Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There’s a new trend in the creative world — more companies are building their own in-house teams for a range of creative work that used to be assigned to external agencies. For one, agencies (particularly large ones) tend to be slower than in-house teams. A View From the Other Side.

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Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2022

However, advertising can just as easily be detrimental for businesses, and blunders are commonplace in the industry. Here we explore some examples of social media advertising gone wrong – and share insight on what brands can learn from these blunders, to make sure they don’t make the same mistakes.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. From programmatic advertising to first- and third-party data, there are many hot topics and only so many gatekeepers for the stories we want to tell. .

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PRSay

MAY 13, 2022

Rob Culp, Fellow PRSA , is the professional director of the graduate PR and advertising program at DePaul University in Chicago. Prior to joining DePaul, he served in leadership roles for two agencies, Ketchum and Sard Verbinnen and Company. The best internship programs embed interns in the teams performing client work.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? The company has since rolled out a new logo and company website.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 2, 2019

As the national holiday approaches, it’s a fitting time to consider what independence means in the world of PR agencies. For years, advertising and PR firms have touted their “independent” status. ” In other words, for larger agency networks and holding companies, growth is far more sluggish than within substantial midsize firms.

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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. There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. Share relevant and timely data. It makes sense.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. ” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. Despite the economic downturn, these giants remain key players at Cannes.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. Cannes used to be called the “Festival of Advertising.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. As I proceeded in the interview process, I noticed more people in the company like me. It was refreshing and exciting and definitely influenced my decision to join the agency. It’s also vital to be inclusive of culture.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advertising is a fascinating study in social strategy and messaging, and marketers tend to be observant of the initiatives other brands are taking to reach consumers. Several key factors likely played into this strategy to push out mainstream advertising in order to update a brand’s reputation or make a push for consumer involvement.

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PR Conversations

JUNE 18, 2014

claimed to be the first US advertising agency (having bought a firm established in 1841 by Volney Palmer ). How to use the Public Relations department of an advertising agency by Marvin Murphy, Vice President, N.W. Ayer & Son, Inc. Ayer & Son, Inc. written in 1948).

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. ” The company’s platform uses two different AI tools.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

But sharing thoughts and insights from company executives in a public setting is a great complement to media exposure – and one often leads to the other. . In a similar vein, Digiday hosts a conference focusing on programmatic advertising. Companies like Bayer, HP, J.P. Advertising Week. IAB NewFronts /PlayFronts.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The most common approach to social media management is an agency or junior member armed with a monitoring tool and limited ability to feedback to operational areas of the business.

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Amongst the predicted marketing trends for 2021 , few could have anticipated Apple’s announcement that it will implement privacy changes with its iOS 14 update which will impact every brand advertising via Facebook. What Does The Update Mean For Advertisers? What Does The Update Mean For Advertisers?

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

As Courthouse News Service reported , the Massachusetts case continues a trend of targeting not just drugmakers but also the marketing companies that help them promote their products. the French conglomerate that had $11 billion in revenue last year, is the first marketing agency to face a lawsuit in the opioid crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

But there are some important value-adds that PR partners can bring to a relationship that help elevate a company or brand. As more brands forego traditional advertising but increase overall PR spend, communications partners need to be integrally involved with brand culture, messaging, sales strategy and the industry landscape.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Career advancement Many PR job opportunities aren’t advertised. Joining PR associations Consider joining PR associations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) or the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). There are a few reasons why global and international PR networks matter.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

I also speculated on some of the reasons more organizations are not connecting the dots internally to maximize marketing effectiveness in this way. However, earned media can be amplified in numerous ways, including company newsletters, email campaigns, corporate social media channels, employee advocacy programs, etc.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These initiatives set limits on betting, require “know your customer” (KYC) procedures, mandate tax reporting, and place restrictions on advertising. For instance , in Germany, strict regulations prohibit gambling advertising on any medium between 6 p.m.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Polish the company story, but don’t lose authenticity. Allow the agency creative freedom.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. More recently, fake news has laid the groundwork for a new-found trust in advertising. 1) In advertising, we trust. PR is less expensive than advertising.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

It also provides information on key economic indicators, government initiatives, and advice for foreign companies looking to navigate Finland’s media environment. It should be pointed out that many large companies have found Finland a lucrative country to invest in. For the original blog, please visit here.

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MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. So what was your favorite campaign?

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tom is award winning international B2B specialist, Editor, and Director of Sticky Tactics, a data-driven digital marketing and advertising consultancy focused on real ROI. Advertising, for instance, can provide quick returns but these tend to evaporate once the campaign ends. Do traditional marketing methods work anymore?

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Allison Kent-Smith, founder of Smith & Beta, a talent development firm, had an interesting quote in a post this week: “Agencies continue to invest in acquiring talent versus developing talent. Do we really work hard to develop our internal talent on a daily basis? I don’t work for an agency.

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Ethical Voices

JULY 28, 2022

It highlights reports of a UK PR agency offering secret payment to journalists for including clients in editorial coverage. When is talking about ethics advertising? – It looks at how companies can put a greater holistic focus on the G in ESG and move away from check the box responses.

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Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In order to do it correctly, we must have a completely different level of understanding of the company's activities, we must know the internal organizational structure, and even to put ourselves in the CEO’s place. Otherwise, you will just advertise an empty space. How do you think PR agencies will change? -

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5W PR

APRIL 11, 2022

No matter the size of a business, every company depends on its reputation to achieve success. Publicity can reach a big audience, which gives companies a bigger platform as well as more credibility. Companies that are seen by their customers as reliable and honest benefit from plenty of advantages. Credibility. Cost-Effective.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. Internal data such as survey responses, call center data or customer service email data according to a company representative. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They often have connections in the same field and may be aware of internship opportunities that aren’t widely advertised. Take the time to research the company, practice answering typical interview questions, and come up with thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer. Attend workshops and informational sessions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Where is your company in its public relations planning for 2018? Some still use Advertising Equivalency to evaluate coverage, but the industry deems AVE a less than substantive measurement in most cases. It should outline the company’s purpose, measures of success, how its offering is valued, and by whom.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2018

The most common trigger for hiring a PR agency is a hot new product or service. Relatively simple items like white papers, explainer videos, bylined articles, and op-ed pieces can help educate prospects in a less commercial and more credible way than advertising or SEM. You have news. Perception lags reality. Big changes are coming.

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