The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. Read on to find out what the experts have to say. Home sweet home? Probably not.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We often work with clients who have multiple communications agencies for different aspects of their program. They will have one for social media, another for digital marketing, another for media relations and perhaps a separate firm for crisis communications. Here are three reasons why.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

At a time when companies — both B2C and B2B — are being held more accountable for their actions, policies and statements than ever before, it is imperative for us as communicators to be more mindful of the words we choose. Language, Please was developed by Vox Media with funding from the Google News Initiative’s Innovation Challenge.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. More on that to come.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? According to LinkedIn data published this week, communications and media professionals are among the least confident among the UK workforce.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As our managing partner Rick Murray stated, “corporate character” will be one of the next big business drivers. Brands work tirelessly on social media to cultivate a loyal, connected audience. It’s been long known that equal effort should be put into executive positioning on social media, too. Determine your content.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

So, why are some Purchasing and Procurement buyers still making decisions based on the lowest PR agency rates? If a buyer picks the agency with the lowest rate, they think they can get more hours from the budget, and therefore, more or better results. Some of the blame falls upon the PR agency industry itself. And why is that?

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As He recommended that companies communicate a consistent message to audiences, while also being sensitive to their situations.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2018

A few months ago, after considerable vetting and research, I joined AirPR, the data science company for PR and Communications, as their CEO. At that point, I could no longer resist the gravity of the innovative spirit and the team committed to advancing the practice of Communications and Public Relations.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As a PR agency that specializes in the B2B automotive and mobility technology space, we get that. No agency is, despite what they might tell you. In fact, the odds are that our PR agency is NOT a good match for most companies. So, truth be told, there are only a few companies that will find our agency a good fit.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

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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?

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 30, 2020

Purpose has been at the forefront of corporate communications for many years now, but it came to a head this year at Davos. In the new era of activism and ‘conscious capitalism’ the communications function needs to help brands figure out how to not only align to, but show real, demonstrable action around doing good.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2018

In one of the first ever media stunts, Bernays alerted the press that the protests would be happening and instructed the women to tell their stories to the major outlets of the time: newsreels, newspapers, and the three press associations. Bernays knew a good story when he heard it. Female empowerment or exploitation by men?

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 25, 2023

Public relations (PR) agencies can help you do this by improving your messaging strategy. However, finding the right PR agency to partner with is rarely a cut-and-dry task. Considering the following tips will help you find the public relations agency that fits your business. However, this is rarely the case in real life.

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5W PR

MAY 7, 2018

The world of communication is constantly evolving, thanks to ever-more innovative technology. Today, people have more than one way to communicate with their friends, family, and even colleagues. Corporate communications can be the key to maintaining a company’s reputation and helping to build its presence in the outside world.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort! If both client and agency understand relationships, responsibilities and expectations, it’s usually smooth sailing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Fire your director of communications and her team and we can save you a bundle. Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2022

So, as a leader and manager spearheading ad tech PR at one of the top ad tech PR agencies, there are a few things I keep in mind to stay on track. Strategic delegation and communication has helped me build trust and generate growth opportunities for success. They might also be helpful to others who happen to be like me. .

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach. The downside?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. This bodes well for PR professionals who focus in employee and community relations. Brand purpose has real purpose.

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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. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 1, 2019

As the influence of digital and social media has soared, PR agencies who focus primarily on earned media (once known as publicity) are often warned that they’re falling behind. There are regular calls for PR services to include paid media and other offerings. Earned Media: Labor-Intensive, Hard To Scale.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A review of Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley. Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley sets out to answer that question. It’s a manual for the digital age, a guide to how companies and communicators can chart a path through the dangers of fake news, social media “outrage” and the declining trust that can undermine brands.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach. The downside?

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By Sean Dowdall Landis Communications is proud to be hosting the Public Relations Global Network’s (PRGN) international membership conference, representing more than 50 communications agencies from around the world in San Francisco from October 18 – 20. Below is a list of some of the topics we’ll be discussing.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Executive communications programs remain a top way for organizations to achieve this. Historically, you could get away with the executive team acting as “bullhorns” for company news, pushing product-level messaging and jargon-filled communications and a distinctly corporate voice. Internal communications are key.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media. Editorial teams run hot and lean.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2016

What do clients really want from their PR agency ? A panel of communications officers from top brands tackled the question recently in a no-holds-barred session at the global meeting of PROI Worldwide. Here’s what these top communications execs said they want and expect from an agency relationship. A drive to win.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2017

It’s inspiring to meet freshly minted public relations or communications grads looking to crack that first job in their chosen field. They might be looking to join a large international company as the newest corporate communications hire, or want to break into PR at a nonprofit group. Agencies offer a path to promotion.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. Some pretty impressive social media stats. 96% of UK social media users visited a social network in the past month. How can social media impact my business?

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