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.

Agency 136

Agency Meeting Print Course 136

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While she’s focused generally on consumer PR over her nearly 20 years in the industry, she’s had deep experience in food and beverage, restaurants, and retail communications while working at everything from boutique to global PR agencies in Chicago and Columbus. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help? I started out in book PR in Los Angeles.

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

The May edition of WaddsCon covered a range of topics from the COVID-19 impact on client/agency relations to the impact on print, and from measurement frameworks to professionalism in public relations. The conference format emerged from the House of Marketing, Media and PR community during the first UK lockdown.

Report 203

Report Energy Print Measurement 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Is it ethical for a PR agency to smear a competitor? But one detail that interested communicators was that it brought on PR agency Definers Public Affairs to run political-style oppo against competitors like Google and Apple. But when the heat is on, it’s easy to blame the agency. If you lose, I win.

Facebook 224

Facebook Ethics Public Affairs Privacy 224

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way.

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Unfortunately, however, the misfire was one in a litany of recent missives based on bad information—a debacle that ultimately prompted me to blacklist dozens of individuals and agencies. The invitation seemed interesting at first. Coverage areas.

Pitching 0

Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Most PR agencies perform the same daily tasks – targeted media outreach, meticulous coverage tracking, and competitive monitoring, among others. While Google is a default monitoring tool for many agencies, it can be time-consuming, and it often misses coverage. Google Trends. Google Trends is underutilized in our view.

Tools 232

Tools Radio Trends Pitching 232

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) and member agency Buchanan Public Relations released ‘ The State of Earned Media 2023 ’ report a few months ago. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

A working journalist since high school with experience in broadcast, print and digital, George is a terrific reporter and not just because he sums up his personality this way — Likes: Dark chocolate, baseball. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. People are visual.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Print Storytelling 120

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 17, 2024

A new book will explore the future of Britain through the perspective of corporate communications and public relations practitioners. The deadline for pitch submissions is Friday, 17 May. and published by #FuturePRoof in ebook and print formats. The project's working title is Renewal.

Public Affairs 69

Public Affairs Policies eBook Healthcare 69

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Professionals in this field strategize communication during challenging times to protect the reputation of the client. PR ensures effective communication with these groups to foster positive relationships. Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Reputation Product Launch 78

Landis PR

JULY 25, 2022

Joint public relations campaigns and announcements can be readily managed, especially with an agency involved, and yield highly productive and strategic results for all partners. This recent announcement yielded multiple broadcast and print stories. Agency as convener and facilitator.

Pitching 98

Pitching Agency Print Storytelling 98

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Christmas in July is more than a cute saying, as planning and pitching for the holidays beings in the early summer. Now that we’re getting closer to holiday madness, gift guide pitching is top of mind for agencies with a consumer portfolio. Long lead pitching happens as early as July for gift guides. Peter McCormack.

Pitching 60

Pitching Print Exercises Fashion 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

In recent years, the way PR and communications pros communicate with the media has undergone rapid evolution. Pitching relevant topics also helps build rapport with media members as they understand that you are doing research in an effort not to waste their time. . Social Media is an invaluable Resource for Pitching.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

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. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. We’ve learned to take the time to educate clients and demand scrupulous adherence to the facts, warts and all, before committing to an announcement or other story pitch. The communications “black hole.” Proceed with caution!

Agency 136

Agency Pitching Construction Print 136

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

So, publishers are re-imagining their value proposition by broadening their content channel and format strategy in a few main ways, according to the report: They’re not just focusing on print or online articles. They’re investing in audio (ex: podcasts) and video (especially short form) to help fill in their content model.

Strategy 103

Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Insufficient communication. Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Effective communications needs a mix of “rich” and “lean.” Learn and benefit from PR missteps. Misguided media relations strategy.

Skype 170

Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The best thing about PR – especially in agency life – is the crazy, fast-paced environment. As a data-driven agency, we focus our efforts in concrete evidence and research. No pitch topic is off the table. Among other angles, we are currently pitching “Dog Tees to Turn your Ruff Day Around.”.

Agency 60

Agency Apparel Pitching Creativity 60

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. By effectively communicating the key selling points and value proposition, businesses can capture the attention and interest of potential customers. This is where food PR comes in.

Product Launch 62

Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Journalists can see right through your mass emails – and they’ll ignore you if they suspect you aren’t tailoring your pitches. Karen Paff, senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, recommends doing your research and learning as much as you can about the journalists you target before you pitch them your story.

Pitching 0

Pitching Training Media Relations Newspapers 0

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

Planning content in advance brings challenges, but savvy communicators still keep a framework in place. Will your team communicate online via Slack or are you a solopreneur who prefers a paper calendar? Agencies, corporate communicators and larger teams typically use these. First steps.

Pitching 135

Pitching Interviews Video Report 135

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unrelenting geopolitical tensions make business and communications even more challenging than usual. In the ever-changing landscape of global business, China remains a strategic hub for multinational tech companies despite challenges on both the business and communications fronts.

Local 36

Local Government Banking Policies 36

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? How did you get your start in journalism?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. Brenda Urban, director of communications at Klick Communications, says communication professionals must seek out brands that they love and are excited to work with. What are your secrets to success?

Television 120

Television Travel Tourism Pitching 120

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Initial interviews with their communications team revealed the Centre was up to some interesting things: • How researchers are making plants more tolerant to drought. • Hallmark Canada relied on earned media as its primary communications tool to build awareness at Valentine’s Day. Consider Crayola.

Agency 100

Agency Newspapers Interviews Radio 100

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Nova Halliwell is a communications professional living in New York City. . At my first agency job in New York, I worked alongside a media relations specialist who wanted each of his annual coverage reports to be as thick as a phone book. If you’re not pitching, you’re not relevant. . Will it run in print?”.

Print 120

Print Interviews Pitching Conference 120

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. From my agency days, one of the most frustrating things I’d see clients do is not utilize assets to their fullest potential. the asset for future use.

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Therefore, having your brands name and messaging communicated positively through earned media coverage in reputable online, print, or broadcast outlets can significantly boost credibility. In the event of a crisis, timely and considered communication is critical to help switch around the narrative and protect your brands image.

Publicity 62

Publicity Brand Branding SEO 62

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Treat subject lines like you’re a copywriter at a big ad agency and you have to write a killer headline for a new ad. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2020

Used by non-profit organizations, PR agencies, and other institutions, the earned media technique has been an important path toward making authorities in different industries. Brief tweets, media alerts, and phone pitches should do the job of convincing the editorial decision-makers.

Media 68

Media Travel Radio Interviews 68

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. There’s more time to report and (despite the shrinking news hole) more room in print/digital to provide detail and nuance. We’ve got video of some sharks attacking a whale outside the Golden Gate!

Meeting 98

Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Stu didn’t know much about PR, but had a vague understanding of media relations, having been on the receiving end of pitches during his time producing talk shows. Jeff, however, had different ideas.

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

Retail 120

Retail Pitching Print Writing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. If you don’t believe that video is the predominant medium for communicating today – check out just these five stats: 82% of Twitter users watch video content on Twitter.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136