ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

Early in my PR agency career, our team was summoned by the CEO of a prestigious client. He even tossed one of the offending rags on his table as our team and the long-suffering corporate communications head promised more aggressive outreach. The same can be said for corporate communications. High-impact PR roles under pressure.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%).

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2020

For a PR agency , what’s better than winning a new client? In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency. In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency. Agree on KPIs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any good public relations agency should want to have an open conversation about what clients can expect for their investment. But even the best agencies don’t always spill the tea at the very first meeting. Here are some things to keep in mind for companies looking to bring on an outside PR agency for the first time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. The best media training sessions train the entire team, starting at the top. The post 6 Things Your PR Agency Can Do Beyond Media Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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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. That’s a lot of new agencies being hired, but it also means other agencies will be dropped.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today, she is the s enior PR manager of global media relations at Amazon. 16, she shared her international perspective to students in a session titled “Diverse Roots, Universal Impact: Humanizing Reputation and Crisis Communications.” That’s the last thing you want to do as a communicator.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Joanne Chan, founder and managing director at LBS Communications The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners.

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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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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s why it’s essential for businesses to have a crisis communications plan in place and a seasoned PR agency partner to can help streamline that process and create a dependable strategy. These messages should be clear, concise, and consistent across all communications channels.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. When asked, “Why?”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Like most career PR agency people, I always drink the client Kool-Aid. I’m a true believer, internalizing brand messages and language — even in a personal setting, even after years. Most agency PR people have similar stories. Yet one reason brands bring on agencies is that they’re relatively objective.

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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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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. Media relations isn’t sales. Repurpose it.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

For any organization in initial conversations with a public relations agency, there are many questions to be asked. The obvious ones include queries about relevant experience, the team’s approach to media relations, and case histories. PR agency questions: To ask or not to ask? How much will it cost?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. A big-idea resource Who can put a price tag on a great idea?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2023

Word is that two senior CNN communications executives are also casualties of Licht’s fall. When to give media full access to the boss It’s the inside version of “Fire the agency!” ” But can an internal PR team prevent bad media relations decisions? Some might say so.

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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

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A new survey of journalists from European independent agencies network Fincom Alliance investigates the real and perceived impact of the pandemic on both companies and media operating in and around the financial services sector.

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Financial Communications Survey Media 144

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Nick Leighton – NettResults. A well-orchestrated communications strategy is pivotal for fostering company growth in today’s competitive business landscape. Conduct market research to identify your audience’s needs, preferences, and communication channels.

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Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 18, 2023

PR agencies with deep experience in your sector (in our case, the automotive mobility space) have been down this road before with many other clients. Product/category experience – It helps if the PR agency has experience doing PR for products that compete with yours. Range of services – Is the agency full service or specialized?

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5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

Clearly delineate roles and responsibilities for each member, like who will be the face of the public relations crisis , who will be handling internal communications, and who will be consulting with the legal team, among others. Communication strategy Set out foolproof communication procedures.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

One of the benefits of working in a small PR agency is the relationships you build with your co-workers and senior management. In larger agencies, you could be just a name on paper and get lost in a corner somewhere. Are you a strong writer, social media whiz or maybe have a special touch when it comes to media relations?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Set workflow and communications processes right away. Yet getting the ball rolling is easier said than done.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By Avni Gupta, Intern. Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors. Media relations was a completely new realm of PR for me, and finding the levity in semiconductors wasn’t always a cakewalk either.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2017

Have you decided that 2017 is the year to form a partnership with a new public relations agency? Whether it’s your first foray into agency PR or you’re an old hand at such relationships, we have some advice to help you and your team create conditions for success. Don’t expect the PR agency to do it all.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 21, 2023

Going into college, I was unsure of where a major in public relations would take me. As I navigated through classes and extracurriculars, I discovered I had a passion for communicating strategically. Moving forward with Hoffman, I am excited to learn about the ins and outs of the tech industry and life as part of an agency.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. million users Instagram : 4.19

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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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Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

Top communications challenges are 1) too many priorities 2) cutting through the noise and 3) working with “leaders that don’t understand comms” (36%) – educating execs is “superpower” . When businesses face a problem they don’t know how to solve, it tends to turn to one of two departments for help: legal or communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Working at a tech PR agency , we’re accustomed to collaborating with many different types of companies. Some are familiar with the ins and outs of public relations, while others are new to PR and rely on our guidance. But as every agency or in-house PR person knows, there can be bumps in any relationship. Showcase your thinking.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

Are you considering hiring a public relations agency? Collaborating with a great PR agency could be your secret weapon. many different types of PR agencies, let me give you the basic rundown on how to get it right. How To Work With PR Agencies II. The Benefits of a Public Relations Agency III.

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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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