviews ) against the U.S.

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