Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them.

Technology 120

Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As digital natives, they can command technology. Advertising pitches do not work for them. The post Understanding the millennial consumer appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. The millennials are economically valuable and businesses are willing to adapt to cater to them.

Consumer 78

Consumer Print Social Media Advertising 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 14, 2019

According to most people who work at PR agencies , especially tech firms, using the phone for media conversations is outdated. Hardly anyone thinks it’s useful to follow up, or worse, actually pitch a story by phone. Mind you, it’s the same email pitch I already sent. The email pitch they never read. Do you know?

Pitching 149

Pitching Meeting Training Communications 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Learn the coverage and beats. Narrate the story. Be available.

Pitching 180

Pitching Technology Trends Consumer 180

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I’ve been asked to help a startup recruit a PR agency partner. UK PR Agency Brief Skidz: Uber for men’s underwear About the company Skidz is the Uber of men’s underwear. As a direct to consumer marketplace we’re both a partner and a competitor to any underwear manufacturer. We want a pro-active, can do agency.

Pitching 102

Pitching Instagram Agency YouTube 102

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

Technology 121

Technology Publicity Software Print 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. OK, seems simple enough.

Pitching 120

Pitching Software Trends Interviews 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Yet, many PR teams look for technology shortcuts. Getting on the phone. Wire distribution.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. They want to see third-party validation to understand just how valuable the technology is to the industry.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Technology 124

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 124

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

How to experiment with the use of AI tools in your agency or communication team workflow. Its first customer is Coca-Cola which aims to use generative technology for marketing and consumer experiences. He’s the CEO of marketing transformation agency Brilliant Noise.

Tools 98

Tools Writing Pitching Web 98

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. If possible, link your pitch to audio soundbites of the written quotes or to video of the interview (including B-roll footage).

Trends 114

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. This year’s theme was “Stream On,” all about how consumers use the many different streaming services available, how companies can take advantage, and what they have in store for the future. In recent years, that has included adtech.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Some startups make small timing miscalculations, like bringing on an agency right after a major funding announcement. Some startups think an agency can work miracles without help or input from them.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Shift Communications

AUGUST 19, 2016

Approaching my first year working in technology public relations, I’ve started to reflect on how much technology PR differs from my former life in corporate PR. In my past, I spent time working with nonprofits and now I pitch tech trade outlets (some of which I didn’t know existed). Tech reporters run in a tight circle.

Technology 60

Technology Nonprofit Big Data Pitching 60

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

In today’s PR agency world, with its seemingly endless permutations of team structures and hierarchies, there are several scenarios in which younger workers might help guide their more experienced counterparts. An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s always an exciting time of the year when we get to look back at what trends and tactics were successful, and which emerging practices can be implemented by a public relations agency to make our clients “All-Stars” in the new year ahead. Why You Need A Public Relations Agency To Help You Keep Up With Trends. Hybrid Events.

Trends 119

Trends Publicity Communications Marketing 119

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2016

If you’ve worked with or for a PR agency, chances are you understand the difference between consumer PR and B2B PR. As someone who has worked with both consumer, consumer technology and B2B companies, I can hopefully provide some useful insight – with one key caveat: I switched over to the B2B side 2.5

B2B 60

B2B Consumer Strategy Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Maybe you’ve never worked at a PR agency. Or perhaps you started your career at an agency, moved client side, and are now considering a return to agency life. Either way, making a move to a top PR agency can have a tremendously positive impact on your career growth, but there are also a few things to consider.

Agency 60

Agency Healthcare Trade Shows Measurement 60

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. Most great programs spring from an effective agency and client collaboration; they combine agency savvy, ideas, and relationships with client ammo. I list them below, for each kind of opportunity, and shed light on agency and client roles.

Survey 195

Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And last I heard, the newswire business is doing well thank you, still a hearty institution supported by an ecosystem that generates, distributes and consumes the “news.” In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

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. But the earned media approach doesn’t have to consist entirely of the traditional, time-consuming earned media coverage process.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

Pitching 147

Pitching YouTube Community Company 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

An interest in digital marketing and technology eventually lead him to a sales gig with Vocus, the former PR software maker that was eventually swallowed up by Cision. From there, he parlayed that experience into helping agencies with sales and business development. I specifically wanted to ask him about sales in the agency world.

Agency 63

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 63

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 17, 2017

Particularly on mobile devices, consumers are still using technology to block intrusive and irrelevant ads, placing pressure on digital marketers to deliver better ad messages. But most relevant of all may be the sheer amount of data available to consumers about their own health and wellness. Revenue will follow.

Trends 159

Trends Mobile Advertising Advertising 159

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?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world’s most influential technology event, the potential for automotive and mobility tech suppliers to make an impact at CES 2024 is strong, with a high-level of attention and interest focused on the evolution of mobility, from EV adoption and infrastructure to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and always-evolving ADAS technology.

Automotive 76

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2021

Still, my time at The Hoffman Agency has given me many reasons to be grateful. Getting to know my teams despite the technology barriers that the pandemic created was my favorite part of the internship experience. Additionally, there’s a person on the other side of the pitches we send, and they too want to hear the story.

Exercises 69

Exercises Pitching Storytelling Internal 69

Cision

APRIL 27, 2016

In this interview, Holly shares her thoughts on the effect of technology changes on the entertainment industry, the need for new and innovative content and the importance of connecting with your industry’s influencers. What is it like to now move to an agency? Technology has changed the business model.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Television Technology Agency 120

5W PR

APRIL 13, 2022

When companies in the SaaS industry use a sound PR strategy , they benefit from brand awareness, media coverage, and attracting the right consumers. However, companies in the SaaS industry don’t always have the privilege of working with PR professionals and partnering with agencies.

Company 88

Company Strategy Viral Data 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Still holding the title as the world’s most influential technology event , the potential opportunities for automotive and mobility technology suppliers to make an impact at CES 2023 could be better than ever, especially considering the pent-up demand for a return to the in-person experience.

Automotive 74

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. PRophet shares roots with its agency as the founder of both companies is the same person.

Media 105

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136