ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the pandemic era, capturing media attention has been tougher than usual. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. With these quick tips, you’ll be well on your way to writing stellar pitches that garner media attention and delight clients. Media should be able to quickly review and understand the takeaway.

Pitching 193

Pitching Writing Media Advertising 193

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2024

According to the survey: “Digital dominates a growing share of paid media spend, taking 57.1% Top channels include search (13.6%), social advertising (12.2%) and digital display advertising (10.7%). You can see the spike in paid media is coming at the expense of in-house talent, marketing technology and outside help.

Agency 109

Agency Survey B2B Media 109

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It told the story of the public using social media to fight back against organisations.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

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. The company helps leaders and communicators create, publish and distribute text and multimedia messages to an internal team.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

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.

Advertising 68

Advertising Advertising Privacy Facebook 68

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2022

It’s a must read for anyone working in the media. Key challenge for this year is for news media to reengage, as well as build deeper relationships with regular news consumers. News media has leaked advertising revenue to digital platforms, notably Google and Facebook, over the past decade.

Report 122

Report Media Journalism Privacy 122

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 134

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 134

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. It stands to reason that some businesses will cut back on marketing, advertising and PR when a downturn looms. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

She teaches courses in public relations and advertising. She has published research in the following journals: Journal of Mass Media Ethics, Public Relations Review, Journal of Communication Management and Journal of Advertising Education. Balancing on the Wire: The art of managing media organizations. and Trager, R.

Internal 208

Internal International Ethics Journalism 208

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Since the ownership of Twitter changed in October, there have been daily announcements of policy and staffing changes making Twitter users consider whether to stay or leave the social media platform. Do you stay […]. The post Should you leave Twitter?

Twitter 168

Twitter Policies Advertising Advertising 168

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

It seems like the story of “traditional media is dying” has been a meme ever since the beginning of the internet. Every time one would think media outlets can’t cut more staff they find a new bottom: 2023 saw massive layoffs which have continued into 2024. adults get their daily news : social media.

Strategy 96

Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . That’s why it’s especially important for PR people not only to understand the tech, but to follow the key media in the industry very closely. There’s also the Drum Awards that recognize the top performers in the advertising world, including in the ad tech space.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

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? What Will The Update Entail?

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Web Privacy 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Nearly two full weeks after protests by right-of-center celebrities and activists raged on social media, it finally issued a tepid response that said…well, not much. Enter @PayGap, an ingenious Twitter bot that automatically calculated and responded with that particular company’s media gender pay gap.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

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. Social media, which was once the path around the traditional gatekeeper, today has become the gatekeeper, and not a better one since ideas are surfaced for a price.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. Just as with targeted advertising, data is the holy grail of ad tech PR. You can see this by taking a quick look at the evolution of the Lumascape –every year it grows. It makes sense.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

When it comes to good public relations , a company can have great potential that for one reason or another is never realized in the form of media coverage. One thing that makes for an excellent PR partnership is the organization’s willingness to share raw information that can be translated into media interviews and stories.

Media 199

Media Interviews YouTube Hotels 199

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 1, 2021

We had our own clients, but we depended on “below-the-line” budgets of large integrated marketing clients where the relationship was owned by our advertising siblings. My advertising colleagues were delightful and talented, but they had no incentive to understand PR and what it brings to the table. Honest counsel.

Agency 421

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 421

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

In my last article , I laid out the three steps to introduce marketing ventriloquism into your organization: focus on what you can control; install control systems; amplify earned media. I also speculated on some of the reasons more organizations are not connecting the dots internally to maximize marketing effectiveness in this way.

Marketing 195

Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In PR, these relationships aren’t just with journalists and media professionals but also with clients, colleagues, and industry peers. Access to resources Through networking, PR professionals can access valuable resources, from media databases and industry reports to expert advice. Providing value Networking is a two-way street.

Publicity 103

Publicity Internal International Resources 103

Ethical Voices

JULY 28, 2022

PRCA calls out disguised earned media – This PRovoke article highlights how PRCA recently called out the unethical practice of hidden pay for play (or payola for all of us of a certain age). When is talking about ethics advertising? – Thanks to @tressalynne for sharing this. . Check out the article for more chilling data. .

Ethics 78

Ethics Media Internal International 78

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?

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

One of the more fascinating aspects of a great PR program is the visibility it generates beyond earned media. People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. In a similar vein, Digiday hosts a conference focusing on programmatic advertising. Advertising Week.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). 51% are neutral about trust in trust media.

Government 143

Government Survey Ethics Media 143

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Maybe the story idea simply isn’t compelling or timely enough to capture media attention. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

But outside the part of the media landscape, you are personally familiar with, the sheer volume of news and “news-like” publishers can be overwhelming. These types of media content present both problems and opportunities for your clients. Understanding earned but unwanted media. Funding fake or extreme “news”.

Communications 190

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 190

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

Survey 152

Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

International ‘3 Cs’ campaign The launch of the international campaign marks a milestone for Presspage. The message will reach professionals in the targeted countries via electronic direct mail (EDM) and multimedia advertising, including videos and carousel ads. Our message is clear: Control your narrative.

Software 78

Software Internal International Digital PR 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”.

Communications 126

Communications Crisis Internal International 126

Onclusive

JULY 7, 2021

That’s why it’s important to measure whether your messaging is resonating—internally and externally with stakeholders including employees, management, customers, partners and the media—and how your messaging is influencing actions. What people do online — search for, buy, etc. — One such customer (who will go unnamed!)

Brand 370

Brand Branding SEO Engineering 370

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. The advertiser “retargets” everyone that showed initial interest. 4) Why should PR care about advertising? 1) What is Cision Impact?

Publicity 92

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 92

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Communication #1: Internal Staff It is important to take an “inside-out” approach to communication within your company. Clear, consistent and ongoing communication to your internal team can help align them with your goals and initiatives. There is definitely room for improvement! Everybody wants to be part of something special.

Communications 97

Communications Real Estate Reputation Internal 97

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

“Brands that do not include us and are not engaging with the LGBTQ community are starting to [be scrutinized] for why they are not being diverse and inclusive,” said panelist Rich Ferraro, chief communications officer for GLAAD, a non-governmental media-monitoring organization that fights the defamation of LGBTQ people. “I

Community 189

Community Brand Branding Advertising 189

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. This applies to the media also. The largest media houses are Sanoma, Alma Media, YLE (State owned), Keskisuomalainen, Kaleva and TS-Yhtymä.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Financial Services Organizations Social Media Interview Key Points. About Growing Social Now. About Barbara Rozgonyi.

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Financial Social Media Banking Media 52