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As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. B2B tech companies typically deal with sophisticated and knowledgeable customers. They’re under pressure to differentiate their brand communications to reach high-priority audiences in more thoughtful and effective ways. MORE
Although some call it “free advertising,” public relations isn’t free. It’s not even cheap. Like any other business investment, it’s only worthwhile if it pays off. MORE
For PR people , few things are more important than media relationships. Ties with journalists don’t guarantee results, but they’re an important entree to getting out the stories we tell for clients. MORE
PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. MORE
As we move into the fourth quarter of this interminable year, many of us in PR are eager to turn the page. But at least we’re not conference organizers! MORE
Tech PR offers constant opportunities for jumping on news and trends. And, yes, PR people in general are always “on,” because we’re subconsciously or overtly thinking of ways to bring clients into the conversation or use news to generate coverage. MORE
In PR and elsewhere, 2020 has been a year like no other. Even the Oxford English Dictionary is at a loss for words to describe it. If we could wipe it off the calendar and start again, most of us probably would. MORE
The golden rule of public relations is to stay current and relevant. For PR pros, it’s not only expected, but part of our job to stay up-to-date on all industry trends and current affairs in the U.S. and beyond. While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Podcasts are mainstream. MORE
In B2B public relations , there are few assets more valuable than a terrific media spokesperson. PR teams depend on a company or brand representative who can deliver a quick, incisive comment about a breaking news story or deep insights about a company move. MORE
Is it a terrible PR move or just a juicy corporate communications case? Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees. MORE
Most PR agencies perform the same daily tasks – targeted media outreach, meticulous coverage tracking, and competitive monitoring, among others. Yet the tools that PR teams use can make the difference between a project and an ongoing retainer relationship. MORE
The Crenshaw team is delighted to be nominated for a 2020 PRSA Big Apple award. MORE
Social media marketing and PR have recently become inseparable. That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. MORE
It’s a tough time for business leaders. The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The news cycle is dominated by the spread of the coronavirus and its repercussions. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. Here is some commonsense PR advice about communicating during a pandemic. MORE
Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will exceed $1 trillion by 2021. The sector’s accelerated growth, however, makes it hard for companies to stand out. MORE
As most PR people know, reporters don’t read every pitch that lands in their inbox. A recent study found that 42% of journalists, writers and bloggers receive 11 to 100 pitches daily, and 5% receive a whopping 100 or more email pitches every day. This means that a public relations team’s challenge is to create a winning pitch that stands out. MORE
In a world of nonstop media, how can a PR professional cut through the noise to make a company’s brand stand out? It often comes down to the right media strategy. In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. But the right strategy will work for any type of company. . A successful media strategy should inform a range of tactics to attract attention from the right journalists and influencers. MORE
Every good PR person has the same best friend – email. In the business of public relations, email is essential for communicating with partners, journalists and future clients. We’re not alone in this, but in the communication business, email still reigns supreme. MORE
Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however. MORE
Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. You can see this by taking a quick look at the evolution of the Lumascape –every year it grows. MORE
Unique, disruptive, innovative. From Silicon Valley to New York’s own “Silicon Alley,” PR people tend to use these tech buzzwords in press releases and marketing materials. They wind up in pitch decks, tech journalists’ inboxes, and in business meetings. MORE
PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Most PR specialists will have an active Twitter and several news sites open as they work to check for news opportunities. While our main goal in PR is staying informed about various industries, from ad tech to zythology , we also need to be plugged into comms and PR. Nearly 20 million people listen to podcasts on a daily basis, and there are some great ones that cover PR news and trends. MORE
To the class of 2020, congratulations! This time has not been easy. You had to adjust to virtual classrooms when you expected to be enjoying the final semester in college on campus with friends. But the work and dedication you needed to finish your degree in a new and strange situation will help you in the next chapter. MORE
As summer comes to a close, we are proud to announce two promotions at Crenshaw Communications. After nearly 2.5 years at Crenshaw, Katharine Riggs has been promoted from Account Executive to Senior Account Executive. MORE
