ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. I feel like I should have known more about it, since generating earned media coverage remains an essential goal for most PR agencies. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Building an effective communication strategy is the key difference between companies that are successful and those that aren’t. Kevin Turpin, president at the National Journal, details his vision for the company with a focus on innovation and creativity. In this interview, Kevin discusses his career with National Journal.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations. Previous experience working in a PR agency.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How has PR Changed?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

But in many cases journalists covering a breaking story don’t have time to chase quotes or do interviews. The news gained plenty of coverage, and Fractal’s CEO Pranay Agrawal was quoted in many of the resulting articles, from The Wall Street Journal to TechTarget. . Branded content pays long-term dividends.

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The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 24, 2024

It seemed right up my alley, so I started looking for colleges with PR and communications programs. I ended up at the University of Oregon (UO) School of Journalism and Communication, and I loved that it had a dedicated PR major. After each interview, I was even more sure that Hoffman was the place I needed to be.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Talking Points Podcast Created by Arik Hanson , a solo marketing and communications consultant, and Kevin Hunt, leader of corporate communications content at General Mills, The Talking Points Podcast is a one-stop shop for relevant news and advice regarding public relations, corporate communications, social media and marketing.

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The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

The offer to intern at The Hoffman Agency came at the perfect time. I was struggling to land interviews, and the few that I did get ended in rejection or radio silence. Hoffman’s reputation in the Pacific Northwest was very present within the walls of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC).

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Dorothy Crenshaw is CEO of Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

For communicators, that means nearly everything you thought you knew about interacting with the news media has been turned upside down. But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. Remember, we’re all in this together.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. Specialized agencies have specialized needs. Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. Good questions for a tech PR interview.

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Mindful Marketing

JULY 28, 2015

Paul Furiga is chief storyteller, founder and CEO of WordWrite Communications. Paul is active in the community, serving as vice chair of the River City Brass, on the boards of Fragasso Financial Advisors, The Rivers Club and the IABC Pittsburgh Chapter. To us, storytelling is the fundamental essence of how people communicate.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As 2023 quickly approaches, communications professionals continue to plan for what the new year holds in store. Despite these challenges, communications professionals may want to reevaluate how they use Twitter. Is it time to invest more of your communications resources into content on Instagram or LinkedIn? ESG and your agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Check our earlier post for best PR tips on media interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. A glowing review (or unfortunate video interview) can blow up on social platforms in the time it takes to say, “call the PR firm.” What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did. Be Helpful.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Starting as a solopreneur.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Show me the Assets. Newsjacking.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You could say Doug Levy was born to work in the media and communications industry. After college, Doug was a typical journalism nomad, working in newsrooms in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. In 2000, he jumped the fence to take a communications-focused role at global PR agency FleishmanHillard.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While studying journalism at UW Madison, Bob started out working as a student state reporter and had the opportunity to interview and write about several big-time politicians. “I I remember I was this close to interviewing Barack Obama when he was a state senator,” Bob recalls. “I Lessons learned in the seminary.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2022

There’s little to distinguish it from the career path into hairdressing or estate agency. The European Communication Monitor reported in 2017 that four out of five public relations departments are failing to operate at their potential. billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2020

Harold Burson, APR, Fellow PRSA , the distinguished founder of one of the world’s largest PR agencies, died on Friday in Memphis, Tenn. Under their leadership, the agency became a global powerhouse with 2,500 employees in 50 offices. Under their leadership, the agency became a global powerhouse with 2,500 employees in 50 offices.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision. So, how can you ensure that happens? Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. The days of objectivity are gone and the days of combative, aggressive, argumentative ‘in your face’ journalism has taken its place.”. The temptation to replace thoughtfully considered and strategic communications with foolish antics.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2020

With work-from-home setups and adjustments along the way, many communicators have likely found a way to continue working through the pandemic. Attitudes shift about virtual interviews. There was once a time when a journalist would scoff at the idea of an interview over Skype or Google Hangouts. Nimble coverage is crucial.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2017

The knowledge gained working for a PR agency is often described as a mile wide and an inch deep. By contrast, doing PR work in-house, in corporate communications or marcom position, tends to be the inverse: an inch wide and a mile deep. He’s my guest for this latest edition of the Off Script series of interviews.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

When you ask a client what their dream publication/piece of coverage is, nine times out of ten they will name a top tier business publication: Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, etc. That’s a really long time in the world of journalism, where reporters are sometimes cranking out two or three stories a day.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the time of this scheduled interview with PRsay on Oct. I have eight interviews booked,” said the New York-based Garrett, who has long been in demand as a source for other writers and reporters. What are some of the challenges of a two-shot system for the vaccine, and what role will communication play in that process?

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

Erik Wheater, account executive at Burns360, details his transition from a five-year career in television news to the PR agency life. In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. How has your background in journalism influenced your abilities in PR? What has been most helpful?

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor— and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

For veteran communicators, it can seem that embargoes have been around the profession almost as long as the monarchy. Just ask Reed Pence, host and producer of the award-winning national radio magazine Radio Health Journal. “An Extra notice for journalists provides more time to gather sources and accurately report on complex issues.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor—and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

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Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

Interview with Economy.bg Your career covers various fields – PR, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy. How do these different roles complement each other, and how do they shape your perspective on communications? Now, it sits in my small room at the M3 Communications Group, Inc. It's a unique feeling that I will never let go off.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

This is what led me, in some ways, to interview our Rock Star today: Kirsten Wenker. I am the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for both teams, which means I handle all “off court” communications. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? It feels great.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

Incidentally, her arrival at her first duty station in the Philippines coincided with a volcanic eruption and, in need of communications help, her commanding officer reassigned her to public affairs. So much has changed in PR, I wanted to understand how it has impacted communications in government. Love this question.

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