Agility PR Solutions

MAY 14, 2020

Accepting an internship for the first time is intimidating–especially at a PR agency, where the clients and workload may be unpredictable. Some might question why they should join a PR agency to gain real-world experience, rather than look for an in-house position at a company they’re interested in.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

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Axia PR

JANUARY 29, 2023

In the fictional world of “The Office,” a popular television series set in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin, the arrival of a public relations agency to provide PR for the branch would likely bring about a number of changes and challenges for the employees.

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5W PR

MARCH 7, 2023

International Women’s Day is an annual, global, celebration to honor women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Companies can leverage the day to promote inclusivity and offer empowering products. Events Companies can mark International Women’s Day 2023 through events and online campaigns.

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5W PR

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to the legal requirements, there are many reasons why a company should prioritize accessibility and inclusion for employees and customers with disabilities. Customers want to do business with companies that prioritize diversity , equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But they also have significant internal benefits.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2023

By Sarah Babbitt, VP, Agency Marketing CEOs and top company executives have always been under a microscope. Today, though, that microscope is magnified, especially internally. And people are split on how executives are doing with their internal communications strategy. How to boost internal executive brand.

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5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

This enables potential investors to comprehend the company’s ideology and gain insight into its operations. Relationships Businesses should recognize the importance of building relationships with influencers and thought leaders in their field, to help position the company for investors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2020

For a PR agency , what’s better than winning a new client? Research by Bain & Company shows that boosting customer retention rates by as little as 5% grows profits by 25% to 95%. In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency. Don’t oversell.

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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. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels. And that’s okay!

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Bringing on an external PR agency , or really any outside firm, is an investment of time and budget for any company, no matter its size. Naturally, things will go better for both parties if the agency team gives their all, and the client manages for the best possible outcomes. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Demand candor.

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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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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Company scandals and crises hit the headlines on an almost weekly, if not daily, basis. Cloudflare has been in hot water recently, for instance, for the way the company handled mass layoffs. The same mindset, really, should apply to companies. If a crisis hits, no time need be wasted making introductions to the company.

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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

AUGUST 12, 2019

Bringing on a public relations agency can help an organization engage a far larger audience than they’re able to do on their own. So before a startup decides to bring on a PR agency, they should be asking themselves these five questions. What is the company’s reason for being? Do you have a real story? Sales leads?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Here’s how any tech company can benefit from the right PR campaign.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There’s a new trend in the creative world — more companies are building their own in-house teams for a range of creative work that used to be assigned to external agencies. For one, agencies (particularly large ones) tend to be slower than in-house teams. A View From the Other Side.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 10, 2023

You're at a fork in the road—do you need to hire a marketing agency for ongoing or one-time support? To help you answer the question, we've outlined the most important considerations for companies contemplating hiring a marketing agency below. What does a marketing agency do? Let's dive in. Project-Based Partnerships.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

public relations industry, they make up only 30% of agency C-suite executives. For example, last September, after HP conducted a one-year media audit of its agency partners, CEO Antonio Lucio publicly admonished Edelman, ranked as the top public relations agency in the world, for lacking racial diversity and inclusion.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With 2024 unfolding, the German team at The Hoffman Agency unveil a comprehensive look into the future, presenting a series of predictions for the way brands will engage with their audiences. This is essential for the success of a company – and for the future-oriented training of its employees. Home sweet home? Probably not.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Partnering with a new PR agency is a big investment – of time, resources, and focus. Whatever the case, no business should invest in a PR agency relationship without asking themselves – and the agency – some key questions. This is an internal question that’s deceptively difficult for some companies.

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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? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2018

Deciding it’s time to invest in PR is one thing, but selecting the right agency is another. What’s more, the people who are skilled at internal communications aren’t always prepared to conduct an agency search. Instead, rely on a one-pager that outlines the goals for partnering with a PR agency.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

International business helps put a PR agency (quite literally) on the map, opening doors to expanded business opportunities. To mitigate the challenges, we start by looking at trends in media coverage of international announcements. International coverage can ultimately affect strategy in the U.S.,

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Yet many don’t know what makes an agency a ‘great’ fit. Some companies fall victim to the “big budget, big agency; small budget, small agency” myth. Regardless of whether an agency is big or small, it’s the account team is usually comprised of a few dedicated team members who will deliver on the company’s objectives.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Landis Communications’ president Sean Dowdall appeared on the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) podcast to discuss how he runs the agency as a values-aligned company. Sean is in conversation with Abbie Fink from partner agency HMA Public Relations. My parents supported tribal growth and success.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications.

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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. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? The company has since rolled out a new logo and company website.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 13, 2020

As a top PR agency we’re lucky to work with many organizations that prioritize the relationship we share. The same is true of almost any PR agency or team. With that in mind, here are some of the key building blocks of a successful collaborative relationship between a company and their PR agency or internal team.

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Axia PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The quick, step-by-step guide to adding administrators to your company's Instagram page. Because of Instagram’s reach, it’s wise to promote your company on it. Content managers might be your internal employees or perhaps your social media agency. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms out there.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Keeping the pipeline full of new projects is critical for public relations agencies and even internal teams. An agency’s record in winning new business is also instructive. But as many experienced agency professionals know, a portion of new business inquiries are likely to be a poor fit. Did you vet the opportunity?

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The story of PR agency start-ups in the UK market is an uplifting one of innovation and new business models. It is easy to focus on the challenges that the pandemic has created in the industry but there have been more than 15 new PR agency launches in the UK alone in the past six months. Traditional agencies have always sold time.

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Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, for owners of sought after capabilities, and agencies with strong propositions leading to good growth, and profitability, it remains a good market. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? As a result PE are involved in over 50% of agency deals on average.

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The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 14, 2022

By Mythily Nair, Intern. I draw this skill from spending my childhood as a global citizen, growing up outside of my home country, going to a British international school with over 65 nationalities represented, only to go back to a country that’s mine by name, but not by identity — until I made it exactly that.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

What’s even better is kicking @$$ at your internship is how you can stand out as an asset to your company. Competition exists in every industry but don’t fixate on what other interns or candidates are doing. Strive to perform above the status quo and you will always differentiate yourself from the pack – internally and externally.

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