I often think back to March 2020 and how most of us in PR , like many people, thought we’d be home for a few weeks at most. Oh how wrong we were! As we creep toward the end of 2020 (thank God), it’s important to avoid burnout, especially for PR pros. MORE
I’m a late convert to B2B public relations. That’s probably because I started my career at consumer marketing PR agencies and enjoyed the work immensely for many years. MORE
Crenshaw Communications Wins 2020 PRSA-NY Big Apple. Campaign for leading event success platform Bizzabo is honored. MORE
Since LinkedIn launched its Stories feature last month, it has won mixed reviews. But PR professionals shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it! MORE
As a top PR agency we’re lucky to work with many organizations that prioritize the relationship we share. We pride ourselves on working independently and staying ahead of our clients, many of whom are high-growth tech businesses. Yet our success depends on collaboration. MORE
The media tour has been around for nearly as long as the PR industry. It helps build relationships between a brand spokesperson and multiple journalists over a short period of time. The term is a little misleading, however. MORE
Executive visibility is a key component of any sound B2B PR program. It’s no coincidence that executives at market-leading companies consistently show up on hot-topic panels. MORE
In B2B public relations , one of the things we do regularly is arrange media briefings on subjects relevant to our clients’ business. Often these briefings translate directly into coverage. But even if they don’t, these meetings are important. MORE
A month ago how many Zoom meetings had you attended? Chances are, they’ve doubled or tripled recently due our new way of working. PR pros and others are using Zoom and its competitors — Hangouts, MS Teams, and others — to check in with teammates, host new business meetings, conduct weekly calls with clients, and even arrange media interviews. While a calendar that’s chock-full of virtual meetings may seem overwhelming, check out a few tips and hacks that not everyone knows. MORE
In two short weeks our world has been turned upside down. And yet, even this crisis has its silver lining. It’s called Zoom. Remote conferencing is hardly a new concept. Thanks to technology, meetings have been held business-to-business across states, and yes, oceans, now for quite some time. They usually originate in conference rooms, assembled with one’s team, all seated together. But work in the time of coronavirus cannot allow for any on-site seating – not even six feet apart. MORE
It’s not the biggest story in the country today, but it’s instructive for PR and crisis management experts. This week Ellen DeGeneres issued her first on-air apology after reports of her show’s “toxic workplace.” MORE
For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. MORE
What do PR and Halloween have in common? They can both be scary as well as fun. Here’s what I mean. Planning is the key to both. Ever wait for the last minute to plan your costume and feel like a loser at the party? It’s the same way in public relations. For fans of Halloween the planning starts weeks or even months in advance. There’s thought and research put into the ideal costume, candy, décor and celebration. MORE
As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. MORE
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
In PR and elsewhere, 2020 has been a year like no other. Even the Oxford English Dictionary is at a loss for words to describe it. If we could wipe it off the calendar and start again, most of us probably would.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Since LinkedIn launched its Stories feature last month, it has won mixed reviews. But PR professionals shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
In B2B public relations , there are few assets more valuable than a terrific media spokesperson. PR teams depend on a company or brand representative who can deliver a quick, incisive comment about a breaking news story or deep insights about a company move.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2020
For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 23, 2020
I’m a late convert to B2B public relations. That’s probably because I started my career at consumer marketing PR agencies and enjoyed the work immensely for many years.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Unique, disruptive, innovative. From Silicon Valley to New York’s own “Silicon Alley,” PR people tend to use these tech buzzwords in press releases and marketing materials. They wind up in pitch decks, tech journalists’ inboxes, and in business meetings.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 21, 2020
As we move into the fourth quarter of this interminable year, many of us in PR are eager to turn the page. But at least we’re not conference organizers!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will exceed $1 trillion by 2021. The sector’s accelerated growth, however, makes it hard for companies to stand out.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
It’s not the biggest story in the country today, but it’s instructive for PR and crisis management experts. This week Ellen DeGeneres issued her first on-air apology after reports of her show’s “toxic workplace.”
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Social media marketing and PR have recently become inseparable. That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Although some call it “free advertising,” public relations isn’t free. It’s not even cheap. Like any other business investment, it’s only worthwhile if it pays off.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Most PR agencies perform the same daily tasks – targeted media outreach, meticulous coverage tracking, and competitive monitoring, among others. Yet the tools that PR teams use can make the difference between a project and an ongoing retainer relationship.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 10, 2020
Is it a terrible PR move or just a juicy corporate communications case? Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 15, 2020
I often think back to March 2020 and how most of us in PR , like many people, thought we’d be home for a few weeks at most. Oh how wrong we were! As we creep toward the end of 2020 (thank God), it’s important to avoid burnout, especially for PR pros.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 29, 2020
What do PR and Halloween have in common? They can both be scary as well as fun. Here’s what I mean. Planning is the key to both. Ever wait for the last minute to plan your costume and feel like a loser at the party? It’s the same way in public relations. For fans of Halloween the planning starts weeks or even months in advance. There’s thought and research put into the ideal costume, candy, décor and celebration.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 1, 2020
As most PR people know, reporters don’t read every pitch that lands in their inbox. A recent study found that 42% of journalists, writers and bloggers receive 11 to 100 pitches daily, and 5% receive a whopping 100 or more email pitches every day. This means that a public relations team’s challenge is to create a winning pitch that stands out.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 30, 2020
Tech PR offers constant opportunities for jumping on news and trends. And, yes, PR people in general are always “on,” because we’re subconsciously or overtly thinking of ways to bring clients into the conversation or use news to generate coverage.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
In B2B public relations , one of the things we do regularly is arrange media briefings on subjects relevant to our clients’ business. Often these briefings translate directly into coverage. But even if they don’t, these meetings are important.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 20, 2020
Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. You can see this by taking a quick look at the evolution of the Lumascape –every year it grows.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Every good PR person has the same best friend – email. In the business of public relations, email is essential for communicating with partners, journalists and future clients. We’re not alone in this, but in the communication business, email still reigns supreme.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 31, 2020
For PR people , few things are more important than media relationships. Ties with journalists don’t guarantee results, but they’re an important entree to getting out the stories we tell for clients.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The media tour has been around for nearly as long as the PR industry. It helps build relationships between a brand spokesperson and multiple journalists over a short period of time. The term is a little misleading, however.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 12, 2020
It’s a tough time for business leaders. The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The news cycle is dominated by the spread of the coronavirus and its repercussions. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. Here is some commonsense PR advice about communicating during a pandemic.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 13, 2020
As a top PR agency we’re lucky to work with many organizations that prioritize the relationship we share. We pride ourselves on working independently and staying ahead of our clients, many of whom are high-growth tech businesses. Yet our success depends on collaboration.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Crenshaw Communications Wins 2020 PRSA-NY Big Apple. Campaign for leading event success platform Bizzabo is honored.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 10, 2020
PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Most PR specialists will have an active Twitter and several news sites open as they work to check for news opportunities. While our main goal in PR is staying informed about various industries, from ad tech to zythology , we also need to be plugged into comms and PR. Nearly 20 million people listen to podcasts on a daily basis, and there are some great ones that cover PR news and trends.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 22, 2020
Executive visibility is a key component of any sound B2B PR program. It’s no coincidence that executives at market-leading companies consistently show up on hot-topic panels.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
APRIL 17, 2020
A month ago how many Zoom meetings had you attended? Chances are, they’ve doubled or tripled recently due our new way of working. PR pros and others are using Zoom and its competitors — Hangouts, MS Teams, and others — to check in with teammates, host new business meetings, conduct weekly calls with clients, and even arrange media interviews. While a calendar that’s chock-full of virtual meetings may seem overwhelming, check out a few tips and hacks that not everyone knows.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 28, 2020
In a world of nonstop media, how can a PR professional cut through the noise to make a company’s brand stand out? It often comes down to the right media strategy. In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. But the right strategy will work for any type of company. . A successful media strategy should inform a range of tactics to attract attention from the right journalists and influencers.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 27, 2020
In two short weeks our world has been turned upside down. And yet, even this crisis has its silver lining. It’s called Zoom. Remote conferencing is hardly a new concept. Thanks to technology, meetings have been held business-to-business across states, and yes, oceans, now for quite some time. They usually originate in conference rooms, assembled with one’s team, all seated together. But work in the time of coronavirus cannot allow for any on-site seating – not even six feet apart.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The Crenshaw team is delighted to be nominated for a 2020 PRSA Big Apple award.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 10, 2020
PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 22, 2020
As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. The B2B landscape is changing, especially for technology brands. B2B tech companies typically deal with sophisticated and knowledgeable customers. They’re under pressure to differentiate their brand communications to reach high-priority audiences in more thoughtful and effective ways.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
APRIL 30, 2020
The golden rule of public relations is to stay current and relevant. For PR pros, it’s not only expected, but part of our job to stay up-to-date on all industry trends and current affairs in the U.S. and beyond. While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Podcasts are mainstream.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 10, 2020
To the class of 2020, congratulations! This time has not been easy. You had to adjust to virtual classrooms when you expected to be enjoying the final semester in college on campus with friends. But the work and dedication you needed to finish your degree in a new and strange situation will help you in the next chapter.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 26, 2020
As summer comes to a close, we are proud to announce two promotions at Crenshaw Communications. After nearly 2.5 years at Crenshaw, Katharine Riggs has been promoted from Account Executive to Senior Account Executive.
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